Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.S., commonly known as Ford Otosan, is a Turkish automotive manufacturer established in 1959 through a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and Koç Holding. Over the decades, the company has evolved from local manufacturing and distribution into one of Turkey’s largest producers of commercial vehicles and engines. Ford Otosan’s operations encompass design, engineering, production and sales activities, positioning it as a vertically integrated player in the automotive sector.
The company’s product portfolio includes light commercial vehicles such as the Transit and Transit Custom, as well as medium and heavy trucks under the Cargo and F-Max nameplates. Ford Otosan also designs and manufactures diesel engines and powertrains for a variety of applications. Production is carried out across multiple facilities in Turkey, including plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir and Yeniköy, which feature stamping, assembly, engine manufacturing and research and development capabilities.
Ford Otosan serves both domestic and international markets, exporting a significant portion of its output to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. Its extensive dealer and distribution networks support sales in more than 70 countries. Committed to innovation, the company has invested in electrification and advanced engineering projects to address evolving emission standards and customer demands across its global markets.
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