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Oh dear, now that's a shocker. After the Chrysler Group reported 9 percent better sales over June 2013 and General Motors sales were up by a mere 1 percent, here comes the Blue Oval with more than disappointing results. However, this fall wasn't as dramatic as the 6.3 percent drop expected by automotive industry analysts.
With 222,064 vehicles moved this June, the Ford Motor Company reports U.S. retail sales of 145,989 units (5 percent decline) and fleet sales of 76,075 vehicles (7 percent decline). Despite the unfavorable outcome, CEO Mark Fields has a little something to brag about to its company's investors and general public as well.
Namely, both the Fusion sedan and Transit Connect workhorse set records in June 2014, continuing their sales momentum. Thanks to the 27,064 Fusions sold last month, the American manufacturer's sedan claims its best ever June performance. The Transit Connect also posted a best ever sales month, totaling 4,573 vehicles moved and strong demand for the Wagon.
Even though delivers of the all-new Ford Transit full-size van began at the end of June, the latest iteration of the iconic hauler managed to sell 490 units. The Blue Oval's bread & butter nameplate was down 11 percent, one of the most disappointing monthly sales figure of all time for the acclaimed F-Series pickup truck.
As for the Lincoln brand that was on the brink on getting axed last year by former Ford CEO Alan Mulally, sales were down 2.7 percent. According to the carmaker, just 7,271 vehicles have been sold in June. The perennially struggling premium brand can only boast about a mild sales increase of the Navigator SUV.
Namely, both the Fusion sedan and Transit Connect workhorse set records in June 2014, continuing their sales momentum. Thanks to the 27,064 Fusions sold last month, the American manufacturer's sedan claims its best ever June performance. The Transit Connect also posted a best ever sales month, totaling 4,573 vehicles moved and strong demand for the Wagon.
Even though delivers of the all-new Ford Transit full-size van began at the end of June, the latest iteration of the iconic hauler managed to sell 490 units. The Blue Oval's bread & butter nameplate was down 11 percent, one of the most disappointing monthly sales figure of all time for the acclaimed F-Series pickup truck.
As for the Lincoln brand that was on the brink on getting axed last year by former Ford CEO Alan Mulally, sales were down 2.7 percent. According to the carmaker, just 7,271 vehicles have been sold in June. The perennially struggling premium brand can only boast about a mild sales increase of the Navigator SUV.
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