The Ranger small pickup that ended its run in December and the Crown Victoria, which ceased production in early 2011, provided 117,557 units to the auto maker’s full-year results.
The next-generation version of America’s best-selling vehicle, dubbed P552 and due in 2014, will feature extensive use of weight-saving aluminum, including doors and fenders.
Detroit Three light-vehicle output climbed 14.8% to 120,155 units. Chrysler surged 69.5%, while Ford grew 5.5%. But General Motors slipped 0.5% to 45,258.