Hugh Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...1024/LATESTNEWS I hope this link works. I have to think about it and consider the success of some models (3-series) and there will be resistance from the mustang faithful. For example, take a Harley-Davidson Low-Rider and make a Goldwing model. The purists will riot in the streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 (edited) Call it/them Falcon!!!!!!! Edited December 13, 2006 by 156n3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 (edited) If done right it could work. If done wrong it could be a disaster. They have to package and market the new cars correctly. What would they be called? Would Mustang be a brand like Mercury? This will take some very careful planning to succeed. On a less cautious note, this is the kind of creative bold thinking Fords needs to succeed! Keep the ideas coming! Edited December 13, 2006 by Tico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If by succeed you mean fail, then yes, coming out with a sedan and wagon called "Mustang" would be brilliant. Count me among the many who are disturbed by this development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravestar Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 There is nothing good about destroying an American Icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubbyo Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If by succeed you mean fail, then yes, coming out with a sedan and wagon called "Mustang" would be brilliant. Count me among the many who are disturbed by this development. Agreed. They need to not focus on the mustang's heritage with a sedan and wagon, but rather Ford's heritage. No where in the history of the mustang was it ever a wagon or sedan. It was a hatchback but that can be forgiven. Call it a falcon, fairlane, torino, or any other great name from Ford's past, but don't call it a mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retro-man Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 There is nothing good about destroying an American Icon. Succinctly put. This is a very bad idea. I like the car: just change the grill and don't call it a Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 What kinda crack have these Ford people been smoking? Did they not learn anything from the "everything's a Cougar" fiasco? Not to mention the number of Cutlasses there were in the 1980's. I'd rather them use the name Thunderbird on a four door sedan variant only if they decide not to market a coupe or convertible for the Thunderbird. But please no wagon. We didn't ask for it and there are already SUV's and CUV's for that. Maybe there is room for a Ranchero. This crappy idea is gonna water down the Mustang name into obscurity. Self-sabatoge. That is what Ford is good at. Anyway, lets just hope it's a bad rumour. They would do better to bring back the Falcon name to the US market since that is likely to be the new platform it would be based on. The Mustang should always be 2-door coupe (fastback or notchback) or 2-door convertible. The Mustang should not become a family of "Fairmonts". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrtran Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 What kinda crack have these Ford people been smoking? WHAT Ford people? All I see is some Autoweek writers assuming these will be called Mustang. I just went back and reread the teaser article. Nope, not a *single* statement from any Ford person anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrtran Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 No where in the history of the mustang was it ever a wagon or sedan. It was a hatchback but that can be forgiven. As I responded in another thread a while back: ALL the Fox-bodied Mustangs from 1979 to 1993 are sedans (the one's that aren't convertibles, anyway). The term "sedan" refers to a vehicle that has visible B-pillars, and usually has frames around the door windows. It doesn't mean "family car", or "short hood, long cabin", or "geriatric car driven by a hat." It just refers to the B-pillar. Without the B-pillar, the vehicle is referred to as a "hardtop." This has been the accepted usage for over 50 years. OTOH, no (factory) Mustang has ever had 4 doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordDan74012 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 (edited) Great idea but please god do not use the Mustang name call it the Falcon or Fairlane since the Fairlane concept will be named something else. Hell call it the Galaxy but don't give it the Mustang name!!!!!!! Edited December 14, 2006 by FordDan74012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH-HA Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 (edited) This story has spread like a California wildfire and to put it to rest, there is NO 4-door Mustang in the works. That said though, a Mustang platform based 4-door sound like a good idea. Edited December 15, 2006 by AH-HA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaZor Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 If anyone at Ford even entertained the idea, they should be immediately dismissed and their severence/retirement/etc axed - as they should be considered a sabateur. On the other hand, using the platform to generate another model(s) would be wise as Ford is way behind in utilizing platforms/architecture/components (commonality) across the entire fleet to cut costs ( a la Toyota and others). I don't know what happened to the "modular" concept that Ford came up with a few years back, or if that was only intended to be with the engines (if so, how could any exec worth a pay-check think that it was a good idea and not apply it to all aspects of manufacturing?), but this everything must be "unique" mentality must end at Ford - if they are going to compete with Toyota, GM, Honda. So if this is a start of commonality - then great. If anyone thought of using the Mustang name - axe them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I've been out of the loop for awhile having not posted on here for a couple of months but sounds like Autoweek just has their wires crossed. I imagine a sedan and wagon on the stretched platform makes more sense, sharing engines, drivetrains, etc. Ford is just doing in reverse what DCX is doing. First came the LX sedans/wagon and then the Challenger. Ford is reversing the trend, going from coupe to sedan/wagon. As a side note, that is one ugly nose on that Autoweek concoction. I hope Ford doesn't use that for inspiration or they can just shoot the horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgejetson Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 As a side note, that is one ugly nose on that Autoweek concoction. I hope Ford doesn't use that for inspiration or they can just shoot the horse. I'm not sure whether that was just an Autoweek goof or an actual trial balloon from some clueless soul in Ford's marketing department, but either way, it seems pretty clear that Ford got the message and won't be doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 I'm not sure whether that was just an Autoweek goof or an actual trial balloon from some clueless soul in Ford's marketing department, but either way, it seems pretty clear that Ford got the message and won't be doing this. Publicity stunt... just to attract attention... Not any different that the acting Donald and Rosie have been doing lately.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Publicity stunt... just to attract attention... Not any different that the acting Donald and Rosie have been doing lately.... The Donald and Rosie. Now there is a Celebrity Deathmatch I would pay to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebritt Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 This story has spread like a California wildfire and to put it to rest, there is NO 4-door Mustang in the works. That said though, a Mustang platform based 4-door sound like a good idea. How bot a real Thunderbird? Not the low volume poser that was the last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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