Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Increase 7 Percent in January 2012; Focus, Escape, Explorer Drive Growth

DEARBORN, Mich Feb. 1, 2012; Ford Motor Company U.S. sales totaled 136,710 vehicles in January, a 7 percent increase versus year-old levels. The Ford brand totaled 131,589 vehicles in January, making it the best January sales month for the Ford brand since 2008.

"January started off with solid sales versus year-ago levels," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. "Ford saw the same solid month, with smaller vehicles in higher demand. Escape continued its record-setting run, and Focus set the pace for car sales in California, Texas and the Southeast."

Ford brand grew small car, utility and truck sales in January versus a year ago. Focus small car and Escape utility combined provided 49 percent of Ford Motor Company volume growth in January. With 17,259 Escape vehicles sold, it was another best-ever January for Escape, topping last January by 24 percent.

Sales of the Ford Explorer totaled 9,966, a 36 percent gain versus strong year-ago results.

Ford F-Series, America's top-selling vehicle for the past 30 years, posted January sales of 38,493 vehicles, representing an 8 percent increase. EcoBoost-equipped F-150s represented 42 percent of retail sales in January, providing Ford a retail F-150 V6 engine mix (EcoBoost V6 and Ford's 3.7-liter V6) of 54 percent for the month.

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 164,000 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. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY JANUARY 2012 U.S. SALES

	January		%	Year-To-Date		%
	2012	2011	Change	2012	2011	Change
SALES BY BRAND
Ford	131,589	121,511	8.3	131,589	121,511	8.3
Lincoln	5,121	5,558	-7.9	5,121	5,558	-7.9
Mercury	0	248	-100.0	0	248	-100.0
Total Vehicles	136,710	127,317	7.4	136,710	127,317	7.4

SALES BY TYPE
Cars	41,885	40,905	2.4	41,885	40,905	2.4
Utilities	41,933	37,371	12.2	41,933	37,371	12.2
Trucks	52,892	49,041	7.9	52,892	49,041	7.9
Total Vehicles	136,710	127,317	7.4	136,710	127,317	7.4

FORD BRAND
Fiesta	3,502	4,270	-18.0	3,502	4,270	-18.0
Focus	14,400	9,014	59.8	14,400	9,014	59.8
Fusion	13,614	14,346	-5.1	13,614	14,346	-5.1
Taurus	3,447	2,896	19.0	3,447	2,896	19.0
Mustang	3,736	3,165	18.0	3,736	3,165	18.0
Crown Victoria	643	3,923	-83.6	643	3,923	-83.6
Ford Cars	39,342	37,614	4.6	39,342	37,614	4.6

Escape	17,259	13,973	23.5	17,259	13,973	23.5
Edge	8,315	8,918	-6.8	8,315	8,918	-6.8
Flex	1,465	2,003	-26.9	1,465	2,003	-26.9
Explorer	9,966	7,351	35.6	9,966	7,351	35.6
Expedition	2,350	2,611	-10.0	2,350	2,611	-10.0
Ford Utilities	39,355	34,856	12.9	39,355	34,856	12.9

F-Series	38,493	35,806	7.5	38,493	35,806	7.5
Ranger	5,043	2,848	77.1	5,043	2,848	77.1
Econoline/Club Wagon	6,786	7,979	-15.0	6,786	7,979	-15.0
Transit Connect	2,154	2,072	4.0	2,154	2,072	4.0
Heavy Trucks	416	336	23.8	416	336	23.8
Ford Trucks	52,892	49,041	7.9	52,892	49,041	7.9

Ford Brand	131,589	121,511	8.3	131,589	121,511	8.3



	January		%	Year-To-Date		%
	2012	2011	Change	2012	2011	Change
LINCOLN BRAND
MKZ	1,662	1,574	5.6	1,662	1,574	5.6
MKS	741	601	23.3	741	601	23.3
Town Car	140	868	-83.9	140	868	-83.9
MKX	1,650	1,546	6.7	1,650	1,546	6.7
MKT	279	390	-28.5	279	390	-28.5
Navigator	649	579	12.1	649	579	12.1

Lincoln Brand	5,121	5,558	-7.9	5,121	5,558	-7.9

MERCURY BRAND
Milan	0	0	NA	0	0	NA
Grand Marquis	0	248	-100.0	0	248	-100.0
Sable	0	0	NA	0	0	NA
Mariner	0	0	NA	0	0	NA
Mountaineer	0	0	NA	0	0	NA

Mercury Brand	0	248	-100.0	0	248	-100.0