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Ford Pledges $170 Million to Build Plug-In Hybrid Ranger in Argentina From 2027

The outlay positions Pacheco to produce the country's first plug-in hybrid pickup.

Overview

  • The new commitment lifts Ford's Pacheco investment to $870 million since 2020.
  • The double-cab pickup will pair a gasoline engine with an electric motor and is slated to be the most powerful Ranger built locally.
  • Ford projects 76,000 units produced in 2025 and more than 80,000 in 2026 at Pacheco, with roughly two thirds exported, mainly to Brazil.
  • About 70% of the hybrid version's output from 2027 is planned for regional export, according to company executives.
  • Global CEO Jim Farley visited the plant for the announcement as Ford Argentina's Martín Galdeano renewed calls for tax reform, citing a 12% levy on exports and a predominance of provincial and municipal charges.