bravestar

There is a ton of them out west on railcars waiting for convoy units.

I had a '92. Best driving car ever. Mine was the 5.0 XR-7

You are right, I do like it and it is trending in the right direction. The speedo is just a pet peeve of mine. My Mustang's speedo is first class even with 20 mph increments and pencil sized needle. I really just want a redo on the current Explorer and that is when I will be a buyer.

Why does a 2004 Honda Civic's speedometer look more expensive that all of Ford Motor Company's? It is the attention to detail and there are still some improvements that don't cost much (numbers on the speedometer, and needles that are not pencil sized) but the new radio and climate controls are first class.

I'm with you on the numbers on the speedometer. With a quick glance, you don't want to have to kind of figure if you are 10 mile per hour from 20 or 5. Are numbers for the speedometer expensive? And why does a vehicle this size not have any room in the back seating position? Major goof if you ask me. I'm am thinking what other vehicle this size has this kind of rear leg room? This is not China, we are big fat Americans that value room.

Can this vehicle be configured as a 2+3+3 seating arrangement? If so, that is huge. I know of a lot of people that would like the option of a 8 passenger vehicle that doesn't consume fuel like a full size SUV.

Old timey option that is no longer needed. What I would really like in a four wheel drive F-150 is the option of automatic 4x4 like on the Expedition. This is nice in winter driving or slippery conditions.

I agree, no more generic design, bold and powerful and beautiful American Luxury. Bring on the MKR and name it anything but a mumble jumble of letters.

How do you like training the new sales rep? This is an entry level position for Ford Motor Company and most reps do not know anything about the product and most don't even drive a Ford for a personal vehicle. Also have noticed that the position is filled based upon other reasons unbeknown and it appears that no reguard or understanding of the importance of wholesale and support to the dealers?

Ford is releasing a F-150 STX with a 5.4 V-8 this spring that gets 20 MPG.

I like the way the 4-cyl drives better than the 6-cyl. Transmission is more responsive to shiftdown. The only downfall with the 4-cyl is the added noise and I am sure that can be addressed. I think it has a great stereo too, as nice as sounding as my Mustang's Mach 500 at lower volumes.

I think that I agree whith Deanh. As the E-Series consolidates, the Chevy version expands to fill the gap. First it was a copy of the ladder frame, then drivers side rear door and now there is no diesel option. How do you expect to lead when the competition is in it for blood and all you do is minimal improvements. Retraction is no way to protect marketshare and i have to say I see more and more Chevy vans every day. I wonder how much marketshare they have grown? I would have rather things stayed the same styling wise if it would help the budget for the diesel engine. Again, the argument was why change for the sake of change?

Yep, go to GMI...Ford section. It will be fine, just kind of a shocker

If there is, in fact, no diesel then there will be no ambulance or fire and rescue E-Series.

Don't get shook, no broshure just a teaser...2008 E-Series (The Next Generation) little sales flyer. A lot of nice ugrades but that diesel thing has me concerned.

My hope is the don't name it Free--- or Super---. If Escort is a no go, then lets be more original.

No, Ford can't do that...it would build market share. Just like deleting the diesel on the Econoline.

Did you have trouble finding the option code for the diesel? What is Ford thinking? Give the ambulance and rescue vehicles to GM on a silver plater.

Yeah, I remember the fires!

That I can agree with.

Yeah, kind of reminds me of the EXP...what a goofy car with not even a back seat. At least the Fiero didn't carpet half the world in the back they just put the window behind the drivers head.

I'm just saying, if you want to kill Mustang sales, then do not offer a high performance V-8. Do not underestimate the enthusiasts. Our loyality to the car is because of many different features that blend together to make a car that is not practical but makes an emotional statement about each owner. Most of these features are uniquely American rich in tradition such as long hood, cramped rear seat quarters, highly styled exterior, noisey and rough riding and lastly V-8 powered rear wheel drive. Every GT Mustang owner imagines, when they start their car, that they are driving a GT 500 or a NASCAR or a road racing car. Their is something about a V-8 that cannot be replicated with a 6 or 4 or even a 12 cylinder car. Why even ask the question if we care where the engine comes from or if it a twin turbo POS. That to me, is a total misunderstanding of who the Mustang buyer is and that formula will not work for me or any person who buys that car based on its rich heritage. Remember the SVO? Now remember the Terminator...see what I mean?

I gotta tell ya, I like horsepower as much as the next guy but it is that terrible four speed automatic that is holding the 300 horse engine back. Go and drive a new Expedition and you would swear it had at least 350 horse V-8.