Ford announced last fall that it plans to increase production of F-150 and Super Duty trucks by 2026. The company is relying not only on its U. S. factories but also on the one located in Oakville, Ontario, which has been inactive since the Edge crossover was discontinued two years ago.
Initially, this site was set to build a new generation of electric vehicles, but as market conditions shifted, Ford opted to install an assembly line for Super Duty trucks along with an integrated stamping facility to better satisfy the demand for these popular models. Interestingly, Canadian Super Duty sales hit their peak in 2025 and have risen another 6.4% this year.
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Even though vehicles shipped from Canada to the U. S. currently face tariffs, Ford remains committed. The retooling process at Oakville is almost finished, and pre-production has already kicked off.
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However, Automotive News reports that the company is having to invest more than expected to bring this project to life. Instead of the previously planned $3.2 billion CAD for Oakville by July 2024-excluding several hundred million more for overall Super Duty production-Ford’s total investment will likely reach around $5 billion.
A federal government grant of $464.5 million was approved as of March 30, according to a report from Toronto’s based on funding details released by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Initially, Ottawa had promised just $295 million for the EV project.
Once fully operational, the Oakville assembly facility is expected to create about 1,800 jobs and produce up to 100,000 Super Duty pickups each year.
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“Plant employees have started coming back in greater numbers recently, with very early Super Duty builds underway as we continue to prepare for launch,” said Matt Drennan-Scace, a spokesman for Ford Canada speaking with The Car Guide.
The exact date for starting commercial production hasn’t been confirmed yet but will definitely happen later in 2026.
For the upcoming 2027 model year, Ford is making several improvements to the Super Duty lineup. For example, the Tremor Off-Road Package will now be available across all models-even those with an 8-foot cargo bed. The XL Off-Road Package can now include 35-inch tires instead of the previous 33 inches while a new Carhartt edition focuses on rugged looks and durable materials. Additionally confirmed: both the 6.8-litre gasoline V8 and the 6.7-litre Power Stroke diesel V8 engines will be phased out; only the renowned 7.3-litre V8 known as Godzilla and a high-output version of the diesel engine will remain.
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That said, like many other models from Ford, the Super Duty often faces recalls-a challenge that seems tough for them to resolve.
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