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Since 1931, Ford has been manufacturing vehicles in Cologne for the European market. The plant in Cologne-Niehl is one of the most storied Ford plants worldwide and today — following the discontinuation of the Focus — produces the two fully electric SUVs Explorer and Capri on the VW MEB platform.

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Compact class

Ford Focus

Discontinued model – no longer in the current lineup

Ford compact class bestseller in its fourth generation (Mk4, 2018–2025): available as a five-door hatchback and Turnier estate, with EcoBoost mHEV and EcoBlue diesel engines as well as the 280 PS Focus ST. Production at the Saarlouis plant ended on 14 November 2025.

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Electric

Ford Explorer

SUV · Electric

Fully electric compact SUV on the Volkswagen MEB platform, manufactured since June 2024 at the newly built Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. Up to 340 PS, range of up to 602 km (WLTP), striking Ford presence with a distinctive design.

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Ford Capri

Coupé-SUV · Electric

Revival of an iconic Ford name as a fully electric coupé SUV: built in Cologne since September 2024, also on the MEB platform. Up to 340 PS, range of up to 627 km (WLTP), sleek roofline and sportier proportions than the Explorer.

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