Ford Doubles Down on SUVs/Trucks

[TheWombat]

According to this, Ford is looking to stop selling anything but trucks and SUVs, except for Mustangs and the Focus Active. Yes, that means, if this is true, no Fiesta, no traditional Focus, no Fusion, nothing but utes and pick-ups.

Can't argue with the logic I guess, as the money points clearly in one direction, and it isn't traditional cars. But damn, this just makes me really want to figure out a way to actually buy the type of sedan I've always wanted before they go away for good. Well, none of the ones I want are Fords, anyhow, but other manufacturers are definitely leaning in this direction for North American sales.

 

[Mhamstead19]

According to this, Ford is looking to stop selling anything but trucks and SUVs, except for Mustangs and the Focus Active. Yes, that means, if this is true, no Fiesta, no traditional Focus, no Fusion, nothing but utes and pick-ups.



Can't argue with the logic I guess, as the money points clearly in one direction, and it isn't traditional cars. But damn, this just makes me really want to figure out a way to actually buy the type of sedan I've always wanted before they go away for good. Well, none of the ones I want are Fords, anyhow, but other manufacturers are definitely leaning in this direction for North American sales.

That’s crazy, I guess that’s what everyone wants. I hate driving SUVs. But I would rather drive an SUV than a mini van.


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[Mhamstead19]

Although I did see Ford was making a sweet Edge ST. Lol


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[TheWombat]

Yeah, an Edge ST is, i suppose, a poor man's F-Pace or Macan, or something.

But yes, I loathe SUVs. They are nice and comfy inside, or can be, but I hate the exact things 90% of the American driving public wants--high seating, high ground clearance, total isolation from the road and the world, and as little actual vehicle operation as possible.

 

[cbr600rr]

Definitely not true!

And according to which? Where is the source?

 

[Sandman GTI]

You have to have a buffet even though everyone wants the lobster.
Winds will change and if you are all in one basket might be hard to change when that time comes. If gas went to $5 things would likely change.

 

[cbr600rr]

^+1

 

[adam1991]

That’s crazy, I guess that’s what everyone wants. I hate driving SUVs. But I would rather drive an SUV than a mini van.

Why?

SUVs suck in pretty much all ways. Worse than a car, worse than a minivan.

 

[BravoMike]

Does anyone else here read this as a company that is at the beginning of financial struggles and is trying to streamline to avoid more future losses, or am I the only one?

 

[TheWombat]

Definitely not true!

And according to which? Where is the source?

Front page of CNN/CNN Money; I linked the story above.

If it isn't true, it's a two-day running screw up on the part of the biggest news organization on the planet (which, I admit, is entirely possible!). But as others have said, it makes sense--Ford like other automakers focused on the NA market are finding that Americans simply do not want anything other than crossovers, SUVs, and trucks. Oh, and a few muscle cars, I guess.

Now, I'm guessing luxury car makers (the German three, the Asian up-scale brands) have more success with sedans, as the market for sedans is much stronger in that segment, but even there, look at where the energy is in future vehicles. Yeah, SUVs, crossovers, etc.

 

[tknj99]

So only certain types will be Found On the Road Dead now?

 

[MonkeyMD]

Great. More vehicles I can't see over or around when I'm parked at a stop sign trying to figure out if there's oncoming traffic with a huge hunk of metal blocking my view.

Can't wait for $5/gal gas to get 50% of them off the road. More satisfying would be after Ford goes to all trucks/SUV's


Disclaimer: our other car is a 3 row suv

 

[Mhamstead19]

Why?



SUVs suck in pretty much all ways. Worse than a car, worse than a minivan.

I agree about worse than a car, and I guess you are right...usually I think that at least SUVs have off-road capability but that’s not even true for today. Other than a handful of actual SUVs that off-road and are badass, most are bad on MPG, not practical and very expensive.


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[Mhamstead19]

But let’s be honest...nothing beats a hatchback


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[cbr600rr]

Front page of CNN/CNN Money; I linked the story above.

If it isn't true, it's a two-day running screw up on the part of the biggest news organization on the planet (which, I admit, is entirely possible!). But as others have said, it makes sense--Ford like other automakers focused on the NA market are finding that Americans simply do not want anything other than crossovers, SUVs, and trucks. Oh, and a few muscle cars, I guess.

Now, I'm guessing luxury car makers (the German three, the Asian up-scale brands) have more success with sedans, as the market for sedans is much stronger in that segment, but even there, look at where the energy is in future vehicles. Yeah, SUVs, crossovers, etc.

Ah I see it now. Didn't notice the tiny link the first time reading the OP. (Viewing on my phone)