In 1967, the Ford Transit also began production and in 1973, the Anadol STC-16, the first sports car developed in Turkey.
[6] In 1997, Ford further increased its share in the company to 41 percent, becoming equal partner with Koç Holding in the joint venture.
[7] In September 2012, Ford revealed its new version of the Transit,[8] and in January 2013, the new Cargo heavy truck was unveiled.
[13] The Kocaeli Plant, located in Gölcük, was opened in 2001, and has been the main global production center for the Transit.
[15] Ford stopped producing the Courier in Turkey in July 2023 and moved production to Romania in October 2023, launching the new generation.
Ford Otosan has owned the factory since 2022, and as of 2023, the company produces the Puma crossover and Transit/Tourneo Courier, with electric versions coming in 2024.
[13] The İnönü Plant, located in Eskişehir, began operating in 1982,[6] and has been the production center of the Cargo heavy truck, as well as for engines and powertrains.