A 2022 Ford F-150 Tremor in Iconic Silver paint recently rolled off the line at Michigan’s Dearborn plant, marking the 40-millionth F-Series unit produced since the truck line launched in 1947.
Key Points
- The 40-millionth F-Series vehicle for the American market was completed on January 26 and headed for a customer in Texas.
- Last month, the Ford F-Series was confirmed as America’s reigning best-selling pickup truck for 45 years.
- F-Series production began 75 years ago, going on to become the nation’s top-selling vehicles, with nearly 790,000 units sold in 2020.
- Today’s Ford F-150s are still “Built Ford Tough,” with improved tech, more powerful engines, and better trim options.
- Overall, the popular F-150 trucks are more affordable than most other half-ton trucks in the segment.
2022 Ford F-150 Tremor Makes History 75 Years after F-Series Production Launched in 1947
The Ford Motor Company and its legendary F-Series pickup trucks marked another milestone this month, celebrating production of the 40-millionth F-Series vehicle for U.S. customers. The 2022 Ford F-150 Tremor in Iconic Silver paint rolled off the line on January 26 at the Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan and is headed to a customer in Texas.
The Ford F-Series has been America’s best-selling pickup truck for 45 years, and its best-selling vehicle overall for 40 years. Ford commemorated the 40 millionth truck milestone with a photoshoot that paired the 14th generation 2022 F-150 alongside a first-generation 1950 Ford F-1. Ford began production of its F-Series trucks 75 years ago, in 1947, with the Ford F-1, F-2, F-3, and F-4 hitting the market in 1948.
Ford sold 787,422 F-Series trucks in 2020, and by December 2021, the F-Series pickups were again confirmed as America’s top-selling vehicle for the 40th straight year, and the top-selling truck for the 45th consecutive year.
Ford F-150’s Recent Generations Show Improved Tech, More Powerful Engines, and Better Customization Choices
Check out how the Ford F-150 has fared over the years in Vehicle History‘s reviews of the best-selling truck’s three most recent generations.
2016 Ford F-150 Review: A Powerful and Efficient Truck with Good Technology
The 2016 Ford F-150 is the most popular full-size truck, with a price range of $26,968 to $44,885. It has a lower cost of ownership compared to other half-ton trucks, making it a great value for shoppers.
2015 Ford F-150 Review: A Reliable Full-size Truck Built to Work
The 2015 Ford F-150 is the first year for the thirteenth generation of one of the best-selling full-size trucks of all time. You can pick one up used from $21,420 to $42,230. The F-150 offers excellent engine choices, but its interior is less luxurious compared to some of its rivals.
2014 Ford F-150 Review: A Capable and Dependable Half-ton Truck
The 2014 Ford F-150 is a full-size truck with a price range of $18,533 to $36,583. Prices are better than other trucks in the same class, making the F-150 a great choice for shoppers.
2013 Ford F-150 Review: A Powerful Half-ton Truck Built to Last
The 2013 Ford F-150 is a full-size truck with a price range of $15,800 to $40,673. Offering a powerful engine lineup, and more customization choices than the competition, the 2013 F-150 easily earns our recommendation.
2012 Ford F-150 Review: A Capable Truck with Occasional Steering Problems
The 2012 Ford F-150 is a full-size truck with a price range of $12,252 to $32,509. The F-150 is more affordable than most other half-ton trucks from the same year, and offers a wide range of features to satisfy shoppers.
2011 Ford F-150 Review: A Full-size Truck with Updated Engines
The 2011 Ford F-150 is a large truck with a price range of $12,193 to $31,534. It’s an average-priced used truck, and dependable engine choices make it a good value for shoppers.
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