Sherminator98
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6 hours ago, DeluxeStang said:
I think you meant to say 20 years older unless you're 10 lol. But yeah, I see where you're coming from.
Yeah oops that is what I get for post past 10PM…I’m old lol
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On 7/2/2025 at 9:45 AM, morgan20 said:
Yea, good points. Also, Equinox EV qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit, potentially reducing price of the base LT 1 version to $26k. Sure it's styled like an anonymous blob, but Equinox EV is a mighty fine car for $33k, and an amazing bargain at $26k. Even the loaded higher trims like RS are reasonably priced:
The Federal Tax credit for EVs is dead as of yesterday, so should be interesting how that all shakes out.
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On 7/4/2025 at 12:27 PM, joseodiaga4 said:
2025 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Recalled Over Faulty Air Bags
Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2025 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs over faulty passenger side air bags.
Number of vehicles affected: 171
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3 hours ago, jpd80 said:
Sometimes it has a to be spelled out because a lot of folks still don’t understand this “Ford logic”
progressively eliminating the V6 from Explorer, then call it a commodity vehicle like the old Crown Vic.
The V6 is being driven by CAFE IMO. But who knows how that is gonna work out.
Plus wasn't their rumors of the Explorer getting an EREV setup? I'm wondering if that is why the Bronco and Ranger haven't been marked to get PHEVs in the next 2-3 years-they might all share a EREV setup instead?
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On 7/4/2025 at 6:17 PM, jpd80 said:
Was Ford caught economising Explorer, changing long run supplier contracts because of the
3- row BEV that’s now been cancelled?
Uh it depends? The Explorer EOL isn't till middle of next decade and well they do sell a decent amount of PIUs to keep Chicago busy.
The other thing is that apparently it is going to get another major update in a few years, so it might be short term thing (36 months or so) why some options might be getting dropped because of that major refresh that is coming.
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7 hours ago, DeluxeStang said:
I firmly believe mustang is one of those cars where designers need to ask themselves "Will these still look great at a car show decades from now?" 60s styling does, 80s and 90s styling, not so much lol.
While I'm about 20 years younger then you, I wouldn't mind seeing a good modern take on the post 1986 Mustang GT...sans the cheese grater tail lights, which can stay in the in 1980s.
I really hated the New Edge Mustang-I had a 1998 Mustang GT which most likely didn't help, but my issue was that it was done on the cheap and it just didn't look that good. The Focus, Contour and Cougar (esp the Cougar) was best looking products of that generation. The first gen SN95 had a good retro vibe while being in the post jellybean era of Ford. The 2005 Mustang nailed the retro thing, but it fell out of favor within a few years.
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Seems like legacy car makers are struggling with the electronics on EVs and this is VWs way of getting around that.
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3 hours ago, morgan20 said:
Yea, as Henry Payne said, Europe is a different planet when it comes to cars.
Another example: The new MME GT I purchased for my wife last month here in the USA had a pricetag less than $50k before taxes and fees. The same MME GT goes for almost $89,000 in Germany:
Well gotta pay for that "free" Healthcare some how LOL
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1 hour ago, redwings1914 said:
Won't be buying an Explorer or (I presume) Aviator now. a $60K+ vehicle and there is no sun/moon roof? Inexcusable. Having been raised in a Ford family my entire 35 year life, they just keep pushing me away from their current product. It's like this company is TRYING to go out of business...
It is what it is, this isn't the 1980s when AC wasn't standard on vehicles and a sun/moon roof was a nice way to get extra air into the car. I seriously wonder how many people actually use them and saying you do is fine and good, but its like saying you still use LPs when tech has moved on to other things that more people use.
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3 hours ago, rmc523 said:
Right, so clearly Ford can do an interior that's liked when they want to - I think they took more time to design it more in line with the product's target market.
IMO it’s picking pepper from fly shit-the 2020+ Escape and the 2022 Bronco Sport interiors aren’t all that different-the vast majority of the “hard points” and details are virtually identical to one another. The dashes are slightly different and I’d say the BS materials aren’t as nice as the Escape. The BS does have some nicer touches to it (like the texture pattern in the floor mats matching the cargo area mats and far better location of the start button) then the Escape.
It seems like automotive reporters have a madlibs they use when writing about Ford interiors.
I’ll venture to guess that the Maverick, Escape and Bronco Sport use the same plastics for their interiors with minor color and slight texture differences.
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40 minutes ago, morgan20 said:
Yea, Ford took a car-like anonymous blob unibody crossover that's too small inside and made it even more anonymous, more car-like, more el-cheapo inside and out, and still too small inside. As you mentioned, buyers in the segment aren't impressed.
Help me understand this-I've owned a 2017 Escape, been in 2024 Escape and own a Bronco Sport-how is the interior too small? The 2017 had issues with the dash vs the previous generation, but the 2020+ Escape was a huge improvement with that and the Bronco Sport is pretty similarSo how is the Escape too small, yet the BS isn't, but the driving position/space is freaking identical?
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The Jeep XJ Cherokee was a tiny vehicle vs what we have today-the overall length was roughly 165-168 inches long. Just as an example, a Bronco Sport is 172 inches long.
My friend had one years ago and it had ZERO room in the back seat for someone 6ft plus-people bitch about the Bronco Sport rear legroom, but at least I can fit back there comfortably vs being smooshed in-between the rear seat and the rear of the front seat backs.
Going by the photo above, I'm going to say its going to be at least 180-185 inches long.
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Once again this doesn’t make any sense….
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1 hour ago, bzcat said:
It was originally planned to end in 2025. I guess Ford just didn't have time to get 2026 CARB certification done (or choose not to because expected short model year). Otherwise identical (from emission standpoint) Maverick and Bronco Sport are still for sale in CARB states so that tells you all you need to know.
From what I could dig up, other CARB States are implementing Advanced Clean Cars II in 2027...but even the CARB website is really light on information of what exactly Advanced Clean Cars II is outside of moving to 100% of ZEVs and more stringent emissions standards.
But like you said, I think this is just a cost savings thing not to get it certified, because you'd think you'd be hearing more about this from the industry if it was really a big issue with current powertrains.
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2 hours ago, rmc523 said:
Now, Ford is saying they're sticking with the plant regardless of federal funding/credits:
Well it is vital for their future products too...
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21 hours ago, Rick73 said:
If Americans are indeed against that “tweener space”, wouldn’t that also exclude a Maverick-size van given they are all in that +/- 200-inch-long length, whether cargo or passenger?From what I see, the Transit custom is more of stereotypical van and comes in a longer length in the LWB model.
The Maverick Van would be more like the Transit Connect-lower liftover and not as high cargo area in the back...and I'm gonna guess cheaper to assemble because the Transit Custom is on its own bespoke platform for the EU and ROW.
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36 minutes ago, Rick73 said:
It will certainly be interesting to see if Ford detunes other EcoBoost hybrids in a similar manner, at least going forward. Seems doubtful they would detune existing EB hybrid models like F-150 just to improve fuel economy. I suppose lower Ranger power may have influenced decision not to sell PHEV in North America where gas is relatively cheap.
Sigh-Missed this part:
Quote“For us, it was about optimizing the system for performance, towing and capability,” said Mr Baumbick.
“Our target was diesel [performance] or better.
The Ecoboost PHEV is a Diesel replacement in the Ranger, not a performance or MPG improver like they are in the North American market, where gas prices aren't as big of deal.
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Oof that just fucking ugly lol
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16 hours ago, twintornados said:
Interesting that Ford is limiting Escape sales ...from the 2026 guide.
Cost cutting since its a lame duck model and they don't want to spend the $$ to meet the CARB regs for 2026, even though the Bronco Sport and Maverick meet it.
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3 hours ago, Reastir said:
It’s surprising to see any incentives at all for a first-year redesign, given the strong demand, but I guess it’s a way to keep the momentum going after the production hiccups.
Uh this was almost 2 years ago and it was due to production delays
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17 hours ago, mackinaw said:
You joke, but there's a very good chance that the new LFP battery plant in Michigan may not happen. I those batteries go away, I expect many changes to their EV product plans. See today's Autoline Daily. Go to the 4:30 mark.
Don't they already have a plant in Michigan they are working on? I know one was cancelled and another was half way done?
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1 hour ago, balthisar said:
I know you probably want to hear that there's a dedicated person cruising forums and social media looking for problems, but when you sell three quarters of a million F-150's in a single year, it's much more effective to monitor warranty claims at the dealer level than it is to look at self-selected social media.
There was a FMC "Bot" at the Bronco6G forums, but it shut down a while ago.
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15 hours ago, tbone said:
It is impressive and the price is incredible. Makes the price of the Mustang GTD and GT look ridiculous.
I dunno-all I can see is dealerships adding a 100% ADM on them (being completely unaware of how they are being sold to customers).
I see no reason why GM shouldn't be selling this car for $250-300K. Ford sold every single GTD and GT they made.
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Discussion: How should Ford evolve the styling of their iconic products?
in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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I think it’s more about the changing auto industry marketplace than competition.
25 years ago you couldn’t get a “performance SUV” and sedan options where limited. Nor where their EVs that offer carrier catapult like acceleration
The two door market is small and getting smaller because it’s so limited in functionality. The market place seems to favor vehicles that appear to be multi purpose, even if the features are only used once or twice in the vehicles lifetime.
The Mustang will always have a market, but it’s not going to sell 1 million units like it did almost 60 years ago.