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The Ford F-Series pickup truck. It’s an American institution and a contentious source of internet debate for the RAM and General Motors (GM) faithful. However, even with the mean-spirited mud-slinging from the nameplate’s most vocal critics, the Ford remains the best-selling pickup truck in the country. Not only is it the most popular truck in the United States, it’s commandingly the best-selling vehicle of any type.  

The Ford F-Series, the best-selling pickup truck in America, has a commanding lead over its closest rivals

In 2023, over three-quarters of a million F-Series trucks rolled off the lot and into garages, driveways, and parking spots around the country. That’s not so surprising, though. Frankly, the top three best-selling vehicles in the country are the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, and RAM lineup of pickup trucks.

However, domestic competition from Chevrolet and RAM wasn’t enough to dethrone the F-Series. In fact, the F-Series, including the perenially popular F-150, outsold its competition by a wide, wide margin. According to sales data for the year, Ford sold a whopping 207,470 more of its trucks than the No. 2 best-selling pickup truck, the Chevrolet Silverado. 

RankBest-selling make/modelUnits sold (2023)
1Ford F-Series750,789
2Chevrolet Silverado543,319
3RAM trucks444,926
4Toyota RAV4434,943
5Tesla Model Y385,900 (estimated)
Source: Car and Driver

Incidentally, the F-Series outsold the Silverado by 7,089 more units than the total sales of the Honda Civic. Oh, and the Civic was itself the 16th best-selling vehicle in the United States. Consequently, the 750,789 F-Series trucks that Ford sold established the popular model as the best-selling vehicle in America for 2023, bar none.

It’s not just 2023, either. The F-Series has been the most popular vehicle in America for over 40 years. That, and the Blue Oval’s flagship truck nameplate has been the best-selling pickup truck in the country for nearly 50 years.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).