akirby Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I don't see how it cant have Edge/Nautilus on it too, despite the talk that C2 can accommodate "up to Edge size vehicles." That's what I thought but I've seen at least one source that says Edge was going to CD6 at one time but not now. At least not soon. So who knows at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisH Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 You can fit a car seat in the back seat for one. The trunk is actually useable for more than a backpackThe Mustangs trunk isnt that small. I can fit two golf bags in the trunk. I can also fold down the rear seats and fit my bike in the trunk. Of course, I do have to remove the front wheel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) The Mustangs trunk isnt that small. I can fit two golf bags in the trunk. I can also fold down the rear seats and fit my bike in the trunk. Of course, I do have to remove the front wheel. I would still not call the trunk of the Mustang "big" by any means though. That's most cars. My Fusion is the same way, can't fit my bike in it without taking the front wheel off either. Edited June 7, 2018 by fuzzymoomoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Isn't it hard to drive with just one front wheel? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Isn't it hard to drive with just one front wheel? Dang it, you beat me to it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Isn't it hard to drive with just one front wheel? I have the perfect gif to respond to this with but in the interest of keeping this family friendly, I will refrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Screw it https://i.imgur.com/BuRlWKQ.gifv 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I’m #1!!!! Yay! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Screw it https://i.imgur.com/BuRlWKQ.gifv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 cD6 has been presented as One-Fifth[?] of their future architectures there's gotta be more than Explorer/Aviator/Mustang on it OR it won't last very long It's not about the volume but the profit margin... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader 10 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Just speculation on my part, but I think Nautilus will move to CD 6 and Edge stays FWD on C2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Just speculation on my part, but I think Nautilus will move to CD 6 and Edge stays FWD on C2. I have it on very good authority from someone working on the program that Edge is CD6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2016RS Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) It's ALL about the profit margin.Ford is embarking on finding way's to aggressively and quickly get to a 10% profit margin.Next contract negotiations could get interesting......... Edited June 7, 2018 by 2016RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader 10 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Looks like Edge will be moving upmarket somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Next contract negotiations could get interesting......... Im dreading it already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I dont think Ford will ever split up Mustang production. I think they love the idea of it being built in one plant. It makes it more special that way.Mustang was originally built in multiple plants. Of course, it was also selling about a half a million units per year, so... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Next contract negotiations could get interesting......... Don't expect Fords' contact to be much different from FCA's and GM's. That's why the call it pattern bargaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 It's ALL about the profit margin. Ford is embarking on finding way's to aggressively and quickly get to a 10% profit margin. Next contract negotiations could get interesting......... 8% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) I'm not sure how many Midsize RWD utilities Ford can sell, if Edge moves to CD6 it would mean ALL of their vehicles above Escape will be RWD standard which makes it a terrible proposition for anybody concerned about all-weather traction that doesn't want to spend for AWD. I'm really curious to see what happens with Explorer but it seems like this is going to be targeting a smaller crowd than today with a preference for more premium shoppers. Edited June 8, 2018 by Assimilator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I agree, unless CD6 can be FWD as well as once rumored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I'm really curious to see what happens with Explorer but it seems like this is going to be targeting a smaller crowd than today with a preference for more premium shoppers. Thiis feels a lot like let's go after Grand Cherokee....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevensecondsuv Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Meh. A rwd with proper weight balance is really no worse than a fwd in winter. Yeah, if you did such a bad job at designing the thing and ended up with a 70/30 weight balance, then yes, rwd is going to suck compared to fwd. The manufactures really have nothing but themselves to blame. They spent most of the 80s and 90s pushing the idea that fwd is inherrantly better in snow when all it really had to do with was the awful weight balance most of those cars had. I know I sound like a broken record, but tires are far more important than which axle is getting power. Edited June 8, 2018 by Sevensecondsuv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzach Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Meh. A rwd with proper weight balance is really no worse than a fwd in winter. Yeah, if you did such a bad job at designing the thing and ended up with a 70/30 weight balance, then yes, rwd is going to suck compared to fwd. The manufactures really have nothing but themselves to blame. They spent most of the 80s and 90s pushing the idea that fwd is inherrantly better in snow when all it really had to do with was the awful weight balance most of those cars had. I know I sound like a broken record, but tires are far more important than which axle is getting power. Totally agree, Unfortunately once the idea is out there it becomes fact in most peoples minds. I bet if you did a survey 98% of people would say FWD is far superior to RWD in wet and snow conditions. Maybe Ford is intending to slot a FWD/AWD CUV in between Escape and Edge while moving Edge and Explorer up market a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I agree, unless CD6 can be FWD as well as once rumored. C2 is FWD CD6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I'm not sure how many Midsize RWD utilities Ford can sell, if Edge moves to CD6 it would mean ALL of their vehicles above Escape will be RWD standard which makes it a terrible proposition for anybody concerned about all-weather traction that doesn't want to spend for AWD. I'm really curious to see what happens with Explorer but it seems like this is going to be targeting a smaller crowd than today with a preference for more premium shoppers. I think most CUV buyers concerned about traction go for AWD nowadays. Heck even buyers in the South seem to go for it more often than not where we don't really need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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