The USA is the richest economy in the world & this achievement could not be possible without some backbones. Having the best logistic system is not only a bliss but also one of those backbones. And trucking is one of the most important components of our super efficient logistic management. Pickup Trucks are the linchpin of the US economy, responsible for moving 72% of all the goods we consume, according to the CNET. Talking about trucks & not mentioning Ford is unfeasible. In the United States of America, the Ford pickups remained the industry’s top selling truck brand for 45th straight years, according to CNBC. In fact, not only trucks, Ford Motors dominates the personal vehicle market also with their variety in transportation services, curated for each occupants.

Ford - the Commonman’s Car

However, the journey of Ford was not as easy as it seems. Founded in 1903, it took 22 years for Henry Ford to make the Ford Motors a $100 bn company laboriously. Initially, Ford followed the craft manufacturing method which resulted in no car with the same design. However, later on, to grasp the whole market, Ford implemented the concept of ‘Division of Labour’ followed by the assembly line in the factories which today is followed by every single manufacturer in the world. Henry Ford was the 1st in the world to implement the 5 days a week work strategy. All these initiatives together gave birth to the mass manufacturing model that not only lowered the product price but also housed a higher margin of profits. However, this production system works great for making the exact same products but whenever there’s a variety, it falls into chaos. To counter this, later Ford switched to lean manufacturing that was cost effective & could cope up with product complexity at the same time.

Most Sold Models of Ford in America

The below list comprises the top 5 most sold models in 2021 and 2022 (till October ‘22):

1. Ford F-series

In production since 1948 & achieving an all time high over 14 million sales in the U.S.A alone till 2015, the Ford F-series topped the list of 2021 most sold Fords in America also.

• Light, Medium & High duty pick-up trucks
• Upto 475 HP available
• Upto 8500 to 24,200 pounds towing capacity
• AWD
• Engine options: 3.3L V6, 2.7L and 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, a 5.0L V8, and a 3.0L turbo diesel V6 & 7.3L 2-Valve V8
• Available in standard, hybrid & electric drivetrain.
• MPG: F-150 gives the best mpg among all. City (25) & Highway (26)
• Ownership Cost: According to edmunds.com, for 5 years a F-450 costs around $75,800 to own & the same for the Ford F-150 is $75,500 for supercrew base variant.
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate for F-450 is 22% and same for f-150 is 25% after 5 years.
• MSRP: F-150 XL ($33,695), F-250 XL ($40,445), F-350 XL ($41,960) & F-450 XL ($56,625)
• Safety Rating: 5 stars combined (F-150). F-450 ratings are not available. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Sales: 2021 – 726,003 2022 – 523,712
• Recall: F-150 (2006/’08/’18 – 24/20/15); F-450 (2006/’09/’20 – 12/10/5). Check NHTSA for more information.

2. Ford Explorer

• SUV
• RWD & 4WD
• Engine: 2.3L inline 4 cylinder with 10 speed automatic transmission that produces 300 HP
• MPG: 20/27
• Available in standard and a 3.3L hybrid drivetrain.
• Ownership Cost: According to edmunds.com, for 5 years, the 2022 Ford Explorer costs around $66,300 to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate 36% after 5 years
• MSRP: $36,760 – $54,130
• Safety Ratings: 5 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Sales: 2021 – 219,871 2022 – 172,220
• Recall: 2020 (12), 2016 (11), 2017 (10), 2013 (11). Check NHTSA for more information.

3. Ford Escape

• Crossover SUV
• FWD & AWD
• Engine: Turbocharged 1.5L 3 cylinder with 181 HP & turbocharged 2.0L 4 cylinder with 250 HP with 8 speed automatic transmission for both engines.
• Available in standard and hybrid drivetrain.
• MPG: 28/34
• Ownership Cost: According to edmunds.com, for 5 years, the 2022 Ford Escape costs around $51,100 to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate 30% after 5 years
• MSRP: $27,500 – $38,650
• Safety Ratings: 5 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Sales: 2021 – 145,415 2022 – 119,277
• Recall: 2013 (17), 2014 (15), 2020 (9), 2021 (6). Check NHTSA for more information.

4. Ford Bronco Sport

• SUV
• 4WD
• Engine: Turbocharged 1.5L 3 cylinder with 181 HP & turbocharged 2.0L 4 cylinder with 250 HP with 8 speed automatic transmission for both engines.
• MPG: 25/28
• Ownership Cost: According to edmunds.com, for 5 years, the 2022 Bronco Sport costs around $55,741 to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate 32% after 5 years.
• MSRP: $29,215 – $44,655
• Safety Ratings: 5 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Sales: 2021 -108,169 2022 – 87,348
• Recall: 2021 (7), 2022 (5), 2023 (1)

5. Ford Transit

• Van
• RWD & AWD
• Engine: 2.0L inline 4 cylinder with 8 speed shiftable automatic transmission produces 162 HP
• MPG: 24/27
• Ownership Cost: According to edmunds.com, for 5 years, the 2022 Ford Transit Cargo costs around $50,064 to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate 20% after 5 years.
• MSRP: $41665
• Safety Ratings: 4 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Sales: 2021 -99,745 2022 – 78,996
• Recall: 2016 (20), 2017 (17), 2015 (26), 2018 (13)

Special Mentions

1. Mustang Mach E

• It’s the 1st full-fledged EV from Ford.
• 1st introduced in 2019 and going on sale in 2020, Mustang Mach-E had performed fairly well in 2021 with a sales figure of 27140 and in 2022, the number increased to 31,144.

2. Model T

• 1st affordable mass manufactured model by Ford launched in 1908 & was in market till 1927.
• An all time high sales over 16.5 million throughout the period.

***For all models, Ford offers a basic warranty of 3 years/36000 miles.

Why Should You Own a Ford?

Well, there are multiple factors to consider buying a Ford. We’ve discussed here 6 (can’t be ignored) reasons which are applicable to all kinds of buyers. Whether you want your Ford Used cars or New, these 6 factors always come to play.

1. Affordable

Yes, they’re affordable. Most of their offerings start under the price bracket of $35000 from as low as $22000. Along with that, if maintained properly, you can save loads of money too on servicing and repairing.

2. Ecoboost

The suite of technologies used by Ford is called Ecoboost. Ford designs & instals smaller turbocharged engines which not only makes the vehicle lighter but also provides more mileage while not compromising on power. It’s been in use since 2009 which means lots of R&D have been performed to ensure zero headache to the user. Ecoboost comes with lots of variants, from 1.0L to the high-output 3.5L that produces up to 450 HP. F-150 is one such model that comes with the 3.5L ecoboost engine.

3. Reliable

Most of the Ford models are known for reliability. You can crunch thousands of miles without much problem.

4. Tough & Rugged

Most Ford cars are made of aluminium which make them tough & lighter at the same time. They’re built to last.

5. Lots of Choices

Whether you want to carry goods for your business or take your family for weekend rides or race with your buddies, there are multiple options offered by Ford Motors to accomplish your requirements. Are you looking for a life free from all the tick ticks of a city, enjoying the beauty of nature or dreaming about a world tour? Well, Ford Transit vans are there which are not only used for logistics but also can be converted into full-fledged campervans. Are you looking for some adventures? Bronco, Expedition, the pickups are there.

6. Availability of Spare Parts, Ownership Cost & Value Retention

Don’t be perplexed if any part of your Ford falls off. You can get any part required anywhere in the world thanks to the wide network of service centres offered by Ford. Ownership cost of Ford vehicles is affordable. It’s neither cheap nor expensive. If you do maintenance from time to time, you won’t face many problems. Due to satisfied customers and huge popularity all over the USA, Ford vehicles depreciate less.

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