Ford to invest $1B in Kentucky truck plant
Key Points:
- Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new, state-of-the-art paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant, replacing the existing facility to modernize production and enhance efficiency and environmental sustainability.
- The Kentucky Truck Plant, Ford's largest and highest revenue manufacturing site, produces the F-Series Super Duty pickups, Ford Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator SUVs, with a vehicle rolling off the line every 45 seconds.
- Groundbreaking for the new paint shop is expected by late 2024, and Ford plans to host a Family Open House at the plant in September to showcase its operations to employees and their families.
- Ford is also upgrading its nearby Louisville Assembly Plant with a Universal EV Production System to support the upcoming Ford Fathom electric pickup, launching in 2027, highlighting the company's commitment to advanced manufacturing in Kentucky.
- Ford's long-standing presence in Kentucky significantly impacts the state's economy, contributing billions annually and supporting nearly 120,000 jobs across its network of employees, suppliers, and dealers.