Ford E-Series sales decreased in the U.S. while increasing in Canada during the fourth quarter of 2022.
| MODEL | Q4 2022 / Q4 2021 | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-SERIES | -6.83% | 9,927 | 10,655 | -13.39% | 32,150 | 37,122 |
| MODEL | Q4 2022 / Q4 2021 | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | YTD 2022 / YTD 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-SERIES | +59.87% | 1,303 | 815 | +6.77% | 3,562 | 3,336 |
Ford E-Series sales decreased seven percent in Q4 2022, accumulating 9,927 sales during the quarter, thus securing fourth place in its competitive segment.
The E-Series corporate cousin, the Ford Transit (see running Ford Transit sales), held down first place, as sales increased 48 percent to 31,049 units. Second place was secured by the Ram ProMaster, up 33 percent to 18,905 units, followed by the Chevy Express (see running Chevy Express sales), up 110 percent to 16,360 units, trailed by the Ford E-Series. The GMC Savana (see running GMC Savana sales) wound up fifth, up 68 percent to 7,100 units, and finally, the The discontinued Nissan NV once again saw zero sales.
| MODEL | Q4 22 / Q4 21 | Q4 22 | Q4 21 | Q4 22 SHARE | Q4 21 SHARE | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | +38.15% | 28,936 | 20,946 | 36% | 36% | -6.88% | 92,882 | 99,745 |
| RAM PROMASTER | +33.28% | 18,905 | 14,184 | 23% | 25% | -3.83% | 60,936 | 63,361 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +110.66% | 16,360 | 7,766 | 20% | 13% | +19.24% | 52,888 | 44,355 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -6.83% | 9,927 | 10,655 | 12% | 18% | -13.39% | 32,150 | 37,122 |
| GMC SAVANA | +67.53% | 7,100 | 4,238 | 9% | 7% | +44.10% | 25,569 | 17,744 |
| NISSAN NV | -100.00% | 0 | 75 | 0% | 0% | -99.97% | 3 | 11,372 |
| TOTAL | +40.38% | 81,228 | 57,864 | -3.39% | 264,428 | 273,699 |
From a segment share standpoint, the Transit collected 37 percent, up one percentage point, while the ProMaster accrued 23 percent share, down two percentage points. The Express commanded 20 percent share, up seven percentage points, while Ford E-Series sales accounted for 12 percent share, down six percentage points. The Savana collected nine percent share, up two percentage points. The NV, of course, saw zero percent share.
| MODEL | Q4 22 / Q4 21 | Q4 22 | Q4 21 | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | +38.15% | 28,936 | 20,946 | -6.88% | 92,882 | 99,745 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -6.83% | 9,927 | 10,655 | -13.39% | 32,150 | 37,122 |
| TOTAL | +22.98% | 38,863 | 31,601 | -8.65% | 125,032 | 136,867 |
It’s also worth noting that both of Ford’s offerings in the full-size van segment, the Transit and E-Series, saw cumulative deliveries of 40,976, enough to command a dominant 49 percent segment share. By comparison, Ford’s crosstown rival, General Motors, trailed in second place with 23,460 cumulative deliveries of its two offerings for a 28 percent segment share.
| MODEL | Q4 22 / Q4 21 | Q4 22 | Q4 21 | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +110.66% | 16,360 | 7,766 | +19.24% | 52,888 | 44,355 |
| GMC SAVANA | +67.53% | 7,100 | 4,238 | +44.10% | 25,569 | 17,744 |
| TOTAL | +95.43% | 23,460 | 12,004 | +26.34% | 78,457 | 62,099 |
The full-size mainstream van segment, which includes passenger, cargo, and cutaway/chassis cab models, expanded 44 percent to 83,341 units in Q4 2022, meaning that Ford E-Series sales drastically underperformed the segment average.
Ford E-Series sales slipped ever so slightly during Q4 2022. While The Blue Oval continues to navigate ongoing supplier issues, the automaker’s production fluctuates and prompts the removal of certain features in order to keep vehicles flowing off the assembly line. The E-Series line has certainly found itself subject to such constraints, such as limited availability of V8 engines found under the hood of E-Series models, while another less critical constraint limited features such as Wi-Fi hotspot functions.
It is also important to note that the comparing the E-Series lineup to its competitors in the full-size van segment may not be an entirely accurate contrast, since the E-Series is available exclusively in the cutaway configuration. Meanwhile, all other models are available as full-bodied cargo and passenger vans and, in most cases, also as cutaways.
The E-Series, assembled at the Ford Ohio Assembly plant, is powered by the Ford 7.3L Godzilla V8 gasoline engine, which is offered in two versions. The standard tune delivers optimal power and torque, while the optional tune is optimized for better fuel economy at the expense of power and torque.
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Lack of sales = lack of product = increased price just what Ford wants.
The E series has a much better chassis and heavy duty parts. front and rear brakes...than the Transit....i owned 7 E series....had more trouble with my Transit T 250 than all them combined....sad they dont still offer the E series in standard van anymore