Ford's September 2006 U.S. Sales Increased 5 Percent as Car Sales Climbed 26 Percent and Full-Size Trucks Stabilized
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* Ford's September U.S. sales totaled 238,848, up 5 percent compared with a year ago. * Car sales totaled 92,111, up 26 percent as demand for Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ and Mustang remain strong. * Truck sales totaled 146,737, down 5 percent, but F-Series, Explorer and Expedition post higher sales, reversing recent trends.
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 3 -- Ford Motor Company's dealers delivered 238,848 vehicles to U.S. customers in September, up 5 percent compared with a year ago. Car sales were up 26 percent as demand for the company's new mid-size cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ) and the legendary Ford Mustang remained strong. Truck sales were down 5 percent, but full-size pickup trucks and SUVs showed signs of stabilizing as the Ford F-Series, Explorer, and Expedition all posted higher sales compared with a year ago.
"We're pleased by the continued strong demand for our cars and the solid performance posted by the F-Series truck and Explorer and Expedition SUVs," said Al Giombetti, president, Ford and Lincoln Mercury sales and marketing. "The all-new Expedition and Navigator are on their way to dealers and production of the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utilities starts soon."
The Fusion, Milan, and MKZ had a strong month in September despite limited availability resulting from the 2007 model changeover and a record sales month in August. Combined sales for the company's new mid-size sedans totaled 16,208. The 2007 models feature standard side air bags and available all- wheel drive. The Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a new 3.5 liter V-6 engine.
Mustang posted its highest September sales in two decades as sales climbed 31 percent. Total sales of 14,341 included nearly 800 Shelby GT 500s.
Although truck sales were down 5 percent for the month, the company's full-size trucks and SUVs reversed recent sales trends. Ford's F-Series, America's best-selling truck, was up 2 percent and posted its third highest sales month of the year (70,822). The next generation Super Duty F-Series was unveiled at the State Fair of Texas on September 27 and will be in production early next year.
Ford's Explorer and Expedition also posted higher sales in September. Explorer sales were up 22 percent and Expedition sales rose 8 percent. Mercury's Mountaineer and Mariner also were higher than a year ago.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 204,070 190,012 7.4 1,911,193 2,090,838 -8.6
Mercury 13,117 13,385 -2.0 146,418 161,205 -9.2
Lincoln 7,362 9,686 -24.0 89,494 93,700 -4.5
Jaguar 1,158 2,135 -45.8 16,508 24,284 -32.0
Volvo 9,672 9,514 1.7 89,669 97,760 -8.3
Land Rover 3,469 3,425 1.3 33,527 30,930 8.4
Total Ford
Motor Company 238,848 228,157 4.7 2,286,809 2,498,717 -8.5
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 92,111 72,990 26.2 879,241 829,029 6.1
Trucks 146,737 155,167 -5.4 1,407,568 1,669,688 -15.7
Total Ford
Motor Company 238,848 228,157 4.7 2,286,809 2,498,717 -8.5
FORD BRAND SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Crown Victoria 4,150 4,161 -0.3 50,792 52,858 -3.9
Five Hundred 6,054 9,094 -33.4 68,082 84,240 -19.2
Taurus 22,811 13,897 64.1 147,996 161,667 -8.5
Fusion 10,917 0 NA 111,086 0 NA
Focus 14,160 11,712 20.9 140,830 155,072 -9.2
Mustang 14,341 10,976 30.7 133,269 128,485 3.7
Thunderbird 0 478 -100.0 469 8,617 -94.6
GT 133 176 -24.4 1,498 772 94.0
Total Ford Cars 72,566 50,494 43.7 654,022 591,711 10.5
Freestyle 3,801 7,146 -46.8 49,275 59,648 -17.4
Escape 10,095 12,052 -16.2 123,063 132,234 -6.9
Explorer 15,701 12,879 21.9 143,270 196,878 -27.2
Expedition 6,374 5,906 7.9 60,206 91,778 -34.4
Excursion 0 1,740 -100.0 965 13,583 -92.9
Freestar 2,576 3,948 -34.8 44,829 64,060 -30.0
Econoline/Club Wagon 13,562 14,862 -8.7 133,391 135,801 -1.8
Ranger 7,057 10,105 -30.2 72,179 99,907 -27.8
F-Series 70,822 69,643 1.7 616,785 694,690 -11.2
Low Cab Forward 332 131 153.4 2,805 291 863.9
Heavy Trucks 1,184 1,106 7.1 10,403 10,257 1.4
Total Ford Trucks 131,504 139,518 -5.7 1,257,171 1,499,127 -16.1
Total Ford Brand 204,070 190,012 7.4 1,911,193 2,090,838 -8.6
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Grand Marquis 2,776 4,019 -30.9 46,159 56,503 -18.3
Montego 1,907 2,792 -31.7 18,151 21,230 -14.5
Sable 0 1,888 -100.0 0 21,849 -100.0
Milan 3,226 0 NA 28,334 0 NA
Total Mercury Cars 7,909 8,699 -9.1 92,644 99,582 -7.0
Town Car 2,220 4,635 -52.1 29,209 37,008 -21.1
LS 446 1,222 -63.5 8,368 16,697 -49.9
MKZ 2,065 0 NA 24,003 0 NA
Total Lincoln Cars 4,731 5,857 -19.2 61,580 53,705 14.7
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 12,640 14,556 -13.2 154,224 153,287 0.6
Mariner 2,602 2,038 27.7 26,454 27,991 -5.5
Mountaineer 2,136 1,771 20.6 23,539 26,611 -11.5
Monterey 470 877 -46.4 3,781 7,021 -46.1
Total Mercury Trucks 5,208 4,686 11.1 53,774 61,623 -12.7
Navigator 1,428 1,559 -8.4 16,481 20,283 -18.7
Aviator 0 1,407 -100.0 1,711 13,785 -87.6
Mark LT 1,203 863 39.4 9,722 5,927 64.0
Total Lincoln Trucks 2,631 3,829 -31.3 27,914 39,995 -30.2
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 7,839 8,515 -7.9 81,688 101,618 -19.6
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 20,479 23,071 -11.2 235,912 254,905 -7.5
Total Lincoln Brand 7,362 9,686 -24.0 89,494 93,700 -4.5
Total Mercury Brand 13,117 13,385 -2.0 146,418 161,205 -9.2
JAGUAR BRAND SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
XJ 33 827 -96.0 3,781 6,433 -41.2
S-TYPE 402 567 -29.1 5,021 6,911 -27.3
X-TYPE 412 603 -31.7 4,352 9,004 -51.7
XK 311 138 125.4 3,354 1,936 73.2
Total Jaguar 1,158 2,135 -45.8 16,508 24,284 -32.0
VOLVO BRAND SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
S40 2,417 2,218 9.0 18,627 19,458 -4.3
V50 405 554 -26.9 3,165 4,490 -29.5
V40 0 1 NA 0 8 NA
S60 1,898 1,782 6.5 20,386 20,067 1.6
V70 512 568 -9.9 4,613 5,992 -23.0
XC70 1,380 1,149 20.1 10,448 11,241 -7.1
C70 385 17 2,164.7 2,552 1,419 79.8
S80 130 665 -80.5 5,144 8,313 -38.1
XC90 2,545 2,560 -0.6 24,734 26,772 -7.6
Total Volvo 9,672 9,514 1.7 89,669 97,760 -8.3
LAND ROVER BRAND SEPTEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
September Month % September CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Range Rover 909 985 -7.7 8,421 9,370 -10.1
Range Rover Sport 1,381 1,106 24.9 12,640 4,656 171.5
LR3 1,175 1,192 -1.4 12,425 14,272 -12.9
Discovery 0 4 -100.0 1 807 -99.9
Freelander 4 138 -97.1 40 1,825 -97.8
Total Land Rover 3,469 3,425 1.3 33,527 30,930 8.4