Amazing how few people get this... or that the Firestone tires were causing problems on other SUVs, and that the Explorer was fine with other tires.

And they miss that the Explorer had the lower fatality rates than any other midsize SUV other than the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee.

And when the Explorer was equipped with any tires other than the Firestones, its rollover rate was no worse than any other midsize SUV of the era.

Simply because they had Firestone tires? No - but with any other tires, they rolled over no more often than any other midsize SUV of the era.

Actually, the 96+ generation of Taurus *was* reliable.

The 95 and earlier? Not so much.

Except for the minor detail that the rollover rate in the Explorer with any other tires on it was no different than any other midsize SUV of the era... and that the rollover rate in any other midsize SUV of the era equipped with those Firestone tires was just as bad as the Explorer. It just happened that very few…

4th: Why do we keep giving Honda a pass on this?

The difference with the F-150 Heritage was that it was a short-term, limited run product. Ford decided to changeover one F-series plant at a time. At the same time, Ontario Truck was closing, Norfolk was going to soon after, and Cuautitlan was being diverted to Latin America only production. So rather than rush in…

The difference with the F-150 Heritage was that it was a short-term, limited run product. Ford decided to changeover one F-series plant at a time. At the same time, Ontario Truck was closing, Norfolk was going to soon after, and Cuautitlan was being diverted to Latin America only production. So rather than rush in…

The difference with the F-150 Heritage was that it was a short-term, limited run product. Ford decided to changeover one F-series plant at a time. At the same time, Ontario Truck was closing, Norfolk was going to soon after, and Cuautitlan was being diverted to Latin America only production. So rather than rush in…

The difference with the F-150 Heritage was that it was a short-term, limited run product. Ford decided to changeover one F-series plant at a time. At the same time, Ontario Truck was closing, Norfolk was going to soon after, and Cuautitlan was being diverted to Latin America only production. So rather than rush in…

Basically, Nissan says “f you” to planned obsolescence. The market will decide if they’re right or if people really do buy into the idea of planned obsolescence and will insist on having the newest and best.

Why don’t you ask someone? The parts through Ford’s program have a much better reputation than those before the program was created. Dynacorn has gone from having a terrible reputation to a good one.

Dynacorn’s reputation has improved greatly in recent years, much like Hyundai. They basically retooled their entire operation in the past 5 years and the quality is much, much, much better... Vintage Mustang owners seem to have done a near 180 in their opinion of their work now.

Porsche isn’t manufacturing the parts.

And to get into the Ford program, parts must be warrantied.

Ford backs parts through their restoration hardware division - which sources parts from suppliers that you purchase directly from the dealer - JUST like Porsche.

It isn’t different at all. Porsche is procuring parts from suppliers who are building the parts to original Porsche specs, and Porsche is standing behind the parts with a warranty.

Ford does exactly the same thing with parts for the Mustang. They’re built to OEM specs by suppliers, with Ford marketing the parts and…

Beat me to it by this >< much...

Only German manufacturers realize this?

Au contraire....

What was the balance of the loan? Most banks will put holds on any funds of $10k or more. It’s frustrating as can be - but also a good reason to have a working relationship with a banker - I have one who works at my office who will eliminate all those hurdles and clear it for me if I just stop by their desk - it helps…