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There were six SUV/Crossover models in the lineup for 2019:
Ecosport
Escape
Edge
Flex
Explorer
Expedition
The Flex has come to end of production. The Mach E and Bronco are just around the corner, so there will be seven models in 2021.
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While I think they will eventually regret exiting the passenger car market almost entirely (the Fusion isn't Ford's lowest production number model), they aren't placing their focus on trucks, they are placing it on SUV's/Crossovers, which people overwhelmingly prefer. SUV's/Crossovers offer more comfortable seating positions, better visibility, and even when they don't have more cargo space, are often still perceived as having more.
There were six SUV/Crossover models in the lineup for 2019:
Ecosport
Escape
Edge
Flex
Explorer
Expedition
The Flex has come to end of production. The Mach E and Bronco are just around the corner, so there will be seven models in 2021.
There were six SUV/Crossover models in the lineup for 2019:
Ecosport
Escape
Edge
Flex
Explorer
Expedition
The Flex has come to end of production. The Mach E and Bronco are just around the corner, so there will be seven models in 2021.
And agreed on all other points. I am fairly certain neither of us will ever have a 'car' again. It's been 8 years since we had a car (that one was a Focus), and can virtually guarantee that trend will continue. SUV, crossover, van, or truck, all better.
My parents also, were into cars, had a Taurus and two Fusions at the same time for example, but shifted and of their 3 vehicles only 1 was a car, and it wasn't a Ford. Trucks and SUV's are more and more popular for all the great practical reasons...and crossovers are basically the new cars to a lot of people
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Well, bought my first ford, 1964 Galaxie 500 in1970. Bought a ton of them since. Explorer, Expedition, Van, Mustang, Pinto, you name it.... Latest was the 2018 F150, bought new. I just came back from the RAM dealer and traded my F150 for a RAM 1500. This is not the right forum for a complaint list, and really my list was very small. But from the engine that would stop at every light to killing the 5.4 V8, to pricing themselves out of the market, I finally went to the dark side. Super happy with the RAM. Quiet, powerful. Love the 5.7 hemi. I think I would have paid a few more bucks to stay with Ford, except the V8 was a non-starter. I had an expedition (built on a F150 frame) with 5.4 for 15 years and almost 200K miles. It was awesome. I'm old school and don't ever want a turbo in a truck, and 5.0L is just too small. Its fine in my Mustang... I tried pricing out an acceptable F150 and it was thousands more and I still didn't like the engine. Looking forward to the RAM increased towing capacity, better ride and plusher, more roomy interior and decent monthly payment. My son and inlaws made the same decision. I think Ford discontinuing cars to concentrate on trucks is a very risky move. Esp if people like myself start turning away from the trucks. Not wanting to start a debate, just sharing my disappointment.
Theres more and more of these threads whereby someone complains about their F150 and has to broadcast that they traded it on a Ram or Chevy... (but mostly rams)
And the reasons are these trivial little things that aren't even on my radar.
If you're going to trash your current F150, at least have a reason!
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...and the spark plugs, the cam phasers, the timing chain followers...
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