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18 minutes ago, DeluxeStang said:
Wasn't it only like 50 engines impacted as well?
Did you read the NHTSA.Gov pdf linked above? 809 engines have been replaced (so far).
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1 hour ago, silvrsvt said:
And this has been already fixed and identified...it was limited to a production batch of bad valves.
809 engine replacements sounds like it was more than just Bronco failures, which is all we really heard about last year.
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per the 2024 Order Guide, page #1, it is only available in the "standard" length.
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Going back to this 2019 Highlight, why are the ratification bonuses and lump sum payments not being included in the conversation? Seems like people are ONLY looking at the hourly pay rate.
https://uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/56100-UAW_hourly-1.pdf
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1 hour ago, akirby said:
Serious question (and I don’t know the answer) - did Tacoma sales fall when Ranger came back? Did Wrangler sales fall when Bronco came back? Maybe Ranger and Bronco are the answer for buyers who don’t want a Tacoma or Wrangler as opposed to them being in direct competition for buyers?On the contrary, Tacoma sales INCREASED when Ranger was re-introduced for the 2019 MY.
https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/toyota-tacoma-sales-figures/
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48 minutes ago, akirby said:
That was me wearing my moderator cap. We aren’t going to turn this into a back and forth debate that devolves into personal attacks.For our travels between CHI and DFW, we had a 12V TV/VCR combination that was strapped down on the center console/armrest. We'll be there in 2 more movies,,,,,,
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1 hour ago, Deanh said:
issue is you wages too much it effects the bottom line just as cost of materials has, so to counter, prices get raised AGAIN....where does it end..? The ultimate loser is the consumer...who is kind of an important piece of the puzzle....I would speculate this may just lead to encouraging more and more automation and potential streamlining and layoffs....
As well as moving more production out of the country,,,,,
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1 hour ago, Deanh said:
Maverick was the right carat the right time..I DO wonder how profitable it is for Ford though....
Dealers by me are still asking $5K+ markups on Mav, even the non-hybrid ones.
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1 hour ago, akirby said:
What is 1,000,000 x $0? Volume doesn’t mean profit.Agreed, but where's the proof that Lincoln is profitable? Platform sharing is one thing, but consider all the bespoke tooling for exterior panels, interior components (seats, dash, door panels), unique powertrain offerings, at these volumes? It's tough to imagine they make the profit some would like to believe they do.
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7 minutes ago, akirby said:
The actual term “badge engineering” literally means slapping a different badge on the same product. Fusion/Milan/MKZ are perfect examples as were the early Navigators. Lincoln stopped badge engineering a decade ago.
With all due respect, that's YOUR definition. Not every agrees with you, but you are entitled to your opinion. As are the rest of us.
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You've mentioned having family down south, has Idalia affected them?
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11 hours ago, silvrsvt said:
Take with a huge grain of salt
https://fordauthority.com/2023/08/north-american-ford-edge-will-be-replaced-by-an-ev/
The same people that were pushing the mid-engine Mustang news,,,,,,
Funny thing is, they have left the article on their site. HRG
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7 hours ago, Rick73 said:
HI don’t want to make a bad problem worse by adding to it, especially since we are already struggling to keep up. I received a notice today to conserve electricity August 24 through 28 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.Doin' my part,,,,,,
Hahaha, HRG
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32 minutes ago, rperez817 said:
Tesla wins permit approval for Diner and Drive-in Movie Supercharger in LA (teslarati.com)
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- Tesla has been teasing the possibility for several years of a drive-in movie theater and diner Supercharger site that would host 32 stalls, two screens to show famous movie clips, and a restaurant with rooftop seating.
- The plan was approved by the City of Los Angeles, and the permit was issued on July 18, 2023
- On August 9, the initial grading inspection was completed and approved, so Tesla essentially has the green light to finally move forward with the project.
Dang, I thought that Shakey's Pizza Parlors had disappeared decades ago,,,,,
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1 hour ago, rmc523 said:
Throw me in the camp of "why bother?" for this if it's that GTD (what's the D even stand for? All I think of is diesel).
I'm thinking it's a reference to the IMSA GTD class,,,,,
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My local (Chicago) news just had a segment on CAP getting hit for 10 or so vehicles today,,,,
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1 hour ago, akirby said:
Ford sells 70k F series trucks every month and people still say they can’t make any trucks.
Is your data source different than FA's? I count only 9 times they hit 70K in the last 3-1/2 years.
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1 hour ago, Mybubbles said:
Where would I find the 2021?
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5 hours ago, Mybubbles said:
It would appear that we can no longer post in the window sticker forum? Looking for a window sticker.
Have you tried the Ford Show Parts site? https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/search/find a window sticker/
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5 hours ago, akirby said:
But that’s exactly where they should be. Neither one survives without the other. It’s a partnership. Good leaders understand that and work within the boundaries of what the company is able to do financially and get other benefits. Being adversarial and making outrageous demands helps nobody.Just ask 30K Yellow Trucking employees,,,,,,
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5 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said:
Electrician. I can’t wait. The next 3 weeks (2 really, on vacation next week starting today) are going to be the longest weeks ever.
Good to hear, IMO a solid choice. HRG
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1 hour ago, fuzzymoomoo said:
The way I understand the situation is that would be legally considered part time work so the company would be under no legal obligation to continue to provide benefits which opens up a whole different can of worms.
Either way I want no part of a 32 hour work week, I would go stir crazy with that much time off. These 16 hour weeks I’m on now are bad enough.
FWIW, for the last 6 months before I retired, I worked (3) 10's, as 30 hours/week was enough to keep me & my wife on the company health insurance program.
What trade you heading into?
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47 minutes ago, akirby said:
Especially repeat buyers finding features missing that they had in the past.It may have expired today, but last week my brother in SE MI got an additional $2K incentive as a Ford "Loyalty" bonus, for trading-in a Ford product against his new purchase.
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13 minutes ago, akirby said:
Of course it makes sense for a buyer who wants the absolute cheapest vehicle with zero options. But it doesn’t make sense for Ford when the base version of the next model up is almost the same price.Take Explorer - XLT is only $1800 more than a base model and includes the following upgrades.
Agreed. For those of us that don't need to impress the neighbors, that 200A Explorer can be a good deal.
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Auto Prices Are Too Damn High Topic!
in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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It's been a while, but I used to be proud to be able to provide my talent and "swing a hammer" for that organization, until I realized they were more interested in a financial contribution than a physical one.
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