Ford of Canada Top-Selling Automaker in March

 

 

OAKVILLE, Ont., April 2, 2013 — Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited sales increased 2 per cent in March, driven by F-150, which grew 23 per cent. Flex, Explorer and Expedition had positive sales, with increases of 11, 21, and 41 per cent respectively.

 

“Ford of Canada experienced positive sales across the board, seeing continued strength with F-Series,” said Dianne Craig, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. “2013 is forecasted to be a record breaking year for the industry. The Ford of Canada team and our dealers are proud and humbled by our sales leadership in March.”

 

Car sales saw growth from Mustang, Fusion and Taurus, with increases of 12, 26 and 170 per cent respectively. Lincoln MKZ also had positive results in March with a 24 per cent increase. 

 

It’s a great time to get behind the wheel and experience Ford’s diverse product lineup. Right now customers can take advantage of Ford’s Recycle Your Ride program. Since the program launched in 2009, Ford has retired more than 60,000 vehicles nationwide (2006 model and older qualify). See www.ford.ca for details.

 

 

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April 2, 2013