Ford June Sales Up 14 Percent; Cars, Utilities Lead the Way; Fuel-Efficient New Trucks Also Regain Momentum
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FYI: Ford Buyer's Guide
DEARBORN, MI--July 1, 2011
Ford’s June sales totaled 194,114, up 14 percent versus a
year ago. Cars and utilities posted the largest gains, while trucks also
posted increases, rebounding from May. “Strong demand for Ford’s fuel-efficient cars
and crossovers continues, and we now are seeing truck buyers return to the
market with significant appetite for our fuel-efficient V6
engines,” said Ken Czubay, Ford
vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. Cars Ford’s two all-new small cars combined for 26,920 sales in
June, up 66 percent versus a year ago. Fiesta sales were 5,535, and Focus
sales were 21,385, up 41 percent versus a year ago. The Fiesta and Focus
are the fastest-turning models in Ford dealer showrooms. “The Fiesta and Focus are driving Ford’s
retail share gains in markets beyond our traditional geographic areas of
strength,” said Czubay. “In California,
Ford’s retail share is the highest since 2006. We also have
seen gains in the East and Southeast.” In June, Ford brand retail sales were up 36 percent in California. The Fiesta and Focus recently were named to Kelley Blue
Book’s 2011 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000. The Ford Fusion midsize car now has posted six straight monthly sales
records. In June, Fusion sales totaled 20,808, up 13 percent versus a year
ago. In the first six months of 2011, Fusion sales were 131,686, up 18
percent from the first-half record set last year. Lincoln sales were up 17 percent
compared with a year ago, paced by higher sales for the Lincoln MKZ (up 31
percent) and Lincoln MKS (up 18 percent) sedans, as well as the Lincoln MKX
crossover (up 36 percent). Utilities Explorer sales totaled 10,422, up 56 percent versus a year ago. Retail
sales for the new Explorer were up 259 percent. In the first six months of
2011, Explorer sales totaled 65,823, surpassing last year’s
full-year sales total of 60,687. Explorer has class-leading highway fuel
economy of 25 mpg. Escape sales totaled 22,274, up 43 percent. Year-to-date, Escape sales
totaled 122,607, up 24 percent from the first-half record set last year.
Edge sales totaled 9,663, up 18 percent. Ford is the top-selling brand of
utilities in the U.S., with first-half sales totaling 280,875, up 25
percent versus a year ago. Trucks Ford truck sales increased across the lineup in June, with F-Series (up
7 percent), Ranger (up 18 percent), Transit Connect (up 40 percent) and
Econoline (up 4 percent). Transit Connect sales were 2,992 --
the second highest sales month ever. Ford’s F-Series truck remained the best-selling vehicle in
the U.S. with June sales of 49,618. In the first six months of 2011,
F-Series sales totaled 264,079 (up 10 percent). Sales of the F-150 with new
V6 engines continued to outsell V8s in June -- and V6 engines
accounted for 56 percent of F-150 retail sales. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost
engine accounted for 41 percent of F-150 sales, and the 3.7-liter V6
accounted for 15 percent. Sales Summary In June, total sales were 194,114, up 14 percent versus a year ago.
Retail sales were up 13 percent and fleet sales were up 14 percent. Year-to-date, total sales are 1.07 million, up 12 percent. Retail sales
were up 14 percent and fleet sales were up 9 percent. “From Fiesta to F-Series, our new vehicles are resonating
with customers. All of us at Ford remain absolutely committed to a full
lineup of cars, utilities and trucks with the highest quality, fuel
efficiency, safety, smart design and value,” said Czubay. 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 across six continents. With about 166,000 employees
and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive
brands include Ford and Lincoln. The
company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.
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FORD
MOTOR COMPANY JUNE 2011 U.S. SALES
June
%
Year-To-Date
%
2011
2010
Change
2011
2010
Change
SALES BY
BRAND
Ford
186,753
155,332
20.2
1,030,463
860,053
19.8
Lincoln
7,361
6,318
16.5
42,003
43,762
-4.0
Mercury
0
9,250
-100.0
248
50,930
-99.5
Total Vehicles
194,114
170,900
13.6
1,072,714
954,745
12.4
SALES BY
TYPE
Cars
73,116
62,519
17.0
399,937
354,882
12.7
Utilities
50,574
43,856
15.3
297,988
261,541
13.9
Trucks
70,424
64,525
9.1
374,789
338,322
10.8
Total Vehicles
194,114
170,900
13.6
1,072,714
954,745
12.4
FORD
BRAND
Fiesta
5,535
1,028
438.4
42,129
1,028
3998.2
Focus
21,385
15,148
41.2
98,024
89,783
9.2
Fusion
20,808
18,412
13.0
131,686
111,175
18.4
Taurus
6,674
6,607
1.0
33,683
36,367
-7.4
Mustang
8,835
8,974
-1.5
39,041
40,035
-2.5
Crown
Victoria
5,326
3,026
76.0
30,236
18,439
64.0
Ford
Cars
68,563
53,195
28.9
374,799
296,827
26.3
Escape
22,274
15,540
43.3
122,607
98,980
23.9
Edge
9,663
8,173
18.2
59,954
56,027
7.0
Flex
2,334
3,350
-30.3
13,803
19,803
-30.3
Taurus
X
0
0
NA
0
12
-100.0
Explorer
10,422
6,700
55.6
65,823
31,864
106.6
Expedition
3,073
3,849
-20.2
18,688
18,218
2.6
Ford
Utilities
47,766
37,612
27.0
280,875
224,904
24.9
F-Series
49,618
46,502
6.7
264,079
240,345
9.9
Ranger
6,488
5,490
18.2
30,032
29,655
1.3
Econoline/Club Wagon
10,627
10,192
4.3
62,545
55,708
12.3
Transit
Connect
2,992
2,136
40.1
15,155
11,015
37.6
Low Cab
Forward
0
0
NA
0
72
-100.0
Heavy
Trucks
699
205
241.0
2,978
1,527
95.0
Ford
Trucks
70,424
64,525
9.1
374,789
338,322
10.8
Ford
Brand
186,753
155,332
20.2
1,030,463
860,053
19.8
June
%
Year-To-Date
%
2011
2010
Change
2011
2010
Change
LINCOLN
BRAND
MKZ
2,360
1,800
31.1
13,916
11,214
24.1
MKS
1,214
1,029
18.0
5,179
7,649
-32.3
Town
Car
979
1,010
-3.1
5,795
6,491
-10.7
MKX
1,771
1,306
35.6
10,813
10,289
5.1
MKT
395
520
-24.0
2,507
3,960
-36.7
Navigator
642
653
-1.7
3,793
4,159
-8.8
Lincoln Brand
7,361
6,318
16.5
42,003
43,762
-4.0
MERCURY
BRAND
Milan
0
2,726
-100.0
0
16,962
-100.0
Grand
Marquis
0
2,759
-100.0
248
15,702
-98.4
Sable
0
0
NA
0
37
-100.0
Mariner
0
3,201
-100.0
0
15,198
-100.0
Mountaineer
0
564
-100.0
0
3,031
-100.0
Mercury Brand
0
9,250
-100.0
248
50,930
-99.5