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Lumadar · 02-03-09, 08:31

Ford is has been tied or better for quality for 2 years~ now with the industry leaders (Toyota/Honda, switching).

New reports have said they put Ford even pulling out ahead, all alone as #1 in quality.

The patent boards also just released a report stating that Ford is the clear leader in the entire industry (world wide) in patents, and upcoming technologies.

They also have a TOTAL refreshment (all new models) scheduled for 40% of their lineup in the next 2 years alone. Most of the switches are to already proven European models that set the standard for quality and innovation in their markets.

Just wait for the new 2010 Ford Fusion to hit the roads (Hybrid bests the HYBRID Toyota Camry and the Hybrid Accord by more than 6 MPG!), the new Ford Focus, and the Fiesta.

Ford spent 1.2 billion LESS on warranty repairs each of the last 2 years due to an increase in quality. Positive change is coming, and Ford will have segment leading models for quality, innovation, looks, and efficiency. Ford was also the only automaker over the last 2 years to increase quality at a rate higher than the industry average every quarter.

As long as the overall world/national economic downturn doesn't get too out of hand, Ford will come out of this turmoil much better off than they were going into it, and with bigger gains than probably any other automaker.

Also in regards to the OP, Toyota posted a multi-billion dollar LOSS for 2008... so it's not just American auto makers hurting.

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Lumadar Car Crazy Lumadar is offline Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 809	Re: Ford's US sales plunge 40 pct, Toyota down 32 pct Ford is has been tied or better for quality for 2 years~ now with the industry leaders (Toyota/Honda, switching). New reports have said they put Ford even pulling out ahead, all alone as #1 in quality. The patent boards also just released a report stating that Ford is the clear leader in the entire industry (world wide) in patents, and upcoming technologies. They also have a TOTAL refreshment (all new models) scheduled for 40% of their lineup in the next 2 years alone. Most of the switches are to already proven European models that set the standard for quality and innovation in their markets. Just wait for the new 2010 Ford Fusion to hit the roads (Hybrid bests the HYBRID Toyota Camry and the Hybrid Accord by more than 6 MPG!), the new Ford Focus, and the Fiesta. Ford spent 1.2 billion LESS on warranty repairs each of the last 2 years due to an increase in quality. Positive change is coming, and Ford will have segment leading models for quality, innovation, looks, and efficiency. Ford was also the only automaker over the last 2 years to increase quality at a rate higher than the industry average every quarter. As long as the overall world/national economic downturn doesn't get too out of hand, Ford will come out of this turmoil much better off than they were going into it, and with bigger gains than probably any other automaker. Also in regards to the OP, Toyota posted a multi-billion dollar LOSS for 2008... so it's not just American auto makers hurting.