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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I would agree with your point that most of the class 4-5 market is not "payload sensitive". For one thing, I don't think law enforcement-at least around here -pays attention to the local delivery or service industry. When does it matter? if you are grossly overloaded and you are involved in an accident..then you are under the microscope. And in any case, a lot of these operators will take their chances. The exception? IMO the typical "bulk hauler"- typically dump trucks. And again here in Mass. it is not the locals but the State PD truck unit that will at times set up scales on exit routes from an asphalt plant, quarry, gravel operation etc. And there are a lot of contractor dumps that operate around here that have 25,999 plates. But their specs are class 7. So save the FET and "load it up"! My bet is most of the F-750's in dealer stock are derated to 26,000, same as a 650 but they have big rubber, springs etc. -
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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Where were they assembled now? -
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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Just what Ford, GM and Ram need! -
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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Amazing to me, thinking old school and cubic inches, a 352/360 was adequate in a 250 while today a 6.8-414 cubes is standard. And the 7.3-445 cubes has I believe more HP/Torque than the old Super Duty 477 that was the middle engine in a T-950 tandem! I guess driver expectations sure have changed-to saying nothing of climbing a grade with a 5 speed box and a 4 speed auxiliary behind it😎 -
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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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Joe, Back in the "day" the single axle F-750's, C-800 dodges etc would have one car on the tractor racks. Today when they use "Stingers" -which don't have a fifth wheel but a low frame hitch of some sort-don't know proper name, but the truck has two on the overhead rack and one on the frame plus I think at least 5 if not 6 on the trailer..depending on car size I guess.
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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
I agree-had the same thought..seems logical to be building 6.8/7.3 in same plant..what is difference between the two..stroke? -
Again we are talking primarily Expy-or so I thought. Plus my eyes tell me as I watch news clips. Is the Expy pursuit rated? I didn't think so. Also I think while the Explorer is for sure the "new" Crown Vic, instead of turning the Expy into something it wasn't designed for, I would see more gains if more attention was paid to 150, with a 6.8. KISS applies IMO. And when I say that, it is not a negative on the Coyote- I'm a happy owner. I just think that the simplicity of a push rod V-8 gives fleets a comfort level over 32 valves😎
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IMO you have identified the reason for the Tahoe's success. If Ford offered a V-8 in 150 or Expy they would do better. And to take that one step further make that a 6.8/7.3. I think the complexity of the Ecoboosts, as well as the Coyote scare some departments away vs the simplicity of the GM V-8's. Again were talking about Tahoe vs 150/Expy. No doubt in most services the "new" Explorer does the job.
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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
You would think huh? But no, they can't afford to "engineer" it in or as I've been previously told the Godzilla creates too much underhood heat and they can't figure out how to handle that issue- an obvious BS excuse. And 7m, plenty of 650/750's in inventory in central Mass. One dealer has 15! as an aside, I did a Google earth of OAP the other day. completed yard is full of trucks....interesting either white, yellow (Penske?) or can't tell from aerial but either black or "Buster Brown". -
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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
👍 I get it -the opposite reason why I haven't changed my Avatar😎 -
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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
No argument..like I said, "much easier to plan your future". But I'm not talking about "auto markets", I'm talking about a specific commercial market. And by the way, why did you change your "handle"??🤔 -
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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Hah..I guess so. Seems simple doesn't it? What should be a relatively easy addition to the spec list is ignored and that addition would open up another market. I will spare you all the reasons why it makes sense..you have heard it before....so just humor me. Standing on that "hill" was what I was known for in my 44 yr career. Did I get a bloody nose every now and then?...yep!😎 But better than folding your tent when you know you are making sense. PS At least I'm not saying Ford should be back in class 8! -
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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Well one thing for sure, IMO don't count on Farley to take a stand. Seems to me he waved the white flag when he went along with all of the CARB BS as the the easiest way to insure a clear path forward. In other words, much easier to plan your future as dictated by government. Another thing, as far as the diesel ban in these "left coast" states, Ford should be well positioned to aggressively market 7.3/6.8 powered trucks-starting by adding air brakes to 650/750. Instead they sit on their hands.🤔 -
I guess in Ford's view it is not a recall...nothing wrong with the truck, just not strong enough as built to withstand the rigors imposed by a Back Rack...the old Ranger was. And to "2005E"s point, Back Rack has never listed a rack for the new Ranger. So it is not a new issue. Although the way the Back Rack mounting system is built it transfers a lot of stress to the box bed rails. It looks like that $88 bracket is designed to beef up the downward load imposed by what ever is resting on the Back Rack
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Well I bought a Back Rack for my 04 Ranger and it served me well with loads of heavy PT 2 x 6's, 8's etc. When I was considering a new Ranger replacement I went to Back Racks website and was surprised to find they didn't list one..couldn't understand that. Guess I understand now. How short sided can you be. PS. Dummy me, one day I jump in the Ranger, hit the "open door" button and start backing out without verifying door was all the way up..destroyed bottom panel-and this was a heavy insulated door-Back Rack was just fine.
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For sure new car hauling business is nothing like it was. In my 44 yr oil industry career when I started we supplied most of the big car haulers in the northeast- for Ford, Nu car, Automobile Transport, for GM, Anchor and for Mopar M & G Convoy. All teamster for sure. With the closure of so many regional assembly plants, the transport distance on completed vehicles all of a sudden led to the viability and growth of rail transport. Now from the rail hubs you see all sorts of small outfits serving the regional market. And often the carriers are not using 10 car rigs but small class five "tractors"-F-550, 5500 Rams etc pulling 3 car rigs. Easy entry for the owner/operator. Will not be a pretty scene at the plant gates for a while IMO.
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Rail CEO Rethinks Labor Deal Approach
Bob Rosadini replied to Bob Rosadini's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Hmnn..given Hackett's background, IMO I can understand why a marketer would win out over a guy who understood the complexity of the manufacturing world. And as for the Explorer launch fiasco, perhaps Hinrichs took the rap as the deck was stacked against him as opposed to a Toyota hire who was going to fix everything.? Wonder if the quality issues would have continued to build if Hinrichs had won the battle??? Last 5 yrs my CSX is up 30%, my Ford went up 7.2% Yes I know, apples and oranges. -
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Bob Rosadini replied to Joe771476's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Another photo from "back in the day"..LT-9000....given exhaust system this would have been an 8V-71 Detroit. For you old guys who miss those days -
Rail CEO Rethinks Labor Deal Approach
Bob Rosadini replied to Bob Rosadini's topic in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
Was that during Farley's tenure? In any case that would be a rare instance in the corporate world when a guy at that high level takes the hit vs that high level guy taking it out on his subordinates. If anything in my mind speaks well of Hinrichs. I'm a CSX stockholder too- hope he succeeds🤔 -
Title of article in WSJ, Dec 31st. Covers CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs approach to negotiating new labor contracts with the various rail unions. In the past, the major freight railroad contracts were done by a collective that spoke on behalf of the 12 major unions that cover the industry employees. Hinrichs has broken with that collective and is negotiating directly with the unions. Union Pacific has also broken with the national effort. Seems to me this is a good move on his part as he will be free to pursue settlements without being hamstrung by settlements that might be acceptable to his competitors but not favorable to CSX interests. I always had the impression he was a solid guy but that he took the heat for the Explorer fiasco when it went to the new platform.