Ford motor may US Sales Down 6.8%; Focus, Escape, Edge, Fusion Sell Less Than Prius

[Geotpf]

Originally Posted by 1931Chevy

If you guys check the numbers with last year the difference on the Ford brand is off 22083 cars less, but this time last year the Taurus sales where of 16,786 at a loss for Ford and the difference would be off about 5297 cars so that means that Ford new products are selling ok, the Mercury Lincoln and Land Rover are up vs last year and this means for might be making a little more money, well this is how I see it

True, much of Ford's loss is the dropping of the (old) Taurus. But even adding that in, they are still down a bit for May, as you said, while GM and Chrysler are up a bit (and Toyota up a lot).

[Cabana Boy]

Does anyone advertise fleet vs retail numbers?
Thats really the only way to gauge true sales.

[Strapping.Young.Lad]

[quote=Cabana Boy]Have you even seen one in person? The materials,The New 08 Escapes interior is awesome. Way better than expected.