Ford Motor Company today announced plans to assemble F-Series Super Duty pickups at its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, starting in 2026. While this move will significantly boost production of one of the company’s most popular and profitable vehicles, it also emphasizes Ford’s commitment to supporting its existing plants, including the Rawsonville Components Plant in Ypsilanti Township.
By expanding Super Duty production across three plants in North America, including the Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant, Ford aims to meet the high demand for these trucks. This expansion aligns with Ford’s electrification plans, introducing multi-energy technology to the next generation of Super Duty trucks, and giving customers more choices.
“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,” said Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO. “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 to expand Super Duty production, including $2.3 billion to install assembly and integrated stamping operations at Oakville Assembly Complex. This investment will secure approximately 1,800 Canadian jobs at Oakville and add around 150 jobs at Windsor Engine Complex for manufacturing more V8 engines for Super Duty.
The Rawsonville Components Plant in Ypsilanti Township will also see benefits from this expansion. Ford plans a $1 million investment in Rawsonville, creating roughly 20 new jobs. This investment is part of a broader strategy to enhance U.S. component plants that support Super Duty production. Other plants receiving investments include Sharonville Transmission Plant in Ohio and Sterling Axle Plant in Michigan.
“The investment in the Rawsonville Components Plant is a major win for Ypsilanti Township and the Ann Arbor region. It emphasizes the vital role our community plays in the automotive industry and the significance of innovation and job creation in driving economic growth. This commitment from Ford not only boosts our local economy but also reinforces our region’s standing as a key player in the future of mobility,” said Brenda Stumbo, Supervisor of Ypsilanti Township.
In addition to supporting local jobs, the increased production capacity will help meet the strong demand for Super Duty trucks among Ford Pro customers. The demand remains high due to spending on infrastructure and construction activities, with many customers relying on these trucks for their businesses and community services.
