Ford Expands Super Duty Production to Canada in 2026
Farmers love their trucks – especially heavy-duty trucks, so for Canadian Farmers, this latest news from Ford was welcome news.
Ford Motor Company has announced a significant expansion plan to start assembling its F-Series Super Duty pickups at the Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, starting in 2026. This strategic move aims to ramp up production of one of Ford’s most popular and profitable models.
The Oakville facility will add up to 100,000 Super Duty units annually, complementing the full-capacity operations at the Kentucky Truck Plant and the Ohio Assembly Plant.
This expansion aligns with Ford's broader electrification strategy, incorporating multi-energy technology into the next generation of Super Duty trucks.
Ford President and CEO Jim Farley emphasized, “Super Duty is a vital tool for businesses and people around the world and, even with our Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant running flat out, we can’t meet the demand. This move benefits our customers and supercharges our Ford Pro commercial business. At the same time, we look forward to introducing three-row electric utility vehicles, leveraging our experience in three-row utility vehicles and our learnings as America’s No. 2 electric vehicle brand to deliver fantastic, profitable vehicles.”
Ford plans to invest approximately $3 billion in this initiative, with $2.3 billion allocated specifically for setting up assembly and stamping operations at the Oakville site.
This expansion is set to create around 1,800 jobs in Canada, exceeding the workforce needed for the previously planned production of three-row electric vehicles. Additionally, Oakville Assembly Complex workers will return a year earlier than anticipated in 2026.
The Windsor Engine Complex will also see the creation of about 150 jobs for V8 engine production.
Kumar Galhotra, Ford’s Chief Operating Officer, noted, “This investment will benefit Ford, our employees in Canada and the U.S., and especially our customers who want and need Super Duty for their lives and livelihoods. It is fully consistent with our Ford+ plan for profitable growth, as we take steps to maximize our global manufacturing footprint, and our investments will have a fast payback.”
The expansion will also positively impact U.S. operations, with new investments and job creation planned for the Sharonville Transmission Plant, Rawsonville Components Plant, and Sterling Axle Plant.
Ford’s truck production supports over 500,000 jobs across the U.S., underscoring the company’s leadership in truck production and sales.