2006 Sales projections

[Stephen]

These are Ford's estimated production numbers for 2006 (I didn't include the TBA models)-

Ranger/BSer.- 375,000
Escape - 180,000 (steep if you ask me)
Windstar - 400,000 (sales up)
Explorer/Lincoln - 300,000 (sales down)
F Series - 250,000 (1/2 year, new 2007 model)
Econoline - 150,000 (mostly fleet, as usual)
Expedition/Navigator - 220,000

I thought it was interesting that the Windstar's sales are estimated to be up, and the Explorer's sales are estimated to be down. Usually, these numbers are kept conservative when they are released, but it still shows that Ford is expecting sales to cool off on their bestselling 'ute, while the Larger SUV's and the Escape look to have a strong future, with sales holding steady. Please post your comments.


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Stephen Withrow
StephenLS400@aol.com
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97 Explorer Limited 4X4 SOHC V6
98 Lexus LS400

 

[Cameron]

I think the numbers reflect Ford’s assumption that a chunk of the Explorer sales are going to go to the new Escape. Just a thought.

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Rock'n 97 Sport 4X4

 

[Stephen]

Thats a good point Cameron. If you add the 180,000 Escape sales to the 300,000 Explorer sales, you get 480,000 or the average present Explorer sales.

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Stephen Withrow
StephenLS400@aol.com
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97 Explorer Limited 4X4 SOHC V6
98 Lexus LS400

 

[Explorer#2]

wow dead thread coming back to life but i think its kind of cool