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Ford Motor Company--Kansas City Assembly Plant

8121 E U.S. Hwy 69, Claycomo, MO 64119

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Released in 2024
1.3 million lbs
1.2 million lbs on site
Into the air
1.2 million lbs
Chemicals
23
9 known or suspected carcinogens
Industry
Transportation Equipment

Ford Motor Company--Kansas City Assembly Plant is a transportation equipment facility in Claycomo (Clay County), MO. It reported 1.3 million lbs of toxic chemical releases to EPA's Toxics Release Inventory for 2024, including 1.2 million lbs into the air. The largest release was 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene (392,500 lbs).

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Where the releases go

Reported for 2024, in pounds

  • Air1.2 million lbs
  • Water0 lbs
  • Land (on site)0 lbs
  • Sent off site for disposal70,570 lbs

Total production-related waste managed, including recycling and treatment: 4.5 million lbs.

Total releases by year

Total reported releases by year
1.1M
906K
1.0M
1.3M
1.3M

Chemicals reported

23 chemicals, largest releases first

ChemicalTotal releasedTo airTo water
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene392,500 lbs392,500 lbs0 lbs
n-Butyl alcohol332,000 lbs332,000 lbs0 lbs
Xylene (mixed isomers)262,200 lbs262,200 lbs0 lbs
EthylbenzeneCarcinogen55,530 lbs55,530 lbs0 lbs
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone50,250 lbs50,250 lbs0 lbs
Methyl isobutyl ketoneCarcinogen43,300 lbs43,300 lbs0 lbs
Zinc compounds26,731 lbs31.4 lbs0 lbs
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateCarcinogen22,640 lbs0 lbs0 lbs
Certain glycol ethers21,092 lbs21,087 lbs0 lbs
CumeneCarcinogen15,094 lbs15,094 lbs0 lbs
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)11,008 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
Toluene7,043 lbs7,036 lbs0 lbs
Manganese And Manganese Compounds5,551 lbsunder 1 lb0 lbs
NaphthaleneCarcinogen4,245 lbs4,245 lbs0 lbs
Nickel And Nickel CompoundsCarcinogen4,113 lbs3 lbs0 lbs
Methanol3,010 lbs3,010 lbs0 lbs
Ethylene glycol544 lbs0 lbs0 lbs
BenzeneCarcinogen87.2 lbs80 lbs0 lbs
Sodium nitrite4 lbs4 lbs0 lbs
LeadCarcinogenPBTunder 1 lbunder 1 lb0 lbs

PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. Reported releases are legal under permits in most cases; they show where chemicals go, not that a law was broken.

Facility details

Industry
Transportation Equipment
Parent company
Ford Motor Co
NAICS code
336370
County
Clay
TRI facility ID
64119FRDMTHWY69
Compliance record
EPA ECHO report (permits, inspections, violations)
TRI report
Form R details at EPA

Superfund sites nearby

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Hazard risk, flood insurance and storm history for Clay County

Location

8121 E U.S. Hwy 69, Claycomo, MO 64119

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Frequently asked questions

How much pollution does Ford Motor Company--Kansas City Assembly Plant release?
Ford Motor Company--Kansas City Assembly Plant reported 1.3 million lbs of releases for 2024: 1.2 million lbs to air, 0 lbs to water, 0 lbs to land on site and 70,570 lbs sent off site for disposal.
What chemicals does Ford Motor Company--Kansas City Assembly Plant release?
The largest reported releases were 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene (392,500 lbs), n-butyl alcohol (332,000 lbs), xylene (mixed isomers) (262,200 lbs).
Where is Ford Motor Company--Kansas City Assembly Plant located?
Ford Motor Company--Kansas City Assembly Plant is at 8121 E U.S. Hwy 69, Claycomo, MO, 64119.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · Last updated 10/25/2026 · Information can change. Call ahead to confirm.