K...Ford

saden1 · 03-10-2009, 12:42 PM

Kudos to Ford...I've alway hated on American cars in general but I recently got to drive several Ford cars and I must say I am very impressed with the quality (driving experience and interior quality). They really stepped up their game and doing it big.

If they keep it up and hopefully still around my next car will be a Ford.

mredskins · 03-10-2009, 01:00 PM

I think the Escape is pretty cool but I am a long way from investing in them.

dmek25 · 03-10-2009, 01:02 PM

isn't ford the only one of the big 3 that didnt ask for a bailout? and i always drive American

firstdown · 03-10-2009, 01:07 PM

I am currently driving a 1998 Ford Explorer with 220,000 miles and nothing major has ever been replaced in the SUV. My biggest repair bill was the drivers side front wheel bearings went out about 1yr ago but other then a few set of tires and batteries its been great. I just purchased a new boat this past weekend and now I need something a little bigger and I'm looking for a slightly used Expedition.

mredskins · 03-10-2009, 01:10 PM

^ Honestly if you care for most cars and treated them right you will get good life out of them. Only expection is Land Rover, OMG they are the worst cars ever built in the history of car building.

MTK · 03-10-2009, 01:23 PM

I've been driving Fords for years now, mostly because my brother sells them so I get a nice discount. I liked the Focus... but I love the Fusion I have now.

BDBohnzie · 03-10-2009, 01:33 PM

I have a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer that aside from the tailgate panel cracking (very well known problem) as had no problems whatsoever. It drives great, gets 18-20mpg highway, and fits our family of 4 comfortably. It also helps that my Dad works at a Lincoln/Mercury dealership (VP of Service, along with Jaguar and Land Rover), got the truck used, and his shop had done all the work on it.

However, I did have a 1995 Ford Taurus that had the tranny rebuilt twice and the heater coil go bad, all before 100k miles. The rest of the car was fine though.

That Guy · 03-10-2009, 06:42 PM

i've driven pretty much tauruses for 10 years now, and never had issues with them... and you can generally sell them for what you buy them for (used, and knowing a little about cars).

4mrusmc · 03-10-2009, 08:32 PM

Yeah, big props to Ford for not asking for a hand-out. They are trying to get back on track the right way. We as Americans need to support that kind of effort.

Me, I drive a 2003 Ford F-150 crew cab, and I love it. My family and I love it when we go on vacation. It rides great for a big truck.

drew54 · 03-10-2009, 10:50 PM

Unknown fact about Ford

http://http://www.thetruthaboutcars....either-do-you/

Quote:

Ford doesn’t really even own its logo, having mortgaged the blue oval during its $23b borrowing spree.

This spree happened in 2006.

reportonbusiness.com: Ford off the dole, but for how long?

Quote:

Over all, the numbers were ugly, but then, they're ugly everywhere. The real question is, what about the cash? Ford was able to avoid GM's cash crunch because it was better prepared for the auto industry's nuclear winter. Going into 2008, Ford had nearly $35-billion (U.S.) in cash. “The difference between Ford and GM and Chrysler comes down to the fact that when [Ford CEO] Alan Mulally took over two and a half years ago, he went out and mortgaged everything,” said Dennis DesRosiers of DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. It even borrowed against the value of its trademark blue oval logo.

It looked desperate. It was prescient. The credit markets were easy and the rates were good. Ford raised about $23-billion. But last year, it burned through nearly all of that – $21.2-billion. (If you're keeping score, that's a cash burn of about $2.4-million per hour.)

I fear that it wont be long until Ford needs that 9 Billion line of credit from the Gov't.

The Goat · 03-10-2009, 10:55 PM

I think the only Ford I ever drove was a Mustang conv (from Vegas to the Grand Canyon) two years ago. It was literally the worst handling vehicle i've ever sat in. I thought the odometer read about 50,000 miles and figured it had been driven hard as a rental... then when we returned and had to note the mileage I actually saw it had only 5k on it. Literally I laughed my ass off in the middle of a busy parking lot w/ strangers sort of staring.

On the flip side I've heard many people make comments like the rest of you that Ford quality is way up... good to hear. I hope they stay in business.

Daseal · 03-11-2009, 01:01 AM

One of my old roommates worked at a Ford dealership, they've been having very high customer satisfaction / quality numbers for the past 3-4 years. I'm even considering buying an American vehicle for my next car -- which I never thought would happen.

03-10-2009, 12:42 PM	#1
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 44 Posts: 10,069	K...Ford Kudos to Ford...I've alway hated on American cars in general but I recently got to drive several Ford cars and I must say I am very impressed with the quality (driving experience and interior quality). They really stepped up their game and doing it big. If they keep it up and hopefully still around my next car will be a Ford. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins Last edited by saden1; 03-10-2009 at 01:26 PM.

03-10-2009, 01:00 PM	#2
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,541	Re: K...Ford I think the Escape is pretty cool but I am a long way from investing in them. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

03-10-2009, 01:02 PM	#3
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 62 Posts: 10,672	Re: K...Ford isn't ford the only one of the big 3 that didnt ask for a bailout? and i always drive American __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-10-2009, 01:07 PM	#4
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: K...Ford I am currently driving a 1998 Ford Explorer with 220,000 miles and nothing major has ever been replaced in the SUV. My biggest repair bill was the drivers side front wheel bearings went out about 1yr ago but other then a few set of tires and batteries its been great. I just purchased a new boat this past weekend and now I need something a little bigger and I'm looking for a slightly used Expedition.

03-10-2009, 01:10 PM	#5
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,541	Re: K...Ford ^ Honestly if you care for most cars and treated them right you will get good life out of them. Only expection is Land Rover, OMG they are the worst cars ever built in the history of car building. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

03-10-2009, 01:23 PM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,449	Re: K...Ford I've been driving Fords for years now, mostly because my brother sells them so I get a nice discount. I liked the Focus... but I love the Fusion I have now. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-10-2009, 01:33 PM	#7
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: K...Ford I have a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer that aside from the tailgate panel cracking (very well known problem) as had no problems whatsoever. It drives great, gets 18-20mpg highway, and fits our family of 4 comfortably. It also helps that my Dad works at a Lincoln/Mercury dealership (VP of Service, along with Jaguar and Land Rover), got the truck used, and his shop had done all the work on it. However, I did have a 1995 Ford Taurus that had the tranny rebuilt twice and the heater coil go bad, all before 100k miles. The rest of the car was fine though. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

03-10-2009, 06:42 PM	#8
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 41 Posts: 17,512	Re: K...Ford i've driven pretty much tauruses for 10 years now, and never had issues with them... and you can generally sell them for what you buy them for (used, and knowing a little about cars).

03-10-2009, 08:32 PM	#9
4mrusmc Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 54 Posts: 559	Re: K...Ford Yeah, big props to Ford for not asking for a hand-out. They are trying to get back on track the right way. We as Americans need to support that kind of effort. Me, I drive a 2003 Ford F-150 crew cab, and I love it. My family and I love it when we go on vacation. It rides great for a big truck. __________________ Put'n bodies in motion, cuz I got the notion. Fresh for 88' you suckaz.

03-10-2009, 10:55 PM	#11
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: K...Ford I think the only Ford I ever drove was a Mustang conv (from Vegas to the Grand Canyon) two years ago. It was literally the worst handling vehicle i've ever sat in. I thought the odometer read about 50,000 miles and figured it had been driven hard as a rental... then when we returned and had to note the mileage I actually saw it had only 5k on it. Literally I laughed my ass off in the middle of a busy parking lot w/ strangers sort of staring. On the flip side I've heard many people make comments like the rest of you that Ford quality is way up... good to hear. I hope they stay in business. __________________ 24-34

03-11-2009, 01:01 AM	#12
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: K...Ford One of my old roommates worked at a Ford dealership, they've been having very high customer satisfaction / quality numbers for the past 3-4 years. I'm even considering buying an American vehicle for my next car -- which I never thought would happen. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

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