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7456 messages, Last post on Nov 14, 2009 at 7:03 PM
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Replying to: larryqw (Dec 11, 2008 10:45 pm) Its too bad that the TX got a bad start when it was introduced - the marketing and sales positioning suffered from the problems facing Ford.
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Replying to: coldcranker (Dec 05, 2008 10:01 am) Discontinued models like the TaurusX will not be high on the list of these suppliers.
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Replying to: vrm (Jan 15, 2009 3:55 pm) Discontinued models like the TaurusX will not be high on the list of these suppliers. " Let's hope not, because the mechanical components used in the T-Rex are the same as the other Ford corporate platforms; same engine and transmission. So I wouldn't worry about major repairs. Maybe some of the smaller components, but I should imagine that if there is a market, some small overseas firm (i.e., China or similar) will step in and produce the parts. I would be much more concerned about the Freestyle components. The engine has been used for a long time, so there should be no problem there, but that CVT is not common. Uncertainty about the CVT is the main reason I chose to not purchase my FS at the end of its lease.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jan 15, 2009 5:16 pm)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 15, 2009 5:46 pm) Ford bought that CVT from another mfr right? If that's the case, what other models from other mfrs was it used in if any?
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Replying to: baggs32 (Jan 26, 2009 10:05 am) Great question. Ford enlisted the German company ZF to modify the CVTs currently found in some models of MiniCoopers (at BMW dealerships) and Audi's. I don't know of any other applications of ZF's CVT transmission. The Freestyle's ZF-brand CVT (assembled in Ohio, by the way) is not exactly the same CVT found in those other vehicles, but it is similar, although I think our Freestyles use the same internal CVT chain as the Audi. I doubt the other models of ZF-brand CVTs would fit (external housing, bolt pattern, mechatronics). The only advantage may be that BMW and Audi dealerships might be willing to work on our CVT, since there might be enough similarities. Some internal parts are probably shared between all these ZF family of CVTs. Ford dealerships are still probably our best hope.
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Replying to: coldcranker (Jan 26, 2009 10:33 am)
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