https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticism-on-chinaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticism-on-chinahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticism-on-china#u69177Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:31:00 +0000Ford is investing $1 billion to construct a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. The project replaces the current facility to increase process efficiency and quality for the F-Series Super Duty, Ford Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator. This specific expenditure raises Ford's total recently announced investments in Kentucky to approximately $5 billion. CEO Jim Farley described the move as a commitment to American manufacturing and a sign of confidence in the local workforce.Why it mattersThe investment follows criticism from the Department of Transportation and public c https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticism-on-chinahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-announces-1-billion-investment-at-kentucky-plant-following-dot-criticism-on-china#u65925Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:42:01 +0000Ford is investing $1 billion to build a state-of-the-art paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. The new facility will replace the existing paint shop to improve quality and process efficiency. This plant produces key vehicles including F-Series Super Duty pickups, the Ford Expedition, and the Lincoln Navigator. Ford President and CEO Jim Farley stated the investment demonstrates confidence in the Kentucky workforce and a commitment to American manufacturing. The move follows criticism from the Department of Transportation and public comments from Sean Duffy regarding Ford's