Trader 10 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 3 hours ago, jpd80 said: The Edge got an update a couple of years ago, they gave it the Chinese IP/ interior as China moved to a new one The only significant change at that time was the new center stack with the large screen and Sync 4. The panel directly in front of the driver still has the same 2 screens on each side of the speedo (which was shared with the 2013 - 2020 Fusion). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Trader 10 said: The only significant change at that time was the new center stack with the large screen and Sync 4. The panel directly in front of the driver still has the same 2 screens on each side of the speedo (which was shared with the 2013 - 2020 Fusion). Also shared with the Flex post refresh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 11 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Also shared with the Flex post refresh Doesn't Ranger use the same one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, rmc523 said: Doesn't Ranger use the same one? I think so. @Anthony can you confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, fuzzymoomoo said: I think so. @Anthony can you confirm? Yeah it does, which is part of the reason I’m waiting until the next gen. I looked at that IP for 5 years in my fusion. I don’t want to buy a new car that’s 8-9 years newer and still using the same thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingToBuyAFord Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I would have thought the Edge sold well in Canada, I see a ton of them on the roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Yeah, the Ranger has the same IP, 2 standard gauges with a center screen for XLT and below, One standard gauge, and 2 side screens on the sides for the Lariat. That IP has been around for what seems like forever and it was pretty dated years ago too when the Ranger first came out here in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 So they sold 7,812 units of the Nautilus in September in China.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 7:47 PM, ausrutherford said: So they sold 7,812 units of the Nautilus in September in China.... That's pretty amazing result for a brand that has such a limited distribution in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oac98 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) On 10/18/2021 at 5:46 PM, rmc523 said: Saw my first GT yesterday in Cyber Orange. I've seen quite a few regular ones, but this was my first GT. It looked good, though I still like the upgraded wheels better than the GT's standard ones. ---- More on topic, it'll be interesting to see how Mach E is received there. On 10/20/2021 at 10:47 PM, ausrutherford said: So they sold 7,812 units of the Nautilus in September in China.... Impressive too bad we don’t ship them there from OAC no more. The Chinese made sure to complain about our quality. It wasn’t up to their standards. Edited October 22, 2021 by Oacjay98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, Oacjay98 said: Impressive too bad we don’t ship them there from OAC no more. The Chinese made sure to complain about our quality. It wasn’t up to their standards. That’s to be expected when they’re pushing for local production, everything the Chinese do is about capturing as much of the business activity as possible, things like production, labor, parts supply and splitting profit with foreign brands…..and most companies are happy to do that. Ironically, most of China’s domestic brands haven’t advanced to active exporters like the Chinese bosses had hoped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oac98 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 7 hours ago, jpd80 said: That’s to be expected when they’re pushing for local production, everything the Chinese do is about capturing as much of the business activity as possible, things like production, labor, parts supply and splitting profit with foreign brands…..and most companies are happy to do that. Ironically, most of China’s domestic brands haven’t advanced to active exporters like the Chinese bosses had hoped. You’re so right! When they started building the Edge over there albeit a 7 seat version a lot of people here figured the Nautilus would eventually be built there. The Chinese had stringent quality policies with us and they complained about the paint quality fit and finish etc. Like you said it was all part of their game plan to get production localized over there. Of course Ford obliged as China is a massive market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Oacjay98 said: You’re so right! When they started building the Edge over there albeit a 7 seat version a lot of people here figured the Nautilus would eventually be built there. The Chinese had stringent quality policies with us and they complained about the paint quality fit and finish etc. Like you said it was all part of their game plan to get production localized over there. Of course Ford obliged as China is a massive market. It’s clever coercion too, avoid import tax by building locally but profit is split with local Chinese partner who also supplies labor to build in plants paid for by Ford……. everywhere automakers turn in China they bump up against another face of the CCCP. Edited October 23, 2021 by jpd80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oac98 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 11:42 PM, jpd80 said: It’s clever coercion too, avoid import tax by building locally but profit is split with local Chinese partner who also supplies labor to build in plants paid for by Ford……. everywhere automakers turn in China they bump up against another face of the CCCP. You couldn’t be more correct on the matter. CCCP wins again! The communist party doesn’t play fair at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyFord Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 CCCP is the old Soviet Union. It was Communist anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.