The Ford Super Duty has long been one of The Blue Oval’s best-selling and most profitable vehicles, even if it isn’t currently sold in that many markets. While not too many parts of the world make sense for the large, heavy-duty hauler, there are certainly some countries where consumers might appreciate its capabilities, however. Thus, perhaps it comes as no surprise to learn that The Blue Oval is at least eyeing other potential markets for the Ford Super Duty.
“We’re the market leader in Canada. F-Series has had market leadership for the last 59 years. The product really does well in applications unique to the Canadian market – think operating in oil sands – where it’s really durable and robust,” Navin Kumar, Ford Pro CFO said at the recent J.P. Morgan 2025 Auto Conference. “We feel really good about that piece and that flexibility. We’re seeing more inbound interest come from international markets that could be fulfilled out of Oakville. This includes the Middle East, Australia, South America. From a market demand standpoint, we feel really good about it.”
As Ford Authority reported roughly one year ago, the Ford Super Duty will indeed be produced at the Oakville Assembly plant in Canada starting next year, joining the Kentucky Truck plant and the Ohio Assembly plant. This addition is expected to result in an output of up to 100,000 units annually. The automaker will invest $3 billion to make this happen, with $2.3 billion of that sum going toward retooling the Oakville plant for Ford Super Duty production, including the installation of both assembly and stamping equipment.
This move will also add around 1,800 jobs at the Oakville plant, with 150 more joining the ranks at the Windsor Engine Complex to build V8 engines for the Super Duty as well. The Canadian union Unifor recently revealed that Oakville’s retooling remains on track as expected, which will help the automaker meet ever-growing demand for its heavy-duty hauler – and perhaps add some new markets to its list.
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