Ford is celebrating another major achievement in global production. The Pacheco Assembly Plant in Argentina, home to the Ford Ranger, has officially built 3.5 million vehicles since first opening its doors in 1961. This milestone underscores both the plant’s historic significance and the Ford Ranger’s growing role as a global success story.

Over the decades, the Pacheco plant has produced a wide variety of Ford vehicles, from the Falcon and Fairlane to the Escort and Focus. However, the Ford Ranger, which entered production there in 1996, accounts for one-third of the total 3.5 million units. Today, roughly 70 percent of all Rangers built in Argentina are exported, highlighting its importance in both regional and international markets.

Ford continues to invest heavily in the Pacheco facility. In 2025, production increased by 70,000 units – up 15 percent from 2024 and 28 percent higher than 2023. To keep up with demand, Ford announced an additional $40 million USD investment, aimed at raising annual capacity to 80,000 units. This expansion also strengthens Ford’s presence in South America while supporting export markets worldwide.

Beyond vehicles, the Pacheco Assembly Plant also builds the turbocharged 3.0L V6 Power Stroke diesel engine and the 2.0L single- and bi-turbo diesel options that power the Ranger. With 150 new jobs on the way – in addition to 160 added earlier in 2025 – Ford’s continued investment ensures that the Ranger remains one of the most important and successful pickups in the global Ford lineup.