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Shouldn't have to buy damn tax credits in a free and just society.

There is nothing wrong with this plant. launch problems happen in every North American Plant and are being handled precipitously. So just bring the contract to the table and lets ratify it! $8000 bonus minimum, keep everything else as is and I'm good, you can call me Eazy-E! Lets do this!

Ford is very diversified in-terms of electrification, far more than any other company. I also think they may have a genius move with the Mach E by tieing it to the Mustang. Originally the Mach-E was developed under Fields with VERY modest aspirations, it was basically just another slightly better compliance car...they even called it the C-EV because C-Max. It was blandly styled but competent enough, absolutely generic. Hacket and Jim Farley drove them back to the drawing board and Farley initiated the Mustang transformation and turned it into a performance focused vehicle. It should stand out better than most non-Tesla BEVs with clearer messaging and bolder styling. And Ford's electrification scale spans every model and genre, it's pretty comprehensive. I have a hard time believing Ford doesn't have a winning solution in that mix. The problem with Hackett for Wall Street is they didn't cut jobs which would have had an immediate impact, instead they've restructured development which takes a much longer time to realize. Instant results are painful, people should be thankful Hackett isn't Wall Street.

It actually makes good sense. A number of reviewers have noted that FWD 2.7 V6 doesn't really work as a combination well as there is so much low end torque in the twin turbo engine that it impedes performance from a spirited standing start as physics pulls so much weight off of the front tires. It can also result in significant torque steer when accelerating into a turn. I have recommended the AWD to folks going with the 2.7 even if they live in no snow and little rain locations like Arizona or California. AWD with the 2.7 is about improved performance, not necessarily about dealing with dirt roads or hazardous driving conditions. There aren't the same issues with the 2.0 and FWD. Of course now, the recommendation is now moot, as Lincoln decided that this is how it's going to be.

https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/apple-co-founder-ive-really-given-level-5 Like we've been saying:

Well, dashes will have to be designed for the larger screens, but I could see setups where the 8" screen becomes the standard and then you upgrade to the larger ones.

Sync 4 is debuting with the premium 15" Screens, Mach-E and 2021 F-150 are the first. I assume Sync 4 rolls out to more screens eventually. Mach E gets a vertical orientation, F-150 is landscape.

Absolutely. I think it was Adam Jonas, of Morgan Stanley, who was clearly disappointed that Ford didn't fire more people. Wall Street loves it when manufacturers (of any sort) fire people. Wall Street also wants Ford to eliminate paying a dividend. Big-name investors are uncomfortable with a CEO that is doing things differently.

The problem with the BEV's is the infrastructure of our power grids. We're probably 15-20 years away from updating home electrical service to carry the load when 80% of the houses have their commuter cars plugged in at night. Look at CA right now. If you think those people are pissed now; imagine how they'd be if they were unable to drive away.

I just made this post over at GMI:

Nissan strongly opposed too.

Gurgeh's explanation is perfect. As Gurgeh said, 2.7L V6 in Nautilus delivers more torque than the front wheels alone can handle. Result is major torque steer and compromised performance. Here is what Car and Driver said about the MKX 2.7L V6 with front wheel drive. https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15100744/2016-lincoln-mkx-27t-fwd-test-review/

Back in the day I had a 97 thunderbird with one cloth seat and the rest leather. I did have an F150 with a Lobo king ranch emblem on the tailgate. If Ford thinks it’s better to fix in the field, then let us fix the damn things and don’t give your dealers shit for QC screw ups. These hoops are one of the reasons I decided to try a new career.

Oh, and I forgot to add the Lancia brand, but FCA probably forgot that brand too!

I can imagine the car ads... Buy a car at your local Jeep/Ram/Dodge/Chrysler/Fiat/Alfa Romeo/Maserati/Peugoet/Citroen/DS/Opel/Vauxhall dealer! This would give this company more brands than most brands have models! But when PSA bought Opel and Vauxhall I let out a WTF! Why buy brands losing market share in a shrinking market when they could merge with Fiat who was very vocal about finding a partner.

There's a 10/21 update in the order guide section. HRG

based on whats been described to me...id say that's not far off....

Losing members who can't follow the rules is a good thing. Makes it more pleasant for the members who do and for the thousands of folks who read blueovalforums but never post anything. Speaking of rules - just a reminder that the employee forum is for Ford Motor Company employees only.

She already makes more than you and I do in about 6-8 hours depending on how much per hour you make.

Thanks for all the well wishes. I’m actually working for my family’s business. I’ll be in construction and high end windows and doors.

This sums it up nicely. All of the proposed safety benefits can be implemented with drivers in the vehicle, so throw the safety argument out the window.

The Mach E was being previewed to the press today, obviously under embargo. I've heard from some of them who are Tesla owners and they are thoroughly impressed and excited. One of them said the Dual Motor GT version gets 700HP. I was under the impression that it was under 600HP with dual 200KW motors, but maybe I'm missing something. They've been aiming for mid 3s for 0-60 performance. Again there are several versions of the Mach E, single motor, dual motor, different battery sizes (3 for Europe, 2 for the US). And once again, over 300 miles of range (330 is what I've heard). I don't know what the GT will do interms of Range, which model gets the best range, etc. And yeah, synthetic engine noises inside and out.

The Flex was a more premium vehicle when it debuted, but by the time the 2011 Explorer came along, it was the same...and by the time the 2016 Explorer update came along, it was cheaper. It's easy to forget now, but Ford really struggled with the 3-Row Crossover early on, they had a hard time reconciling the BOF Explorer SUV and the early 3-Row Crossover. Ford failed to anticipate the collapse of the old school Explorer SUV and didn't quite commit to the Crossover transition like GM, so the Freestyle was their weird and ungainly wagon tweener. It underperformed while GM produced the Lambda products which ended up being the archetype for the segment. This is where it doesn't always pay to be early to market, Ford didn't make the right bet. Eventually we got the 2011 Explorer which they rushed to market on a very short time table, it was basically a reaction to Ford dragging their heels on Explorer while the Freestyle/Taurus X and Flex kept under achieving. Despite the extreme age of the platform and the rushed development, Explorer was a huge success. Sometimes you just need the right people kicking some butts. Personally I was always perplexed by Ford's priorities on the 3-Row Utility and resented the Flex for being the niche product while Ford was desperately lacking a volume seller. I have to say the 2020 Explorer does remind me a bit of the Mark Fields leadership that brought us the off-the-wall Flex, but this time not even the critics are that enamored despite how uniquely ambitious it is. I have my doubts the Explorer was developed with that typical Ford customer focus, I have a hard time believing they got through the development process without putting armrests or USB ports in the 3rd row without running this by their customer studies. It's hard to ignore that lack of thoughtfulness of the Explorer in the tangibles, especially for something way more expensive than the competition. I really doubt this will be the phenomenon of the 2011-2019 Explorer, despite the ambition. It's not that attractive, the money isn't visible, and the competition is really good.

All my F150s have been great. Dealers on the other hand.... The one nearest my house is usually awful. The one 30 miles away and near my work is great.

Conglomerates like AutoNation, CarMax et al. are ruining the good names of fantastic privately owned dealers. The only thing they care about is volume, they couldn't care less about customer service.

I don't care if your Escape is a "top of the line Titanium model", it is not a luxury vehicle and is covered under a standard warranty which in your case, has expired....I am curious as to why the sales manager would tell you to go somewhere else for service....I am guessing you are what is referred to in the industry as a "toxic customer". But on a positive note, thank you for not being a "one and done" poster....so, which luxury GMC will you be trading your top of the line Escape Titanium in for?

I bought a 98, 07, 2011, 2015 and now a 2020 on Order (your don't buy a Ford won't sway anyone). Ford does not wash their vehicles (Lincoln does) and frankly since you keep throwing out this $80k number like it should make a difference... FYI, Raptors start at $55k so if I bought one for $55k and you bought one for $80k because you optioned it more, you should get better treatment than I???? Exactly, so stop throwing out how much you paid, it does not make you any more special over any other person who bought a Ford. I would never want a dealership's low paid recondition crew washing my vehicles and putting swirls in the clear coat. Even on delivery I tell them not to wash it, they can detail the inside and dress the tires but that is it. Ford does not pay for rentals (again, normal). Some dealers have their own fleet of vehicles at their expense. My dealership that I have been going to for 10 years now just started this last year. Guess what you get for free... and EcoSport. Granted it is still free but it is also first come first serve. If you buy Ford's ESP (I can get you one at cost), then you get a rental vehicle up to $50 per day covered for up to 10 days. There is also a 1st day rental option for under $100 where you drive away with one upon drop off instead of waiting 24 hours. What I don't understand is why you would drive 2,000 miles after the dealership said to drop it off with 2 major issues (oil pressure and transmission). Rental vehicles are covered in your manual/warranty guide that comes with the vehicle. Sound like you haven't spent the time to read through it. There is a lot of info in there, I'd suggest you read it.

Unfortunately Ford dealers are not Ford and truth is there is very little Ford can do about a bad dealer like that due to state laws. What you can do is find a different dealer. Factory warranty doesnt provide loaners but good dealers do.