Ford's Struandale Plant Hits Milestone: Four Millionth Engine Rolled Out

Ford's Struandale plant in South Africa celebrated a significant milestone recently with the roll-out of their 4 millionth engine, cementing a legacy of nearly a century long dedication to cutting-edge automotive craftsmanship. This exemplifies Ford’s unwavering commitment to superior performance, reliability, and fuel economy.

The 2.0-litre four-cylinder Bi-Turbo engine, destined for the new Ranger Bakkie at Ford's Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, marks this momentous achievement. Adding to the celebration, the production of a 300,000 single-turbo diesel engine concurrently took place at the Struandale plant, which has been operational since 2018.

Engines produced at the Struandale plant power the Ranger, a product renowned in over 100 global markets. With an annual production capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles, the Ranger has etched a solid standing for itself in the global motor vehicle exports spearheaded by South Africa.

Ockert Berry, representative of Ford, relayed that the Struandale plant is pivotal for their local manufacturing operations and its commitment to South Africa extends beyond mere production; it also includes substantial investments towards job creation and economic development for the nation.

Struandale plant's impressive legacy doesn't end at engine production; the facility has also been responsible for manufacturing wheel hubs, brake discs and drums, engine inlet and exhaust manifolds, water and oil pumps, conrods, and flywheels over the years.