Ford E-Series sales decreased in the United States during the third quarter of 2024.
Ford E-Series Sales - Q3 2024 - United States
In the United States, Ford E-Series deliveries totaled 9,179 units in Q3 2024, a decrease of about 16 percent compared to 10,982 units sold in Q3 2023.In the first nine months of the year, E-Series sales decreased about 3 percent to 29,447 units.
| MODEL | Q3 2024 / Q3 2023 | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | YTD 2024 / YTD 2023 | YTD 2024 | YTD 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-SERIES | -16.42% | 9,179 | 10,982 | -3.46% | 29,447 | 30,502 |
Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)
The Ford E-Series sales (see running Ford E-Series sales) fell 16 percent to 9,179 units, down one spot from the previous quarter to place fourth among five rivals in Q3 2024 when ranked by sales volume.
The Ford Transit (see running Ford Transit sales) kept its top spot inspire of sales slipping seven percent to 29,162 units. Since its launch, The Blue Oval’s best-selling, decade-old van has maintained its commanding position of the segment when ranked by sales volume. The Ram ProMaster remained in second place in spite of a 12 percent slip in sales to 19,781 units. The Chevy Express (see running Chevy Express sales) moved back up to third with a five percent bump to 13,338 units – the only model here to be in the green – while the E-Series traded places for fourth. Finally, the GMC Savana (see running GMC Savana sales) rounded out last with a four percent slip for 6,876 deliveries.
Sales Numbers - Full-Size Vans - Q3 2024 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 24 / Q3 23 | Q3 24 | Q3 23 | Q3 24 SHARE | Q3 23 SHARE | YTD 24 / YTD 23 | YTD 24 | YTD 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -7.09% | 29,162 | 31,389 | 37% | 37% | +13.51% | 105,025 | 92,523 |
| RAM PROMASTER | -11.87% | 19,781 | 22,446 | 25% | 26% | -32.05% | 41,003 | 60,340 |
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +4.83% | 13,338 | 12,724 | 17% | 15% | -0.97% | 30,250 | 30,546 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -16.42% | 9,179 | 10,982 | 12% | 13% | -3.46% | 29,447 | 30,502 |
| GMC SAVANA | -4.45% | 6,876 | 7,196 | 9% | 8% | -25.47% | 14,355 | 19,261 |
| TOTAL | -7.55% | 78,336 | 84,737 | -5.61% | 220,080 | 233,172 |
The E-Series earned a 12 percent segment share, down one percentage point year-over-year. The Transit maintained a solid 37 percent segment share, followed by the ProMaster with a 25 percent share, down one percentage point. The Express earned a 17 percent share, up two percentage points, and the Savana held a nine percent share, up one percentage point.
Combined sales of the two Ford models, the Transit and E-Series, totaled 38,341 deliveries. This gives The Blue Oval an even more dominant 49 percent segment share.
Sales Numbers - Ford Vans - Q3 2024 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 24 / Q3 23 | Q3 24 | Q3 23 | YTD 24 / YTD 23 | YTD 24 | YTD 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT | -7.09% | 29,162 | 31,389 | +13.51% | 105,025 | 92,523 |
| FORD E-SERIES | -16.42% | 9,179 | 10,982 | -3.46% | 29,447 | 30,502 |
| TOTAL | -9.51% | 38,341 | 42,371 | +9.30% | 134,472 | 123,025 |
Sales of GM’s two vans, the Chevy Express and GMC Savana, combined for a total of 20,214 units for a 26 percent segment share, with the crosstown rival still behind Ford but placing second overall.
Sales Numbers - GM Vans - Q3 2024 - USA
| MODEL | Q3 24 / Q3 23 | Q3 24 | Q3 23 | YTD 24 / YTD 23 | YTD 24 | YTD 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET EXPRESS | +4.83% | 13,338 | 12,724 | -0.97% | 30,250 | 30,546 |
| GMC SAVANA | -4.45% | 6,876 | 7,196 | -25.47% | 14,355 | 19,261 |
| TOTAL | +1.48% | 20,214 | 19,920 | -10.44% | 44,605 | 49,807 |
The full-size van segment contracted 7.5 percent to 78,336 units during Q3 2024, meaning Ford E-Series sales underperformed the segment average.
The Ford Authority Take
Ford E-Series sales were in the red year-over-year and during the first nine months of the 2024 calendar year. Even so, combining sales of the E-Series with those of the Ford Transit continues to give The Blue Oval nearly half of all sales volume, with crosstown rival GM coming in second with the Chevy Express and GMC Savana. That relegates Ford’s other primary competitor, the Ram ProMaster, to a close third.
Though the Express and Savana were thought to be discontinued after the 2025 model year, GM previously entertained plans to redesign the Chevy Express for the 2027 model year, keeping the ICE powertrain. However it seems to have canceled any next-generation vans, instead moving the all-electric BrightDrop vans under the Chevy brand.
About Ford E-Series
Formerly called the Econoline van, the Ford E-Series was eventually replaced by the Transit and is now only sold as a chassis cab or stripped chassis configuration to underpin campers, ambulances, small buses, and other light-duty vehicles.
The current model remains largely unchanged, save for a few major updates such as the debut of the chassis cab variant five years ago.
The 2024 model year sees only minor changes. This includes the deletion of the Economy tune in favor of the naturally-aspirated Ford 7.3L V8 Godzilla engine. Moving forward, the E-Series will offer just one drivetrain calibration, with an output of 325 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque, as its flex fuel capability option has also been eliminated from the lineup.
Ford E-series production will continue at the Ford Ohio Assembly plant until at least until April 2028, according to the deal that the United Auto Workers (UAW) secured with Ford.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Ford E-Series sales in Q3 2023, unless noted otherwise
- Ford Transit sales include those of the Transit but do not include the battery electric E-Transit
- In the United States, there were 76 selling days for Q3 2024 and 78 selling days for Q3 2023
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter sales not available, as the automaker does not share sales figures for the model
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i owned both 7 Econolines….and a new then 2015 Transit mid roof 148 wheelbase 3.7 engine….the Transit is one of most overated problemic and gave more problems than all 7 Econolines…The hardest to work one….try installing rear brake rotors, you have to remove both axles…a costy and time consuming job…try chaining automatic transmission filter…you have to take lose front carriage sub frame….Transit Van has no frame..its not hard get stuck in one…notice under rear axle the stablizer bars…will hit the dirt because they low to ground and get stuck easily….Notice the gas cap…right at drivers entrance…a little overfill of gas…and suddenly the cab is full of gasoline oder….to change battery…its under the drivers seat,,a pill to change….also air filter takes three times hard to change than Econoline…as for fuel miliage ,,,Loaded there about the same…My Econlines had v8…plenty of torgue 13 mph in town loaded…the V6..is the same loaded on mpg…but has no torgue and constant annoying up and down shifting…The main thing i like about the Transit is the mid and high roof options….other than that it…I pay extra to get a old style Econoline van…and mabe they offer a way to raise the roof….and it be perfect….