[Ford News]

• Ford F-Series, America's best-selling truck for 37 years, posts best February U.S. sales in eight years
• Continuing its momentum during the past five months, Lincoln sales increase 36 percent on strong MKZ and MKX performance
• Ford Motor Company February U.S. sales of 183,947 vehicles decline 6 percent compared with last year; retail sales total 125,919 vehicles, down 4 percent

Ford Motor Company U.S. total sales of 183,947 vehicles in February are down 6 percent from a year ago. Retail sales of 125,919 vehicles are off 4 percent. Ford F-Series and Lincoln brand vehicles posted strong gains.

"Sales surged in the final week, providing us momentum after a slow start to the month," said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. marketing, sales and service. "Ford Fusion continued its strong retail sales performance in the West, outpacing the mid-size sedan segment. F-Series and Lincoln also continued to perform well."

F-Series sales totaled 55,882 in February, making the month Ford's best February for F-Series in eight years.

Led by MKZ and MKX, Lincoln sales of 6,661 are up 36 percent in February compared with a year ago. This represents Lincoln's fifth straight month of positive sales gains, with double-digit gains in four of these five months. Over the last five months, Lincoln sold 34,476 vehicles, representing a 26 percent increase over the same period one year ago.

Ford Motor Company fleet sales were off 10 percent in February, as winter weather again delayed a portion of fleet orders. The volumes are anticipated to be made up in March.

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