Ford November Sales - UP 0.4% !!

igor · 12-03-2007, 11:11 AM

http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=27313

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FORD EDGE, LINCOLN MKX SET CROSSOVER GROWTH PACE; CUSTOMERS ALSO SNAP UP HYBRIDS, CARS, SYNC

Ford Motor Company sales totaled 182,951 in November, up 0.4 percent versus a year ago.
All-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX paced Ford, Lincoln and Mercury crossovers to a sales increase of 119 percent; year-to-date crossover sales were up 63 percent.
Ford Focus posts 18 percent sales gain and Ford Fusion sales were up 39 percent.
SYNC-equipped units are turning fast and elevating opinions and consideration for Ford.
Lincoln retail sales were higher for the 14th month in a row.
Ford announces first quarter 2008 North American production.

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec 3 – Continued growth in crossover sales and increased demand for hybrids, fuel-efficient cars and Ford's industry-exclusive SYNC in-car connectivity technology drove Ford Motor Company’s (NYSE:F) sales in November. Company sales totaled 182,951, up 0.4 percent versus a year ago. November marked the first sales increase following 12 months of declines.

“It is encouraging to see our newest cars, crossovers, hybrids and industry-first SNYC technology resonating with customers,” said Mark Fields, president, The Americas. “Continuing to deliver more quality products that people really want and carefully gauging customer demand in the months ahead will help ensure we stay on track with our plan.”

Consumer demand continues to grow for the all-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utility vehicles. Edge sales were 12,594 and Lincoln MKX sales were 3,360. Total sales of crossover utilities, including the redesigned Ford Escape, Ford Taurus X, and Mercury Mariner were 33,271, up 119 percent compared with a year ago. Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid models set November sales records.

Sales of the new 2008 Ford Focus were up 18 percent compared with a year ago. Focus is one of 12 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models equipped with SYNC, an affordable, industry-exclusive in-car connectivity technology that fully integrates most Bluetooth-enabled cell phones and MP3 players into a customer’s

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Igor

91fairladyZ · 12-03-2007, 11:16 AM

This will only help the image of American companies. We need everyone here doing well.

BrickTamland · 12-03-2007, 04:41 PM

Good to see the Taurus's sales are now above what the Five Hundred had.

Too bad the Taurus X's are not.

ScottyFLM · 12-04-2007, 07:32 AM

Good news finally, hopefully more to come.

skylark68 · 12-04-2007, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BrickTamland

Good to see the Taurus's sales are now above what the Five Hundred had.

Too bad the Taurus X's are not.

I doubt the Taurus X will last more than another MY or 2.

The Magnum is a much better wagon. The CVT in the Freestyle I drove was terrible. I imagine the Taurus X hasn't remedied that situation.

chakis24 · 12-04-2007, 08:50 AM

good. its not much, its more than toyota though which is a plus. but still, is .3 or .4 really a big deal? isnt that really kinda flat

tripowergto · 12-04-2007, 09:21 AM

The old Taurus fleet #'s (which were incredably high) are finally working their way out of the statistics. It will be much easier for Ford to show positive(or flat) #'s from this point forward.

igor · 12-04-2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tripowergto

The old Taurus fleet #'s (which were incredably high) are finally working their way out of the statistics. It will be much easier for Ford to show positive(or flat) #'s from this point forward.

correct.

Igor

**paul8488** · 12-04-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tripowergto

The old Taurus fleet #'s (which were incredably high) are finally working their way out of the statistics. It will be much easier for Ford to show positive(or flat) #'s from this point forward.

Good point. It takes a full year to wipe the slate clean and really judge (when looking at monthly sales compared to the same month one year previous).

nickf1011 · 12-04-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by skylark68

I doubt the Taurus X will last more than another MY or 2.

The Magnum is a much better wagon. The CVT in the Freestyle I drove was terrible. I imagine the Taurus X hasn't remedied that situation.

Well, considering the Magnum is getting the axe, it will no longer be an alternative. And yes, Ford did fix the CVT problems with the Taurus X. They no longer offer it! They are all 6-speed automatics now.

escapen · 12-04-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nickf1011

Well, considering the Magnum is getting the axe, it will no longer be an alternative. And yes, Ford did fix the CVT problems with the Taurus X. They no longer offer it! They are all 6-speed automatics now.

Ya i was just goona correct him, the 6 speed is so much better then the blasted CVT!

MN12Fan · 12-04-2007, 03:50 PM

Sales up 0.4% (and less reliance on fleet sales). The revolution begins...

wpageabc · 12-04-2007, 05:48 PM

fix or repair daily

Extreme4x4 · 12-04-2007, 10:19 PM

Yea.............. thats why Fords quality ratings are better than GM's (who are better than Chryslers).

What a dumb remark.

The Taurus and X would sure be helped if they would be ADVERTISED !!!! Hopefully this Toyota guy will help on that front.

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