Northwest Wayne News

Electric vehicles have been a hot commodity for Ford and the company will invest over $2 billion in its facilities to enhance its electric vehicle production and create new jobs.

According to a news release by the governor’s office, the announcement was made at the Mackinac Policy Conference by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Ford Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Steven Croley, along with municipal and state leaders.

“We’re excited to hear the news that one of our anchors and largest employers in Wayne County is expanding its footprint and solidifying itself even deeper in our community,” said House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski (D-Scio Township) in the release. “We’ve always known Wayne County is a great place for global companies to call home and we’re excited for what this means for our economy. This investment shows the state’s commitment to the largest county in the state and the well-being of its 1.75 million residents.” 

The investment will facilitate over 3,200 well-paying jobs Ford’s electric vehicle endeavors while also strengthening the company's traditional combustion engine vehicle in the state, according to the governor’s office.

“We are thrilled that Ford is advancing its long legacy in Michigan by investing $2 billion to create 3,200 good-paying UAW jobs,” said Whitmer. “Today’s announcement marks another historic economic win for the state in recent months and will help our economy grow even stronger. I am proud that we came together to deliver economic development legislation that has helped us land huge projects, creating thousands of jobs. With this announcement, Michigan has added nearly 25,000 auto jobs since I took office, and we continue to lead the future of mobility and electrification. Let’s continue in this spirit of collaboration to keep growing our economy, creating jobs, and advancing the future of mobility and electrification.” 

The release reports that Ford has invested over $10 billion in its facilities since 2016, with most of it earmarked for electric vehicle production that will create 10,000 jobs.

“Ford is committed to leading the electric vehicle revolution and strengthening our portfolio of iconic vehicles that customers love. That’s why we’re announcing historic investments in our home state of Michigan, creating thousands of high-quality union jobs to expand production of the all-new F-150 Lightning as well as the next generation global Mustang and Ranger for the U.S. market,” said Kumar Galhotra, president, Ford Blue. 

Galhotra added that the company was proud to employ more union auto workers in the U.S. than any other auto manufacturer.