In a feat not easily achieved on the automotive scene, Ford's F-Series line of pick-up trucks managed to snatch, for the 33rd time in a row, the title of best-selling truck in the US. The feat is even more remarkable as the the line sold no less than 413,625 vehicles in 2009, outclassing the runner-up by some 97,000 units. And if you still this is not enough, the F-Series have become the best selling vehicles in the US overall, including cars, crossovers, SUVs, trucks or vans.
“When it comes to trucks, only one stat matters – how customers vote with their wallets,” Doug Scott, truck group marketing manager said. “And the results are clear – the capability, productivity, technology and value of Ford F-Series is unmatched.”
The performance of the truck line from Ford was boosted by the fact that the percentage of “core trucker” (those who use their truck’s towing and hauling capability for work and play) increased from 30 to 40 percent of the light-duty full-size pickup market.
The F-Series is also leader in the fleet segment, as it holds, through the F-150, 44 percent of the light duty commercial/fleet market. The Super Duty does even better, as it holds 56 percent of heavy duty commercial/fleet market.
This spring, Ford will put even more pressure on its competitors, as it will launch the 2011 F-Series Super Duty, packing Ford's new 6.7l Power Stroke turbocharged V-8 diesel engine.
The performance of the truck line from Ford was boosted by the fact that the percentage of “core trucker” (those who use their truck’s towing and hauling capability for work and play) increased from 30 to 40 percent of the light-duty full-size pickup market.
The F-Series is also leader in the fleet segment, as it holds, through the F-150, 44 percent of the light duty commercial/fleet market. The Super Duty does even better, as it holds 56 percent of heavy duty commercial/fleet market.
This spring, Ford will put even more pressure on its competitors, as it will launch the 2011 F-Series Super Duty, packing Ford's new 6.7l Power Stroke turbocharged V-8 diesel engine.
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