Ford Americas chief says 1Q revenues, sales rose across vehicle lineup

Ford Americas chief says 1Q revenues, sales up

DETROIT — A top Ford Motor Co. executive says the automaker’s revenues rose in the first quarter.

Americas President Mark Fields says Ford’s U.S. market share gains in the first three months of the year were the highest they have been since 1977. Ford saw gains across its lineup, but particularly in pickups and commercial trucks.

Ford is benefiting from new products as well as Toyota’s misfortunes. Ford is among the brands that shoppers turned to after Toyota recalled millions of vehicles because of safety problems.