Ford will build a new Tennessee manufacturing plant for its next-generation F-Series. It will be “different.”
Jim Farley, Ford’s CEO, gave a very intriguing statement about the future of electric Blue Oval trucks during Ford’s livestream kickoff for F-150 Lightning production. Ford’s Tennessee factory will produce a newF Series. Is this a new off-roader model? A HD model? Another? Let’s add some variables to see where it leads.
Let’s first look at what Farley actually said. The 42-minute presentation ended with Farley talking about Ford’s electric ambitions. He also mentioned the Tennessee plant which is still being built.
Below is the embedded video. It starts just before Farley’s statement. It’s not what Farley said but the way he said it that caught our attention. It’s easy to interpret what different means by Farley’s emphasis and tone.
Ford’s Tennessee facility, officially called BlueOval City, was announced in September 2021. It will manufacture the next-generation F-Series electric trucks and advanced batteries. Ford specifically stated that the new Tennessee facility (officially called BlueOval City) will be used to manufacture next-generation electric F-Series trucks as well as advanced batteries.
F-Series Here is the production, Ranger , Maverick Or any other electric vehicle. It may not even be an F-150. Ford spokesperson confirmed that Motor1.com It will be the next generation of electric Truck . This discussion is devoid of any mentions of F-150 pickups or heavy-duty pickups.
The F-150 Lightning pickup truck is designed for street use. Ford advertises that the new Lightning is capable off-road. However, there are no Tremor or FX4 packages in the configurator. Rivian and Jeep offer glimpses at the benefits of electric power in an offroad setting. The F150 Raptor’s success has demonstrated that truck buyers love big pickups. It is certain that the trend for fullsize electric trucks in off-road areas will continue.
The Chevrolet Silverado E-Vehicle will be an important departure from the other Silverado models. It features a completely new architecture. The Ram 1500 electronic truck has shown similar designs. The F-150 Lightning has a lot in common with its fuel-sipping sibling. Chevrolet and Ram will have electric trucks available on the streets when Ford’s Tennesse facility is operational. Ford could launch an entirely new full-size electric truck at this time, with a unique design and a completely new structure.
We know that Ford’s F-Series future is set by its current work on the F-150 Lightning. This future is rapidly moving towards electric power.