Bill Ford Steps Down as CEO!
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Originally Posted by Webba
Screw a car guy. If a car gut is the reason for poor quality, crappy dealer service, and putting out mostly fugly looking cars no one wants then Ill take the jet guy please! And just remember Saab was born from jets so we should be rockin now
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Originally Posted by 05fordgt
And Saab's looked terrible up until a few years ago. If you don't want a "car guy" running a company, suit yourself. When you don't, you get cars with no soul, no excitement. Sort of like a Honda Accord, or Toyota Camry. Nice cars, but nothing special in the least, or fun to drive. I just hope he likes different things in regards to ideas. We sure can use them. I have an idea for Allan, bring back the Bronco, as the concept, but make it MEGA off-road capable, like the Wrangler, or FJ. This would sell like crazy, because its different.
No, I don't neccesarially want a "car guy" at the helm. I prefer having Car Guys in positions where they're subordinate Presidents or VPs in charge of product developement and general brand direction, like Mark Fields or Ulrich Bez. That's where the styling and performance decisions are made and that's where the Car Guys should be, leave the CEO spot to the number-cruchers.
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Originally Posted by 97svtgoin05gt
This is somewhat reassuring, but he's STILL not a car guy.
I was with IBM when Lou Gerstner took over. He wasn't a "computer guy" at all, but under his leadership IBM made a great comeback from some difficult times.
All these posts and no one has called appointing a new CEO a "Bold Move"?
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Originally Posted by GregS2005GT
I work for Boeing, we're loosing a great guy. Mulally is a real team builder. The airline customers and the Boeing workforce like his vision and leadership. I think at Ford he'll look at everything...and most of all Customer Satisfaction.
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Originally Posted by Moosetang
...becuase it's different, Just like the Wrangler and FJ? Conform to non-conformity?
The way you mention it, if they make a car that is different, but in the same class, they are conforming. If they make a car that is the same, they get beat up for making the same thing, only late. Ford can't seem to win with alot of people.
I only mentioned the Bronco as one example. What was the last Ford heavy duty type off-roader available. The Explorer and Escape aren't anywhere near that. Plus, I only mentioned the other 2 makes, as I see alot of FJ's on the road, and to me, they are really fugly. Plus, the old Bronco is so loved by alot of people, that they would fly out the showrooms if they came back with one, that was like the original smaller version.
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Originally Posted by 05fordgt
The way you mention it, if they make a car that is different, but in the same class, they are conforming. If they make a car that is the same, they get beat up for making the same thing, only late. Ford can't seem to win with alot of people.
I only mentioned the Bronco as one example. What was the last Ford heavy duty type off-roader available. The Explorer and Escape aren't anywhere near that. Plus, I only mentioned the other 2 makes, as I see alot of FJ's on the road, and to me, they are really fugly. Plus, the old Bronco is so loved by alot of people, that they would fly out the showrooms if they came back with one, that was like the original smaller version.
I only mentioned the Bronco as one example. What was the last Ford heavy duty type off-roader available. The Explorer and Escape aren't anywhere near that. Plus, I only mentioned the other 2 makes, as I see alot of FJ's on the road, and to me, they are really fugly. Plus, the old Bronco is so loved by alot of people, that they would fly out the showrooms if they came back with one, that was like the original smaller version.
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Being in the computer industry, I'm familiar with what Gesterner did at IBM and yes, he was a brilliant guy and a great leader. I don't doubt this guy BUT it is really is WAY too early to believe this guy is going to save this company. Bill obviously felt this guy could be more effective in the position, and placed him there for a reason. All we can do now is wait and see what happens. I certainly hope he can help for sure. Ford's condition appears to be deteriorating.
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Originally Posted by 97svtgoin05gt
Being in the computer industry, I'm familiar with what Gesterner did at IBM and yes, he was a brilliant guy and a great leader. I don't doubt this guy BUT it is really is WAY too early to believe this guy is going to save this company. Bill obviously felt this guy could be more effective in the position, and placed him there for a reason. All we can do now is wait and see what happens. I certainly hope he can help for sure.
Originally Posted by 97svtgoin05gt
Ford's condition appears to be deteriorating.
- Car sales were up last month--Mustang way up, Fusion and kin way up; 500 sales down but a facelift and 3.5 are on the way
- Trucks down --F150 sales down slightly, but still leading the truck market;Explorer WAY down; the whole truck/suv marketwide is down
- Ford Edge debuting soon -- looks to be a hit from the early reviews
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Originally Posted by 05fordgt
I only mentioned the Bronco as one example. What was the last Ford heavy duty type off-roader available. The Explorer and Escape aren't anywhere near that. Plus, I only mentioned the other 2 makes, as I see alot of FJ's on the road, and to me, they are really fugly. Plus, the old Bronco is so loved by alot of people, that they would fly out the showrooms if they came back with one, that was like the original smaller version.
One can only hope this new CEO can bring the changes needed to save the company without it losing its soul or totally going over to the beancounters.
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Originally Posted by drakino
Having been through some big CEO and upper management changes while at Compaq/HP, I can say it is important for the employees to feel good about this. Do you think he will be able to help any issues with morale at Ford, or is he more a person who appeases the public/stock holders only? Quite honestly, it will take a long time to turn Ford around if he only tries to appeal to the public. Happy workers will help to ensure more people on the inside try and help turn the company.
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