Ford Proving Grounds

Ford Motor Company operates several proving grounds worldwide, for development and validation testing of new vehicles.

The Proving Ground consists of 1,498 acres (6.06 km2) located less than one hour northwest of the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport at an elevation of 1,650 feet (500 m).

Nighttime temperatures frequently drop below freezing during the three coldest months, but the afternoons are usually sunny and warm.

These grounds hold events like the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Formula car competition (FSAE).

The facility, formerly known as Dearborn Proving Ground (DPG), completed major reconstruction and renovations in 2006.