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Ford Motor Company Sales Up 9 Percent, Best February
In Six Years; Fusion, Escape Set Sales Records
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Ford Motor Company U.S. February sales up 9 percent – best February in six years, with
cars up 6 percent, utilities up 21 percent and trucks up 4 percent
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Fusion sets an all-time February sales record, surpasses last year’s record by 28 percent
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Escape produces its best February sales ever; Explorer reaches best February sales since
2006, up 59 percent
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America’s best-selling pickup for 36 years running, F-Series posts 15 percent gain
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Ford announces 2013 second-quarter production of 800,000 vehicles, up 9 percent from the
prior year
DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2013 – Ford Motor Company’s U.S. February sales grew
9 percent with 195,822 vehicles sold. This marks Ford’s best February sales in six years – with
cars up 6 percent, utilities up 21 percent and trucks up 4 percent.
“As more new vehicle buyers continue returning to the marketplace, our fresh new product
portfolio of fuel-efficient vehicles is winning over customers,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice
president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “People are buying our all-new Fusion and
Escape in record numbers, thanks to strong fuel economy and innovative new technologies.”
Ford Fusion posted record February sales totaling 27,875 vehicles. This is a 28 percent gain
over last February’s record.
Escape followed January’s record sales with a new February sales record of 24,110 vehicles –
a 29 percent increase over last year. Plus, Explorer boosted its sales 59 percent in February,
with 16,586 vehicles sold – its best February sales results in seven years.
America’s best-selling pickup, the Ford F-Series, sold 54,489 pickups in February, a 15 percent
increase over last year. F-Series had its best February sales results since 2007. This marks FSeries’ 19th consecutive month of monthly sales increases. Transit Connect also continues to
strengthen, selling 3,610 vehicles in February – a 57 percent increase over last year.
Ford also announced its 2013 second-quarter North American production plan. The company
plans to build 800,000 vehicles in the second quarter, up 9 percent (63,000 vehicles) from
2012’s second quarter. First quarter production of 770,000 vehicles is unchanged from previous
guidance.
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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 171,000 employees and 65 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 the company and Ford products,
please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
Contact:
Erich Merkle
313.806.4562
emerkle2@ford.com
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY FEBRUARY 2013 U.S. SALES
February
2013
2012
%
Change
Year-To-Date
2013
2012
%
Change
SALES BY BRAND
Ford
Lincoln
Total Vehicles
190,939
4,883
195,822
172,207
6,912
179,119
10.9
-29.4
9.3
353,249
9,074
362,323
303,796
12,033
315,829
16.3
-24.6
14.7
SALES BY TYPE
Cars
Utilities
Trucks
Total Vehicles
70,647
58,228
66,947
195,822
66,368
48,116
64,635
179,119
6.4
21.0
3.6
9.3
126,825
109,924
125,574
362,323
108,253
90,049
117,527
315,829
17.2
22.1
6.8
14.7
FORD BRAND
Fiesta
Focus
C-MAX
Fusion
Taurus
Police Interceptor Sedan
Mustang
Crown Victoria
Ford Cars
5,015
20,808
3,183
27,875
5,047
828
6,024
0
68,780
5,518
23,350
0
21,773
4,329
0
7,351
548
62,869
-9.1
-10.9
NA
28.0
16.6
NA
-18.1
-100.0
9.4
9,300
36,969
5,908
50,274
9,981
1,532
9,632
0
123,596
9,020
37,750
0
35,387
7,776
0
11,087
1,191
102,211
3.1
-2.1
NA
42.1
28.4
NA
-13.1
-100.0
20.9
Escape
Edge
Flex
Explorer
Police Interceptor Utility
Expedition
Ford Utilities
24,110
9,683
1,662
16,586
805
2,366
55,212
18,666
10,535
2,012
10,440
0
3,050
44,703
29.2
-8.1
-17.4
58.9
NA
-22.4
23.5
44,049
19,297
3,277
31,140
1,458
4,858
104,079
35,925
18,850
3,477
20,406
0
5,400
84,058
22.6
2.4
-5.8
52.6
NA
-10.0
23.8
F-Series
Ranger
E-Series
Transit Connect
Heavy Trucks
Ford Trucks
54,489
0
8,336
3,610
512
66,947
47,273
4,482
10,100
2,305
475
64,635
15.3
-100.0
-17.5
56.6
7.8
3.6
101,330
0
16,323
6,771
1,150
125,574
85,766
9,525
16,886
4,459
891
117,527
18.1
-100.0
-3.3
51.9
29.1
6.8
Ford Brand
190,939
172,207
10.9
353,249
303,796
16.3
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY FEBRUARY 2013 U.S. SALES
February
2013
2012
%
Change
Year-To-Date
2013
2012
%
Change
LINCOLN BRAND
MKZ
MKS
Town Car
Lincoln Cars
945
922
0
1,867
2,487
857
155
3,499
-62.0
7.6
-100.0
-46.6
1,398
1,831
0
3,229
4,149
1,598
295
6,042
-66.3
14.6
-100.0
-46.6
MKX
MKT
Navigator
Lincoln Utilities
1,883
511
622
3,016
2,168
421
824
3,413
-13.1
21.4
-24.5
-11.6
3,712
922
1,211
5,845
3,818
700
1,473
5,991
-2.8
31.7
-17.8
-2.4
Lincoln Brand
4,883
6,912
-29.4
9,074
12,033
-24.6
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