Ford Motor Company Reports November 2006 U.S. Sales
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* Ford's November U.S. sales totaled 182,259, down 10 percent compared with a year ago. * Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ pace car sales increase to retail customers. * All-new Expedition (up 14 percent) and Navigator (up 65 percent) post double-digit gains in November. * Ford November inventories are 122,000 units lower than a year ago. * Ford updates fourth quarter 2006 North American production plan and announces first quarter 2007 plan.
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 1 -- Ford Motor Company's dealers delivered 182,259 vehicles to U.S. customers in November, down 10 percent compared with a year ago.
November car sales were 3 percent lower than a year ago, reflecting lower deliveries to fleet customers. Sales to individual retail customers were up reflecting higher sales for the company's new mid-size sedans (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ). Fusion was up 66 percent, Milan was up 29 percent and MKZ was up 83 percent. These 2007 models feature standard side-air bags and available all-wheel drive.
Overall, truck sales were down 13 percent, but the company's all-new, full-size sport utility vehicles (Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator) posted higher sales. Expedition sales were up 14 percent and Navigator sales were up 65 percent.
U.S. Inventories Lower
At the end of November, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury inventories were estimated at 631,000 units. This level is 122,000 units lower than a year ago. The company estimates 85 percent of the inventory is new 2007 models.
North American Production
In the fourth quarter 2006, the company plans to produce 620,000 vehicles (240,000 cars and 380,000 trucks). This plan is 15,000 units lower than the previously-announced plan reflecting the temporary suspension of Freestar production at the Oakville Assembly Plant (Ontario, Canada).
In the first quarter 2007, the company plans to produce 750,000 vehicles (240,000 cars and 510,000 trucks). In the first quarter 2006, the company produced 876,000 vehicles (316,000 cars and 560,000 trucks). Earlier, the company indicated first half 2007 production would be 8-12 percent lower than the first half 2006. The first quarter 2007 plan is consistent with the high end of this range.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 147,791 168,386 -12.2 2,242,172 2,425,490 -7.6
Mercury 10,344 10,315 0.3 167,039 182,442 -8.4
Lincoln 9,410 8,418 11.8 107,670 110,595 -2.6
Jaguar 1,256 1,937 -35.2 19,130 27,979 -31.6
Volvo 9,229 8,076 14.3 107,282 114,507 -6.3
Land Rover 4,229 4,579 -7.6 41,760 39,262 6.4
Total Ford
Motor Company 182,259 201,711 -9.6 2,685,053 2,900,275 -7.4
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 61,852 63,482 -2.6 1,024,042 960,469 6.6
Trucks 120,407 138,229 -12.9 1,661,011 1,939,806 -14.4
Total Ford
Motor Company 182,259 201,711 -9.6 2,685,053 2,900,275 -7.4
FORD BRAND NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Crown Victoria 3,455 3,403 1.5 58,712 60,464 -2.9
Five Hundred 3,437 7,456 -53.9 77,529 99,611 -22.2
Taurus 5,715 8,270 -30.9 174,461 181,929 -4.1
Fusion 8,844 5,337 65.7 129,838 9,415 1279.1
Focus 11,213 9,764 14.8 163,455 173,805 -6.0
Mustang 10,230 11,030 -7.3 155,285 150,749 3.0
Thunderbird 0 250 -100.0 469 9,267 -94.9
GT 261 157 66.2 1,861 1,094 70.1
Total Ford Cars 43,155 45,667 -5.5 761,610 686,334 11.0
Escape 10,126 10,544 -4.0 142,792 152,752 -6.5
Freestyle 2,740 4,534 -39.6 55,312 70,889 -22.0
Explorer 10,599 11,792 -10.1 165,845 220,792 -24.9
Expedition 7,672 6,727 14.0 76,431 104,552 -26.9
Excursion 0 750 -100.0 965 15,498 -93.8
Freestar 1,597 2,930 -45.5 49,241 72,145 -31.7
Econoline/Club
Wagon 12,405 15,034 -17.5 164,458 165,045 -0.4
Ranger 5,421 6,263 -13.4 84,071 112,524 -25.3
F-Series 52,727 62,878 -16.1 725,459 811,972 -10.7
Low Cab Forward 201 202 -0.5 3,258 639 409.9
Heavy Trucks 1,148 1,065 7.8 12,730 12,348 3.1
Total Ford
Trucks 104,636 122,719 -14.7 1,480,562 1,739,156 -14.9
Total Ford
Brand 147,791 168,386 -12.2 2,242,172 2,425,490 -7.6
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Grand Marquis 2,469 2,134 15.7 51,123 61,594 -17.0
Montego 932 1,612 -42.2 20,591 24,858 -17.2
Sable 0 550 -100.0 0 23,449 -100.0
Milan 2,417 1,874 29.0 32,980 3,210 927.4
Total Mercury Cars 5,818 6,170 -5.7 104,694 113,111 -7.4
Town Car 3,032 2,905 4.4 35,278 42,821 -17.6
LS 0 690 -100.0 8,797 18,208 -51.7
MKZ 3,028 1,652 83.3 29,319 2,856 926.6
Total Lincoln Cars 6,060 5,247 15.5 73,394 63,885 14.9
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 11,878 11,417 4.0 178,088 176,996 0.6
Mariner 2,361 2,013 17.3 30,961 31,399 -1.4
Mountaineer 1,966 1,820 8.0 27,079 30,171 -10.2
Monterey 199 312 -36.2 4,305 7,761 -44.5
Total Mercury Trucks 4,526 4,145 9.2 62,345 69,331 -10.1
Navigator 2,420 1,466 65.1 20,967 23,180 -9.5
Aviator 0 450 -100.0 1,711 15,035 -88.6
Mark LT 930 1,255 -25.9 11,598 8,495 36.5
Total Lincoln Trucks 3,350 3,171 5.6 34,276 46,710 -26.6
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 7,876 7,316 7.7 96,621 116,041 -16.7
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 19,754 18,733 5.5 274,709 293,037 -6.3
Total Lincoln Brand 9,410 8,418 11.8 107,670 110,595 -2.6
Total Mercury Brand 10,344 10,315 0.3 167,039 182,442 -8.4
JAGUAR BRAND NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
XJ 388 598 -35.1 4,484 7,646 -41.4
S-TYPE 274 566 -51.6 5,609 8,018 -30.0
X-TYPE 270 664 -59.3 4,930 10,163 -51.5
XK 324 109 197.2 4,107 2,152 90.8
Total Jaguar 1,256 1,937 -35.2 19,130 27,979 -31.6
VOLVO BRAND NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
S40 2,228 1,479 50.6 22,986 22,809 0.8
V50 328 374 -12.3 3,856 5,300 -27.2
V40 0 0 NA 0 8 -100.0
S60 2,228 1,557 43.1 24,337 23,106 5.3
V70 324 402 -19.4 5,314 6,841 -22.3
XC70 890 739 20.4 12,233 13,112 -6.7
C70 418 5 8,260.0 3,471 1,434 142.1
S80 37 644 -94.3 5,250 9,662 -45.7
XC90 2,776 2,876 -3.5 29,835 32,235 -7.4
Total Volvo 9,229 8,076 14.3 107,282 114,507 -6.3
LAND ROVER BRAND NOVEMBER 2006 U.S. SALES
November Month % November CYTD %
2006 2005 Change 2006 2005 Change
Range Rover 1,216 1,225 -0.7 10,437 11,563 -9.7
Range Rover Sport 1,827 1,841 -0.8 16,290 7,936 105.3
LR3 1,184 1,488 -20.4 14,990 16,842 -11.0
Discovery 0 4 -100.0 1 813 -99.9
Freelander 2 21 -90.5 42 2,108 -98.0
Total Land Rover 4,229 4,579 -7.6 41,760 39,262 6.4