Let's Hear It for Ford!

[SuperHornet]

CBS is reporting that Ford is coming out with inflatable seat belts that are supposedly more comfortable and more effective than the standard models.

[putter]

Ford is definitely in the best position of the automakers but make no mistake that billion dollar profit came from your and my tax dollars (cash for clunkers) more than just being a smart company. Lets see what the numbers are next quarter....

[JoltinJoe]

Sorry to rain on the Ford parade. Bought one of the original Explorers in 1992. Loved it. Was great around my house in the mountains during the winter. Lasted 12 years. Bought a 2004 Explorer to replace it. Has always had transmission problems. Was recalled for the problem, but Ford did a cheapie fix rather than really address the problem. When the problem arose again, Ford refused to fix it, saying it was outside thw 36,000 warranty. I complained that it was originally serviced for the problem within warranty, but that they didn't really fix it. They screwed me.

When this Ford goes down, I won't consider Ford again, Every year, I have to dump a about $700 into it to keep the tranny going.

all makes and models will have good and bad units. I had an Eddie Bauer Explorer that I ran up way past 200K with only the normal brakes and exhaust type repairs. I'm sure somewhere there has been an Accord or Camary that spent more time in the shop than the driveway. I'm sure someone out there drove their Yugo over 100K with very few problems.

Looking at individual units is a poor way to evaluate either a make or a model. Not statistically sound or relevant.

The main number I look at is the # of "problems" reported per units produced. Excellent indicator of build quality and overall reliability of both a nameplate and a specific model. This type of information is readily available and accessible.

It's not that the product was defective. It was that Ford refused to stand behind the product and do the right thing that is more the issue with me.

[dbackjon]

all makes and models will have good and bad units. I had an Eddie Bauer Explorer that I ran up way past 200K with only the normal brakes and exhaust type repairs. I'm sure somewhere there has been an Accord or Camary that spent more time in the shop than the driveway. I'm sure someone out there drove their Yugo over 100K with very few problems.

Looking at individual units is a poor way to evaluate either a make or a model. Not statistically sound or relevant.

The main number I look at is the # of "problems" reported per units produced. Excellent indicator of build quality and overall reliability of both a nameplate and a specific model. This type of information is readily available and accessible.

It's not that the product was defective. It was that Ford refused to stand behind the product and do the right thing that is more the issue with me.

that was my problem with Chrysler - refused to stand behind faulty products, and had corrupt dealers.

[AZGrizFan]

It's not that the product was defective. It was that Ford refused to stand behind the product and do the right thing that is more the issue with me.

that was my problem with Chrysler - refused to stand behind faulty products, and had corrupt dealers.

Well, if you fellas are going to use THOSE criteria for choosing which car you buy next, you'll NEVER buy American.

[bobbythekidd]

that was my problem with Chrysler - refused to stand behind faulty products, and had corrupt dealers.

Well, if you fellas are going to use THOSE criteria for choosing which car you buy next, you'll NEVER buy American.

Well, Well, Well, Az has correctly identified how we were left behind in the first place. Well done, dick.

[AZGrizFan]

Well, if you fellas are going to use THOSE criteria for choosing which car you buy next, you'll NEVER buy American.

Well, Well, Well, Az has correctly identified how we were left behind in the first place. Well done, dick.

My pleasure, Bobbee.

[Wedgebuster]

CBS is reporting that Ford is coming out with inflatable seat belts that are supposedly more comfortable and more effective than the standard models.

I came out with inflatable shorts years ago, does essentially the same thing.

[OSBF]

if these inflatible seat belts are anything like an inlatible girlfriend, i'm out

[Appaholic]

if these inflatible seat belts are anything like an inlatible girlfriend, i'm out

Inflatable girls don't talk.....ever.....

[slycat]

We have Escape Hybrids at work. The 2006 model blows but 2008 and 2009 are good.

Lots of room and a decent engine.

Gets about 30 mph but cost 30k. Not sure if its worth it.

Worst part is the brakes, they are very sensitive and take some getting used to.