Ford is investing $1,3 billion to their Kentucky factory to support the production of the new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty, creating the same time 2000 new jobs in the facility.
The investment will go into a new body-shop, facility upgrades and retooling for the production of the new aluminum-bodied Super Duty series.
The Kentucky Truck plant is responsible for building the F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks as well as the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, with the factory having produced more than five million F-Series Super Duty trucks since 1999.
“With the introduction of the all-new Ford Super Duty, America’s best-selling heavy-duty pickup, we expect to continue growing our truck leadership,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas. “Through this investment, we are continuing to show our commitment to Kentucky and the city of Louisville, as well as bringing to customers industry-leading trucks to help them take care of business and earn a living.”
The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty features a new high-strength steel frame that’s 24 times stiffer than the previous one with a military-grade, corrosion-free aluminum body, allowing for weight savings of up to 350 pounds (159kg).
Engine-wise, the new F-Series Super Duty will offer the choice between a 6.7-litre V8 diesel, a 6.8-litre V10 petrol and a 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine.
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