Ford Motor Company's September U.S. Sales Up 3%
4 October 2000
Ford Motor Company's September U.S. Sales Up 3%
September Sales Cap Record-Breaking First Nine Months and Model Year
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 3 U.S. consumers purchased or leased
340,415 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land
Rover dealers in the month of September, up three percent from a year ago. In
the process, Ford Motor Company established new sales records for
the first nine months of a calendar year and a new model year sales record.
In the first nine months of 2000, Ford Motor Company's dealers delivered
3.33 million cars and trucks to U.S. customers breaking the previous record of
3.19 million set a year ago. In the 2000 model year, which concluded
September 30, the company's dealers delivered 4.30 million cars and trucks
breaking the previous record of 4.14 million also set a year ago.
"Consumer demand for new cars and trucks remains very strong," said Bob
Rewey, Ford Group Vice President, Global Consumer Services and North America.
"Although we have seen some moderation from the extraordinary sales pace in
the first quarter, several factors continue to support a healthy level of
sales, including job growth, minimum levels of price increases, and many
exciting new products."
One of the newest products is the Ford Escape, which features front-wheel
drive (with a four-cylinder engine) or all-wheel drive (with a six-cylinder
engine) versions, front and rear independent suspension, and best-in-class
interior room. In September, with limited availability, Ford Outfitters
delivered 7,582 Ford Escapes even though advertising has been limited to the
internet (http://www.mydreamescape.com ) and word of mouth. Ford Outfitters also
delivered 37,510 Ford Explorers in September, up slightly (1.1 percent) from a
year ago.
"August and September sales suggest that consumer confidence in the Ford
Explorer remains strong," noted Rewey. "In the coming months, however, sales
will be hampered by low inventories resulting from three weeks of plant
shutdowns to divert tires to the replacement tire market. Also, the
Louisville (KY) and St. Louis (MO) assembly plants will be preparing for the
launch of the 2002 Explorer."
America's best-selling vehicle, the Ford F-Series pickup, posted September
sales of 71,056, up two percent compared with a year ago. September sales for
Ford's compact Ranger pickup were 25,852, up 26 percent. The Ford Focus had
September sales of 24,755.
Ford, America's best-selling brand of cars and trucks, posted September
sales of 281,095, up six percent compared with a year ago. Lincoln sales in
September were 16,516, up seven percent. Jaguar set a September record with
sales of 3,007.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY SEPTEMBER 2000 U.S. SALES
September Month DSR % September CYTD DSR %
2000 1999 Change 2000 1999 Change
Car and Truck Sales By Brand
Ford 281,095 266,548 5.5% 2,745,442 2,633,342 3.8%
Mercury 29,380 35,392 -17.0 296,559 347,628 -15.1
Lincoln 16,516 15,389 7.3 150,998 128,604 16.9
Jaguar 3,007 2,805 7.2 32,838 23,157 41.2
Volvo 7,932 9,042 -12.3 93,963 83,736 11.7
Land Rover 2,485 2,522 -1.5 19,941 20,737 -4.3
Total Ford Motor
Company 340,415 329,176 3.4% 3,326,759 3,188,526 3.9%
Memo: Cars and Trucks
Cars 127,839 133,786 -4.4% 1,359,714 1,303,543 3.9%
Trucks 212,576 195,390 8.8 1,967,045 1,884,983 3.9
Total Ford Motor
Company 340,415 329,176 3.4% 3,326,759 3,188,526 3.9%
Memo: Selling
Days 25 25 231 230
Note: Ford Motor Company acquired Volvo on March 31, 1999. Accordingly,
Ford's 1999 year-to-date sales exclude Volvo prior to April 1, 1999.
Note: Ford Motor Company acquired Land Rover on June 30, 2000.
Accordingly, Ford's 1999 and 2000 year-to-date sales exclude Land Rover prior
to July 1, 2000.
FORD BRAND SEPTEMBER 2000 U.S. SALES
September Month DSR % September CYTD DSR %
2000 1999 Change 2000 1999 Change
Crown Victoria 5,495 8,452 -35.0% 77,774 91,755 -15.6%
Taurus 29,111 25,950 12.2 307,375 280,489 9.1
Focus 24,755 5,469 352.6 225,239 6,429 NA
Mustang 12,281 11,413 7.6 140,351 133,020 5.1
Escort 9,465 24,539 -61.4 89,454 234,605 -62.0
Contour 2,680 8,618 -68.9 39,960 104,464 -61.9
Total Ford Cars 83,787 84,441 -0.8% 880,153 850,762 3.0%
Explorer 37,510 37,119 1.1% 354,414 318,315 10.9%
Expedition 18,951 21,435 -11.6 162,394 175,313 -7.8
Excursion 5,270 3,874 36.0 38,990 4,566 NA
Escape 7,582 NA NA 8,485 NA NA
Econoline/
Club Wagon 15,655 14,839 5.5 145,655 157,294 -7.8
Windstar 14,475 13,880 4.3 187,277 173,374 7.6
Ranger 25,852 20,531 25.9 275,858 290,853 -5.6
F-Series 71,056 69,620 2.1 682,800 654,361 3.9
Heavy Trucks 957 809 18.3 9,416 8,504 10.2
Total Ford
Trucks 197,308 182,107 8.3% 1,865,289 1,782,580 4.2%
Total Ford
Brand 281,095 266,548 5.5% 2,745,442 2,633,342 3.8%
LINCOLN AND MERCURY BRAND SEPTEMBER 2000 U.S. SALES
September Month DSR % September CYTD DSR %
2000 1999 Change 2000 1999 Change
Grand Marquis 9,363 10,844 -13.7% 101,910 93,509 8.5%
Sable 7,084 7,765 -8.8 81,866 81,032 0.6
Cougar 3,249 4,104 -20.8 33,662 47,427 -29.3
Mystique 769 1,760 -56.3 15,682 30,795 -49.3
Tracer 0 1,581 -100.0 0 20,278 -100.0
Total Mercury
Cars 20,465 26,054 -21.5% 233,120 273,041 -15.0%
Town Car 7,254 5,861 23.8 63,982 65,294 -2.4
Continental 1,848 2,066 -10.6 17,819 20,724 -14.4
LS 4,539 3,517 29.1 39,948 14,770 169.3
Total Lincoln
Cars 13,641 11,444 19.2% 121,749 100,788 20.3%
Total Mercury
and Lincoln
Cars 34,106 37,498 -9.0% 354,869 373,829 -5.5%
Villager 2,226 5,054 -56.0% 24,877 37,802 -34.5%
Mountaineer 6,689 4,284 56.1 38,562 36,785 4.4
Total Mercury
Trucks 8,915 9,338 -4.5% 63,439 74,587 -15.3%
Navigator 2,875 3,945 -27.1 29,249 27,816 4.7
Total Mercury
and Lincoln
Trucks 11,790 13,283 -11.2% 92,688 102,403 -9.9%
Total Mercury
and Lincoln
Vehicles 45,896 50,781 -9.6% 447,557 476,232 -6.4%
Total Lincoln
Brand 16,516 15,389 7.3% 150,998 128,604 16.9%
Total Mercury
Brand 29,380 35,392 -17.0 296,559 347,628 -15.1
JAGUAR BRAND SEPTEMBER 2000 U.S. SALES
September Month DSR % September CYTD DSR %
2000 1999 Change 2000 1999 Change
XJ8 630 382 64.9% 4,416 4,307 2.1%
XJ8 L 106 118 -10.2 945 1,316 -28.5
Vanden Plas 379 498 -23.9 2,817 3,165 -11.4
XJR 103 108 -4.6 959 1,164 -18.0
S-TYPE 1,566 1,215 28.9 18,987 8,999 110.1
XK8 - Coupe 17 14 21.4 426 312 35.9
XK8 -
Convertible 175 454 -61.5 3,306 3,878 -15.1
XKR - Coupe 9 3 NA 195 3 NA
XKR -
Convertible 22 13 NA 787 13 NA
Total Jaguar 3,007 2,805 7.2% 32,838 23,157 41.2%
VOLVO BRAND SEPTEMBER 2000 U.S. SALES
September Month DSR % September CYTD DSR %
2000 1999 Change 2000 1999 Change
S40 2,051 1,456 40.9% 21,248 1,618 NA%
V40 374 496 -24.6 4,391 532 NA
S70 859 2,027 -57.6 17,428 27,323 -36.5
V70 1,560 2,134 -26.9 21,384 23,775 -10.4
V70 XC 993 NA NA 2,109 NA NA
C70 409 400 2.3 4,275 5,029 -15.4
S80 1,686 2,519 -33.1 23,124 25,426 -9.4
S90/V90 0 10 NA 4 33 NA
Total Volvo 7,932 9,042 -12.3% 93,963 83,736 11.7%
LAND ROVER BRAND SEPTEMBER 2000 U.S. SALES
September Month DSR % September CYTD DSR %
2000 1999 Change 2000 1999 Change
Range Rover 634 613 3.4% 4,263 5,142 -17.5%
Discovery
Series II 1,851 1,909 -3.0 15,678 15,595 0.1
Total Land
Rover 2,485 2,522 -1.5% 19,941 20,737 -4.3%