Ford US Sales Climb 16 Percent in May Amid Tariffs and Pricing Push

Hybrid demand, SUV gains, and a national discount program drove Ford’s third straight month of double-digit growth as electric vehicle growth deep dived.
Ford US Sales Climb 16 Percent in May Amid Tariffs and Pricing Push
A Ford vehicle logo on a car at an automotive dealership in Ottawa on Aug. 11, 2023. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
Chase Smith
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Ford Motor Co. reported a 16.3 percent increase in U.S. vehicle sales for May, posting its third consecutive month of year-over-year growth as the company pushed discounts and consumers responded ahead of expected price increases tied to new tariffs.

The automaker sold 220,959 vehicles in the United States last month, up from 190,014 in May 2024, according to data released June 3. Internal combustion engine vehicles led the gains, rising 17.2 percent year over year to 191,517 units. Hybrid sales grew even faster, up 28.9 percent to 22,719 units.

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