Ford Motor Company's May U.S. Sales Declined 11.5% but JagUar and Land Rover WAY UP
DEARBORN, Mich., June 3 U.S. customers purchased or leased 329,903 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in May, down 11.5 percent compared with a year ago.
Year-to-date, the company's U.S. sales totaled 1,466,736, down 10.6 percent compared with a year ago.
Jaguar reported record May sales of 5,416, up 33 percent compared with a year ago. May was the tenth month in a row of record sales at Jaguar. Sales of the new X-TYPE sedan (2,961) continued to pace Jaguar's record-setting results. In addition, Jaguar dealers delivered the first 2003-model S-TYPE mid-size sedans in May. Year-to-date, Jaguar sales were 27,246, up 62 percent compared with a year ago.
Land Rover dealers reported record May sales of 3,003, up 26 percent. May was the seventh month in a row of record sales at Land Rover. Sales of the all-new Freelander set a new monthly record (1,403). The all-new Range Rover debuted at Land Rover dealers on June 1. Year-to-date, Land Rover sales were 14,657, up 54 percent compared with a year ago.
Sales for the company's other brands were lower than a year ago, reflecting lower sales to individual retail customers. Ford sales declined 11 percent, Mercury sales declined 10 percent, Lincoln sales declined 23 percent, and Volvo sales declined 34 percent. Sales for these brands are expected to improve in the coming months as new products are introduced. Although availability was limited, Ford and Lincoln dealers delivered the first 2003- model Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator sport utility vehicles in May.
The company plans to produce 1.18 million vehicles in North America in the second quarter 2002, up four percent compared with a year ago. In the third quarter 2002, the company plans to produce 940,000 vehicles, up 16% compared with a year ago.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY MAY 2002 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2002 2001 Change 2002 2001 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 273,891 307,806 -11.0 1,221,018 1,361,809 -10.3
Mercury 26,348 29,328 -10.2 102,400 132,580 -22.8
Lincoln 13,224 17,118 -22.7 58,402 70,032 -16.6
Jaguar 5,416 4,073 33.0 27,246 16,820 62.0
Volvo 8,021 12,091 -33.7 43,013 50,692 -15.1
Land Rover 3,003 2,382 26.1 14,657 9,511 54.1
Total Ford
Motor Company 329,903 372,798 -11.5 1,466,736 1,641,444 -10.6
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 129,912 151,647 -14.3 548,514 645,069 -15.0
Trucks 199,991 221,151 -9.6 918,222 996,375 -7.8
Total Ford
Motor Company 329,903 372,798 -11.5 1,466,736 1,641,444 -10.6
Information Only (Not Included Above)
TH!NK Neighbor 579 0 NA 1,079 0 NA
FORD BRAND MAY 2002 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2002 2001 Change 2002 2001 Change
Crown Victoria 6,518 9,904 -34.2 34,172 40,516 -15.7
Taurus 32,292 36,459 -11.4 133,892 156,457 -14.4
Focus 23,289 27,908 -16.6 94,863 113,274 -16.3
Thunderbird 2,034 NA NA 9,424 NA NA
Mustang 14,255 17,448 -18.3 59,261 72,523 -18.3
Escort 6,706 8,410 -20.3 28,709 37,731 -23.9
Total Ford Cars 85,094 100,129 -15.0 360,321 420,501 -14.3
Escape 13,838 13,362 3.6 56,461 69,372 -18.6
Explorer 34,136 36,904 -7.5 157,566 154,434 2.0
Expedition 13,175 15,923 -17.3 59,634 76,391 -21.9
Excursion 2,197 3,336 -34.1 12,921 14,523 -11.0
Econoline/Club Wagon 16,109 15,346 5.0 68,754 73,093 -5.9
Windstar 14,489 15,398 -5.9 63,767 77,013 -17.2
Ranger 19,647 30,478 -35.5 93,809 126,949 -26.1
F-Series 74,520 75,952 -1.9 344,704 345,310 -0.2
Heavy Trucks 686 978 -29.9 3,081 4,223 -27.0
Total Ford Trucks 188,797 207,677 -9.1 860,697 941,308 -8.6
Total Ford Brand 273,891 307,806 -11.0 1,221,018 1,361,809 -10.3
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND MAY 2002 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2002 2001 Change 2002 2001 Change
Grand Marquis 8,890 10,759 -17.4 31,832 48,649 -34.6
Sable 10,654 9,525 11.9 39,842 48,011 -17.0
Cougar 1,745 2,936 -40.6 6,237 11,964 -47.9
Total Mercury Cars 21,289 23,220 -8.3 77,911 108,624 -28.3
Town Car 6,650 7,576 -12.2 25,216 29,590 -14.8
Continental 1,477 1,781 -17.1 6,051 9,233 -34.5
LS 3,383 4,708 -28.1 16,190 17,477 -7.4
Total Lincoln Cars 11,510 14,065 -18.2 47,457 56,300 -15.7
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 32,799 37,285 -12.0 125,368 164,924 -24.0
Villager 1,608 1,740 -7.6 6,655 8,311 -19.9
Mountaineer 3,451 4,368 -21.0 17,834 15,645 14.0
Total Mercury Trucks 5,059 6,108 -17.2 24,489 23,956 2.2
Blackwood 192 NA NA 731 NA NA
Navigator 1,522 3,053 -50.1 10,214 13,732 -25.6
Total Lincoln Trucks 1,714 3,053 -43.9 10,945 13,732 -20.3
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 6,773 9,161 -26.1 35,434 37,688 -6.0
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 39,572 46,446 -14.8 160,802 202,612 -20.6
Total Lincoln Brand 13,224 17,118 -22.7 58,402 70,032 -16.6
Total Mercury Brand 26,348 29,328 -10.2 102,400 132,580 -22.8
JAGUAR BRAND MAY 2002 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2002 2001 Change 2002 2001 Change
XJ 801 816 -1.8 3,594 3,882 -7.4
S-TYPE 1,246 2,818 -55.8 5,820 10,752 -45.9
X-TYPE 2,961 NA NA 16,171 NA NA
XK 408 439 -7.1 1,661 2,186 -24.0
Total Jaguar 5,416 4,073 33.0 27,246 16,820 62.0
VOLVO BRAND MAY 2002 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2002 2001 Change 2002 2001 Change
S40 1,062 2,719 -60.9 5,744 10,026 -42.7
V40 200 386 -48.2 1,114 1,430 -22.1
S60 3,092 3,361 -8.0 16,339 14,020 16.5
S70 0 24 -100.0 0 201 -100.0
V70 759 1,317 -42.4 4,410 6,190 -28.8
V70 XC 1,418 1,931 -26.6 7,434 7,868 -5.5
C70 369 520 -29.0 1,565 2,238 -30.1
S80 1,121 1,833 -38.8 6,407 8,719 -26.5
Total Volvo 8,021 12,091 -33.7 43,013 50,692 -15.1
LAND ROVER BRAND MAY 2002 U.S. SALES
May Month % May CYTD %
2002 2001 Change 2002 2001 Change
Range Rover 147 456 -67.8 2,036 1,832 11.1
Discovery Series II 1,453 1,926 -24.6 6,593 7,679 -14.1
Freelander 1,403 NA NA 6,028 NA NA
Total Land Rover 3,003 2,382 26.1 14,657 9,511 54.1
