The Ford F-150 truck was first launched in 1977 and it became an instant hit in the market. Fast forward to the present and it still holds the stature of being the best seller in the segment. In fact, the Ford F-150 is celebrating 2017 as it marks its 40th year of being the best-selling truck in America.
Ford F-150: The 40-Year Streak
The Ford F-Series has gone through a lot from economic recessions and hikes in gas prices over the years. However, it appears that none of these difficult times were able to put the Ford F-150 down as it rose above the occasion every time to get where it is now. In the same report, it was mentioned that the Ford F-150 earned its 40th year of best-selling streak after being successfully able to sell 820,799 units in the previous year.
Ford F-150: The Road To Success
In a report from CNN, it was mentioned that the Ford F-150 series have gone through its evolution based on the perception of consumers towards trucks as well as how they make use of it. Trucks have a long history of being farm tools used to carry heavy loads of hay and livestock. These days, they are used for just about everything from taking family trips to joyrides and all sorts of uses. Accordingly, the Ford F-150 has transformed from being a truck made only for work to something that also suit the lifestyle of those who use them.
Ford F-150: The Rough Days
Despite the long success of the Ford F-150, it appears that it has also seen its fair share of rough days. Reports state that the Ford F-Series has lost many battles in annual sales against the combined trucks from Chevrolet and General Motors Corporation (GMC). However, the Ford F-150 is unmatched in terms of individual model and therefore, it continues to reign as the best seller of all time in the pickup truck segment.
