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Ford sets electrified vehicle sales record in May with 10,364 units

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Growth came from Mustang Mach-E (BEV), which totaled 1,945 vehicle sales, while F-150 PowerBoost (hybrid) totaled 2,852 for the month, Escape electrified (hybrid and plug-in hybrid) sales totaled 3,617—up 125% over last year. With the new Bronco Sport and Escape, Ford greatly enhanced its share of the small SUV segment.

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Mustang Mach-E EV sales total 3,739 units in first full month

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With the fully electric Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid and Escape and Explorer hybrids, overall electrified vehicle sales rose 56.1% Despite winter weather that impacted much of the nation’s central region, F-Series gained both retail sales and share. Retail sales were up 7.9%. last year.

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Ford ups its electrified vehicle ante to $11B; 86% trucks and SUVs in the product mix by 2020

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That money will go toward: Next-Gen Hybrid Electrics: Part of Ford’s new strategy includes going all-in on hybrids to bring more capability to customers of our most popular and high-volume vehicles like F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Escape and Bronco. 2019: Ranger returns to midsize truck segment; new F-Series Super Duty debuts.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E April sales experience effects of ongoing chip shortage

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This is quite unfortunate, as the Mach-E is proving its popularity in Ford’s dealer lots. Ford has noted that the Mustang Mach-E is turning in just four days on dealer lots and transacting at $45,800. . In April alone, Ford sold 3,365 F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid pickups and 3,695 electrified Ford Escape SUVs.

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Ford US sales up 5% in April; SUVs post an April record, hybrid sales down 31%

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This included record sales of the all-new Edge, up 78%, and Escape up 5%. Edge is now turning on dealer lots in just 10 days. F-Series, America’s best-selling truck, posted an April retail sales gain of 8%—with the continued plant changeover to the new F-150 and limited supply.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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The system can be factory- or dealer-installed, and once installed, automatically engages every time the vehicle is used. Crew Chief is available for F-150, Super Duty, E-Series vans and the Transit Connect. It also is being tested on Escape and Fusion. Crew Chief equipment is mounted under the dash and out of sight.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

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However, dealers are much less likely to educate you about the fine print that may prevent you from accessing the full $7500 credit. Watch out for car dealers who use phrases like ‘we guarantee you can get you the full $7500 tax credit.’ Not listed.