Ford Motor Company began manufacturing Model T cars in Louisville in 1913, at 931 South Third Street.
In 1925 Ford moved production to a new, one level assembly plant on Southwestern Parkway, on the Ohio River.
F-Series/LTD passenger car production continued until 1981 when the plant was shut down for retooling for the new compact pickup, the Ranger, and its SUV cousin, the Bronco II.
On February 14, 1990, Ford began producing the Explorer SUV in Louisville after investing $563 million at the plant.
The Explorer moved to Ford's Chicago Assembly plant, and the Mountaineer was discontinued with the demise of the Mercury brand.