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Ford rushing 4 new models in the next year, and they can't afford to screw it up
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:03 am
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:03 am
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Ford faces huge challenge as it launches 4 key models at frantic pace
USA Today
It’s unusual for an automaker to launch – that's the industry term for the start of production and sales – four vehicles this important in such a short period:
1. The F-series, perpetually America’s best-selling vehicle, is Ford’s best seller and biggest moneymaker.
2. The sporty Mustang Mach-E is Ford’s first attempt to build a profitable, unique electric vehicle, and the company’s first attempt to stretch the Mustang nameplate to a new kind of vehicle.
3. The Bronco revives an old name for a rugged new SUV Ford expects to compete with vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler and possibly some of Land Rover’s luxury SUVs.
4. The Bronco Sport – that name’s not official yet, Ford execs call it “the rugged small SUV” – is an attempt to expand the popularity of the Bronco name to a smaller SUV that could become a significant moneymaker.
“These are all very high-profile vehicles,” said analyst Jeff Schuster of LMC Automotive. “Since Ford has teased them for quite some time, it is key to get the launch right.”
Success is not assured. Botching the launch of new Explorer and Aviator SUVs in 2019 cost Ford dearly and left eager buyers waiting for months or fuming over quality issues.
The 2021 F-150 is one of the first ones to make it out of the factory later this year. It has updated transmissions, a new interior, lower front air dam, and headlights copied from the GMC Sierra.
This post was edited on 6/9/20 at 8:05 am
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Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:04 am to goofball
Truck doesn't look much different if that's supposed to be the next one.
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:06 am to goofball
Has ford made any real changes to their in dash screens in the past couple of years? They have tiny screens.
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:06 am to goofball
Lights definitely copy Sierra.
Bronco sport is hideous
Bronco sport is hideous
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:07 am to goofball
Better hope that F150 is a winner.
Had a 2015 f150 for years and loved it.
Tried the new 2019 ram limited out and thought I missed my ford.
Until I recently rented an f150 recently and realized its shite against the new Ram. Ford has some catching up to do.
Had a 2015 f150 for years and loved it.
Tried the new 2019 ram limited out and thought I missed my ford.
Until I recently rented an f150 recently and realized its shite against the new Ram. Ford has some catching up to do.
This post was edited on 6/9/20 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:08 am to fallguy_1978
I'm kind of interested in seeing the new Bronco.
The F-150 is just an update to make it look like the competitors. Nothing really interesting going on there.
The Mustang Mach-E could be cool, but I think it should have been a Lincoln product.
The F-150 is just an update to make it look like the competitors. Nothing really interesting going on there.
The Mustang Mach-E could be cool, but I think it should have been a Lincoln product.
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:09 am to dewster
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The Mustang Mach-E could be cool, but I think it should have been a Lincoln product.
They need the name to try and make it mainstream.
Strangely the only Mustang I would consider buying.
This post was edited on 6/9/20 at 8:10 am
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:10 am to donRANDOMnumbers
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Had a 2015 f150 for years and loved it.
Tried the new 2019 ram limited out and thought I missed my ford.
Until I recently an f150 recently and realized its shite against the new Ram. Ford has some catching up to do.
I'm not really a brand loyal guy when it comes to vehicles. I've driven Ram, GMC, Nissan and now a 2017 F150. It's ok. I like it but don't love it.
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:10 am to fallguy_1978
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Truck doesn't look much different if that's supposed to be the next one.
They are being conservative with the changes after they botched the new Ford Explorer.
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:11 am to goofball
Ugly AF electric Mustang. Would not drive.
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:13 am to goofball
Trying to compete with both the Wrangler and Land Rover with one vehicle is suicide. There’s no such thing as a rugged luxury vehicle. Rugged luxury is an oxymoron.
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:16 am to Captain Crown
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Has ford made any real changes to their in dash screens in the past couple of years? They have tiny screens.
My 19 F150 has a pretty big screen. I’d imagine the same size or close to the same as everybody not named Ram.
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:16 am to goofball
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3. The Bronco revives an old name for a rugged new SUV Ford expects to compete with vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler and possibly some of Land Rover’s luxury SUVs. 4. The Bronco Sport – that name’s not official yet, Ford execs call it “the rugged small SUV” – is an attempt to expand the popularity of the Bronco name to a smaller SUV that could become a significant moneymaker.
I’ll believe it when I see it driving on the road.
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:16 am to Huey Lewis
Not sure if EV buyers want something called “Mustang”. And I doubt many Mustang buyers want an EV crossover.
This post was edited on 6/17/20 at 5:04 am
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:17 am to Kentucker
Yeah I looked at a 2019 F150 the other day and laughed at how small the infotainment screen was
Who are they kidding with this? It looks awful
Who are they kidding with this? It looks awful
This post was edited on 6/9/20 at 8:18 am
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:19 am to Pintail
I’ll believe it when I see it driving on the road.
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Same here. Been hearing this since I bought my 71’ in 1999
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:19 am to dallastiger55
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Yeah I looked at a 2019 F150 the other day and laughed at how small the infotainment screen was
Who are they kidding with this? It looks awful
it has to do with the package. Mine is much bigger than that
This is what’s in mine:
This post was edited on 6/9/20 at 8:49 am
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:19 am to dallastiger55
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Yeah I looked at a 2019 F150 the other day and laughed at how small the infotainment screen was
That's standard on the work truck models and base XLT. Pretty much all others have an 8" screen and it can be added on any of them. It's just like a $1500 upgrade that adds that and a few other features.
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:22 am to dallastiger55
Is that the base model?
Have seen much bigger screens in them.
Have seen much bigger screens in them.
Posted on 6/9/20 at 8:23 am to goofball
Rushing any product as complex as an auto to market sounds like a recipe for disaster.
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