Ford Motor Company has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to US manufacturing, highlighting industry-leading assembly volumes, exports and workforce figures as it positions domestic production at the centre of its growth strategy.
In a recent company article, CEO Jim Farley set out the automaker’s case for continued domestic investment, arguing that “a bet on America always pays off”.
According to Ford, it once again led all competitors in US vehicle assembly, exports and hourly autoworker employment in 2025, reinforcing its position as the country’s largest automotive manufacturer by domestic output.
The company assembled more than 2 million vehicles in the US last year, producing nearly 350,000 more light-duty vehicles domestically than any rival. This marks the ninth consecutive year Ford has led the industry in US assembly volumes and the 16th time in the past 17 years it has held the top position. Ford added that 83% of the vehicles it sells in the US are assembled locally, with more than six vehicles built domestically for every one imported.
Exports remain a key pillar of its manufacturing strategy. In 2025, the company shipped approximately 311,000 US-assembled vehicles to more than 60 international markets, including models such as the F-150, Bronco and Mustang.
Employment figures further underline the scale of Ford’s US footprint. The automaker employs around 56,300 hourly manufacturing workers in the country—more than any competitor—and says its operations support close to one million indirect jobs across the wider economy.
Farley emphasised the broader economic impact of domestic production, arguing that manufacturing plays a critical role in sustaining local communities, from supporting small businesses to underpinning public services.
Looking ahead, Ford said it plans to hire thousands of additional workers across the US in the coming years to support the launch of new gasoline, hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as battery and energy storage systems. Preparations are already underway at multiple sites, including facilities in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee.
The announcement reinforces Ford’s strategy of anchoring production in the US while investing in next-generation vehicle technologies, as it seeks to maintain its leadership in domestic manufacturing.
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