Does Ford make cars or just trucks?
Cars: a much smaller footprint, but not gone
To keep expectations in perspective, Ford’s car offerings today are slim in the U.S. market. The company has pared back most traditional passenger cars, focusing its remaining car portfolio around one model that has historical significance and broad appeal.
- Ford Mustang — the long-running two-door performance car, available as a coupe or convertible. It remains Ford’s flagship traditional car in regular U.S. production.
Trucks: the backbone of Ford’s brand
Ford’s truck lineup is the core of its business and public image. The company continues to invest heavily in pickup trucks across size classes, with models designed for both work and daily driving.
- Ford F-Series — including the F-150 and its heavy‑duty counterparts; the F-Series is Ford’s best-selling and most profitable family.
- Ford Ranger — a midsize pickup offering a balance of capability and efficiency.
- Ford Maverick — a compact/unibody pickup introduced in recent years, emphasizing affordability and efficiency, including hybrid powertrain options.
SUVs, vans, and electrified models
Beyond trucks, Ford markets a broad selection of sport-utility vehicles, commercial vans, and a growing lineup of electric vehicles. This category reflects Ford’s push to cover consumer and business needs with versatile, connected offerings.
- Escape — compact SUV popular for daily driving and efficiency.
- Bronco — rugged, off-road‑capable SUV revived to appeal to outdoor enthusiasts.
- Explorer — midsize SUV that seats families and offers where-needed versatility.
- Expedition — full-size SUV with substantial towing and passenger capacity.
- Transit — heavy-duty van for commercial use, with the E-Transit electric variant expanding Ford’s commercial EV portfolio.
- Mustang Mach-E — electric crossover SUV that targets the password of new EV buyers while offering performance credentials associated with the Mustang name.
- F-150 Lightning — all-electric version of Ford’s best-selling pickup, combining traditional pickup capability with zero-emission operation.
What this means for consumers
For shoppers, the takeaway is that Ford remains a full-spectrum brand but with a tightened emphasis on trucks, SUVs, and EVs. If you’re seeking a traditional passenger car, the Mustang is the primary option in regular U.S. production. If you want utility or seating versatility, Ford offers several SUVs and the Transit family. For those pursuing electrification, the Mach-E and Lightning lines provide modern EV choices, alongside the E-Transit for commercial needs.
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