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7 hours ago, SoonerLS said:
As I understand it, “modular” isn’t really about the engines themselves as much as it is the manufacturing process for the engines. Any engines made using Ford’s modular engine building system could be considered a modular engine. The 4.6 was just the first engine made using that process, so it and the 5.4 got the Mod Motor tag.
Correct according to Wikipedia. I think the confusion is the 4.6 and 5.4 had no other name than modular whereas the 5.0 and 5.2 were called Coyote. -
5 hours ago, jpd80 said:
I like this…
So much for the negatards saying nobody wants a $300k mustang. -
11 hours ago, silvrsvt said:
It was a joke about how someone said they where tapped out...its in Deans signature 😛
Sizzler said the coyote would never see more than 412 hp. I had only heard modular for the 4.6 and 5.4 and only Coyote for the 5.0 and 5.2. -
59 minutes ago, DeluxeStang said:
I could be completely wrong here, but isn't the coyote based on the 4.6? That being said, I don't know if the 5.2 is based on the 5.0 at all.
Apparently the coyote 5.0 and 5,2 are based on the modular design but I had only heard them called coyotes not Modular’s. -
I’m all for extended warranties for things like this that may fail after the warranty period. But I thought these things fail pretty early like the 2.7 valves, so it either fails in the first 50k or it never fails.
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Aren’t these failing within the factory warranty period? If so there is no need for a recall.
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6 hours ago, silvrsvt said:
So much for the modular engine being tapped out...LOL
Don’t you mean Coyote?-
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3 minutes ago, Monoman said:
Probably the same folks that have no issue with having "Hey Siri", "OK Google", "Alexa", etc. enabled all of the time.
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2 hours ago, Monoman said:
How to lose customers ---> https://therecord.media/ford-patent-application-in-vehicle-listening-advertising
Who are the people that think customers want this garbage?
Again for those not paying attention- it doesn’t mean they’ll implement it. It means they could do it but also if someone else wants to do it they have to pay Ford. Large companies do just in case patents all the time.-
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7 hours ago, DeluxeStang said:
https://fordauthority.com/2024/09/ford-fusion-among-gen-zs-top-vehicles/
I'm just saying right now, if CE1 enables Ford to make a profitable affordable sedan and hatchback, they need to do it. More affordable products appeal most directly to younger consumers, and as you can see pretty clearly here, 90% of the most popular vehicles driven by millennials and gen z are some sort of car form factor. Further evidence that bringing back some sort of car form factor would be a smart idea if it can generate a profit.
Theyre popular because they’re CHEAP.-
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54 minutes ago, pictor said:
And for these folks we have the Maverick, the Truck that most people need, but don’t know it.
Not me I need at least a 6 ft bed for hauling lumber.
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47 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said:
if you’re shopping 100% on budget like a ton of people do, you’re not paying attention to that
You do if you have a garage and want to use it.-
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6 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said:
If you’re shopping purely on budget, when you can get a lease on a Ranger for the same monthly payment as a better equipped F-150, why would you choose a Ranger? I’m willing to bet most people would choose the F-150.
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Don’t rule out a bad battery.
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2 hours ago, ausrutherford said:
You basically will not see a traditional SuperCab configuration again for smaller trucks due to new US crash test standards.
Even Toyota did not do it for the Tacoma. Their 'Super Cab' is essentially a longer regular cab.
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37 minutes ago, rmc523 said:
I doubt that Ford is thrilled with their current levels but it is what it is
They’re satisfied with regards to the mix of rangers and broncos being built right now given current pricing and production levels and parts availability. Point is it’s not a problem with the product. I’m sure they’re working to ramp up production but they also don’t want to overproduce. -
1 hour ago, DeluxeStang said:
Stop doing the same thing over and over again and wondering why it isn't selling well.
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It’s clear that Ford is happy with Ranger financials because they aren’t adding options and configurations or cutting prices. It’s never just Ranger - it’s MAP in total.
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Nobody but us even knows about this patent and in 2 months nobody will even remember it.
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2 hours ago, Joe771476 said:
It says patents with a "t."
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1 hour ago, morgan20 said:
Ford fixed that issue in its newer vehicles. My F-150 Lightning defaults the exterior lighting switch to autolamps every time the vehicle is switched on (C position in the diagram)
Best change ever. Should be required.-
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1 hour ago, ausrutherford said:
They need a smaller-than-Corsair CUV.
Nope.-
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Ford Mustang GTD Will Have 815 HP and a 202-MPH Top Speed
in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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Only in the trucks.