Six models set all-time February sales records
February Highlights:
- Ford Edge sales increase 98%, for its best February on record
- Ford Escape sales rise 86%, marking its best February on record
- Ford Escape Hybrid up 66%, making this its best February ever
- Ford Fusion up 11%, for its best February ever
- Ford Mustang sales increase 65%
- Ford Ranger saw a 33% sales jump
- Lincoln MKX up 59%, marking its best February sales on record
- Lincoln MKZ sales increase 9%, for its best February ever
OAKVILLE, Ontario, March 3, 2008 – February's heavy precipitation has not dampened the pace of sales at Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, with many vehicles seeing significant double-digit increases compared to last February. In fact, six models hit February sales records, including Canadian-built crossovers Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX.
"Canadians love the design and functionality of crossover utility vehicles. Last year, sales of crossovers grew more quickly than any other segment in the automotive industry, and in that hot market, Ford sold more crossovers than any other manufacturer," said Barry Engle, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "We expect the rapid growth in crossovers to continue this year, and we offer consumers a lot of choice with Ford Edge, Ford Taurus X and Lincoln MKX, and coming soon, Ford Flex."
In February, Ford of Canada's overall sales increased 4.1 per cent to 14,054 units. Total truck sales were up 6.1 per cent at 10,813 units and total car sales of 3,241 units mark a 2.1 per cent decline compared to last February.
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
February 2008 Vehicle Sales
2008 |
2007 |
% Change |
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Total Vehicles |
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|
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February |
14,054 |
13,502 |
4.1% |
January - February |
26,787 |
25,116 |
6.7% |
Total Cars |
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February |
3,241 |
3,311 |
-2.1% |
January - February |
6,103 |
6,326 |
-3.5% |
Total Trucks |
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February |
10,813 |
10,191 |
6.1% |
January - February |
20,684 |
18,790 |
10.1% |
