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Ford Motor Company has announced plans to invest $80 million and create 350 new jobs at its Kentucky Truck Plant to boost Ford F-Series Super Duty production.
The $80 million will pay for facility upgrades, retooling and increased capacity to meet surging demand for F-Series Super Duty truck, the manufacturer said today, adding that the investment will increase production capacity by 15 percent, which means about 55,000 units.
“Customer demand for F-Series Super Duty trucks is growing substantially, and F-Series overall is America’s best-selling truck for 37 years running,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas. “Building on more than 100 years of manufacturing in Kentucky, we are proud to expand our profitable growth in the region as a result of our leadership in trucks and SUVs.”
Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant produces F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty pickups, as well as Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. The facility will roll out the 5-millionth F-Series Super Duty truck this year.
“Customer demand for F-Series Super Duty trucks is growing substantially, and F-Series overall is America’s best-selling truck for 37 years running,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas. “Building on more than 100 years of manufacturing in Kentucky, we are proud to expand our profitable growth in the region as a result of our leadership in trucks and SUVs.”
Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant produces F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty pickups, as well as Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. The facility will roll out the 5-millionth F-Series Super Duty truck this year.
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