History | Ford Trucks

1979

Laying the Foundations for the Future

After breaking ground in 1979 with the purpose of producing indigenous engines and trucks, the Eskişehir Factory began production in 1982. The factory officially opened on July 7, 1986.

1985

The Series That Made Their Mark on History

In 1985, production started on the Cargo series trucks with Dovertech engines. The Cargo 1812 model was produced between 1985 and 1998. In 1998, it was replaced by the Cargo 98MY, which was produced until 2003.

2003

100% Indigenous Ecotorq Engine

In 2003, production started for the H298 series Cargo trucks, as well as the 100% indigenous 7.3 L Ecotorq engine with power values of 260 PS/320 PS/360 PS/380 PS, a result of 100% Ford Engineering. The Cargo product range continued to expand with the addition of the H476 series, a 100% indigenous 9.0 L Ecotorq engine and the road trucks.

2010

Global Vision, Competitive Products

In 2010, the new Construction Series was introduced to the market in phases and production began for the Ecotorq Euro5 engine. In 2012, in line with the expectations of customers dealing with domestic or international transport, the Ford Trucks 1846T Tractor with 460 PS / 2100 Nm engine power was produced and released, offering the most competitive power and torque in its segment even at low engine speeds.

2013

From Asia Minor to Asia Major

In 2013, a technology license agreement was signed with JMC Heavy Duty Vehicle Co., Ltd. Under the agreement, Ecotorq engine production began for JMC vehicles in China, the world’s biggest truck market.

2016

The Mark of a New Generation

Developed and produced as a result of 100% Ford Engineering, the new generation of 9 L and 13 L Ecotorq engines with E3, E5, and E6 emission levels was launched on the market in 2016. The investment value of the new generation of Ecotorq engines exceeds $100 million.