Ford is officially the auto industry leader in US production volume, exports, and hourly autoworker employment for the fifth year in a row, according to data released by S&P Global Mobility. Almost 80% of the vehicles the Blue Oval sells in America are made in America by American workers.
Last year, a grand total of 1.8 million vehicles were built in the US which was 130,000 more units compared to its nearest competitor.
Also last year, Ford exported over 260,000 US-built vehicles, including the F-150 and Mustang. The data further confirms that the export figure is 65,000 units more than Ford’s closest competitor. The Blue Oval estimates that 1 in 7 vehicles it builds in America is being exported.
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