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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Ford Motor Company Upgrades Louisville, Kentucky, Truck Assembly Operations

08/13/2025
Ford Motor Company plans to upgrade its operations in Louisville, Kentucky. The approximately $2 billion project is expected to create 2,200 jobs.

The investment at the company’s existing assembly facility will include an additional 52,000 square feet and the introduction of a new production platform for a new mid-size electric pickup truck. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2027.

“We took inspiration from the Model T – the universal car that changed the world,” said Doug Field, Ford chief EV, digital and design officer. “We assembled a really brilliant collection of minds across Ford and unleashed them to find new solutions to old problems. We applied first-principles engineering, pushing to the limits of physics to make it fun to drive and compete on affordability. Our new zonal electric architecture unlocks capabilities the industry has never seen. This isn’t a stripped-down, old-school vehicle.”

The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) approved a supplemental project to an existing Kentucky Jobs Retention Act (KJRA) program agreement with the company. The performance-based agreement can provide up to $550 million in cumulative tax incentives based on the company’s total cumulative investment of $5.55 billion-plus across the original and supplemental KJRA projects with an annual job target requirement of up to 12,000 over the term of the agreement.

“Ford and Team Kentucky are introducing the world to the future of automotive production with nearly $2 billion being invested to transform the Louisville Assembly Plant, which will also secure 2,200 jobs for Kentuckians,” noted Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. “This announcement not only represents one of the largest investments on record in our state, it also boosts Kentucky’s position at the center of EV-related innovation and solidifies Louisville Assembly Plant as an important part of Ford’s future. Thanks to Ford’s leaders for their continued faith in Kentucky and our incredible workforce. Ford and Kentucky have been a tremendous team for more than 100 years, and that partnership has never been stronger than it is today.”

By meeting its annual targets over the agreement term, the company can be eligible to keep a portion of the new tax revenue it generates. The company may claim eligible incentives against its income tax liability and/or wage assessments. In addition, Ford can receive resources from Kentucky’s workforce service providers. Those include no-cost recruitment and job placement services, reduced-cost customized training and job-training incentives.

“Ford’s investment is a transformational win for Louisville and the future of mobility,” added Trevor Pawl, CEO of Louisville Economic Development Alliance. “Their bold vision, supported by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, puts our city at the forefront of the global transition to more affordable EVs.”

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