With more new product launches than any other automaker for 2009, Ford is the best-selling brand in Canada and the Ford F-Series reclaimed its title as the best-selling vehicle in the country.  F-Series has also been the top-selling pickup truck in Canada for a record 44 consecutive years. Ford Taurus, Fusion, Edge, Flex and Lincoln MKZ, MKX all registered sales increases over previous year’s sales, reported Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited today. I can’t get over 44 years as the #1 selling truck in Canada. 44 years ago marked the first year CBC was in full technicolor, the launch of Star Trek, Pearson was prime minister, the Habs won the cup and the Rough Riders won the Grey Cup over …. you guessed it, the Rough Riders. (Don’t worry it was legendary George Reed and the green Riders that came out on top!) That’s a long tradition of being a tough, well rounded, best selling truck!

Now we step out of good ol’ 66′ and into 2010 where David Mondragon is now president and CEO, Ford of Canada. After becoming the #1 selling brand in Canada Mondragon had this to say -”Our products drove our sales success in 2009. Canadian consumers showed confidence in the Ford brand and recognized the quality and value in our lineup,”  “We grew our sales despite a down industry, powered by the freshest showroom in the country.” December also marked the fourteenth consecutive month of market share increases at Ford of Canada and a sales jump of 26 per cent marked the company’s seventh straight month of retail sales gain.

With a sales increase of 46 per cent, the Lincoln lineup also saw strong performances with MKZ leading the pack. “Interest in the Lincoln brand has seen a dramatic increase. With the launch of the MKS and MKZ we’re seeing a resurgence in the Lincoln brand.” Ken Kennedy – General Sales Manager Capital Ford Lincoln. The Oakville-built Ford Flex, Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX also helped to increase sales at Ford of Canada.

“The industry continues to show signs of strength and we see a modest recovery coming in 2010. Ford of Canada is well positioned to experience growth by offering leading products that consumers want and value,” said Mondragon. “In fact, we have 10 launches for 2010, from all-new products, to advanced powertrains and innovative technologies – our lineup this year will have something for everyone.”

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