Ford sales surge 8.2% in Q3, led by trucks and EVs

Core Insights - Ford's US sales increased significantly in Q3, marking the seventh consecutive month of sales growth, with total sales reaching 545,522 units, an 8.2% increase year-over-year [1] - The company achieved record EV sales in Q3, with 30,612 units sold, a 30.2% increase, driven by strong demand for the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning [2] - Ford's hybrid vehicle sales also set a Q3 record at 55,177 units, supported by the popularity of the Maverick and F-150 hybrids [3] Sales Performance - Total sales for Ford in Q3 were 545,522 units, up 8.2% from the previous year [1] - Pickup sales, including F-Series, Ranger, and Maverick, rose 7.4% to 313,654 units, with F-Series trucks up nearly 13% year-to-date [1] - SUV sales surged by 12.2% to just under 199,000 vehicles, with notable increases in Expedition (up 47%), Bronco (up 41%), and Explorer (up 33%) [4] Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales - Ford's EV sales reached a record 30,612 units in Q3, a 30.2% increase, with the Mustang Mach-E selling 20,177 units (up 50.7%) and F-150 Lightning selling 10,005 units (up nearly 40%) [2] - The F-150 Lightning became the best-selling EV pickup in the US, surpassing Rivian's R1S and Tesla's Cybertruck [2] Hybrid Vehicle Sales - Hybrid sales hit a Q3 record of 55,177 units, driven by the Maverick and full-size F-150 hybrid models [3] Market Context - The strong sales performance was anticipated due to impressive sales in July and August, alongside the urgency created by the expiring federal tax credit for EVs [5] - Ford is reportedly working with GM to preserve the federal EV tax credit for leased vehicles, which may enhance sales further [6] - Despite challenges such as tariffs and high interest rates, Ford's limited exposure to offshore production compared to GM has been beneficial [6]