Ford Small Car Sales Reach Decade High; Escape has Best-Ever September; Ford F-Series Hit Best September in 5 Years

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Oct 02, 2012, 09:30 ET

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Ford small car sales totaled 24,628 vehicles in September – the company's best U.S. small car sales since 2002 and a 73 percent increase year-over-year
Escape compact utility sales increased 14 percent for the month; 23,148 Escape sales mark best-ever September sales
F-Series produces its 14^th consecutive year-over-year sales increase in September, reaching its best September since 2007; total sales were 55,077 pickups – a 1 percent increase
Ford Motor Company U.S. sales total 174,976 vehicles in September, unchanged from a year ago; retail sales up 4 percent compared to last year

Ford delivered U.S. sales gains across its vehicle portfolio in September, with cars up 2 percent, utilities up 9 percent, and F-Series trucks up 1 percent.

"As more buyers look for new vehicles across the country, Ford is ready with our strongest lineup ever of fuel-efficient cars, utilities and full-size pickups," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. "Fuel economy remains one of the most important features customers want most today, and Ford is answering the call with five vehicles that deliver 40 mpg or better – with another three on the way by year-end."

Ford sales of Focus, C-MAX and Fiesta totaled 24,628 vehicles in September, representing Ford's best September for small car sales in 10 years. Focus sales were up 91 percent, while the all-new C-MAX began sales last month.

Escape had its best-ever September sales, with 23,148 vehicles sold, representing a 14 percent increase versus last year's record sales. Escape is on pace to surpass last year's record sales of 254,293 vehicles for the full year.

Ford F-Series, America's best-selling vehicle, sold a total of 55,077 pickups during September truck month – a 1 percent increase compared to last year – providing its 14th straight month of sales increases.

September U.S. total sales at Ford Motor Company were unchanged from last year and up 4 percent for retail sales. Total car sales are up 2 percent, total utilities up 9 percent, and total trucks down 8 percent - with stronger F-series, E-series and Transit Connect sales being offset by the discontinuation of Ranger.

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FORD MOTOR COMPANY SEPTEMBER 2012 U.S. SALES

	September		%	Year-To-Date		%
	2012	2011	Change	2012	2011	Change
SALES BY BRAND
Ford	168,174	168,181	0.0	1,625,934	1,538,909	5.7
Lincoln	6,802	7,018	-3.1	63,880	64,841	-1.5
Mercury	0	0	NA	0	248	-100.0
Total Vehicles	174,976	175,199	-0.1	1,689,814	1,603,998	5.4

SALES BY TYPE
Cars	50,694	49,876	1.6	586,197	568,970	3.0
Utilities	56,625	52,098	8.7	496,132	452,259	9.7
Trucks	67,657	73,225	-7.6	607,485	582,769	4.2
Total Vehicles	174,976	175,199	-0.1	1,689,814	1,603,998	5.4

FORD BRAND
Fiesta	3,923	3,967	-1.1	43,484	57,225	-24.0
Focus	19,736	10,309	91.4	186,686	137,315	36.0
C-MAX	969	0	NA	969	0	NA
Fusion	12,300	19,510	-37.0	194,165	188,439	3.0
Taurus	4,727	4,305	9.8	50,769	47,538	6.8
Police Interceptor Sedan	828	0	NA	6,079	0	NA
Mustang	4,439	5,054	-12.2	66,821	56,618	18.0
Crown Victoria	414	3,013	-86.3	3,424	43,095	-92.1
Ford Cars	47,336	46,158	2.6	552,397	530,230	4.2

Escape	23,148	20,225	14.5	200,075	187,850	6.5
Edge	10,771	11,680	-7.8	96,987	90,779	6.8
Flex	1,518	2,084	-27.2	22,960	21,102	8.8
Explorer	13,453	11,336	18.7	113,655	96,957	17.2
Police Interceptor Utility	596	0	NA	4,148	0	NA
Expedition	3,695	3,473	6.4	28,227	29,222	-3.4
Ford Utilities	53,181	48,798	9.0	466,052	425,910	9.4

F-Series	55,077	54,410	1.2	463,733	416,388	11.4
Ranger	93	7,154	-98.7	19,146	49,788	-61.5
E-Series	8,952	8,711	2.8	93,942	89,199	5.3
Transit Connect	3,013	2,611	15.4	25,918	23,107	12.2
Heavy Trucks	522	339	54.0	4,746	4,287	10.7
Ford Trucks	67,657	73,225	-7.6	607,485	582,769	4.2

Ford Brand	168,174	168,181	0.0	1,625,934	1,538,909	5.7

	September		%	Year-To-Date		%
	2012	2011	Change	2012	2011	Change
LINCOLN BRAND
MKZ	2,575	1,936	33.0	23,474	21,058	11.5
MKS	709	1,073	-33.9	9,410	8,843	6.4
Town Car	74	709	-89.6	916	8,591	-89.3
MKX	2,110	2,267	-6.9	18,780	16,966	10.7
MKT	488	373	30.8	5,478	3,757	45.8
Navigator	846	660	28.2	5,822	5,626	3.5

Lincoln Brand	6,802	7,018	-3.1	63,880	64,841	-1.5

MERCURY BRAND
Milan	0	0	NA	0	0	NA
Grand Marquis	0	0	NA	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	0	NA	0	248	-100.0