Ford Invests US$170 Million in Argentina Plant for Hybrid Ranger

Ford Motor Company announced a US$170 million investment in its General Pacheco plant in Argentina to begin production of the plug-in hybrid Ford Ranger (PHEV) starting in 2027. The new investment raises total funds committed to the facility to US$870 million, positioning Argentina as a regional hub for electrification in South America.

The announcement coincided with a visit from Ford’s global CEO, Jim Farley, who toured the General Pacheco plant, the Henry Ford Technical School, and met with senior company executives. Farley’s visit marked the first time in over a decade that a Ford CEO had traveled to Argentina, underscoring the plant’s strategic importance.

This latest investment builds on previous commitments: US$580 million in 2020 to modernize the facility for the new Ranger generation, US$80 million in 2024 for engine production, and US$40 million in 2025 to increase production speed, hire 300 additional workers, and adapt the assembly line for single-cab and chassis versions.

According to Ford, the hybrid Ranger will be the first one-ton PHEV pickup produced in Argentina, combining a gasoline engine with an electric motor to deliver over 320 horsepower and an extended electric range powered by a lithium-ion battery.

Argentina will become the second country worldwide to manufacture this hybrid Ranger—after South Africa—though the Argentine model will feature local specifications. Ford expects 60–70% of production to be exported, with the remainder sold domestically. The company emphasized the challenge of integrating locally produced electrified components to maximize national and regional content. The hybrid version will be assembled on the existing production line, adapted to include new electric, cooling, and charging systems while maintaining full cargo capacity.