Ford Philippines announced its best-ever May performance with retail sales rising 4 percent year-over-year to 3,036 vehicles, led by strong demand for its Everest, Ranger and EcoSport nameplates.

The popular Everest SUV led the May performance with sales remaining steady from the same month a year ago at 1,061 vehicles. The Everest is Ford’s best-selling nameplate in the Philippines with year-to-date sales totaling 4,629 vehicles.

The EcoSport compact SUV delivered May sales that rose 7 percent from a year ago to 908 vehicles as it continues to enjoy wide appeal among Filipino customers. Year-to-date sales have jumped 20 percent to 4,241 vehicles.

Monthly sales of the segment-defining Ranger rose 6 percent year-over-year to 832 vehicles, helping drive its year-to-date sales up 11 percent to 3,716 vehicles.

Ford’s North American-built models contributed to the record May total. Sales of the premium Explorer SUV increased 73 percent from a year ago to 126 vehicles. The Mustang delivered monthly sales of 31 vehicles.

“Our most popular nameplates – Everest, Ranger, and EcoSport – are continuing to drive our overall sales and helping us stay on track for another record year,” said Lance Mosley, managing director, Ford Philippines.

“Additionally, our Ford Island Conquest roadshow has so far been very successful in providing even more access to our brand in key locations around the country and a unique test drive experience with our Ford vehicles.”