Record Sales for New Crossover Vehicles Fuel Solid Retail October 2007 Sales Month for Ford
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-- All-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossovers combined to achieve their highest monthly sales ever.
-- Redesigned Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner crossovers posted double- digit increases compared with year ago.
-- Overall, sales of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury crossovers were up 145 percent.
-- Lincoln's winning streak continues with sales increase of 17 percent, marking the 13th straight month of higher sales, with more good news on the way.
-- Land Rover dealers report record October sales.
-- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales nearly matched year ago; total company sales were 195,462, down 10 percent, primarily reflecting planned reduction in daily rental sales.
-- Ford updates second half North American production.
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 1 -- Ford Motor Company's all-new crossovers continued outpacing the competition in October, achieving their highest monthly sales to date.
Combined sales of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury crossover vehicles in October were 36,852, up 145 percent compared with a year ago. Year-to-date through October, crossover vehicles were up 59 percent, the largest increase of any major manufacturer.
Ford Edge sales were 14,133 and Lincoln MKX sales were 3,787. Over the last six months, the Ford Edge has been the top-selling mid-size crossover vehicle in the U.S. The redesigned Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner crossovers posted higher sales than a year ago. Escape sales were 12,174, up 27 percent. Mariner sales were 2,554, up 19 percent.
"Our new and redesigned crossovers continue to surprise and delight customers, demonstrating that Ford is building more products people really want," said Mark Fields, president, The Americas. "We're building quality into the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX and are equipping them with features rivaling the best in the business, including SYNC, our industry-first in-car connectivity technology that fully integrates Bluetooth-enabled cell phones and MP3 players into customers' daily drives."
In October, Lincoln continued winning. October marked the 13th straight month of higher sales for the premium brand. The month's sales totaled 10,229, up 17 percent compared with a year ago, with retail sales up even more - 38 percent. Lincoln's next new product will debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show later this month.
The company's mid-size sedans also contributed to the strong retail showing. Total sales for the Ford Fusion were up 13 percent, Mercury Milan 45 percent, and Lincoln MKZ 29 percent.
Land Rover dealers reported record October sales of 4,237, up 6 percent.
In October, Ford reduced sales to daily rental companies by 12,000 units, a 38 percent decline compared with last October. Year-to-date, Ford sales to daily rental companies were 142,000 units lower than the same period a year ago, reflecting planned reductions.
North American Production
In the second half of 2007, the company plans to produce 1,282,000 vehicles in North America, an increase of 2,000 vehicles from the plan announced on Sept. 4. Third-quarter actual vehicle production was 637,000 units, a reduction of 3,000 vehicles from the previously announced plan. Fourth-quarter estimated production is 645,000 units, an increase of 5,000 vehicles from the previously announced plan.
Note: The sales data included in this release and the accompanying tables are based largely on data reported by dealers representing their sales to retail and fleet customers.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 260,000 employees and about 100 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.fordvehicles.com
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OCTOBER 2007 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Sales By Brand
Ford 159,361 183,188 -13.0 1,780,286 2,094,381 -15.0
Mercury 12,844 10,277 25.0 142,587 156,695 -9.0
Lincoln 10,229 8,766 16.7 112,678 98,260 14.7
Jaguar 1,030 1,366 -24.6 13,047 17,874 -27.0
Volvo 7,761 8,384 -7.4 88,645 98,053 -9.6
Land Rover 4,237 4,004 5.8 40,311 37,531 7.4
Total Ford
Motor Company 195,462 215,985 -9.5 2,177,554 2,502,794 -13.0
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 61,289 82,949 -26.1 709,730 962,190 -26.2
Trucks 134,173 133,036 0.9 1,467,824 1,540,604 -4.7
Total Ford
Motor Company 195,462 215,985 -9.5 2,177,554 2,502,794 -13.0
FORD BRAND OCTOBER 2007 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Crown Victoria 5,098 4,465 14.2 51,286 55,257 -7.2
Taurus (New) 5,029 0 NA 22,941 0 NA
Five Hundred 332 6,010 -94.5 34,934 74,092 -52.9
Fusion 11,210 9,908 13.1 123,729 120,994 2.3
Focus 12,934 11,412 13.3 145,977 152,242 -4.1
Mustang 9,156 11,786 -22.3 118,959 145,055 -18.0
Taurus (Old) 0 20,750 -100.0 0 168,746 -100.0
Thunderbird 0 0 NA 0 469 -100.0
GT 0 102 -100.0 231 1,600 -85.6
Total Ford Cars 43,759 64,433 -32.1 498,057 718,455 -30.7
Escape 12,174 9,603 26.8 139,911 132,666 5.5
Edge 14,133 0 NA 103,809 0 NA
Taurus X 3,961 0 NA 11,058 0 NA
Freestyle 243 3,297 -92.6 23,557 52,572 -55.2
Explorer 9,786 11,976 -18.3 118,321 155,246 -23.8
Expedition 5,931 8,553 -30.7 77,144 68,759 12.2
Excursion 0 0 NA 0 965 -100.0
Freestar 0 2,815 -100.0 2,390 47,644 -95.0
Econoline/
Club Wagon 12,013 18,662 -35.6 142,776 152,053 -6.1
Ranger 4,775 6,471 -26.2 62,209 78,650 -20.9
F-Series 51,741 55,947 -7.5 588,952 672,732 -12.5
Low Cab Forward 165 252 -34.5 2,422 3,057 -20.8
Heavy Trucks 680 1,179 -42.3 9,680 11,582 -16.4
Total Ford
Trucks 115,602 118,755 -2.7 1,282,229 1,375,926 -6.8
Total Ford
Brand 159,361 183,188 -13.0 1,780,286 2,094,381 -15.0
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND OCTOBER 2007 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Grand Marquis 3,595 2,495 44.1 41,875 48,654 -13.9
Sable (New) 1,656 0 NA 7,878 0 NA
Montego 162 1,508 -89.3 10,605 19,659 -46.1
Milan 3,222 2,229 44.5 30,863 30,563 1.0
Total Mercury Cars 8,635 6,232 38.6 91,221 98,876 -7.7
Town Car 477 3,037 -84.3 26,057 32,246 -19.2
LS 0 429 -100.0 0 8,797 -100.0
MKZ 2,941 2,288 28.5 28,478 26,291 8.3
Total Lincoln Cars 3,418 5,754 -40.6 54,535 67,334 -19.0
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Cars 12,053 11,986 0.6 145,756 166,210 -12.3
Mariner 2,554 2,146 19.0 30,404 28,600 6.3
Mountaineer 1,655 1,574 5.1 20,262 25,113 -19.3
Monterey 0 325 -100.0 700 4,106 -83.0
Total Mercury Trucks 4,209 4,045 4.1 51,366 57,819 -11.2
MKX 3,787 0 NA 30,737 0 NA
Navigator 2,358 2,066 14.1 20,087 18,547 8.3
Aviator 0 0 NA 0 1,711 -100.0
Mark LT 666 946 -29.6 7,319 10,668 -31.4
Total Lincoln Trucks 6,811 3,012 126.1 58,143 30,926 88.0
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Trucks 11,020 7,057 56.2 109,509 88,745 23.4
Total Mercury
and Lincoln Vehicles 23,073 19,043 21.2 255,265 254,955 0.1
Total Lincoln Brand 10,229 8,766 16.7 112,678 98,260 14.7
Total Mercury Brand 12,844 10,277 25.0 142,587 156,695 -9.0
JAGUAR BRAND OCTOBER 2007 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
XJ 329 315 4.4 3,637 4,096 -11.2
S-TYPE 161 314 -48.7 2,973 5,335 -44.3
X-TYPE 196 308 -36.4 2,599 4,660 -44.2
XK 344 429 -19.8 3,838 3,783 1.5
Total Jaguar 1,030 1,366 -24.6 13,047 17,874 -27.0
VOLVO BRAND OCTOBER 2007 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
C30 482 0 NA 1,344 0 NA
S40 1,113 2,131 -47.8 15,758 20,758 -24.1
V50 241 363 -33.6 2,426 3,528 -31.2
S60 1,113 1,723 -35.4 15,468 22,109 -30.0
V70 218 377 -42.2 3,102 4,990 -37.8
XC70 1,036 895 15.8 10,026 11,343 -11.6
C70 388 501 -22.6 3,922 3,053 28.5
S80 892 69 1192.8 10,850 5,213 108.1
XC90 2,278 2,325 -2.0 25,749 27,059 -4.8
Total Volvo 7,761 8,384 -7.4 88,645 98,053 -9.6
LAND ROVER BRAND OCTOBER 2007 U.S. SALES
October Month % October CYTD %
2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
Range Rover 1,031 800 28.9 9,920 9,221 7.6
Range Rover Sport 1,507 1,823 -17.3 13,721 14,463 -5.1
LR3 720 1,381 -47.9 9,378 13,806 -32.1
LR2 979 0 NA 7,291 0 NA
Discovery 0 0 NA 0 1 NA
Freelander 0 0 NA 1 40 -97.5
Total Land Rover 4,237 4,004 5.8 40,311 37,531 7.4