200,000 Miles and Counting with the Ford F-150

When people think of pickups, the mind automatically races to the Ford F-150. Moreover, the F-150 is a few candlesticks shy of its 80th birthday, and the pickup remains a vibrant youth. The formula to the Ford pickup’s success is simple, value and dependability proffer the F-150’s success firm like its chassis. 

The Ford F-150 earned a reasonable amount of accolades throughout the years, but the awards have piled tremendously within the last few months. Aside from bearing the automaker of the year’s logo, the F-150 recently placed third in the pickup segment for its durability. The Ford pickup also took home Vincentric’s 2022 CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) Value Award and the 2022 Best CPO Value in America Award. 

The Ford pickup has attained several accolades plus the honor of 2021’s most popular used vehicle. After adding to its fifty-page resume, the F-150 accompanied the Ford Expedition on iSeeCars list of the longest-lasting vehicles with a life expectancy beyond 200K miles. In addition, the Ford F-150 came in fifth place amongst all light-duty pickups. Out of all the light-duty pickups that comprised the list, only 2.4 percent of those pickups reach or surpass the 200,000-mile mark. 

Trail-blazing in front of the F-150 are the Toyota Tundra (4 percent), Honda Ridgeline (3.7 percent), Toyota Tacoma (2.8 percent), and the Nissan Titan (2.6 percent). However, the Ford pickup propelled beyond the Chevy Silverado 1500 (2.3 percent), GMC Sierra 1500 (2 percent), Nissan Frontier (1.8 percent), Ram 1500 (1.4 percent), Chevy Colorado (0.9 percent), and the GMC Canyon (0.8 percent). 

iSeeCars analyzed the percentages based on 14.9 million vehicles sold in 2021. Then, iSeeCars selected which model held the highest percentage of cars to reach 200,000 miles, for a total average of 1.2 percent. These figures mean so much in today’s market; with new and used vehicles, most buyers need to own a car that drives beyond a lifetime.  

“The Ford F-150 has been America’s most popular vehicle for over 40 years, and its popularity with consumers and fleet buyers is a testament to its reliability and longevity. With new and used car prices at record highs, many consumers are likely keeping their vehicles on the road for an extended period of time or are looking to buy a reliable vehicle to get the most return on their investment.”

-iSeeCars Executive, Analyst Karl Brauer  

Your 2022 Ford F-150 is Here at Kenny Ross Ford South 

There’s a Ford F-150 with your name on it, and Kenny Ross Ford South has you covered. But, here at Kenny Ross Ford South, the most challenging decision you’ll make here is so many new vehicle inventories and quality pre-owned vehicles that make choosing difficult for you.  

With a sales team as friendly and passionate as ours, you are sure to find the vehicle driving around in your dreams. In addition, our finance managers are sure to find the right program at the most competitive rates. So if you want to get a headstart on that new car smell, apply for auto financing at any given second. 

If you aren’t ready to surrender your most prized possession, don’t worry. Our technicians are here to take on your next service or auto repair. 

So make your way over to Kenny Ross Ford South. Whether it be a deeply discounted car, aggressive lease payment plan, routine maintenance, or a significant overhaul, sixty years of business should let you know you’ve come to the right place. Ask a neighbor and see what Kenny Ross Ford South has in store for you.