The rivalry of Ford vs. Chevrolet is well know within the auto world. In fact, the competition is still alive and well today, as the two American auto brands continue to battle it out in many of the same segments and markets, both at home and abroad. One of the simplest ways to determine which of the two legendary marques is coming out ahead in the contest is by looking at raw sales figures. Now, we’re stacking segment on segment, market on market to see which automaker led the rivalry during Q1 2022.
Total Ford sales in the U.S. market totaled 412,984 units compared to 344,033 units for Chevrolet. That’s a difference of nearly 70k units, or 68,951 to be precise.
Sales Results - Q1 2022 - USA - Ford
| MODEL | Q1 2022 / Q1 2021 | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRONCO | * | 23,573 | * |
| BRONCO SPORT | +24.55% | 29,089 | 23,356 |
| E-SERIES | -31.89% | 7,201 | 10,573 |
| E-TRANSIT | * | 718 | * |
| ECOSPORT | -34.57% | 8,426 | 12,878 |
| EDGE | +19.24% | 26,412 | 22,150 |
| ESCAPE | -2.51% | 39,962 | 40,990 |
| EXPEDITION | -56.35% | 9,718 | 22,263 |
| EXPLORER | -34.50% | 42,736 | 65,244 |
| F-150 LIGHTNING | * | 254 | * |
| F-SERIES | -31.08% | 140,447 | 203,797 |
| GT | +9.09% | 36 | 33 |
| HEAVY TRUCKS | -18.35% | 2,958 | 3,623 |
| MAVERICK | * | 19,245 | * |
| MUSTANG | -19.03% | 13,986 | 17,274 |
| MUSTANG MACH-E | +1.81% | 6,734 | 6,614 |
| RANGER | -27.01% | 17,639 | 24,166 |
| TRANSIT | -39.92% | 16,493 | 27,451 |
| TRANSIT CONNECT | -3.49% | 7,357 | 7,623 |
| FORD TOTAL | -16.72% | 412,984 | 495,924 |
Ford F-Series sales decreased 31 percent to 140,701 units. Despite the drop, the nameplate was able to retain its title as America’s best-selling pickup truck as well as the best-selling Ford model. Comparatively, the Chevy Silverado was the best-selling model for the Bow Tie brand, netting 121,107 deliveries.
Sales Results - Q1 2022 - USA - Chevrolet
| MODEL | Q1 2022 / Q1 2021 | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAZER | -2.37% | 18,808 | 19,265 |
| BOLT EUV | * | 286 | * |
| BOLT EV | -99.20% | 72 | 9,025 |
| CAMARO | -5.35% | 6,710 | 7,089 |
| COLORADO | -9.92% | 21,693 | 24,083 |
| CORVETTE | +33.28% | 8,811 | 6,611 |
| EQUINOX | -11.36% | 56,036 | 63,218 |
| EXPRESS | -47.50% | 8,860 | 16,877 |
| LOW CAB FORWARD | +47.65% | 1,413 | 957 |
| MALIBU | -4.84% | 25,682 | 26,987 |
| SILVERADO | -4.33% | 121,107 | 126,591 |
| SPARK | -97.58% | 278 | 11,505 |
| SUBURBAN | +11.50% | 12,424 | 11,143 |
| TAHOE | +4.08% | 23,979 | 23,038 |
| TRAILBLAZER | -65.61% | 8,606 | 25,024 |
| TRAVERSE | -38.31% | 23,464 | 38,037 |
| TRAX | -65.79% | 5,801 | 16,955 |
| CHEVROLET TOTAL | -19.61% | 344,033 | 427,950 |
Meanwhile, the Ford Bronco Sport experienced the largest gain for The Blue Oval, growing by 25 percent to 29,089 units. Comparatively, the Chevy vehicle to experience the largest growth was the Low Cab Forward medium duty truck line, posting a 48 percent increase to 1,413 deliveries.
Pickup Sales
In total, Ford sold 177,585 trucks, down 22 percent, while Chevy sold 179,507 pickup trucks, up 26 percent when compared to Q1 2021.
Sales Numbers - Ford Pickup Sales - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD F-SERIES | -31.08% | 140,447 | 203,797 | 79% | 89% |
| FORD RANGER | -27.01% | 17,639 | 24,166 | 10% | 11% |
| FORD MAVERICK | * | 19,245 | * | 11% | 0% |
| TOTAL | -22.21% | 177,331 | 227,963 |
In a surprising twist, the Ford F-Series was usurped by its direct rival, posting a lower 140,701 deliveries compared to the Chevy Silverado’s 164,731 units. Meanwhile, the Ranger posted a decline of 27 percent to 17,639 deliveries, barely besting the Chevy Colorado’s 14,776 deliveries by 2,863 units. The saving grace of the pickup range was the new Maverick, which added 19,245 units to Ford’s total line.
Sales Numbers - GM Truck Sales - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q2 21 / Q2 20 | Q2 21 | Q2 20 | Q2 21 SHARE | Q2 20 SHARE | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET COLORADO | -25.54% | 14,776 | 19,843 | 8% | 14% | -5.85% | 38,859 | 41,273 |
| CHEVROLET SILVERADO | +34.55% | 164,731 | 122,432 | 92% | 86% | +9.04% | 291,322 | 267,166 |
| TOTAL | +26.17% | 179,507 | 142,275 | +7.05% | 330,181 | 308,439 |
Alas, Ford’s hot new compact pickup wasn’t enough to secure the truck sales crown for Ford, causing The Blue Oval to drop down to second place behind Chevy. We believe that this will soon change as FoMoCo truck production returns to regular capacity.
SUV Sales
Ford SUV sales grew an impressive 49.5 percent to 33,291 units during Q2 2022.
The Expedition saw a steep, 56 percent drop to 9,718 units, while the Ford Bronco came to the rescue with 23,573 deliveries.
Sales Numbers - Ford SUV Sales - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD EXPEDITION | -56.35% | 9,718 | 22,263 | 29% | 100% |
| FORD BRONCO | * | 23,573 | * | 71% | 0% |
| TOTAL | +49.54% | 33,291 | 22,263 |
However, the Tahoe and Suburban sold a combined 36,403 units with a six percent growth rate when compared to Q1 2021, enabling them to outsell the Ford SUVs.
Sales Numbers - GM SUV Sales - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET TAHOE | +4.08% | 23,979 | 23,038 | 66% | 67% |
| CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | +11.50% | 12,424 | 11,143 | 34% | 33% |
| TOTAL | +6.50% | 36,403 | 34,181 |
As such, Ford was also second to Chevy when it comes to SUV sales during the quarter. As with pickups, we fully expect this to change as FoMoCo production lines return to regular capacity.
Crossover Sales
Ford crossover sales shrank ten percent to 153,359 units during the first quarter of 2021. The all-new Mustang Mach-E and Bronco Sport gave The Blue Oval a healthy boost.
Sales Numbers - Ford Crossovers - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD EXPLORER | -34.50% | 42,736 | 65,244 | 28% | 38% |
| FORD ESCAPE | -2.51% | 39,962 | 40,990 | 26% | 24% |
| FORD BRONCO SPORT | +24.55% | 29,089 | 23,356 | 19% | 14% |
| FORD EDGE | +19.24% | 26,412 | 22,150 | 17% | 13% |
| FORD ECOSPORT | -34.57% | 8,426 | 12,878 | 5% | 8% |
| FORD MUSTANG MACH-E | +1.81% | 6,734 | 6,614 | 4% | 4% |
| TOTAL | -10.44% | 153,359 | 171,232 |
By comparison, Chevy crossover sales tanked 34 percent to 113,073 units.
Sales Numbers - GM Crossovers - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET BOLT EUV | * | 286 | * | 0% | 0% |
| CHEVROLET BOLT EV | -99.20% | 72 | 9,025 | 0% | 5% |
| CHEVROLET TRAX | -65.79% | 5,801 | 16,955 | 5% | 10% |
| CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | -65.61% | 8,606 | 25,024 | 8% | 15% |
| CHEVROLET EQUINOX | -11.36% | 56,036 | 63,218 | 50% | 37% |
| CHEVROLET BLAZER | -2.37% | 18,808 | 19,265 | 17% | 11% |
| CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | -38.31% | 23,464 | 38,037 | 21% | 22% |
| TOTAL | -34.08% | 113,073 | 171,524 |
As a result, Ford wins the battle of crossover utility vehicle sales during the first quarter of 2022.
Car Sales
Ford car sales totaled 14,022 units during Q1 2022.
Sales Numbers - Ford Cars - Q1 2022 - United States
MODEL Q1 22 / Q1 21 Q1 22 Q1 21 Q1 22 SHARE Q1 21 SHARE FORD MUSTANG -19.03% 13,986 17,274 100% 100% FORD GT +9.09% 36 33 0% 0% TOTAL -18.98% 14,022 17,307
Meanwhile, Chevy sold almost triple the amount of passenger cars, though sales were still down 20.5 percent to 41,481 units.
Sales Numbers - Chevy Cars - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET CAMARO | -5.35% | 6,710 | 7,089 | 16% | 14% |
| CHEVROLET CORVETTE | +33.28% | 8,811 | 6,611 | 21% | 13% |
| CHEVROLET SPARK | -97.58% | 278 | 11,505 | 1% | 22% |
| CHEVROLET MALIBU | -4.84% | 25,682 | 26,987 | 62% | 52% |
| TOTAL | -20.52% | 41,481 | 52,192 |
So, Chevy outsold Ford in terms of car sales, something that’s not all that surprising given that Ford has completely withdrawn from mainstream car segments, with the sole exception of the Ford Mustang. That said, the Bow Tie is also in the process of shrinking its car lineup, having recently announced the upcoming discontinuation of the Spark. Meanwhile, the Camaro is expected to be sunset following the 2023 model year, followed by the Malibu in 2024.
Van Sales
When it comes to vans, Ford outsold Chevy nearly three-fold.
It’s worth noting that The Bow Tie brand fields a single offering, the Express, versus The Blue Oval’s Transit Connect, Transit, and E-Series. The trio totaled 31,769 deliveries, down 30 percent year-over-year.
Sales Numbers - Chevy Van Sales - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | -47.50% | 8,860 | 16,877 | 100% | 100% |
| TOTAL | -47.50% | 8,860 | 16,877 |
By comparison, the Express totaled 8,860 units for a 48 percent increase in sales volume.
Sales Numbers - Ford Van Sales - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | -3.49% | 7,357 | 7,623 | 24% | 17% |
| FORD TRANSIT | -39.92% | 16,493 | 27,451 | 53% | 60% |
| FORD E-SERIES | -31.89% | 7,201 | 10,573 | 23% | 23% |
| TOTAL | -31.98% | 31,051 | 45,647 |
EV Sales
When focusing specifically on vehicles with battery electric powertrains, the win goes to The Blue Oval, courtesy of the all-new Mustang Mach-E. The new crossover-hatch recorded 6,734 deliveries for a two percent increase in sales volume.
Sales Numbers - Chevy EV Sales - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET BOLT EV | -99.20% | 72 | 9,025 | 100% | 100% |
| TOTAL | -99.20% | 72 | 9,025 |
By comparison, the Chevy Bolt family sold 358 units as the model was on stop-sale due to a recall with the battery pack.
Sales Numbers - Ford EV Sales - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD MUSTANG MACH-E | +1.81% | 6,734 | 6,614 | 100% | 100% |
| TOTAL | +1.81% | 6,734 | 6,614 |
The tradition of The Blue Oval outselling the Bow Tie continued during Q1 2022, as the Ford brand sold 68,951 more new vehicles than Chevy. This time around, it was mostly a result of higher crossover and van sales.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Ford sales for Q1 2021, unless noted otherwise
- In the United States, there were 75 selling days in Q1 2022 and 74 selling days in Q1 2021
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Comments
This is more of a chip and material shortage globally and less political. Ford sells more trucks than Chevy and most of the vehicles sold and made are trucks. New products like the Maverick, Bronco and Bronco Sport have infused enthusiasm into Ford. GM does not have a Maverick or Bronco competitor. I doubt GM is going to disappear but GM really needs to get their act together and come up with some new more compelling vehicles ones that people desire and want.
Question are GMs numbers low because they are shipping complete vehicles rather than decontenting them .
Two examples
Bronco at one time soft top only
Ranger lariat snow LED HEADLAMPS replaced with halogens
Oh and seat heaters , power reclining deleted
ALL with no credit to the cost of the vehicle