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#424 of 486 Ford's doing great (don't tell Consumer Reports) by steve_ HOST

Oct 30, 2012 (8:07 am)

"The Ford team delivered a best-ever third quarter, driven by record results in North America," said Chief Executive Alan Mulally in a statement. "While we are facing near-term challenges in Europe, we are fully committed to transforming our business."
 
Ford Results Show Power of U.S. Operations (WSJ)

#425 of 486 Ford Cars by motorcity6

Oct 30, 2012 (11:44 am)

First vehicle was a 35 Ford with a 48 Ford V-8, loud and fun, and for a 14 yr old new driver it was a treat..My favorite one was my 50 Ford Crestliner,outfitted with dual exhausts, dual carbs, with 3 on the column combined with overdrive..60mph-1st gear,90 in 2nd, and 3rd was 100+..We had a bunch of Fords, 47-50-51-52-53 and a 54..
 
Someone was talking about the 2013 Lincoln MKX, and this last Saturday a friend from Indiana was down driving a 2012 MKX AWD model which he said was getting 25mpgs 75mph...readout info,probably getting 22mpgs in the real world..It was a loaded car,however no sunroof,and stickered close to $50k..no value in my world..I think it was powered by the Mustang V-6, 307hp..
 
Lincoln has lost its way in my opinion and really searching for its niche..High price with dismal resale value..
 
Mulally had a hand in saving Ford during the recession and Europe is a strain on Ford's balance sheet, so the time has arrived to sweeten up the product line..Ford killed Lincoln when they dropped Mercury line causing the dealers to lose the traffic on the cheaper offerings..and dismal looking Lincoln product..
 
I like FoMoCo and did alot of business with them, and have a 2013 Mustang GT ordered..It's a car every senior citizen should have in their garage..

#426 of 486 Re: Ford Cars [motorcity6] by xwesx

Oct 30, 2012 (4:17 pm)

Replying to: motorcity6 (Oct 30, 2012 11:44 am)
I agree that Lincoln has lost its way and absolutely needs better differentiation from Ford offerings, as well as to be competitive with the luxury classes.
 
That doesn't seem to keep people from buying them, though. I see new Lincolns quite often in my city.
 
Overall, though, I'm not surprised by Ford's showing lately. They are building better (and better looking) cars than they have in the last thirty years. Consumers in this economy want value, however they personally define it, and Ford is delivering in spades.

#427 of 486 Ford is top brand by steve_ HOST

Oct 31, 2012 (10:54 am)

"The loyalty results measure what percentage of owners an automaker retains when a vehicle is traded in or comes off lease. The results are based on registration data and cover all of an automaker's brands, Experian said.
 
The Ford brand was the No. 1 individual brand, with a loyalty rate of 44.7 percent during the second quarter. Ford was followed by the Toyota brand at 44.6 percent, Experian Automotive said." (autonews.com)

#428 of 486 off to a fast start by steve_ HOST

Nov 02, 2012 (12:05 pm)

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Outsells Toyota Prius V in October (Inside Line)
 

#429 of 486 Re: off to a fast start [steve_] by xwesx

Nov 02, 2012 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Nov 02, 2012 12:05 pm)
Not surprising. It's a good-looking vehicle and the new kid on the block. I'm not sure if the pricing structure is comparable, but Ford is also offering some incentives, so that might make it more attractive.
 
In my opinion, this is a solid application of the corporate design, and I'd certainly consider it the more visually attractive of the two (vs. Prius V). I'm almost curious now how it compares to the V in terms of space usage & availability.

#430 of 486 xwesx... by iluvmysephia1

Nov 03, 2012 (1:54 pm)

In my opinion, this is a solid application of the corporate design, and I'd certainly consider it the more visually attractive of the two (vs. Prius V).
 
It's not even close, the Ford stomps the Prius in the looks department. Ford's recent quality woes are stretched by the ridiculously close margins in quality these days. I wouldn't hesitate a tad ta buy a new Ford C-Max Hybrid. They are ultra-cool. Really.

#431 of 486 Re: xwesx... [iluvmysephia1] by lemko

Nov 05, 2012 (7:40 am)

Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Nov 03, 2012 1:54 pm)
Nice to see we've got a nicer-looking alternative to the Prius! If gas prices really get wacky, I might even check out a C-Max. How do prices of the C-Max compare to the Prius?

#432 of 486 Hey I am thinking... by iluvmysephia1

Nov 05, 2012 (2:52 pm)

without anything else new on the matter, is it Ford's new Microsoft product, Sync, that's causing about 85% of their quality problems (the 85% is a total guess on my part!)?

#433 of 486 Re: Hey I am thinking... [iluvmysephia1] by mtnman1

Nov 05, 2012 (3:15 pm)

Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Nov 05, 2012 2:52 pm)
I do believe that is the main issues with Ford. Also, if I recall from my latest issue of CR, the fact that Ford has 3 vehicles that are too new to rate. Fusion, Escape, and can't think of the third. Ford is still a good brand. I do know that the Explorer and Edge were not recommended because of reliability issues. I still maintain that regardless of issues Honda, Prius, Subaru, and Volt owners will never admit they have issues. When CR sends out their yearly survey to Subscribers I think these owners will not answer totally honestly. I have no proof of course, but just in talking to many people that own these vehicles they seem to have a blind loyalty to them.

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