In February, Ford and Lincoln vehicles saw a significant increase in sales in the United States, with a 21.9 percent year-over-year increase to 157,606 total sales. This indicates that manufacturing constraints have eased. Ford sales increased 2.0 percent to 151,447, while Lincoln sales rose 4.0 percent to 6,159. Year-to-date, Ford sales are up 11.8 percent to 291,995 and Lincoln sales are up 2.6 percent to 11,967, for a total of 303,962 (up 11.4%).
Ford’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales also saw an impressive increase in February, with 3,523 units sold (up 68 percent year-over-year). This accounts for 2.2 percent of the group’s total volume, though it is the lowest monthly level since March 2022. Ford’s BEV lineup includes the Mustang Mach-E, the all-new F-150 Lightning electric pickup, and the E-Transit commercial van. Year-to-date BEV sales are up 88 percent to 8,770 units and 3.0 percent of the total volume.
The F-150 Lightning saw 1,336 units sold in February (compared to a very small number a year ago). This is lower than expected due to some production issues that may have caused a slowdown in mid-February. The Mustang Mach-E saw a decrease in sales to 1,783 (down 11 percent year-over-year), which is the lowest level since September 2021. This could be due to supply constraints or Tesla’s price reduction. Ford reports that only about 2,400 units were in “gross stock.”
The E-Transit van saw 404 units sold in February. Ford recently scored a massive order for 9,250 E-Transit from USPS, which adds on top of thousands of vehicles ordered previously by various fleets. Ford does not report sales of other plug-in models like the Escape PHEV or Lincoln’s PHEV sales.
Overall, Ford and Lincoln vehicles saw an impressive increase in sales in February and year-to-date. Ford’s BEV sales also saw an impressive increase, though there are some worrying signs related to production. Ford’s F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E saw lower than expected sales due to some production issues and supply constraints. The E-Transit van saw an increase in sales due to a massive order from USPS.
FAQ
Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?
A1: Yes, electric car batteries are recyclable.
Q2: Are electric car chargers free?
A2: It depends on the charger and the location. Some electric car chargers are free, while others may require a fee.
Q3: Can electric car batteries be rebuilt?
A3: Yes, electric car batteries can be rebuilt with the right tools and knowledge.
