FORD OF CANADA KICKS OFF 2008 WITH 10% SALES INCREASE

FORD OF CANADA KICKS OFF 2008 WITH 10% SALES INCREASE



January Highlights:

Ford Edge sales increase 151%
Ford Escape sales rise 60%, marking its best January ever
Ford Focus sales up 22%
Ford Ranger saw a 56% sales jump
Ford Taurus X sales increase 36%
Ford Explorer up 31%
Ford Expedition sales rise 18%
Ford Mustang sales increase 7%
Lincoln MKX up 29%
Ford trucks saw a 15% increase
OAKVILLE, Ontario, February 1, 2008 – Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited rang in the New Year with an overall sales increase of 9.6%. Ford trucks led the charge with a 14.8% rise over last year's totals for the month. And while Ford car sales slipped 5.1 per cent, sales of the redesigned Ford Focus were up 22% and Ford Mustang marked a 6.5% increase in January.

"Canadian vehicle shoppers look for quality, versatility and style. We've listened carefully to our customers and we are delivering the kinds of vehicles they want to drive," said Barry Engle, who was recently named president and CEO, Ford of Canada. "Now we have a strong start to 2008, and with new products like the break-through Ford Flex crossover and the new 2009 Ford F-150 coming this year, we'll have even more to offer Canadians."

Last month, Ford of Canada's overall sales increased 9.6 per cent to 12,733 units. Total truck sales were up 14.8 per cent at 9,871 units and total car sales of 2,862 units mark a 5.1 per cent decline compared to last January.

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
January 2008 Vehicle Sales


2008
2007
% Change

Total Vehicles




January
12,733
11,614
9.6%

Total Cars




January
2,862
3,015
-5.1%

Total Trucks




January
9,871
8,599
14.8%



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