The Ford Mustang took center stage during the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, highlighting both a new connection between the United States and Canada and the cross-border collaboration behind the iconic muscle car. While the Mustang is assembled in Michigan, some of its V8 engines are built in Windsor, Ontario, under a manufacturing partnership between the two countries.
Ford Mustang Production Spans the U.S. and Canada
Although many people assume the Ford Mustang is built entirely in the United States, its production relies on a global network of suppliers and manufacturing facilities. According to the report, vehicle production is a collective effort involving outsourced facilities in multiple locations.
The Mustang’s 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine is among its most recognizable components. A recent agreement has given Canada the role of helping build additional V8 engines for Ford, including the version used in the Mustang.
Mustang Marks Opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge
Ford and the State of Michigan commemorated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a ceremonial drive led by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Driving a black Mustang V8 convertible, Whitmer crossed the new bridge connecting Detroit with Windsor, Ontario.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is the newest land border crossing between the United States and Canada in more than 60 years.
The Mustang used during the ceremony also reflected the manufacturing relationship between the neighboring countries. The vehicle was assembled in Michigan, while its engine was assembled in Windsor, Ontario, the Canadian city connected by the new bridge.
Not every Mustang V8 engine is produced in Canada. The higher-performance supercharged 5.2-liter V8 used in vehicles such as the Mustang GTD and the F-150 Raptor R is assembled in Dearborn, Michigan.
Canada Played a Role in Mustang History From the Beginning
The connection between the Ford Mustang and Canada dates back to the model’s earliest days. In 1964, three days before the Mustang’s official global debut, Newfoundland pilot Stanley Tucker purchased one from a dealership in St. John’s.
The early sale occurred because new vehicles were delivered to the farthest dealerships first. Ford later bought Tucker’s Mustang back and referred to it as “the first Mustang ever sold.”
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge highlighted not only a new transportation link between the United States and Canada but also the long-standing manufacturing and historical ties that continue to connect the Ford Mustang with both countries.
