Quick Takeaways
  • Lear secures a major conquest win by replacing Forvia as the seating supplier for Ford’s next-generation Super Duty pickups.
  • Production of the upcoming Super Duty trucks is expected to begin in late 2028 across multiple North American assembly plants.

Supplier Shift in Ford’s Heavy-Duty Pickup Program

Lear Corp. has secured the Lear Ford Super Duty seating contract, marking a major supplier shift for the next-generation heavy-duty pickups. The win replaces incumbent supplier Forvia after more than a decade supporting the program.

Production Timeline and Assembly Locations

The future Super Duty range will be assembled at Ford facilities including Kentucky Truck Plant, Ohio Assembly and Oakville Assembly in Ontario, Canada, with production expected to begin in late 2028.

Historic Win for Lear’s Seating Division

During a recent earnings call, Lear CEO Ray Scott described the victory as the largest conquest win in seating history for the supplier.

Company Press Release

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