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August Highlights:
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OAKVILLE, Ont., September 1, 2016 – Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. delivered another record month with its best August sales ever, surpassing the previous record set in 1988. For the third time this year, Ford F-Series set an all-time monthly sales record, with more than 14,000 F-Series pickups sold in August. Sales momentum for Ford vans also continued in August, as Ford Transit Van set a monthly sales record for the fourth month in a row.
“Canadians love their Ford F-Series pickups, as our trucks continue to dominate the segment year-after-year,” said Dianne Craig, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. “With the all-new 2017 F-Series Super Duty hitting dealer showrooms and the all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor on the way, we look forward to exceeding our customer expectations.”
Lincoln posted its 12th consecutive month of sales growth, with sales up 10 per cent in August representing Lincoln’s best August sales since 1980.
“Lincoln’s commitment to craftsmanship and quality has resulted in strong growth in the luxury brand space. With Lincoln’s flagship vehicle, the all-new 2017 Lincoln Continental coming this fall, we’re excited to broaden our discerning customer base even further,” said Craig.
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
August 2016 Vehicle Sales
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2016 |
2015 |
% Change |
Total Vehicles |
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August January-August |
28,987 208,707 |
26,581 187,910 |
9.1 11.1 |
Total Cars |
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August January-August |
3,672 33,859 |
5,214 38,986 |
-29.6 -13.2 |
Total Trucks |
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August |
25,315 |
21,367 |
18.5 |
January-August |
174,848 |
148,924 |
17.4 |
Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three regional offices, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, two parts distribution centres, two R&D sites, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employed in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.ford.ca.