Ford February U.S. Sales Down 5.5% While SUVs Jump 30%; 604,533-Vehicle Recall
Ford sold 149,962 vehicles in the U.S. in February, down 5.5% year-over-year, with large SUV sales up over 30% while F-Series pickups fell 16% and F-150 Lightning EV sales plunged 76%. The company also announced a recall of 604,533 vehicles to fix windshield wiper motor failures that risk reduced visibility.
1. February U.S. Sales Performance
Ford sold 149,962 vehicles in the U.S. in February, marking a 5.5% decline from 158,675 units a year earlier. Year-to-date sales reached 285,324 units, down 5.4% from 301,619 over the same period last year.
2. SUV and F-Series Trends
Large SUV sales surged by over 30%, with Expedition up 27%, Explorer rising 33%, and Bronco climbing 28% year-over-year. In contrast, overall F-Series pickup sales dropped 16%, driven by a 76% plunge in F-150 Lightning EV sales ahead of its recent discontinuation.
3. 604,533-Vehicle Windshield Wiper Recall
Ford is recalling 604,533 U.S. vehicles due to windshield wiper motor failures that could impair visibility and increase crash risk. The recall covers multiple model years and will require dealers to replace the defective motor assemblies at no charge to owners.