Ford PH's September 2017 sales boost Q3 record to 12% increase

Ford Philippines has, once again, beaten its own record as it recorded 19% year-over-year sales increase for the month of September. The monthly output then drove the 3rd quarter (Q3) sales to an increase of 12% with 9,293 units.

The increase was brought in by the brand's long-time leading models such as the Everest, EcoSport, and Ranger, which all contributed to the 3,154 monthly sales.

Still leading Ford's sales output, the Everest SUV's sales grew by 37% compared from 2016's record to 1,151 units. This brought its year-to-date output to 8,948 vehicles, which let the Everest retain its title for the brand's best-selling vehicle in the country. 

The Ranger pickup, which led the August sales, achieved a 47% rise in sales on a year-over-year basis for the month of September 2017. Ford PH was able to deliver 951 vehicles, which drove its year-to-date sales up to 7,501, or a 26% increase.

On the other hand, the EcoSport crossover notched 837 sales for September, bringing its January to September 2017 sales to a 12% inflate with 7,850 vehicles out of the showrooms.

Other models like the Explorer and the Mustang, which are both North American-built, also delivered positive results for Ford. The Explorer accumulated 34% sales increase for the month of September with 119 units sold, pushing its Q3 record to 292 vehicles. The 'Stang had 39 units delivered to customers, or a total of 115 vehicles for Q3.