Each year, a few entities put out lists of the most “American” vehicles one can buy, based on a variety of factors. That includes the Kogod School of Business, which just released its 2024 Made in America Auto Index. Each year, this list ranks new vehicles based on the percentage of its U.S. and Canadian content published by the National Highway and Transportation Administration, such as the source of its engine and transmission and the location of assembly, which it uses to calculate the vehicle’s total domestic content. As has been the case in the past, the Lincoln Corsair made the cut this time around, too.
The Lincoln Corsair ranked tenth on the 2024 Kogod School of Business Made in America Index thanks to its 73.5 percent domestic content rating, which places it behind the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, Model S, Model X, the Ford Mustang GT, Honda Passport, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen ID.4, Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Honda Odyssey, Ridgeline, and Pilot, though it’s worth noting that some of these models made multiple appearances based on trim and configuration, while several also tied for specific spots.
As Ford Authority previously reported, the Lincoln Corsair came in 44th place on this sale list back in 2021, then claimed the top spot overall in 2022, largely thanks to its 72 percent U.S. and Canadian content and its American-made engine. Following the crossover’s refresh for the 2023 model year, it fell back down to sixth place last year, however, but also ranked 29th on the 2024 Cars.com American Made Index.
Overall, Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, and Honda all increased their U.S. content while GM, Ford, and Stellantis witnessed drops in domestic sourcing. Since the North American Free Trade Agreement was ratified in 1994, domestic auto manufacturers have been more likely to look to Mexican suppliers for many of their parts and components. This is particularly true of Ford, which builds the Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E, and Maverick in Mexico.
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Yet, despite decent sales, Ford has decided to discontinue the Lincoln Corsair. I think Ford is making a strategic mistake, rather than competing to improve their position in a particular segment they choose to abandon that segment altogether.
And Lincoln Nautilus ranks last….