Cuautitlán Assembly
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UnclaimedA Ford Motor Company vehicle manufacturing and assembly facility in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico.
Last updated August 24, 2026
Overview
Cuautitlán Assembly, formally known as the Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant, is a Ford Motor Company manufacturing facility in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. The plant occupies approximately 202 acres, or about 0.82 square kilometers, and is one of Ford’s established vehicle-production sites in the country. Construction began in 1962, and the facility was inaugurated on 4 November 1964. Although the site opened in the 1960s, full vehicle assembly operations began in 1970. Over its operating history, the plant has produced a broad range of Ford and Mercury vehicles for Mexican, North American, and export markets. Its historical production portfolio included the Ford Topaz, Mustang, F-Series, Grand Marquis, Thunderbird, Cougar, Contour, Fiesta Ikon, and Fiesta, as well as the Mercury Mystique. This mix reflects the plant’s changing role within Ford’s North American manufacturing network, moving between passenger cars, pickup trucks, and other mass-market vehicle programs. A major modernization program prepared the facility for production of the model-year 2011 Ford Fiesta subcompact for the North American market. The work included an expansion of approximately 25,800 square meters, five new high-productivity press lines, roughly 270 robots, in-line measurement systems, adjustable ergonomic platforms in the upholstery area, and new paint facilities. The upgraded plant incorporated major body subassembly operations alongside final vehicle assembly, increasing its ability to manufacture vehicles to Ford’s contemporary quality and production requirements. Cuautitlán Assembly later underwent another strategic transition as Ford selected it to manufacture the Mustang Mach-E, an electric performance sport utility vehicle. Production of the Mach-E began for the 2021 model year, with the facility serving global markets, including the United States. The change from Fiesta production to an electric vehicle program positioned the plant as an important part of Ford’s electrification manufacturing strategy and required further adaptation of its production systems and workforce capabilities. Since vehicle production began, the facility has manufactured more than 2.2 million vehicles, according to the referenced Wikipedia material. It remains an active Ford plant and is currently associated with production of the Mustang Mach-E. Unlike a consumer-facing product brand, Cuautitlán Assembly is primarily an industrial manufacturing site whose significance comes from its production capacity, vehicle programs, employment base, export role, and place in Ford’s Mexican operations.
History
Cuautitlán Assembly is a Ford Motor Company vehicle manufacturing site located in Cuautitlán Izcalli in the State of Mexico. The facility is also referred to as the Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant, or CSAP. Its development began in 1962, and Ford inaugurated the site on 4 November 1964. The plant covers approximately 202 acres, equivalent to about 0.82 square kilometers. The facility’s full vehicle assembly operations began in 1970. During the following decades, it became a flexible component of Ford’s Mexican and North American production network. Its historical programs included several Ford and Mercury nameplates across different vehicle categories. Vehicles associated with the plant include the Ford Topaz, Mustang, F-Series, Grand Marquis, Thunderbird, Cougar, Contour, Fiesta Ikon, Fiesta, and the Mercury Mystique. Production assignments changed over time as Ford adjusted its regional manufacturing footprint and model allocation. The plant underwent extensive redevelopment before production of the model-year 2011 Ford Fiesta for the North American market. The modernization expanded the facility by approximately 25,800 square meters and added five high-productivity press lines. It also introduced approximately 270 robots, in-line measurement systems, adjustable ergonomic platforms in the upholstery area, and new paint facilities. The resulting operation covered important body subassembly processes as well as final assembly, allowing the site to manufacture the Fiesta using a substantially updated industrial system. Fiesta production continued at the facility through 2019. Ford subsequently selected Cuautitlán Assembly for production of the Mustang Mach-E, an electric performance SUV unveiled for the 2021 model year. The program represented a significant change in the site’s product mix, moving from a small conventional passenger car to an electric vehicle with global market ambitions. Production was intended for markets including the United States, making the plant part of Ford’s international electric-vehicle supply and manufacturing network. The Mustang Mach-E program also gave Cuautitlán Assembly strategic relevance beyond its earlier role as a conventional vehicle plant. The site’s history illustrates Ford’s use of Mexican facilities for both domestic and export manufacturing, and its transition from producing multiple internal-combustion Ford and Mercury models to assembling a globally marketed battery-electric vehicle. Since full vehicle production began, the plant has produced more than 2.2 million vehicles, according to the referenced Wikipedia article. The facility is currently active and manufactures the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
- 2021
Mustang Mach-E production
[1]Cuautitlán Assembly begins manufacturing the Ford Mustang Mach-E for global markets.
- 2019
Ford Fiesta production ends
[1]Production of the Ford Fiesta at Cuautitlán Assembly ends after the model’s listed 2011–2019 run.
- 2011
Ford Fiesta production
[1]The facility manufactures the Ford Fiesta for the North American market following its modernization program.
- 2010
Major Fiesta-production modernization
[1]Ford completes major plant modifications to prepare for model-year 2011 Fiesta production for the North American market.
- 1970
Full vehicle assembly begins
[1]Full vehicle assembly operations begin at the facility.
- 1964
Plant inaugurated
[1]Ford inaugurates the Cuautitlán Stamping and Assembly Plant on 4 November 1964.
- 1962
Construction begins
[1]Construction of Ford’s Cuautitlán manufacturing facility begins in Mexico.
Products and positioning
A Ford manufacturing facility serving vehicle assembly and export production, with a current emphasis on the electric Mustang Mach-E.
Electric performance SUV · 2021
Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Mustang Mach-E is a battery-electric performance-oriented sport utility vehicle. Cuautitlán Assembly manufactures the vehicle for the 2021 model year onward, supplying global markets that include the United States. Its production marked the plant’s transition into Ford’s electric-vehicle manufacturing network.
Subcompact car · 2011
Ford Fiesta
Cuautitlán Assembly produced the Ford Fiesta for the North American market after a major plant modernization program. The listed production period was 2011 through 2019, with the upgraded facility handling body subassemblies and final assembly.
Pickup truck · 1991
Ford F-Series
The Ford F-Series pickup is among the historical vehicle programs associated with Cuautitlán Assembly. The listed production period at the facility ran from 1991 to 2009.
Mid-size passenger cars · 1995
Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique
Cuautitlán Assembly produced the Ford Contour and its Mercury counterpart, the Mystique, during the 1995–2000 period listed for the plant. These programs formed part of Ford’s North American passenger-car manufacturing operations.
Sports car · 1978
Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is one of the historical nameplates associated with the facility. The plant’s listed Mustang production period was 1978 to 1984.
Personal luxury and performance cars · 1985
Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar
Cuautitlán Assembly historically produced the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar. The listed production period for both programs was 1985 to 1994.
Passenger cars · 1982
Ford Topaz, Ford Ghia, and Ford Grand Marquis
The plant’s earlier production history included several Ford passenger-car programs, including the Topaz, Ghia, and Grand Marquis. The listed production periods were 1983–1994 for the Topaz, 1990–1994 for the Ghia, and 1982–1984 plus 1991–1994 for the Grand Marquis.
Subcompact car · 2001
Ford Fiesta Ikon
The Ford Fiesta Ikon was another Fiesta-derived passenger-car program associated with Cuautitlán Assembly. Its listed production period at the plant was 2001 to 2007.
Brand decisions
2020
Assign Mustang Mach-E production to CuautitlánProduct launchBackground
Ford selected the facility for production of its new electric performance SUV for the 2021 model year.
Action taken
Ford began using Cuautitlán Assembly to manufacture the Mustang Mach-E for global markets, including the United States.
Aftermath
The plant became associated with Ford’s global electric-vehicle production strategy and continues to manufacture the Mustang Mach-E.
2010
Modernize Cuautitlán for North American Fiesta productionStrategyBackground
Ford needed to prepare the Mexican facility for production of the model-year 2011 Fiesta subcompact for the North American market.
Action taken
The company expanded the plant, installed new press lines and paint facilities, added robotics and in-line measurement systems, and introduced ergonomic production equipment.
Aftermath
The upgraded facility produced the Ford Fiesta from 2011 through 2019 and integrated body subassembly with final assembly operations.
Recent events
- 2020
Cuautitlán Assembly begins production of the Ford Mustang Mach-E[1]
Product launch
Ford confirmed that its Cuautitlán facility would manufacture the new Mustang Mach-E electric performance SUV for the 2021 model year and for global markets, including the United States.
- 2010
Cuautitlán plant modernization supports Ford Fiesta production[1]
Product generation
Ford completed extensive modifications to support model-year 2011 Fiesta production, including additional floor space, new press lines, robotics, measurement systems, ergonomic equipment, and paint facilities.
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