There was big economic news for Kentucky Tuesday morning. Governor Beshear announced that Ford Motor Company will expand its presence in Louisville with a $700 million investment that will create 500 full-time jobs as the company prepares to produce the all-new Ford F-Series Super Duty truck.
Ford is the largest vehicle producer in the state and one of the largest employers in Kentucky, with more than 12,000 people working across two assembly plants in Louisville.
During the Tuesday announcement, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer highlighted Ford’s long history as a key manufacturer in Jefferson County.
Ford, America’s truck leader, is celebrating 45 years of F-Series as the best-selling pickup in America and the 25th anniversary of Super Duty with the all-new 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty. The Ford F-Series Super Duty is built at Kentucky Truck Plant alongside the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator in Louisville, while the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair are built at the nearby Louisville Assembly Plant.
The commonwealth currently is home to more than 525 auto-related facilities employing 100,000 residents across the state.
