Ford Super Duty trucks from Ontario reach dealerships

The first Ford Super Duty trucks built in Oakville, Ontario, are now on their way to dealerships. This milestone follows a CDN$5 billion investment by Ford to retool the Oakville Assembly facility, preparing it specifically for Super Duty production.

A significant production ramp-up

After pausing production at the plant due to the discontinuation of the Ford Edge and related models in 2024, the company is aggressively ramping up production of the Super Duty pickup. During a Q3 2026 earnings call, Ford CEO Jim Farley expressed optimism about the production increase at Oakville, noting early success in meeting quality and efficiency targets.

According to a company statement, the plant is already performing at quality levels comparable to the Kentucky Truck Plant. The production ramp is exceeding planned daily volume and jobs per hour rates, and the company has begun shipping trucks to dealerships, with the first examples rolling off the line in late October.

A historic facility with a bright future

Oakville Assembly has a long history, dating back to the 1950s, and has produced several popular models over the years, including the Escort, Tempo, Topaz, Windstar, Freestar, and F-150. Recently, the facility cranked out the Ford Edge and its variants, until production of that model stopped in 2024. With the introduction of Super Duty production, the facility is set to play a key role in Ford’s truck manufacturing, leveraging its decades of experience and recent upgrades.

As other facilities prepare for the next-generation F-150, Oakville will help meet demand for Ford’s trucks. Shoppers can identify Canadian-built Super Duty models by checking the VIN; if the leading digit is a ‘2’, it indicates the vehicle was built in Canada, making it easy to spot these domestically produced trucks.

Overcoming challenges and looking ahead

The new production comes despite ongoing discussions about tariffs from Washington. However, recent remarks suggest that talks are progressing positively, with signs of a potential thaw in trade tensions. For now, Oakville is poised to be a key player in Ford’s truck production strategy, particularly as it takes on additional responsibilities during the transition to new models at other plants.