Ford is officially the auto industry leader in US production volume, exports, and hourly autoworker employment for the fifth year in a row, according to data released by S&P Global Mobility. Almost 80% of the vehicles the Blue Oval sells in America are made in America by American workers.
Last year, a grand total of 1.8 million vehicles were built in the US which was 130,000 more units compared to its nearest competitor. And, not surprisingly, the hot-selling F-Series is included in this figure. There are currently three plants building these trucks, located in Michigan, Missouri, and Kentucky. Other models assembled in the US include the Explorer (Illinois) and Escape (Kentucky).
Also last year, Ford exported over 260,000 US-built vehicles, including the F-150 and Mustang. The data further confirms that the export figure is 65,000 units more than Ford’s closest competitor. The Blue Oval estimates that 1 in 7 vehicles it builds in America is being exported.
