Holy Bender! Ford's "Made in USA" Label is Faker Than a Three-Dollar Bill!

Kentucky Fried... Parts?

Good news everyone! A shiny new 2025 Ford Expedition rolled off the line in Kentucky all assembled by good ol' American workers. But hold your horses folks because this 'American made' label is about as accurate as Fry's understanding of the 21st century. Turns out only a measly 42% of the parts are actually from the U.S. of A. The heart of the beast that fancy twin turbo V 6 engine? Made south of the border in Mexico eh?

Trump's Tariff Tango

Remember when President Trump slapped those tariffs on imported car parts? The idea was to bring jobs back to the good ol' US of A. Automakers started squawking about investing in America but let's be real folks. Making every single bolt and wire here? That's tougher than teaching Zoidberg table manners! It's just not feasible or as I like to say 'Whaaa?'

The $50,000 Ford: A Futuristic Nightmare?

Ford CEO Jim Farley himself admitted that going full 'Made in USA' would make their cars pricier than a date with Calculon. “We can move everything to the U.S. but if every Ford is $50,000 we're not going to win as a company,” he said. Who's gonna buy a car that costs more than a year's supply of Slurm? I mean come on! Some parts like those pesky little fasteners and complicated wiring harnesses are just cheaper to get from elsewhere “Shut up and take my money!”

20,000 Parts 100 Countries and a Whole Lotta Confusion

Did you know there are about 20,000 parts in a car? And those parts can come from up to 120 different countries! It's like a global scavenger hunt for the perfect lug nut. The Ford F 150 for example assembled right here in the U.S. has around 2,700 main parts not even counting all those teeny tiny pieces. Talk about a logistical nightmare! That’s why this is a job for…ME!!

Tax Breaks to the Rescue? Maybe...

To make a 100% American car affordable the government could offer tax breaks or incentives like they do with electric vehicles. But even then the costs are astronomical. It's not just about the materials; it's about building new plants and mines a process that could take a decade or more. Talk about a slow motion apocalypse! Like Hermes said “Sweet zombie Jesus!”

The Bottom Line: Reality Bites

Experts say going 100% 'Made in USA' is unrealistic and unprofitable. It could add thousands to the price of a vehicle wiping out profits and driving consumers away. The average car already costs around $48,000; do we really want to add another $10,000 to $20,000? Maybe we should all just stick to riding around in pneumatic tubes. At least those are (probably) made in America...probably. As Zoidberg would say “Hooray! People are paying attention to me!”