Ford September U.S. Sales Up 5 %

Ford Motor Company's dealers delivered 238,848 vehicles to U.S. customers in September, up 5 percent compared with a year ago. Car sales were up 26 percent as demand for the company's new mid-size cars (Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ) and the legendary Ford Mustang remained strong. Truck sales were down 5 percent, but full-size pickup trucks and SUVs showed signs of stabilizing as the Ford F-Series, Explorer, and Expedition all posted higher sales compared with a year ago.

"We're pleased by the continued strong demand for our cars and the solid performance posted by the F-Series truck and Explorer and Expedition SUVs," said Al Giombetti, president, Ford and Lincoln Mercury sales and marketing. "The all-new Expedition and Navigator are on their way to dealers and production of the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utilities starts soon."

The Fusion, Milan, and MKZ had a strong month in September despite limited availability resulting from the 2007 model changeover and a record sales month in August. Combined sales for the company's new mid-size sedans totaled 16,208. The 2007 models feature standard side air bags and available all-wheel drive. The Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a new 3.5 liter V-6 engine.

Mustang posted its highest September sales in two decades as sales climbed 31 percent. Total sales of 14,341 included nearly 800 Shelby GT 500s.

BM3W - 10/3/2006 3:23:15 PM

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Good job Ford.

MercBasher - 10/3/2006 7:54:21 PM

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What was the average transaction price on those Expeditions and Explorers and how did the price compare with last year? I've seen some unbelievably cheap deals on new Explorers advertised in South Florida.

sewingmachine - 10/3/2006 8:16:00 PM

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who the heck even buys explorers and expeditions.

delan - 10/4/2006 1:54:16 AM

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Sorta off topic....But am I the only one who thinks the Fusion and Five Hundred engines should be switched?