Ford’s F-250 Super Duty, a stalwart in the robust F-Series lineup, has once again proven its mettle by securing the 2024 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Award. This accolade highlights the model’s continued dominance in the full-size 3/4 ton pickup category, reinforcing its appeal to fleet operators nationwide.
Analyzing the Winning Factors
The F-250’s triumph in the 2024 awards is no small feat. Positioned ideally for fleet use, the F-250 in its XL, regular cab, two-wheel drive configuration outshined its rivals by winning 19 out of 28 lifestyle cost scenarios. This model not only offers the lowest insurance costs in its class but also surpassed 167 competitor trims. This performance underscores its efficiency and cost-effectiveness, key factors for fleet operations.
Broader Wins for Ford
The Ford F-250 wasn’t alone in its victory; it was accompanied by siblings that also received top honors. The Ford F-150 Lightning Pro led the full-size half-ton pickup segment, while the Ford Maverick XL was the champion in the small truck category. These wins demonstrate Ford’s comprehensive strength across various truck categories.
The Vincentric Evaluation Process
The methodology behind the Best Fleet Value Awards is meticulous. Vincentric performs an extensive cost of ownership analysis on over 3,000 vehicle configurations, tailored to typical fleet usage. The evaluation encompasses eight cost factors, including depreciation, fees and taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost, and repairs, across all 50 states and Washington D.C., using 28 different lifecycle scenarios. This thorough analysis ensures that the awards reflect real-world fleet operations and ownership costs.
Ford's Industry Impact
Vincentric’s awards, now a benchmark for nearly two decades, provide valuable insights to fleet professionals. According to David Wurster, President of Vincentric, these data-driven accolades offer guidance that helps fleet management entities and operators make informed decisions and effectively manage costs. Ford’s repeated success in these awards showcases its commitment to delivering vehicles that meet the rigorous demands of fleet operations while maintaining low lifecycle costs.
