Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.Ş., commonly known as Ford Otosan, is a Turkey‐based automotive manufacturer formed as a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and Koç Holding. The company focuses on the design, engineering, production and distribution of commercial vehicles, diesel engines and associated spare parts. Since its establishment in the 1970s, Ford Otosan has grown into one of Turkey’s largest industrial enterprises, with operations that span the full vehicle lifecycle from research and development to delivery of aftermarket solutions.
Ford Otosan’s product portfolio is anchored by the Ford Transit family of light commercial vehicles, including Transit, Transit Custom, Transit Connect and Transit Courier models. The company also develops specialized versions of these platforms for applications such as camper vans, ambulances and municipal service vehicles. In addition to complete vehicle assembly, Ford Otosan operates engine plants producing diesel and EcoBlue powertrains which supply both its own manufacturing lines and export customers worldwide.
Manufacturing facilities are located primarily in Gölcük and Yeniköy in the Kocaeli province, as well as in Eskişehir, where the company’s engine and transmission operations are based. These plants serve both the domestic Turkish market and a broad export network covering Europe, the Middle East, Africa and select markets in the Americas. To support its international reach, the company maintains an extensive commercial network for sales, service and spare‐parts distribution across more than 80 countries.
Research and development is led from Ford Otosan’s advanced engineering center in Gölcük, which undertakes vehicle architecture, drivetrain design and product validation work to meet evolving industry standards and customer requirements. The company is managed by an executive team with experience drawn from both global automotive operations and local market expertise, reflecting its dual heritage and commitment to innovation in commercial mobility solutions.
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