Ford fends off Hyundai to retain No. 3 U.S. sales position in third quarter

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Ford on Friday reported a year-over-year sales decline of 6.6% during the third quarter to 507,395 light-duty vehicles.

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  • Ford on Friday reported a year-over-year sales decline of 6.6% during the third quarter to 507,395 light-duty vehicles.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:20:33 UTC.

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