“Ford achieved its best January in Europe since 2008, kicking off 2018 with a strong start. In addition to the new EcoSport on sale now, our customers will see fresh designs across our lineup this year, as we launch 21 new or heavily refreshed vehicles and derivatives, including the new Mustang fastback and convertible, three- and five-door Fiesta ST, and Fiesta Active.”
Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe
Ford of Europe today reported its January 2018 sales results.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 202,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
Ford of Europe is responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford brand vehicles in 50 individual markets and employs approximately 54,000 employees at its wholly owned facilities and approximately 69,000 people when joint ventures and unconsolidated businesses are included. In addition to Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford Europe operations include Ford Customer Service Division and 24 manufacturing facilities (16 wholly owned or consolidated joint venture facilities and eight unconsolidated joint venture facilities). The first Ford cars were shipped to Europe in 1903 – the same year Ford Motor Company was founded. European production started in 1911.
