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SEARCHThe F-150 won for the 10th time since the award’s inception in 2003. See where the F-150 ranks among the historical list of winners.
In winning multiple Truck of the Year Awards, fleet managers cited the F-150's dependability, ruggedness, durability, performance, and fuel efficiency (particularly the EcoBoost engines).
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What can you possibly write that hasn’t already been written about the Ford F-150? It’s not just a fleet icon, it’s an American icon. And once again, F-150 was named Truck of the Year by Automotive Fleet.
The Ford F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in the country for 42 years in a row. It has been awarded the Truck of the Year Trophy more than any other truck model, and the competition is stiff.
In winning multiple Truck of the Year Awards, fleet managers cited the F-150's dependability, ruggedness, fuel efficiency (particularly after the introduction of the EcoBoost engines), durability, and performance, and they cited Ford’s fleet support.
The last major redesign of the F-150, the truck’s fourteenth generation, came in 2021. It received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2024 model year.
For 2024, the base 3.3-liter V6 engine was replaced with a more powerful 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, while the hybrid PowerBoost model now comes at cost parity with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine.
Ford now offers an optional side-swinging tailgate that improves access to the bed when towing. The Pro Power Onboard generator system was made standard on hybrid models.
All trims now come with a 12-inch touchscreen.
"We are thrilled that the Ford F-150 has been named the 2024 Fleet Truck of the Year for the 10th time since 2003,” said Kevin Lieberum, F-150 and F-150 Lightning brand marketing manager for Ford Pro. At Ford Pro, we constantly listen to our customers to make the F-150 work even better for them — like bringing the hybrid back to XL.
“We're proud to be the #1 commercial vehicle leader, a position made possible by the innumerable businesses and professionals worldwide who choose the F-150. There's no greater honor than earning our customers' trust and recognition, and we are deeply grateful for their continued support."
Here are some of the F-150’s advancement milestones since its introduction:
1948 - The Ford F-Series launched, initially designed for agricultural and commercial use.
1975 - Introduction of the F-150 model, bridging light- and heavy-duty capabilities.
1987 - Introduction of fuel-injection engines for improved efficiency.
1999 - Expansion with the Super Duty lineup for heavier payloads and towing.
2011 - Introduction of the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine, offering a balance of power and fuel economy.
2015 - Shift to a high-strength, military-grade aluminum-alloy body, reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency.
2021 - Debut of the F-150 Hybrid, combining power with fuel efficiency.
2022 - Introduction of the all-electric F-150 Lightning.
Ford F-150 has taken the title 10 times since the awards inception in 2003.
2024 Ford F-150
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2022 Ford F-Series Super Duty
2021 Ford F-150
2020 Ford F-150
2019 Ford F-150
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2016 Ford F-150
2015 Ram 1500
2014 Ford F-150
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2012 Ram 1500
2011 Ford F-150
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2007 Ford F-150
2006 Ford F-150
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2003 Ford F-150
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