With each year comes innovations. Automotive engineers fuse their platforms with the latest in performance technology - ensuring that every coupe, convertible, and pick-up connects consumers to the upgrades they deserve. A recent J.D. Power assessment, however, proves that a new-school mentality isn’t always a substitute for old-school reliability.
It’s been a series of staggering highs and unexpected lows. North American automotive sales have shifted with each month - reflecting the trends of budget-conscious consumers and highlighting weaknesses within every brand. Ford was no exception, with its signature Mustang and Fusion revving over rocky roads. These popular platforms failed to generate the wanted numbers, and profits stumbled.
Power remains the cornerstone of the Ford F-150. With each generation comes staggering capabilities - with every payload increased and every long-haul extended. This truck is meant to perform.
May offered more than its proverbial flowers in 2016. Instead it delivered strong sales - with the Ford F-Series blitzing past the competition and generating new records.
The decades have proven kind to the Ford F-Series - with North American drivers consistently pushing it toward the top of the sales charts, shattering records and expectations in equal measure. Its pick-up powerhouses (including the XL, Lariat, and King Ranch) promise exceptional performance with every generation.
In 1948 Ford launched the F-Series - a line of half-ton powerhouses that delivered Flathead V8 performance, five-speed transmission, and integrated headlamps (design elements that, at the time, proved rare). These trucks were engineered for North America’s working-class.
