Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Increase in Cars, Utilities, Trucks in February; Focus up 115 Percent

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Mar 01, 2012, 09:30 ET

DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Ford Motor Company U.S. sales increased 14 percent in February compared to February 2011 with 179,119 vehicles sold; retail sales increased 19 percent
Focus sales totaled 23,350 vehicles in February, representing its strongest February sales performance since 2000; Escape also set a best-ever February sales record
February F-Series sales totaled 47,273 pickups, up 26 percent. V6 engines comprised 57 percent of F-150 retail sales in February; EcoBoost accounted for 43 percent of mix
Ford announces second quarter North American production plan

Ford Motor Company posted a 14 percent increase in February U.S. sales versus year-ago levels, with 179,119 vehicles sold; retail sales increased 19 percent. The Ford brand was up 14 percent, while Lincoln posted a 16 percent increase versus year-ago levels.

"Sales momentum built as February unfolded, with higher fuel prices driving consumer demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles in the second half of the month," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. "Customers are recognizing Ford for investing in new cars, utilities and trucks with strong fuel economy, especially Focus, Escape and EcoBoost-powered vehicles."

Ford Motor Company's car sales were up 16 percent in February, with Focus contributing 40 percent to the company's total vehicle growth – more than any other vehicle. Utilities gained 5 percent, with Escape setting a best-ever February sales record with 18,666 vehicles sold. Escape has had two consecutive best-ever sales months in January and February – its strongest-ever start to a year.

America's top-selling vehicle for 30 years, the Ford F-Series posted a 26 percent increase, totaling 47,273 pickups.

Ford Motor Company's North American production plan is to build 730,000 vehicles in the second quarter of 2012, up 3 percent (20,000 vehicles) compared with the second quarter 2011. First quarter production (675,000 vehicles) is unchanged from the previous forecast.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), 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 FEBRUARY 2012 U.S. SALES

	February		%	Year-To-Date			%
	2012	2011	Change		2012	2011	Change
SALES BY BRAND
Ford	172,207	150,678	14.3		303,796	272,189	11.6
Lincoln	6,912	5,948	16.2		12,033	11,506	4.6
Mercury	0	0	NA		0	248	NA
Total Vehicles	179,119	156,626	14.4		315,829	283,943	11.2

SALES BY TYPE
Cars	66,368	57,384	15.7		108,253	98,289	10.1
Utilities	48,116	45,644	5.4		90,049	83,015	8.5
Trucks	64,635	53,598	20.6		117,527	102,639	14.5
Total Vehicles	179,119	156,626	14.4		315,829	283,943	11.2

FORD BRAND
Fiesta	5,518	6,270	-12.0		9,020	10,540	-14.4
Focus	23,350	10,879	114.6		37,750	19,893	89.8
Fusion	21,773	23,111	-5.8		35,387	37,457	-5.5
Taurus	4,329	5,620	-23.0		7,776	8,516	-8.7
Mustang	7,351	3,697	98.8		11,087	6,862	61.6
Crown Victoria	548	4,521	-87.9		1,191	8,444	-85.9
Ford Cars	62,869	54,098	16.2		102,211	91,712	11.4

Escape	18,666	18,005	3.7		35,925	31,978	12.3
Edge	10,535	10,138	3.9		18,850	19,056	-1.1
Flex	2,012	2,352	-14.5		3,477	4,355	-20.2
Explorer	10,440	9,657	8.1		20,406	17,008	20.0
Expedition	3,050	2,830	7.8		5,400	5,441	-0.8
Ford Utilities	44,703	42,982	4.0		84,058	77,838	8.0

F-Series	47,273	37,549	25.9		85,766	73,355	16.9
Ranger	4,482	3,780	18.6		9,525	6,628	43.7
Econoline/Club Wagon	10,100	9,723	3.9		16,886	17,702	-4.6
Transit Connect	2,305	2,152	7.1		4,459	4,224	5.6
Heavy Trucks	475	394	20.6		891	730	22.1
Ford Trucks	64,635	53,598	20.6		117,527	102,639	14.5

Ford Brand	172,207	150,678	14.3		303,796	272,189	11.6





	February		%	Year-To-Date			%
	2012	2011	Change		2012	2011	Change
LINCOLN BRAND
MKZ	2,487	1,775	40.1		4,149	3,349	23.9
MKS	857	568	50.9		1,598	1,169	36.7
Town Car	155	943	-83.6		295	1,811	-83.7
MKX	2,168	1,636	32.5		3,818	3,182	20.0
MKT	421	412	2.2		700	802	-12.7
Navigator	824	614	34.2		1,473	1,193	23.5

Lincoln Brand	6,912	5,948	16.2		12,033	11,506	4.6

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

Mercury Brand	0	0	NA		0	248	-100.0