As well as at least 5 other Ford performance icons. I'm guessing a gt40, some take on a 60s mustang, and an escort cosworth whale tail are all potential candidates. Beyond that, I couldn't really say.
They could have extended Nautilus and Edge a year or two and delayed the EVs to get a better handle on what the EV market was going to do. In the meantime they could have also designed the Chinese Edge with NA in mind like they did with Nautilus. Then they would have had the option to kill them early and push forward with EVs or kill the EVs and bring the C2 replacements over here from China. It costs more and might delay getting the EVs to market but that’s probably better than idling an entire factory for 3 years, losing Edge completely and having to import Nautilus from China.
There are always contingencies if you plan right but Ford seems to prefer to keep walking the tightrope without a safety net and hope they make it to the other side.
Just to clarify, the current Camry uses the TNGA-K platform that debuted in 2017 with the 2018 Camry. RAV4, Highlander, Sienna, and various Lexus models also use this platform. The 2002 through 2017 Camrys used the K platform. Corolla, Corolla Cross, and Prius use the TNGA-C platform which debuted with the current generation. 2000 through 2019 Corolla used the MC platform, as did the previous generation Prius and RAV4.
The problem is it only makes money if it uses Ford platforms and existing factory capacity. They tried that with MKZ and Continental without much success. Outside of EVs I’m not sure what else they could do right now and get any kind of ROI. Maybe a high performance Mustang based sedan built at Flat Rock.
I have the same vehicle and have noticed the same clicking behind the gauge panel as well. What I cannot understand is that indeed sounds like relay clicking, but why has become more noticeable with increase in mileage?
Also why haven't more drivers noticed it as well?
I agree I think plugin-hybrids is a better near-term goal for the brand. I think having at least one EV in the lineup wouldn't have been a horrible idea though. Diving headfirst and saying the entire lineup would be EV by 2030 was a bad move IMO and I am glad they course corrected for that
Man you would piss off some folks I know in a few classic car groups I am in. For the record I agree with you but when ever someone asks about upgrading the old drum brakes for discs they come out of the woodwork screaming "the car wasn't designed for discs and you won't get better performance and should just stick with drums!!!!!!" 🙄😄
Does the current Ford family still feel that way though? I know they shot Mulally down when he wanted to shut down Lincoln but that was what 15ish years ago?
I don't want Lincoln gone at all I have owned several and currently own 2 but they need to get serious about the brand. The past few CEOs have been hot and cold on Lincoln alternating between and the brand has clearly suffered because of it. Jack Nasser liked Lincoln and saw the value then he was gone. Mulally didn't care for it and wanted it axed till the Ford family put their foot down. Mark Fields liked Lincoln and wanted the brand to grow. Hackett I would have to imagine didn't care for Lincoln that much since the brand has stalled since then. Farley the jury is still out but rumors are funding for Lincoln has been cut off or reduced greatly. I wish they would start getting serious with the brand.
I had the 'captive buttons' and sliders on my 2013 MKZ. The buttons were annoying but the sliders I didn't mind at all. I actually found it easy to get the fan speed to max by just sliding my finger quickly across it. That being said the lack of heated/cooled seats buttons on the control panel was a huge sin. They were only available on the home screen or the climate screen. If you went into Nav or Radio they were completely gone. I upgraded to Sync 3 which is a far better system but it suffered the same issue.
My 2017's control panel is a million times better having physical buttons and physical heated/cooled seat buttons.
Also to add, it's been a long time since I have seen a car with temp and fan controls on the wheel but my 04 Aviator has them and I love that it has them on the wheel.