Both Ford and Lincoln rank among the top five automotive brands in the United States for the first time in the latest J.D. Power US Initial Quality Study thanks to overall quality improvements that are outpacing the industry. Now in its 33rd year, the study measures vehicle quality by analyzing problems reported by owners in the first 90 days of ownership.<\/p>\n
Ford nameplates ranking tops in their segments are Ford Ranger \u2013 marking the first time the midsize pickup has earned an Initial Quality Study award since 2006 \u2013 and Ford Fusion for midsize cars.\u201cWhen it comes to quality, the all-new Ranger delivers on our Built Ford Tough promise to our customers,\u201d says Linda Cash, Ford vice president, global quality. \u201cTo have both Ford and Lincoln rank among the top five brands affirms our commitment to delivering the best cars, SUVs, and trucks for our owners.\u201dFord F-150 and Super Duty, along with Escape, Expedition and Flex rank in the top three of their respective segments.<\/p>\n
Combined, Ford and Lincoln have 10 top-three models in the study. The Lincoln Motor Company\u2019s top-three models include Navigator, Nautilus, and MKC. Lincoln\u2019s strong SUV lineup drove first-quarter sales up 47 percent in the Middle East, where an increase in UAE (33 percent) and Kuwait (82 percent) sales have been buoyed by the introduction of new models, brand new stand-alone Lincoln facilities, and the company\u2019s hand-in-hand work with its distributors providing a best-in-class customer experience. Lincoln\u2019s SUV momentum is expected to continue as two new SUVs \u2013 Aviator and Corsair \u2013 prepare for launch later this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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