2011 Ford Brand Sales up 17 Percent for the Year in U.S.

o U.S. sales of the Ford brand totaled 2,062,915 vehicles in 2011, sealing its first three-point market share gain over three consecutive years since 1970 o Ford brand small car sales were up 25 percent in 2011, with 244,291 vehicles sold, while utilities increased 31 percent with 579,626 sales. Ford sold 584,917 F-Series pickups in 2011, making it the best-selling truck for 35 consecutive years and the best-selling vehicle for 30 years o Ford posts best December retail sales month since 2005; total company sales in December were up 10 percent o Ford announces 2012 outlook for industry sales and economic growthFord brand 2011 U.S. sales increased 17 percent, totaling 2,062,915 vehicles,sealing the brand's first three-point market share gain over three consecutiveyears since 1970. Total Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) sales for the yearincreased to 2,148,806 vehicles, up 11 percent for the year.