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What was the best-selling auto brand in Canada in 2020?

Ford Motor Company of Canada sales in 2020 

What was the best-selling auto brand in Canada in 2020? You’ve guessed it; it was Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. It achieved this status in a difficult year for many automakers, as supply chains were delayed and customers drove vehicles less frequently and stayed home. Keep reading below to learn more about Ford Motor Company of Canada sales in 2020. 



Has Ford been the best-selling automaker or auto brand in Canada in previous years? 

Yes, Ford has been the best-selling auto brand in Canada for 12 consecutive years. It has also been the best-selling automaker in Canada for five consecutive years. Its popularity in Canada is an acknowledgment of the high-quality vehicles it produces. 

2021 Ford Super Duty in white

2021 Ford Explorer front view in blue

Did Ford sales increase in Canada in 2020? 

Ford has reported that along with having the best-selling lineup of commercial vehicles in Canada, many of its models saw an increase in sales in 2020. These include the Ford F-Series Super Duty which saw a 9% increase, the Ford Explorer which saw a 68% increase, the Ford Ranger which saw a 64% increase, and the Ford Transit Connect which saw an 8% increase year-over-year. The Ford F-Series Super Duty also had its best Q4 sales on record in 2020. 


How many people does Ford employ in Canada? 

Perhaps one thing that draws many Canadians into Ford dealerships is the knowledge that Ford employs a large number of people in Canada. In fact, Ford reports employing approximately 8,000 people in Canada. Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships employ another 18,000 people across Canada.