DearbornDerek Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Pretty sure St. Paul has been confirmed for closure at some point. My guess is it'll be piggybacked somewhere else, either Michigan Truck or wherever the next Explorer ends up. :yup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford-150 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 If you are right, will the Tundra be more of an American truck than the Ranger? well the Ranger would be imported from the Americas so your answer is no. now the answer to what you really meant, "would it be more domestice(US)" the answer is still no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8A4RE Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 If you are right, will the Tundra be more of an American truck than the Ranger? The Tundra IS NOT an American truck period! It is a Japanese truck assembled in the USA by a Japanese transplant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Pretty sure St. Paul has been confirmed for closure at some point. My guess is it'll be piggybacked somewhere else, either Michigan Truck or wherever the next Explorer ends up. Ford is going to close a plant where they get FREE electricity??? Thats a shame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Ford is going to close a plant where they get FREE electricity??? Thats a shame... I'm sure the electric bill was pretty low on their list of reasons for or against closing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I'm sure the electric bill was pretty low on their list of reasons for or against closing it. Well, it is the oldest plant...but I would think that having free electricity would be a reason for Ford to keep the property for something. That's a HUGE expense and would do a lot for their 'green' image. I am sure the maintenance on the dam that they own is far less than if they had to buy the electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlhm5 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 Ford is not profitable, has limited resources and cannot chase every market. They have decided to be a smaller profitable company and as part of that strategy will do whatever is necessary to keep the leadership position with the F-150 and stop the bleeding in the USA automotive sector. I don't see Ford spending in money chasing a market that they have neglected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Ford is not profitable, has limited resources and cannot chase every market. They have decided to be a smaller profitable company and as part of that strategy will do whatever is necessary to keep the leadership position with the F-150 and stop the bleeding in the USA automotive sector. I don't see Ford spending in money chasing a market that they have neglected. Apparently, for someone that knows a lot about the automotive sector and financial sector, you never really make sense. First, it was because the TTAC said so. Then it was because Ford is closing Twin Cities, now it is Ford's neglect. Well neglect would indicate that Ford doesn't sell anything in the compact truck market, which they do. If anyone has neglected the segment it would be Toyota, Nissan and Dodge as their trucks are midsized. It truly baffles me why you continue to post here and create really simple minded 'guessing game' threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) If you are right, will the Tundra be more of an American truck than the Ranger? You mean: Tundra Vs. F150 T6 Vs. Tacoma T6 is expected to manufactured in at least 4 locations around the globe with annual sales approaching 400,000 for it and the SUV variant. South Africa has been named as a site and will commence production in 2011. It is expected that Global Ranger will be built in Asia, South America and possibly North America now that the Global design has been adopted. I know this because Ford's recent integration of Broadmeadows with North America has resulted in more discussions about parts sourcing and expanded use - Mulally has insisted on one global Ranger. Not sniping at you mlhm5, it's just that a lot of US websites are really ignorant of what is happening outside of North America. Edited April 9, 2008 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSpeedster Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 small trucks are ridiculous looking. trucks should be BIG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 And now for something completely different.......... (click this link first and then scroll down) TOM BRADY!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 small trucks are ridiculous looking. trucks should be BIG. I disagree, the Ranger is more than adequate for almost all truck owners who don't need a 4-seater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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P71_CrownVic Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I disagree, the Ranger is more than adequate for almost all truck owners who don't need a 4-seater. Despite Ford's typical "leave a once best seller on the vine to rot", the Ranger is still the best small truck sold in NA. ALL Ford needs to do is offer a small diesel (180-220HP and 250-300Tq) in the Ranger and it would sell like crazy. Sales would be through the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 There's our "mature" and "adult like" moderator hard at work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) And last, but not least: ......................................................... SACKED TOM BRADY. MANY TIMES ^^^^ ^^^ NOT TOM BRADY ^^^ Edited April 9, 2008 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaredoRV Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Look like an Artic Cat Prowler... . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Despite Ford's typical "leave a once best seller on the vine to rot", the Ranger is still the best small truck sold in NA. ALL Ford needs to do is offer a small diesel (180-220HP and 250-300Tq) in the Ranger and it would sell like crazy. Sales would be through the roof. If only it were that simple. That would work for a couple years, but according to sources I've read, the Ranger will require a complete re-do to meet upcoming side impact crash standards. Not to mention the Ranger's interior is something out of the stone age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford??-LOL! Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Posting Superbowl "prediction gone wrong "pics over and over again is played out.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Posting Superbowl "prediction gone wrong "pics over and over again is played out.............. So are all of mlhm5's threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Posting Superbowl "prediction gone wrong "pics over and over again is played out.............. Think of it as behavior modification of a Skinnerian sort. Repetition wears through the mental Teflon, and eventually, things stick and behavior changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Dearborn Announces Surprise Small Truck Decision04/09/2008 12:45 pm (AP) In a surprise, reactive move today, Ford Motor Company announced plans to repurchase their 1980 Courier model tooling and stamping presses from the eastern European country of Herzegovina, with plans to reintroduce the Courier to compete with the new entry from Mahindra. Other than the listed year, the attached marketing materials will also be recycled and reused as well. NOTE: "Free Wheelin'" accent stripes and "off road" accent bar are optional. The "off road" bar is not a load bearing device, and is to not be confused with an actual vehicle rollbar intended for occupant protection. :party2: -Ovaltine It would STILL be a better truck than the Mahindra POS. There are a few Couriers and Mazdas running around here in Pittsburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Posting Superbowl "prediction gone wrong "pics over and over again is played out.............. Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude. Those pics weren't ALL from the Super Bowl. And the Can-Can music was dang funny, and you KNOW it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I disagree, the Ranger is more than adequate for almost all truck owners who don't need a 4-seater. If your over 6 ft tall forget about fitting into a Ranger Standard cab.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 If only it were that simple. That would work for a couple years, but according to sources I've read, the Ranger will require a complete re-do to meet upcoming side impact crash standards. Not to mention the Ranger's interior is something out of the stone age. I must admit, that may be a bit of wishful thinking on my part...but the Ranger...even it it's neglected state...still puts the 'smack down' on the GM small "trucks". I rode in a Colorado once...and the only way to sum it up is, CRAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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