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Ford likely to discontinue full sized Lincoln Continental/Ford Taurus production
Posted by member12 on 3/15/18 at 7:18 am50
The Ford Taurus and Lincoln Continental will likely not be produced after the current model run.
They are doing this to focus on crossover SUVs. So if you want a full sized Ford sedan, you may only have a couple of years left to get one.
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Lincoln Continental Luxury Sedan Facing Discontinuation Amid Declining Sales
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In the 18 months since it became available to purchase, Lincoln managed to sell 18,846 units in this part of the world. And that’s not enough to justify the costs that went into the Continental, which are estimated in the ballpark of $1 billion (!!!).
What happens next, you ask? The answer comes from “sources intricately familiar with Ford Motor Company’s future product plans,” and it all boils down to eternal rest. Ford Authority reports “the Lincoln Continental will be discontinued after production of the current, tenth-generation model comes to an end.”
They are doing this to focus on crossover SUVs. So if you want a full sized Ford sedan, you may only have a couple of years left to get one.
re: Ford likely to discontinue full sized Lincoln Continental/Ford Taurus productionPosted by kywildcatfanone on 3/15/18 at 7:23 am to member12
Are they giving up on the full size car market altogether?
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The Taurus can die a happy death and never return.
The Taurus is a shockingly bad car design.
The Continental was a little better, with a much more updated interior and styling.
re: Ford likely to discontinue full sized Lincoln Continental/Ford Taurus productionPosted by member12 on 3/15/18 at 7:25 am to kywildcatfanone
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Are they giving up on the full size car market altogether?
That appears to be the case. Even the mid sized Ford Fusion redesign has been mothballed.
More women are making the buying decisions for cars these days, and they want crossovers.
re: Ford likely to discontinue full sized Lincoln Continental/Ford Taurus productionPosted by lsufan112001 on 3/15/18 at 7:26 am to member12
I’d like to get in a shot that the Navigator was one big piece of shite.
I still see many out there slumped down with the failed airbags.
I still see many out there slumped down with the failed airbags.
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re: Ford likely to discontinue full sized Lincoln Continental/Ford Taurus productionPosted by JBeam on 3/15/18 at 7:35 am to kywildcatfanone
quote:Seems like they see the writing on the wall in this situation. The majority of people will pick a mid-size SUV over a full-size sedan.
Are they giving up on the full size car market altogether?
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Highly doubt that "big cars" will ever be a thing again.
I think higher end sedans will have to be performance/enthusiasts oriented to sell. Hard to do that will a full sized front drive chassis.
re: Ford likely to discontinue full sized Lincoln Continental/Ford Taurus productionPosted by NewIberiaHaircut on 3/15/18 at 7:38 am to member12
That's a shame because the new Continental is baller. IWDI
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The Taurus is a shockingly bad car design.
Wasn't always so. I learned to drive a stick on the '89 Taurus SHO. This thing was unsuspectingly powerful with DOHCs and a Yamaha engine. YAMAHA. Had this for 13 years, and was a fun car to drive.
re: Ford likely to discontinue full sized Lincoln Continental/Ford Taurus productionPosted by TH03 on 3/15/18 at 7:38 am to lsufan112001
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I’d like to get in a shot that the Navigator was one big piece of shite.
Huh? It's the same as the expedition.
re: Ford likely to discontinue full sized Lincoln Continental/Ford Taurus productionPosted by GetCocky11 on 3/15/18 at 7:39 am to member12
They need to revive this thing of beauty.
re: Ford likely to discontinue full sized Lincoln Continental/Ford Taurus productionPosted by member12 on 3/15/18 at 7:40 am to lsufan112001
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I’d like to get in a shot that the Navigator was one big piece of shite.
I still see many out there slumped down with the failed airbags.
Is that the thing where they have the collapsed front suspension? Almost ever Navigator I've seen must have had that same broken part.
re: Ford likely to discontinue full sized Lincoln Continental/Ford Taurus productionPosted by MorbidTheClown on 3/15/18 at 7:41 am to member12
what will Wooderson do?
quote:If we're being honest with ourselves. The '18 Ford Taurus isn't a good looking vehicle (Both exterior & interior). It's extremely bland.
I think higher end sedans will have to be performance/enthusiasts oriented to sell. Hard to do that will a full sized front drive chassis.
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