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Old 5/13/05, 02:20 PM
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To: All Ford Dealers
Subject: Ford pricing actions effective May 13, 2005


This letter announces Ford competitive pricing actions effective May 13, 2005.



Details of Pricing Actions

2005MY Ford base vehicle price changes range from $30 to $175 MSRP. (see Attachment I). Finance Charge, Dealer Holdback, Dealer Discounts, and FDAF/LMDA Contribution Amounts remain unchanged. New price lists will be posted on fmcdealer.com and prices will be available through CONCEPS on May 13, 2005.



Effective Date

Price changes will be effective May 13, 2005.



Price Level

The price level code is 570.



Price Protection

2005-model units invoiced prior to May 13, 2005 will not be re-invoiced.



Automatic price protection will be provided on:

Firm 2005-model fleet, retail, and demonstrator orders signed and dated on or before May 13, 2005, and received by Ford Motor Company on or before May 13, 2005.
Specific quantity orders for state and local government agencies with bids dated on or before May 13, 2005, must be received by Ford Motor Company within 75 days of the bid date or model balance out, whichever is earlier.
It will be necessary to file a price protection claim for eligible state and local government orders submitted to Ford Motor Company under a Governmental Annual Requirement Authorization without a GPC reference number, or for special bids specifically authorized by Ford Motor Company.



Summary

This pricing action continues to keep the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands competitive and aggressively positioned versus our key competitors. Please be sure you communicate these changes within your dealerships. Thank you for your continued commitment.





Attachment I

Ford Division - Summary of 2005-Model Price Changes



Focus

No change.

Five Hundred

No change.

Freestyle

No change.
Taurus

No change.

Mustang

Increase GT Arrays by $175 MSRP/ $152 WSD.
Increase V6 Premium Arrays by $100 MSRP/ $87 WSD.
Increase V6 Deluxe Arrays by $50 MSRP/ $44 WSD

Thunderbird

No change.

GT

No change.

Crown Victoria

No change.

Freestar

No change.

Escape

No change.

Escape Hybrid

No change.

Explorer Sport Trac

No change.

Explorer

No change.

Expedition

No change.

Excursion

No change.

Ranger

No change.

E-Series

No change.

F-150

Increase all arrays $30 MSRP/ $25 WSD
Increase option pricing on Two Tone paint $75 MSRP/ $62 WSD
Increase T8C Lariat FX4 Tires (LT245) $50 MSRP/ $42 WSD

F-Super Duty

No change.
LCF

No change.

Medium Truck

No change.








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WOW....
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I'm waiting to see what they are going to price the MY06's at. I'll bet they add $1,000 to MSRP.
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I don't recall ever hearing about so many price increases in the course of a single model year before. Is it just me? :scratch:
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Nope. They were just extremely slow to add the $ as well as not realizing how popular this model would be. If they knew then what they know now (can't find a GT on a lot let alone a selection of colors to choose from) then I think they would have started it at 26,995 instead of 25 and change.
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Well at least it was just a $100 jump and not a $1000 or $300 jump.
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Originally posted by John H@May 13, 2005, 4:54 PM
I don't recall ever hearing about so many price increases in the course of a single model year before. Is it just me? :scratch:
The '04 Cobra and GT received two price increases in the production year. The price increase for the new Mustang could be due to additional expenses such as overtime.
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So, has anyone figured out what the base price for a GT is now? It was $24,995 at the beginning of the model year.
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Originally posted by Stadifer@May 13, 2005, 4:29 PM
Well at least it was just a $100 jump and not a $1000 or $300 jump.
Don't worry. The dealers have that covered. :angry:
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there increasing the price on there hot selling vehicles.
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Originally posted by 05GT-O.C.D.@May 13, 2005, 8:35 PM
So, has anyone figured out what the base price for a GT is now? It was $24,995 at the beginning of the model year.
$25,745 with the above increase.
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As stated by another member, they are increasing the prices on "all" the models that are selling - all two of them. The Mustang is a great car , and you can't beat the F150 in a pickup but I think I will pass on buying any Ford stock.
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Supply versus Demand = What will the market bear?

In this case, there seems to be more people buying these two than are available. Ford's no dummy, I knew it'd be just a matter of time before those dealer markups were put into the actual price. Take that dealers!!!

Wait... That still leaves us paying more... Sigh.

I quit.
Old 5/13/05, 10:24 PM
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Originally posted by houtex@May 13, 2005, 11:08 PM
Supply versus Demand = What will the market bear?

In this case, there seems to be more people buying these two than are available. Ford's no dummy, I knew it'd be just a matter of time before those dealer markups were put into the actual price. Take that dealers!!!

Wait... That still leaves us paying more... Sigh.

I quit.
Just think how high the demand would be if they offered the car in Emberglow!
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Old 5/14/05, 12:40 AM
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WooHoo no price change on the Crown Victoria. :bang:
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Hey since I got mine on Nov 18 the base has increased $750. I look at as what ever my car dropped in value it has to be $750 higher than it would of been without the increases. Hey if they went up 10 grand my car would be more valuable.
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What does this mean to those of us that ordered and haven't gotten our cars ? When we get there to pick up will we have to pay more ?
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No.
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Double post, sorry.


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