Earlier today, Ford issued a press release announcing a strong showing by its F-Series pickup trucks during the month of May. F-Series sales reached 67,412 units, representing a nine percent increase over may of 2015. Year-to-date, F-Series is up seven percent, with sales of 324,307.
“Customers are showing how much they value the fuel economy, towing capability and technology we offer in our trucks with F-Series sales producing another strong gain in May,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “With strong demand for pickups, vans, and SUVs, Ford brand saw average prices grow almost $1,500 per vehicle in May – about 50 percent higher than the industry.”
The Ford Escape also enjoyed a successful month, rising six percent to post a result of 30,861 units sold. Ford Brand SUV sales are also up nine percent, totaling 325,475 vehicles sold year-to-date.
