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Is Changan Ford a Domestic Car?

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DeAbigail

07/25/25 9:29am

Changan Ford is not a domestic car. The following is an introduction to Changan Ford: 1. Changan Ford Automobile Co., Ltd. (referred to as Changan Ford), established on April 25, 2001, is a well-known Sino-foreign joint venture in the automotive industry located in the New North Zone of Chongqing. It was jointly founded by Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. and Ford Motor Company, undertaking all Ford-related businesses of Changan Ford Mazda, including the development, manufacturing, sales, and service of Ford-branded vehicles. 2. Changan Ford employs world-class product production, development, and testing equipment, along with globally leading technologies, processes, and systems. The company has also established a stringent set of standards for suppliers to ensure that the quality of its components is on par with global standards. With these robust hardware and software facilities, Changan Ford is confident in providing products and driving experiences that meet the needs of Chinese consumers. 3. With the strong technical and managerial support from Ford Motor Company and the outstanding geographical and human resource advantages of Changan Automobile Group, Changan Ford completed all tasks from civil construction to equipment installation and commissioning in just 14 months. It built a brand-new, world-class vehicle production plant, setting a record in the automotive industry both in China and worldwide. The plant includes main structures such as the body shop, paint shop, assembly shop, technical development center, and administrative building.

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Ariana

08/11/25 7:21pm

I'm a total car novice myself, but a friend owns a Changan Ford, and I've looked into whether it counts as domestically produced. Actually, Changan Ford is a joint venture between Changan Automobile and Ford Motor Company, manufacturing models locally in China, such as the Escort and Edge, with factories mainly in Chongqing. This means parts and assembly are all completed domestically, with parts supply also relying on local sources. I've compared it to imported cars and found Changan Ford more affordable, with after-sales service being more convenient and service centers widely available. Strictly speaking, it's not purely domestic, but the entire manufacturing process happens in China, making it feel no different from a domestic car in daily use. Many people choose it for these localization advantages—lower maintenance costs while still enjoying brand quality. I think this is the benefit of joint venture cars: they retain global technology while being locally adapted, enhancing the user experience.

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