Ford reported higher US auto sales Tuesday, bucking an industry-wide trend of declines in the latest quarter amid crimped supply of semiconductor and other key parts. The Michigan giant delivered 483,688 vehicles, up two percent from the year-ago level. While citing a continuation of supply constraints that have dogged the industry over the last year, Ford described vehicle demand as “strong.” Ford’s sales were dominated by larger vehicles, including pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. The burden of limited inventories has been cushioned by strong pricing. “Amid industry-wide supply con…