During the third quarter of 2022, Ford Transit sales increased in Argentina while decreasing in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | -7.24% | 25,126 | 27,086 | -18.85% | 63,946 | 78,799 |
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | -53.30% | 1,939 | 4,152 | -32.62% | 8,144 | 12,087 |
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | -43.29% | 756 | 1,333 | -52.65% | 1,955 | 4,129 |
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | * | 628 | * | * | 1,080 | 0 |
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | +62.30% | 495 | 305 | +36.14% | 1,277 | 938 |
| MODEL | Q3 2022 / Q3 2021 | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT | * | 70 | * | * | 566 | * |
Though Ford Transit sales slipped two percent to 26,505 units, The Blue Oval’s full-size van retained first place in its segment. The Ram ProMaster placed second with a 17 percent drop to 16,742 units, followed by the Chevrolet Express (see running Chevy Express sales) in third with a 109 percent uptick to 14,981 units. The Ford E-Series (see running Ford E-Series sales) took fourth with a six percent increase to 9,686 units while the GMC Savana (see running GMC Savana sales) followed in fifth with a 292 percent increase to 8,681 units. The Nissan NV, which has been discontinued, rounded up last place with zero deliveries.
| MODEL | Q3 22 / Q3 21 | Q3 22 | Q3 21 | Q3 22 SHARE | Q3 21 SHARE | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -7.24% | 25,126 | 27,086 | 33% | 40% | -18.85% | 63,946 | 78,799 |
| RAM PROMASTER | -16.99% | 16,742 | 20,168 | 22% | 30% | -14.53% | 42,031 | 49,177 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +109.23% | 14,981 | 7,160 | 20% | 11% | -0.17% | 36,528 | 36,589 |
| FORD E-SERIES | +6.07% | 9,686 | 9,132 | 13% | 13% | -16.04% | 22,223 | 26,467 |
| GMC SAVANA | +291.92% | 8,681 | 2,215 | 12% | 3% | +36.75% | 18,469 | 13,506 |
| NISSAN NV | -100.00% | 0 | 1,925 | 0% | 3% | -99.97% | 3 | 11,297 |
| TOTAL | +11.12% | 75,216 | 67,686 | -15.12% | 183,200 | 215,835 |
From a segment share standpoint, the Transit accounted for 35 percent, down five percentage points from the year-ago quarter. The ProMaster commanded 22 percent, down eight percentage points, while the Express earned 20 percent, up nine percentage points. The E-Series remained flat at 13 percent segment share, while the Savana took 11 percent, down eight percentage points. The NV saw zero percent, down three percentage points year-over-year.
The full-size mainstream van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, expanded 13 percent to 76,595 units during Q3 2022, meaning that Ford Transit sales underperformed the segment average.
| MODEL | Q3 22 / Q3 21 | Q3 22 | Q3 21 | Q3 22 SHARE | Q3 21 SHARE | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -7.24% | 25,126 | 27,086 | 72% | 75% | -18.85% | 63,946 | 78,799 |
| FORD E-SERIES | +6.07% | 9,686 | 9,132 | 28% | 25% | -16.04% | 22,223 | 26,467 |
| TOTAL | -3.88% | 34,812 | 36,218 | -18.14% | 86,169 | 105,266 |
It’s also worth noting that combined deliveries of the Ford Transit and E-Series totaled 36,191 units, accounting for a dominant 47 percent of the segment during Q3 2022. That figure is significantly higher than the combined total of the runner-up, General Motors, whose Chevy Express and GMC Savana saw cumulative deliveries of 23,662 units for a combined segment share of 30 percent.
| MODEL | Q3 22 / Q3 21 | Q3 22 | Q3 21 | Q3 22 SHARE | Q3 21 SHARE | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +109.23% | 14,981 | 7,160 | 63% | 76% | -0.17% | 36,528 | 36,589 |
| GMC SAVANA | +291.92% | 8,681 | 2,215 | 37% | 24% | +36.75% | 18,469 | 13,506 |
| TOTAL | +152.39% | 23,662 | 9,375 | +9.79% | 54,997 | 50,095 |
Ford Transit sales continued to lead the segment in Q3 2022, outperforming all of its rivals by a significant margin. However, despite maintaining first place, it’s important to note that sales of the Transit have been negatively impacted by issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic along with the ongoing global microchip shortage, which continues to affect the automotive industry as a whole. These impacts are especially evident in the year-to-date sales figures, in which Ford Transit sales and the segment as a whole are down 13 percent.
It’s also worth noting that sales of the new all-electric E-Transit are adding incremental numbers to the Transit’s already healthy performance. Additionally, Ford will soon expand the Transit range to include the upcoming Transit Trail model. Originally revealed for the European market back in June of 2020, the Transit Trail is a more rugged, off-road focused variant of The Blue Oval’s best-seller that made its debut in November.
Going forward, we expect the Transit to continue leading the segment, both in terms of sales and market share, despite ongoing attempts by the competition to chip away at its dominant position. It is also worth noting that Nissan’s withdrawal gives Ford the opportunity to even further conquer the Japanese automaker’s (relatively small) customer base and associated sales volume.
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Changes to the passenger's seat, but not the driver's.
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On the Ford transit article, it's sad, the 2023 order back was already filled back In November . I work for a local school district and when we had money budgeted for fiscal year we have to wait till October to receive final budget call dealer get told order bank closed already you would have to wait for the 2024 model
Whats the latest info on the 2023 transit trail?
Ford is doing great things with its Transit and it deserves to lead. Really looking forward to the Trail.
It's remarkable, though, to see the Chevy Express/GMC Savana almost match Ford's numbers when they are combined together - as they should be as they are the same vehicle.
That's a testament to a very reliable vehicle which can tow much more but which is so lacking in a high roof and other options.