DEARBORN, Mich., August 1, 2008 – Ford Motor Company’s redesigned 2008 Focus continues to surprise auto industry watchers and customers alike with strong sales, revenue growth, fuel economy and industry-first technology. While Ford and industry sales experienced a double-digit sales decline in July, Ford Focus sales climbed 16 percent versus a year ago. Year-to-date, Focus sales were up 26 percent, compared with industry-wide small car growth of approximately 9 percent.
Highlights:
* Focus sales were up 16 percent in July and 26 percent year-to-date.
* Total car sales up 8 percent.