Ford F-Series Surpasses the 70,000 Mark; Ford Brand SUVs Set Record; Company’s Overall U.S. Sales Down 7.2 Percent

DEARBORN, MI - May 2, 2017: Ford Motor Company today reported its April 2017 sales results. A strong high-series mix of Super Duty models – Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum, along with strong demand for our new diesel powertrain – increased average transaction pricing by $8,400 per truck. Super Duty transaction pricing for April reached a record $58,200 per truck.

Ford brand SUV sales totaled 67,309 vehicles last month, up 3 percent, for a new April record; Growth came from record Escape sales and strong increases in both Edge and Expedition sales.

Ford Expedition sales increased 13 percent in April, with total sales of 5,116 SUVs. Gains came from the Central region, up 18 percent, and the Southeast, up 15 percent. The all-new 2018 Expedition goes on sale this fall.

Lincoln retail sales increased 3 percent in April, with MKZ and the all-new Continental driving gains . At the New York Auto Show, Lincoln announced its all-new Navigator goes on sale later this year.