There are nonetheless a number of days left in 2023, however Ford is celebrating early as they’ve introduced the F-Sequence was the best-selling truck in the USA for the forty seventh consecutive yr. On prime of that, the F-Sequence was the best-selling car in America for the forty second yr in a row.

Whereas these outcomes are primarily based on projections, Ford’s director of U.S. gross sales, Robert Kaffl, mentioned greater than 700,000 prospects purchased an F-Sequence this yr. Nevertheless, the image isn’t as rosy because it initially seems.

We’ll get the ultimate numbers quickly sufficient, however Ford bought 573,370 F-Sequence pickups within the first three quarters of this yr. That simply beat Ram’s 332,440 items, however the automaker trailed GM by a major margin. Particularly, their rival delivered 411,758 Chevrolet Silverados and 216,227 GMC Sierras. That provides as much as 627,985 items, which makes Ford’s complete look far much less spectacular.

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That being mentioned, Kaffl credited the F-Sequence’ success to the “range of our powertrain choices” as prospects have “distinctive wants, whether or not they’re on the job web site, the farm, or embarking on a weekend journey.” He then touted the truth that the F-150 was the best-selling full-size full-hybrid pickup in America in addition to the best-selling full-size electrical pickup.

Talking of the latter, Kaffl referred to as the F-150 Lightning a “shining instance of our dedication to a extra sustainable future with out compromising on energy and efficiency.” That being mentioned, reviews have urged the corporate has reduce manufacturing in half on account of slowing demand.

On the brilliant aspect, the facelifted F-150 will go into manufacturing early subsequent yr. It incorporates a host of modifications together with a newly normal 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine and a newly out there Professional Entry Tailgate, which successfully turns the mattress right into a walk-in bathtub.