ompletely redesigned for 2008, the Ford Escape continues to be a winner for Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, with sales of the spunky small utility vehicle setting another monthly sales record in September – the sixth record month of sales in a row.

"Canadians are really embracing the bold, tougher exterior of the new 2008 Ford Escape," said Bill Osborne, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. "That rugged exterior is coupled with an all-new interior featuring the industry's first fabric seating surfaces made from 100% recycled material."

In September, Ford of Canada saw overall combined sales decrease 9.5 per cent to 13,892 units. Total truck sales were down 6.1 per cent at 10,503 units, although year to date, truck sales remain up 7.6 per cent over 2006 at 131,448 units. Car sales of 3,389 units mark an 18.4 per cent decline compared to last September. -Ford news