New Year's Day has passed, but automotive experts are still crunching the numbers for 2012's sales, and it appears as though Ford had a very successful year. The automaker is projecting its annual sales topped 2 million units for the second year in a row. If this prediction is accurate, Ford will be the only car company to have such high numbers in American sales in 2012.

More than 25 percent of Ford's overall sales were attributed to the lineup of efficient models that feature the environmentally friendly EcoBoost engine. The engine is designed to use less gasoline than a traditional combustion engine, while still providing plenty of power. This is made possible due to a highly pressurized fuel injection system that delivers fuel directly to each combustion chamber in the engine. A typical motor first mixes the fuel with air, but the EcoBoost method helps to improve efficiency and performance while also cutting down on emissions.

"In just three years, Ford has transformed our global small car lineup and started winning over customers worldwide with vehicles that are not only fun to drive but also fuel-efficient – largely thanks to our award-winning EcoBoost engines," said Jim Farley, Ford's executive vice president of global marketing.

Since the American automaker has been using the EcoBoost engine for several years, drivers in the market for used cars may be able to find fuel-efficient vehicles as old as 2009 model year Ford cars. New Jersey State Auto Auction carries a wide selection of Ford models, and the constantly changing inventory makes it easy to find the vehicle you want. Plus, every car on the lot is CARFAX certified, so you know you'll be getting behind the wheel of a reliable ride no matter which one you choose.