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(CNBC)   Ford CEO Farley comments on their abysmal quarterly results: "No, what I mean is, you can get a good look at a T-bone by sticking your head up a butcher's ass... No, wait. It's gotta be your bull"   (cnbc.com) divider line
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bostonguy [TotalFark]
2023-02-03 11:47:07 AM  
That movie still holds up. I watch it once a year.

The best part of Tommy Boy:

(Yes, I know the photo is from Doc Hollywood.)

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neapoi [TotalFark]
2023-02-03 1:18:27 PM  

bostonguy: That movie still holds up. I watch it once a year.

The best part of Tommy Boy:

(Yes, I know the photo is from Doc Hollywood.)

[Fark user image image 850x637]


She knows where you live and she's seen where you sleep. She swears to everything holy that your mothers will cry when they see what she's done to you.
 
NewportBarGuy [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-03 2:09:19 PM  

neapoi: bostonguy: That movie still holds up. I watch it once a year.

The best part of Tommy Boy:

(Yes, I know the photo is from Doc Hollywood.)

[Fark user image image 850x637]

She knows where you live and she's seen where you sleep. She swears to everything holy that your mothers will cry when they see what she's done to you.


God, I hope so.
 
empres77 [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-03 2:17:38 PM  
That's a great headline.
 
eagles95
2023-02-03 2:23:22 PM  
I somehow think he will layoff a bunch of plant workers and hire 15-20 C-Suite executives to tell him how he's awesome.
 
leviosaurus [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-03 2:30:06 PM  
Seems like their whole strategy of "Let's stop manufacturing cars except the Mustang and just build trucks" might have been a bit hasty.
 
mojojoeo
2023-02-03 2:30:55 PM  
Hey.

Maybe if every single one of your crappy local dealers wasn't inflating the pricing on your most popular cars- turning them off of fords forever-   maybe your results would be better.
 
BeesNuts
2023-02-03 2:32:30 PM  
"We know what we have to go after. I'd love to give you all the metrics and all the specific gaps we see. But you know, whether it's absenteeism, the number of sequencing centers, the number of wiring harnesses we have, we know what it is."

This man is an idiot.
 
mojojoeo
2023-02-03 2:33:48 PM  

BeesNuts: "We know what we have to go after. I'd love to give you all the metrics and all the specific gaps we see. But you know, whether it's absenteeism, the number of sequencing centers, the number of wiring harnesses we have, we know what it is."

This man is an idiot.


"Buzz words"
 
DecemberNitro
2023-02-03 2:35:15 PM  
Make your cars cheaper. There I just increased your buyers by 300% now pay me my consultant's fee of $10M
 
tobcc
2023-02-03 2:52:03 PM  
In August of 2021 I ordered a Ford Maverick thru the website and it was assigned to a local dealer.  The local dealer then "Lost" the order, sorry.  Then somehow by Magic the exact same on i ordered ended up their lot marked up over $10k.   Called the dealer, they lied, I called Ford and they pretty much confirmed the dealer stole it from under me.  The dealer went into my order and changed my contact info, so it sat hidden somewhere for 30 days and then they sold it.     I then put another order with another dealership when the 2023 order bank opened up, now at least I get an email every 45 days saying "We still have your order, but it isnt even scheduled to be built due to 'supply chain issues'".

Point, dont promise what you cant deliver and you know your dealers are sh.t, but yet you still will not force an meaning full change.
 
sinko swimo
2023-02-03 2:55:58 PM  
Ford Pinto - exploded in rear end collisions

Ford EXP/Escort - so many had engines blow that owners couldn't replace the power plant from salvage yards

I could go on
 
eKonk
2023-02-03 2:58:23 PM  

tobcc: In August of 2021 I ordered a Ford Maverick thru the website and it was assigned to a local dealer.  The local dealer then "Lost" the order, sorry.  Then somehow by Magic the exact same on i ordered ended up their lot marked up over $10k.   Called the dealer, they lied, I called Ford and they pretty much confirmed the dealer stole it from under me.  The dealer went into my order and changed my contact info, so it sat hidden somewhere for 30 days and then they sold it.     I then put another order with another dealership when the 2023 order bank opened up, now at least I get an email every 45 days saying "We still have your order, but it isnt even scheduled to be built due to 'supply chain issues'".

Point, dont promise what you cant deliver and you know your dealers are sh.t, but yet you still will not force an meaning full change.


Had me worried - in December of 2021 I bought a Maverick from dealer stock. But I sure as hell didn't pay a markup on it.

It's a great little truck, but it's not worth more than the sticker price.
 
Muta
2023-02-03 3:00:41 PM  

sinko swimo: Ford Pinto - exploded in rear end collisions

Ford EXP/Escort - so many had engines blow that owners couldn't replace the power plant from salvage yards

I could go on


The Focus (2014'ish) automatic transmission that shifted gears like a paraplegic driving a standard transmission.
 
leviosaurus [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-03 3:18:19 PM  

Muta: sinko swimo: Ford Pinto - exploded in rear end collisions

Ford EXP/Escort - so many had engines blow that owners couldn't replace the power plant from salvage yards

I could go on

The Focus (2014'ish) automatic transmission that shifted gears like a paraplegic driving a standard transmission.


I'm a tall guy. With my leg length+torso length, Ford is the only car manufacturer who makes cars I fit into. They were the only compact cars I could ever drive. *Shrug*.

/CSB: I once went to a Toyota dealership to see if I could fit into a Tacoma or a Tundra. After trying out a few, the salesman told me "I never thought I'd ever say this to anyone in my life, but you should probably go buy an F-150."
 
stuhayes2010
2023-02-03 3:29:00 PM  
Well, not selling vehicles has to hurt the bottom line on a company that sells vehicles.  My local Ford dealer had an empty lot at one point, well, like 10 vehicles in it.
 
Yakk
2023-02-03 3:42:34 PM  

Muta: sinko swimo: Ford Pinto - exploded in rear end collisions

Ford EXP/Escort - so many had engines blow that owners couldn't replace the power plant from salvage yards

I could go on

The Focus (2014'ish) automatic transmission that shifted gears like a paraplegic driving a standard transmission.


I was looking at the Explorer a few years ago and then heard about its awful transmission, so I bought a Flex and love it, so of course they stopped making it.
 
Schrodinger's toilet trained cat [OhFark]
2023-02-03 3:56:24 PM  

tobcc: In August of 2021 I ordered a Ford Maverick thru the website and it was assigned to a local dealer.  The local dealer then "Lost" the order, sorry.  Then somehow by Magic the exact same on i ordered ended up their lot marked up over $10k.   Called the dealer, they lied, I called Ford and they pretty much confirmed the dealer stole it from under me.  The dealer went into my order and changed my contact info, so it sat hidden somewhere for 30 days and then they sold it.     I then put another order with another dealership when the 2023 order bank opened up, now at least I get an email every 45 days saying "We still have your order, but it isnt even scheduled to be built due to 'supply chain issues'".

Point, dont promise what you cant deliver and you know your dealers are sh.t, but yet you still will not force an meaning full change.


I ordered a ranger for work back in June was supposed to have it beginning of January, now they're telling me April. I also was going to order an F350 (with utility body) for work and that was a 500 day delivery which I now hear is up to 24 months.
 
H31N0US
2023-02-03 4:05:08 PM  

stuhayes2010: Well, not selling vehicles has to hurt the bottom line on a company that sells vehicles.  My local Ford dealer had an empty lot at one point, well, like 10 vehicles in it.


This is one of those data vs anecdote situations. While your local dealer might have been shorted by the supply chain, over all the toplline beat expectations by $4B. The problem is that they are in the middle of a shift towards EV and that kind of thing always takes longer than you think.

Revenue: $44.0 billion vs. $39.9 billion expected
Adjusted EPS: $0.51 vs. $0.62 expected
Adj. EBIT: $2.6 billion vs. $3.45 billion expected
 
Snarcoleptic_Hoosier
2023-02-03 4:11:45 PM  

leviosaurus: Seems like their whole strategy of "Let's stop manufacturing cars except the Mustang and just build trucks" might have been a bit hasty.


Nonsense. Gas prices and financing costs will stay low forever. There is no downside risk.
 
Bith Set Me Up
2023-02-03 4:21:12 PM  
Nice headline, subby.

Tommy Boy (8/10) Movie CLIP - Housekeeping (1995) HD
Youtube 3QCSrQEGvZA
 
Flowery Twats
2023-02-03 4:27:16 PM  
Ford has never been very good at transmissions.

I'll never buy a new car. 3-4 years old Toyota or Honda has been my choice, and it has worked out well for me.
 
Arkanaut
2023-02-03 4:27:42 PM  
I'd tell him to go live in a van down by the river, but there's a 6-month wait list for vans.
 
majestic
2023-02-03 4:47:24 PM  

leviosaurus: Seems like their whole strategy of "Let's stop manufacturing cars except the Mustang and just build trucks" might have been a bit hasty.


Well, if they actually built good cars that people wanted to buy. I own two; 2016 Fusion and 2013 SHO. They are both sort of shiatboxes. The Fusion is finally reliable after fixing a bunch of stupid stuff. (fingers crossed) Emission line that caused the car to fart out of the fuel filler. Shift cable bushing that would leave you stranded or let the car roll down the driveway. That was neat!

The SHO is fun but expensive to own. Thanks to the genius design to run the water pump off the timing chain, and burying it deep inside the engine, you will get to replace the whole shebang around 90k miles and pay ~$3500. Oh, and if the mode actuator goes bad, and it will, have fun trying to replace that $25 part.

And the electronics on both are hilarious. Bluetooth just randomly stops working. So you disconnect the battery for an hour and then things work fine for a month or two.

Their trucks are good, I must admit. My 06 F150 is still going great after replacing the fuel injectors. Well, the cruise control switch failed, but it was easy to replace. Oh, I forgot that the gauge cluster has an issue that causes the parking brake light to stay on all the time. But otherwise, yeah, great truck.

I'll probably never purchase another Ford product. And their dealerships, in this case, Lewis Ford in Fayetteville, AR, suck.
 
Muta
2023-02-03 4:52:18 PM  

Yakk: Muta: sinko swimo: Ford Pinto - exploded in rear end collisions

Ford EXP/Escort - so many had engines blow that owners couldn't replace the power plant from salvage yards

I could go on

The Focus (2014'ish) automatic transmission that shifted gears like a paraplegic driving a standard transmission.

I was looking at the Explorer a few years ago and then heard about its awful transmission, so I bought a Flex and love it, so of course they stopped making it.


I know a couple people who bought a Flex.  The story was always the same. They were regretting all their life's decisions as they were making the purchase.  After driving it about 50 miles, they absolutely loved the vehicle.
 
Lish
2023-02-03 4:53:52 PM  

stuhayes2010: Well, not selling vehicles has to hurt the bottom line on a company that sells vehicles.  My local Ford dealer had an empty lot at one point, well, like 10 vehicles in it.


If they're selling before they arrive, like, everything is selling as factory orders, there wouldn't be any cars on the lot even though they're making plenty of money.
 
Dr Dreidel
2023-02-03 5:31:01 PM  

leviosaurus: Muta: sinko swimo: Ford Pinto - exploded in rear end collisions

Ford EXP/Escort - so many had engines blow that owners couldn't replace the power plant from salvage yards

I could go on

The Focus (2014'ish) automatic transmission that shifted gears like a paraplegic driving a standard transmission.

I'm a tall guy. With my leg length+torso length, Ford is the only car manufacturer who makes cars I fit into. They were the only compact cars I could ever drive. *Shrug*.

/CSB: I once went to a Toyota dealership to see if I could fit into a Tacoma or a Tundra. After trying out a few, the salesman told me "I never thought I'd ever say this to anyone in my life, but you should probably go buy an F-150."


How tall are you? I'm 6'4 and pretty fairly distributed (like, it's not that my legs are freakishly long) - also pretty broad shouldered (I sound fat) - and I fit comfortably into a 2010 Nissan Sentra.

When I went car shopping, it was the only car I fit into and could put my hand on my head without it hitting the ceiling - some SUVs included. I even tried it vertically, and my hand still had room between the top of my head and the roof.

// after I fell down the stairs at my place, I needed to sit on a cushion for a week or two - couldn't even fit comfortably in my wife's CRV with the cushion without my head hitting the roof
 
H31N0US
2023-02-03 5:31:13 PM  

Flowery Twats: Ford has never been very good at transmissions.

I'll never buy a new car. 3-4 years old Toyota or Honda has been my choice, and it has worked out well for me.


I entertained the idea of getting a bronco. The sticker on the window said the car was 55% US made. Engine was US, trans is China. Not paying $60k for something with a Chinese transmission in it.
 
sinko swimo
2023-02-03 5:31:33 PM  

leviosaurus: Muta: sinko swimo: Ford Pinto - exploded in rear end collisions

Ford EXP/Escort - so many had engines blow that owners couldn't replace the power plant from salvage yards

I could go on

The Focus (2014'ish) automatic transmission that shifted gears like a paraplegic driving a standard transmission.

I'm a tall guy. With my leg length+torso length, Ford is the only car manufacturer who makes cars I fit into. They were the only compact cars I could ever drive. *Shrug*.

/CSB: I once went to a Toyota dealership to see if I could fit into a Tacoma or a Tundra. After trying out a few, the salesman told me "I never thought I'd ever say this to anyone in my life, but you should probably go buy an F-150."


indeed, going back to the days of the LTD, they were a comfortable car for the tall person. I'm 6'-3". I bought new a Ford Ranger, the new style (1994?). 4 cyl 5 spd, got 21 miles per gallon. I found it difficult to be in for very long.
 
leviosaurus [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-03 5:57:53 PM  

Dr Dreidel: leviosaurus: Muta: sinko swimo: Ford Pinto - exploded in rear end collisions

Ford EXP/Escort - so many had engines blow that owners couldn't replace the power plant from salvage yards

I could go on

The Focus (2014'ish) automatic transmission that shifted gears like a paraplegic driving a standard transmission.

I'm a tall guy. With my leg length+torso length, Ford is the only car manufacturer who makes cars I fit into. They were the only compact cars I could ever drive. *Shrug*.

/CSB: I once went to a Toyota dealership to see if I could fit into a Tacoma or a Tundra. After trying out a few, the salesman told me "I never thought I'd ever say this to anyone in my life, but you should probably go buy an F-150."

How tall are you? I'm 6'4 and pretty fairly distributed (like, it's not that my legs are freakishly long) - also pretty broad shouldered (I sound fat) - and I fit comfortably into a 2010 Nissan Sentra.

When I went car shopping, it was the only car I fit into and could put my hand on my head without it hitting the ceiling - some SUVs included. I even tried it vertically, and my hand still had room between the top of my head and the roof.

// after I fell down the stairs at my place, I needed to sit on a cushion for a week or two - couldn't even fit comfortably in my wife's CRV with the cushion without my head hitting the roof


6'7''. Back in the 90's I used to drive an Escort, random strangers would laugh when I got out of it. I used to tell people that I would step into it and zip it up. I had the seat all the way back, pressed against the back seat. When I checked the blind spot, I would look out the rear passenger window. But it was still okay. I drove it coast to coast at least six times.

I hadn't realized how I'd gotten used to always being uncomfortable until I finally did get an F-150. The wife says it's the only car she's ever seen me in that looks size-appropriate. I miss the 30mpg I used to get in my hybrid Escape, but one of these days I'll be able to afford a Lightning, and then everything will align.

Like you I've been amazed how I can't fit in gigantic SUVs. The worst was when I rode in a Hummer - even in the passenger seat with the seat all the way back, my knees were jammed against the dash. A lot of those big cars are built for small people who want to be in a big car. <Insert freudian joke here>.

Personally, I'd be happy if the cab of my truck was put into a smaller car. Parking this truck is a PITA. I just want the legroom and the headroom, the rest of it is only a vehicle.
 
joe714
2023-02-03 6:01:16 PM  

tobcc: In August of 2021 I ordered a Ford Maverick thru the website and it was assigned to a local dealer.  The local dealer then "Lost" the order, sorry.  Then somehow by Magic the exact same on i ordered ended up their lot marked up over $10k.   Called the dealer, they lied, I called Ford and they pretty much confirmed the dealer stole it from under me.  The dealer went into my order and changed my contact info, so it sat hidden somewhere for 30 days and then they sold it.     I then put another order with another dealership when the 2023 order bank opened up, now at least I get an email every 45 days saying "We still have your order, but it isnt even scheduled to be built due to 'supply chain issues'".

Point, dont promise what you cant deliver and you know your dealers are sh.t, but yet you still will not force an meaning full change.


The F-150 Lightning R*ddit is full right now of customers with pre-orders that locked in the MSRP and manufacturer incentives at order time are finally showing up at the dealer just to be told they either pay the current MSRP or the dealer will sell it to someone else. One poor Ford Corporate employee is apparently spending his whole day just calling around to biatchslap dealers and tell them to knock it off.
 
Dr Dreidel
2023-02-03 6:51:07 PM  

leviosaurus: Dr Dreidel: leviosaurus: I'm a tall guy. With my leg length+torso length, Ford is the only car manufacturer who makes cars I fit into. They were the only compact cars I could ever drive. *Shrug*.

How tall are you? 

6'7''


Yikes on bikes. Hats off to you, and good luck with that. Having just flown internationally, I can only imagine what kind of torturous crucible that endeavor must be for you...

leviosaurus: I just want the legroom and the headroom, the rest of it is only a vehicle.


PREACH

// what if Smart Car, but for big people?
// I used to drive a Toyota Echo - surprising amount of head/leg room in that sucker, and easy to park, too - but I also got made fun of a lot for having to origami myself through the door
 
4NTLRZ
2023-02-03 7:04:46 PM  
Fords are massive pieces of cheet on wheels, but at least they've got the problem circled.
Fark user imageView Full Size
 
dk47
2023-02-03 7:30:29 PM  

Muta: Yakk: Muta: sinko swimo: Ford Pinto - exploded in rear end collisions

Ford EXP/Escort - so many had engines blow that owners couldn't replace the power plant from salvage yards

I could go on

The Focus (2014'ish) automatic transmission that shifted gears like a paraplegic driving a standard transmission.

I was looking at the Explorer a few years ago and then heard about its awful transmission, so I bought a Flex and love it, so of course they stopped making it.

I know a couple people who bought a Flex.  The story was always the same. They were regretting all their life's decisions as they were making the purchase.  After driving it about 50 miles, they absolutely loved the vehicle.


Yep, rented one once when I had family in town.  Still kind of want one when I see them around town.
 
FormlessOne
2023-02-03 8:07:34 PM  
Full Of Red Debt
 
Likwit
2023-02-03 8:13:14 PM  

joe714: tobcc: In August of 2021 I ordered a Ford Maverick thru the website and it was assigned to a local dealer.  The local dealer then "Lost" the order, sorry.  Then somehow by Magic the exact same on i ordered ended up their lot marked up over $10k.   Called the dealer, they lied, I called Ford and they pretty much confirmed the dealer stole it from under me.  The dealer went into my order and changed my contact info, so it sat hidden somewhere for 30 days and then they sold it.     I then put another order with another dealership when the 2023 order bank opened up, now at least I get an email every 45 days saying "We still have your order, but it isnt even scheduled to be built due to 'supply chain issues'".

Point, dont promise what you cant deliver and you know your dealers are sh.t, but yet you still will not force an meaning full change.

The F-150 Lightning R*ddit is full right now of customers with pre-orders that locked in the MSRP and manufacturer incentives at order time are finally showing up at the dealer just to be told they either pay the current MSRP or the dealer will sell it to someone else. One poor Ford Corporate employee is apparently spending his whole day just calling around to biatchslap dealers and tell them to knock it off.


Ford have said they can't really do anything but apply pressure. They're at the mercy of the dealers. It's a shame because the Lightning and Mach-e are really great vehicles.
 
leviosaurus [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-03 8:15:05 PM  

Likwit: joe714: tobcc: In August of 2021 I ordered a Ford Maverick thru the website and it was assigned to a local dealer.  The local dealer then "Lost" the order, sorry.  Then somehow by Magic the exact same on i ordered ended up their lot marked up over $10k.   Called the dealer, they lied, I called Ford and they pretty much confirmed the dealer stole it from under me.  The dealer went into my order and changed my contact info, so it sat hidden somewhere for 30 days and then they sold it.     I then put another order with another dealership when the 2023 order bank opened up, now at least I get an email every 45 days saying "We still have your order, but it isnt even scheduled to be built due to 'supply chain issues'".

Point, dont promise what you cant deliver and you know your dealers are sh.t, but yet you still will not force an meaning full change.

The F-150 Lightning R*ddit is full right now of customers with pre-orders that locked in the MSRP and manufacturer incentives at order time are finally showing up at the dealer just to be told they either pay the current MSRP or the dealer will sell it to someone else. One poor Ford Corporate employee is apparently spending his whole day just calling around to biatchslap dealers and tell them to knock it off.

Ford have said they can't really do anything but apply pressure. They're at the mercy of the dealers. It's a shame because the Lightning and Mach-e are really great vehicles.


That dealership system has needed to be disrupted for decades now
 
2fardownthread [recently expired TotalFark]
2023-02-03 8:26:11 PM  
I have said this many times over the years. What is special to me about Ford is that they always have an excuse. I think I have seen them all. And they are always vague and don't really stand up to scrutiny. I think I can say always.

It's the Japanese, or manipulation of the yen, or the competition, or a change in the market they did not anticipate, or a failed product, or a failed strategy, or some predecessor, or ... whatever. This time, the CEO is just admitting that it could be this or that or the other, "but we are definitely on top of it... whatever it is." He is not even trying this time. Who can say he is wrong when he says nothing definite? He ought to be fired for shrugging.

IT has been noted upthread that sales are way up? I guess? But they are not getting profit from that... I guess?

Well, going back a few years, they cut a whole bunch of models and decided to just emphasize a few of their winners and just do that. We have been watching a process of Ford getting smaller and leaner, for a couple of decades now. And NOW, their CEO is going to make them even smaller and even leaner, even though they are not satisfying their current and wannabe customers. Apparently, their plan is to give up more and more market share for profitability. They don't want to make cars. They want to make money.

I am not an expert, but I think a lot of car companies are not paying attention to what is going on. They are chasing too many rabbits.
 
basicstock
2023-02-03 9:08:05 PM  

leviosaurus: Seems like their whole strategy of "Let's stop manufacturing cars except the Mustang and just build trucks" might have been a bit hasty.


Here's Why Ford Was Right to Kill Cars
Youtube TbJJQOo2AJw
 
Likwit
2023-02-03 9:10:39 PM  

2fardownthread: They are chasing too many rabbits.


I agree. Look at Toyota for instance. They sell gasoline cars, diesel cars, hybrids, PHEVs, and an EV, but they're also trying to develop solid state batteries, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, hydrogen combustion engines, a new EV platform to replace their latest failed project, and all while the upper management is shuffled around because the CEO ragequit after some people on the internet were mean to him.

With the quality control issues at Ford and the lack of direction at Toyota, we're getting ready to see some big shakeups in the auto industry. If Xi can keep his dick out of the sovereign neighbor beehive (or pulling a Putin, as the kids say), Chinese manufacturers are going to pounce hard on the markets that really matter for big auto.
 
Likwit
2023-02-03 9:18:34 PM  

basicstock: leviosaurus: Seems like their whole strategy of "Let's stop manufacturing cars except the Mustang and just build trucks" might have been a bit hasty.

[YouTube video: Here's Why Ford Was Right to Kill Cars]


At the risk of doxxing myself, I used to play baseball with Doug DeMuro. He was a big silly goose then too. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he's successful because I think he's a good person. But he's a big silly goose with a lot of aggressively wrong opinions.
 
Hyjamon
2023-02-03 10:56:04 PM  

leviosaurus: The F-150 Lightning R*ddit is full right now of customers with pre-orders that locked in the MSRP and manufacturer incentives at order time are finally showing up at the dealer just to be told they either pay the current MSRP or the dealer will sell it to someone else. One poor Ford Corporate employee is apparently spending his whole day just calling around to biatchslap dealers and tell them to knock it off.

Ford have said they can't really do anything but apply pressure. They're at the mercy of the dealers. It's a shame because the Lightning and Mach-e are really great vehicles.


That dealership system has needed to be disrupted for decades now


damn shame what happened to that dealership...
 
whatisaidwas [BareFark] [OhFark]
2023-02-03 11:12:14 PM  

Muta: sinko swimo: Ford Pinto - exploded in rear end collisions

Ford EXP/Escort - so many had engines blow that owners couldn't replace the power plant from salvage yards

I could go on

The Focus (2014'ish) automatic transmission that shifted gears like a paraplegic driving a standard transmission.


The 2016 C-max whose alarm mysteriously sounds when I remote lock the car and walk away.
/otherwise very cool
//fark me
 
pacified
2023-02-03 11:59:20 PM  
Where's my Taurus?
 
Fissile
2023-02-04 12:07:33 AM  

DecemberNitro: Make your cars cheaper. There I just increased your buyers by 300% now pay me my consultant's fee of $10M


Nope.  GM made more money this year, a profit of $14.5 billion. They did so by pretty much abandoning the low end of the market.  Ford is in the process of doing the same thing..transforming itself into a maker of 'prime' automobiles.  The low end of the market will...for the time being...be serviced by companies like Kia.
 
Smoking GNU [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 7:14:50 AM  

BeesNuts: "We know what we have to go after. I'd love to give you all the metrics and all the specific gaps we see. But you know, whether it's absenteeism, the number of sequencing centers, the number of wiring harnesses we have, we know what it is."

This man is an idiot.


He sounds like a less addled trump.
 
morg
2023-02-04 9:04:34 AM  
When a car company starts up: We need to build better cars.
When they just don't give a shiat anymore: We need to improve our cost profile.
 
BunkyBrewman [TotalFark]
2023-02-04 9:11:57 AM  

tobcc: In August of 2021 I ordered a Ford Maverick thru the website and it was assigned to a local dealer.  The local dealer then "Lost" the order, sorry.  Then somehow by Magic the exact same on i ordered ended up their lot marked up over $10k.   Called the dealer, they lied, I called Ford and they pretty much confirmed the dealer stole it from under me.  The dealer went into my order and changed my contact info, so it sat hidden somewhere for 30 days and then they sold it.     I then put another order with another dealership when the 2023 order bank opened up, now at least I get an email every 45 days saying "We still have your order, but it isnt even scheduled to be built due to 'supply chain issues'".

Point, dont promise what you cant deliver and you know your dealers are sh.t, but yet you still will not force an meaning full change.


They've been doing the same with the Bronco as well
 
jjwars1
2023-02-04 9:36:27 AM  

Fissile: DecemberNitro: Make your cars cheaper. There I just increased your buyers by 300% now pay me my consultant's fee of $10M

Nope.  GM made more money this year, a profit of $14.5 billion. They did so by pretty much abandoning the low end of the market.  Ford is in the process of doing the same thing..transforming itself into a maker of 'prime' automobiles.  The low end of the market will...for the time being...be serviced by companies like Kia.


It's funny too that they're the low end of the market. Kia/Hyundai vehicles have come a long way. They offer one of the best values, and the build quality is quite good. They offer one of the best warranties too.
 
jaytkay [OhFark]
2023-02-04 10:29:19 AM  
"WE NEED TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND LOWER COSTS!!!!"
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