On The Heels of the 05
#1
I was reading the Motor Trend future vehicles report and right by the note on the SVT Cobra Mustang for 06 was the rumor of Ford brining back the Fairlane or Galaxie to replace the Crown Vic.
Should be interesting to see how they handle the design on that and how retro they go after the Mustang.
From Motor Trend (Motor Trend Futurewatch)
2006 Ford Fairlane : Fairlane is the working name for this rear-drive sedan conjuring nostalgic images, though Galaxy has been mentioned, too. To be based on the DEW Lite platform, the Fairlane is rumored to fit in above the Taurus, making it the likely Crown Vic replacement.
Should be interesting to see how they handle the design on that and how retro they go after the Mustang.
From Motor Trend (Motor Trend Futurewatch)
2006 Ford Fairlane : Fairlane is the working name for this rear-drive sedan conjuring nostalgic images, though Galaxy has been mentioned, too. To be based on the DEW Lite platform, the Fairlane is rumored to fit in above the Taurus, making it the likely Crown Vic replacement.
#2
Isn't the Five Hundred the sedan above the Taurus?
Its too late for an 06 I would think, there would be at least some kind of rumors before this. 07 maybe ..
I also can't imagine them replacing the Crown Vic, especially since the CV is considered "the" cop car.
Its too late for an 06 I would think, there would be at least some kind of rumors before this. 07 maybe ..
I also can't imagine them replacing the Crown Vic, especially since the CV is considered "the" cop car.
#3
I thought it was kinda interesting that Ford would try to dump the Crown Vic too... Maybe the Fairlane/Galaxie could be slated to be Ford's very own GTO type car. Nothing flashy but a car similar to the Crown Vic hopped on on steroids with amazing perfromance abilities?
#5
Originally posted by Grantsdale@November 18, 2004, 5:31 PM
Isn't the Five Hundred the sedan above the Taurus?
Its too late for an 06 I would think, there would be at least some kind of rumors before this. 07 maybe ..
I also can't imagine them replacing the Crown Vic, especially since the CV is considered "the" cop car.
Isn't the Five Hundred the sedan above the Taurus?
Its too late for an 06 I would think, there would be at least some kind of rumors before this. 07 maybe ..
I also can't imagine them replacing the Crown Vic, especially since the CV is considered "the" cop car.
And if you remember the Caprise Classic was the vehicle of choice for Law Enforcement (Heads above the Crown Vic) before GM dumped it back in 1996.
#6
Ford's going over to naming all their models starting with an "F", except for it's "Heritage" models (Mustang, T-bird, Crown Vic, Explorer). Notice that?
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
#7
Originally posted by IIGood@November 18, 2004, 6:13 PM
Ford's going over to naming all their models starting with an "F", except for it's "Heritage" models (Mustang, T-bird, Crown Vic, Explorer). Notice that?
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
Ford's going over to naming all their models starting with an "F", except for it's "Heritage" models (Mustang, T-bird, Crown Vic, Explorer). Notice that?
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
#8
Originally posted by IIGood@November 18, 2004, 6:13 PM
Ford's going over to naming all their models starting with an "F", except for it's "Heritage" models (Mustang, T-bird, Crown Vic, Explorer). Notice that?
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
Ford's going over to naming all their models starting with an "F", except for it's "Heritage" models (Mustang, T-bird, Crown Vic, Explorer). Notice that?
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
There aren't very many good car names that start with the letter "M", as evidenced by the titles of Mercury's current lineup... :notnice:
#9
Originally posted by grabbergreen+November 18, 2004, 6:29 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (grabbergreen @ November 18, 2004, 6:29 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-IIGood@November 18, 2004, 6:13 PM
Ford's going over to naming all their models starting with an "F", except for it's "Heritage" models (Mustang, T-bird, Crown Vic, Explorer). Notice that?
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
Ford's going over to naming all their models starting with an "F", except for it's "Heritage" models (Mustang, T-bird, Crown Vic, Explorer). Notice that?
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
There aren't very many good car names that start with the letter "M", as evidenced by the titles of Mercury's current lineup... :notnice: [/b][/quote]
I think the Marauder is a cool name.
#10
Originally posted by Grantsdale@November 18, 2004, 5:31 PM
Isn't the Five Hundred the sedan above the Taurus?
Its too late for an 06 I would think, there would be at least some kind of rumors before this. 07 maybe ..
I also can't imagine them replacing the Crown Vic, especially since the CV is considered "the" cop car.
Isn't the Five Hundred the sedan above the Taurus?
Its too late for an 06 I would think, there would be at least some kind of rumors before this. 07 maybe ..
I also can't imagine them replacing the Crown Vic, especially since the CV is considered "the" cop car.
Fairlane (or Galaxie) introduced for M.Y. 2006, likely late in the model year...
Five Hundred will remain fairly unchanged for a while, though it might get a more powerful V6 for 2006...
Crown Victoria will continue on the Panther platform before FINALLY recieving a head-to-toe redesign for M.Y. 2008 (check out the Future Vehicle Forecasts for 2007 and 2008 to read about that), based on an upcoming Ford Australia Falcon platform.
I've heard through the grapevine that the Fairlane (or Galaxie) is supposed to be pretty close to the Ford 427 concept, and will definitely feature at least one V8 powertrain.
#11
Originally posted by holderca1+November 18, 2004, 6:31 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (holderca1 @ November 18, 2004, 6:31 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
It's even more rediculous with Mercury.
There aren't very many good car names that start with the letter "M", as evidenced by the titles of Mercury's current lineup... :notnice:
Originally posted by grabbergreen@November 18, 2004, 6:29 PM
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@November 18, 2004, 6:13 PM
Ford's going over to naming all their models starting with an "F", except for it's "Heritage" models (Mustang, T-bird, Crown Vic, Explorer). Notice that?
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
Ford's going over to naming all their models starting with an "F", except for it's "Heritage" models (Mustang, T-bird, Crown Vic, Explorer). Notice that?
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
It's even more rediculous with Mercury.
There aren't very many good car names that start with the letter "M", as evidenced by the titles of Mercury's current lineup... :notnice:
I hope you don't think the same thing about Montego, Milan, MontClair, Monterey, Mariner...
#12
In the hardcover book on the Mustang, it is speculated that the Mustang's platform (which is largely the DEW, and may very well be the DEW lite they're talking about) will spawn other rear wheel drive sedans and coupes.
Kinda nice to have the tables turned for once. Rather than the Mustang being a different flavor of a Falcon, Pinto or Fairmont.
Kinda nice to have the tables turned for once. Rather than the Mustang being a different flavor of a Falcon, Pinto or Fairmont.
#15
Originally posted by grabbergreen+November 18, 2004, 6:39 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (grabbergreen @ November 18, 2004, 6:39 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
It's even more rediculous with Mercury.
There aren't very many good car names that start with the letter "M", as evidenced by the titles of Mercury's current lineup... :notnice:
I think the Marauder is a cool name.
Originally posted by holderca1@November 18, 2004, 6:31 PM
Originally posted by grabbergreen@November 18, 2004, 6:29 PM
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@November 18, 2004, 6:13 PM
Ford's going over to naming all their models starting with an "F", except for it's "Heritage" models (Mustang, T-bird, Crown Vic, Explorer). Notice that?
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
Ford's going over to naming all their models starting with an "F", except for it's "Heritage" models (Mustang, T-bird, Crown Vic, Explorer). Notice that?
Five hundred.
Freestar.
Freestyle.
Focus.
F-series.
So, if anything, I'd bet they'd bring back the Fairlane to fit in with the "F" motif.
It's even more rediculous with Mercury.
There aren't very many good car names that start with the letter "M", as evidenced by the titles of Mercury's current lineup... :notnice:
I think the Marauder is a cool name.
No, just the Marauder. The Mountaineer is an alright name, after that it goes downhill in a hurry.
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Why would Ford drop Taurus? Its been Ford's best selling family sedan since 1986 (when it was introduced).
Why would Ford replace Crown Victoria? They wanna do same mistake Chevrolet did with Caprise?
Why would Ford replace Crown Victoria? They wanna do same mistake Chevrolet did with Caprise?
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Originally posted by grrr428@November 18, 2004, 7:07 PM
I kinda like the Montego name. But this whole FF and MM designation thing is absurd. I always thought MC names sounded good: Mercury Cougar, Mercury Comet, Mercury Cyclone.
I kinda like the Montego name. But this whole FF and MM designation thing is absurd. I always thought MC names sounded good: Mercury Cougar, Mercury Comet, Mercury Cyclone.