tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11693538.post111478358586490796..comments2024-02-19T05:14:41.739-05:00Comments on The Auto Prophet: The Fusion is Ford's FutureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108992620883563299noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11693538.post-1115135540298600432005-05-03T10:52:00.000-05:002005-05-03T10:52:00.000-05:00Ford needs to diversify the models, that's for sur...Ford needs to diversify the models, that's for sure, and as you said, GM was famous for this.<BR/>Since you mention the Mondeo, why doesn't Ford bring that to the US?<BR/>And the Australian Ford Falcon range, the longer wheelbase Fairmont could be rebadged as a Lincoln to seperate it from the Fusion and Milan. <BR/><BR/>I love Ford, and think they should not rely on one platform for so many new models. Time will tell.Big Ford Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649352599746912038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11693538.post-1115067903324282252005-05-02T16:05:00.000-05:002005-05-02T16:05:00.000-05:00It is a dangerous thing if there is something wron...It is a dangerous thing if there is something wrong with the platform--for example, the previous Mondeo, which was brought over as the Contour/Mystique ("mistake"), was just too small, especially in the rear leg room, to really catch on. <BR/><BR/>It is also dangerous if you make your cars too similar. If the Fusion, Milan, and Zephyr aren't different enough, then the Milan and Zephyr won't sell.<BR/><BR/>GM was the master of this, they would sell almost exactly the same car as a Pontiac, Buick, and Olds, with the exception of a few badges and minor other differences.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108992620883563299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11693538.post-1114973279842467832005-05-01T13:47:00.000-05:002005-05-01T13:47:00.000-05:00The Fusion seems like a fine car that is true. But...The Fusion seems like a fine car that is true. But doesn't anybody think that Ford relying on the Mazda 6 platform for so many new models is a dangerous thing?<BR/>The Mazda 6 is the platform for the Fusion/Milan and the Zephyr.<BR/>Then the Mazda Crossport, which itself is based on Mazda 6 mechanicals, will be the base for the new Lincoln Aviator and is rumored to be the underpinings for the Ford Fairlane if that ever makes it to production.<BR/>Isn't this just what GM does, getting one platform and then sharing it accross all brands?<BR/>Don't get me wrong the Mazda 6 is a great car, and I'm sure the Fusion will be too, but haven't we learned anything from past mistakes?Big Ford Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649352599746912038noreply@blogger.com