Ford down 6% in September vs a year ago

[1931Chevy]

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct., 1, 2009 – Ford, Lincoln and Mercury third quarter sales were 5 percent higher than a year ago in the U.S., making Ford the only full-line manufacturer to report a sales increase in the period.

In September, Ford sales were 6 percent lower than a year ago. This followed a 2 percent increase in July and a 17 percent increase in August, marking the first time in four years that Ford is reporting a quarterly sales increase.

Ford estimates it gained over 2 points of market share versus last year in September and the third quarter. September marked the 11th time in the last 12 months Ford has gained retail market share.

“Our balanced new lineup of high-quality, fuel-efficient products helped us navigate through an exceptional period in industry sales,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “With its volatile sales peaks and valleys and dramatic segment shifts, the third quarter was a great test of our One Ford Plan – building a range of vehicles from small cars to hard-working trucks.”

Ford’s third quarter market share gains were paced by the Ford Focus small car, Ford Fusion mid-size car, Ford Escape small utility and Ford F-Series trucks. Internal and external studies continue to show a positive trend in favorable consumer opinion about Ford, and a growing number of consumers are considering the purchase of a Ford vehicle.
http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=31055

[ARCANGEL]

Great management reaps great rewards

[K-1]

In September, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 109,939, down 6 percent versus a year ago. Retail sales were down 14 percent, and fleet sales were up 23 percent.

Ouch.

[ARCANGEL]

Originally Posted by K-1

Ouch.

You say ouch as GM is going through bancruptcy and there sales are worse than fords? While GM losses market share Ford is gaining as GM still has perception problems Ford gets better and better and yet you say ouch. In comparisson Ford looks great

[K-1]

Originally Posted by ARCANGEL

You say ouch as GM is going through bancruptcy and there sales are worse than fords? While GM losses market share Ford is gaining as GM still has perception problems Ford gets better and better and yet you say ouch. In comparisson Ford looks great

No, I said "ouch" to retail being down and fleet sales being up for the month. In no way did I mention, or even allude to, anything about GM. If GM is your yardstick for looking "great," you've got serious issues.

[Buick61]

Taurus is gaining traction. I saw my first one on the road today...it was a rental, but that still counts, right?

[wescoent]

Omg.

Sales down.

Bankruptcy imminent.

GM was sooooo much smarter for going through bankruptcy first.

Lolololololololol.

[TriShield]

Ford will be the last and largest American automaker standing. Especially when the government bails on Chrysler and GM when they become even more of a political liability.

I hope you boys are ready to become Blue Oval fans in the future.

[1931Chevy]

Originally Posted by K-1

Ouch.

I prefer this 6% ouch vs a 45% OUCHHH!!!

[K-1]

Originally Posted by 1931Chevy

I prefer this 6% ouch vs a 45% OUCHHH!!!

What about 114,655 vs. 156,673? But, again, no where did I mention GM in that post.

[ARCANGEL]

Originally Posted by K-1

No, I said "ouch" to retail being down and fleet sales being up for the month. In no way did I mention, or even allude to, anything about GM. If GM is your yardstick for looking "great," you've got serious issues.

I missunderstood sorry

[Simon says]

5,077 Tauri . . . nice, very nice. 60% gain over the previous model and this is only the first month

The new Fords are doing good considering. Fusion Up 9%, Flex Up 3.8%, F-Series Up 3.5%, Taurus Up 60%. Even the Mustang managed to squeeze a minuscule gain of .1% (although still trailing the Camaro by a long mile ) and the non-existent MKT sold 455 units

I thought the decline would be much worse . . . these are excellent news indeed! I used to dread the first of the month sales report, now I look forward to it.

[BrickTamland]

Holy shizzle, the F-Series is up! Not too often we see increases in truck sales these days.

[E. Haskell]

Originally Posted by K-1

What about 114,655 vs. 156,673? But, again, no where did I mention GM in that post.

Here are a few that catch my eye:

Fusion 10,834
Malibu 10,479

Mustang 4,917
Camaro 7,961

Flex 2,033
Traverse 6,863

Edge 4,477
Equinox 6,840

Expedition 2,370
Tahoe 7,304

Ranger 2,052
Colorado 2,094

Navigator 690
Escalade 1,343

MKS/MKZ/Town Car 3,321
CTS 3,485


The area where Ford killed GM was in full size pickup trucks.

F-series 33,877
Silverado/Sierra 26,645

[Simon says]

Originally Posted by BrickTamland

Holy shizzle, the F-Series is up! Not too often we see increases in truck sales these days.

Well apparently there's were the increase in fleet sales comes from mostly. Apparently the new F-150 is a big hit with the construction crews that are popping out everywhere due to the stimulus.