Fields takes the helm.
1/5/06, 08:05 AM
#1
Team Mustang Source
Thread Starter
Join Date: March 30, 2005
Posts: 3,639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Article
I think Fields has the right idea and will do well. He's realistic as can be seen by this quote:
Too often does the public expect overnight changes. The simple truth is change takes some time, its not a magic trick.
On a side note: Ford's car sales were up 2.7%. Jason (Evil Capri) stated this in an earlier post.
Things are starting to look better.
I think Fields has the right idea and will do well. He's realistic as can be seen by this quote:
Fields said it will take some time to turn the ship around. He predicted that 2006 auto sales "probably won't outshine last year's selling rate," but said he is confident that Ford "will stabilize in the near term and ultimately grow (its) market share by making customer values and attitudes central to our business model."
On a side note: Ford's car sales were up 2.7%. Jason (Evil Capri) stated this in an earlier post.
Things are starting to look better.
1/6/06, 10:12 AM
#3
Cobra R Member
Join Date: March 18, 2004
Posts: 1,502
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just read that Fields recognizes the potential for B-segment cars.
from TCC:
I dunno about suburban areas and stuff, but in my city at least, the small cars are really popular. The Yaris has only been on sale for a couple weeks but its already all over the place. Ford could do well with a stylish car in this segment, and it looks like Fields sees that, so hopeulfly it;;ll happen
from TCC:
The Yaris is just one of many new compact B-segment vehicles, in industry parlance, to hit U.S. highways. High mileage is part of the appeal, according to Toyota Division General Manager Jim Lentz, with an affordable price tag another compelling factor. Nissan will shortly enter the market, and a number of other manufacturers are weighing their options. "That segment is going to be very important here in the American marketplace," contends Mark Fields, head of Ford Motor Co.'s " Americas " unit. A U.S. version could show up within the next three years, he hinted. Less sure is Volkswagen brand boss Wolfgang Bernhard, who believes that U.S. motorists would still prefer to get larger cars, if possible. Mazda's Jim O'Sullivan said the big challenge for companies like his is to come up with a design that not only appeals to potential buyers, but which can translate for Mazda into a profitable business case.
1/6/06, 11:45 AM
#4
Legacy TMS Member
This quote from Fields is also very interesting:
Many of the most outspoken critics of Ford on TMS make this very same statement. It's good that Fields see this as an important issue. Hopefully, corporate politics won't torpedo his efforts as they so often do when someone starts shaking up the status quo.
"It goes beyond economics," Fields said. "We lost our way. We lost touch with our customers, particularly our car customers."
1/6/06, 12:30 PM
#5
Team Mustang Source
Thread Starter
Join Date: March 30, 2005
Posts: 3,639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by TomServo92@January 6, 2006, 2:48 PM
This quote from Fields is also very interesting:
Many of the most outspoken critics of Ford on TMS make this very same statement. It's good that Fields see this as an important issue. Hopefully, corporate politics won't torpedo his efforts as they so often do when someone starts shaking up the status quo.
This quote from Fields is also very interesting:
Many of the most outspoken critics of Ford on TMS make this very same statement. It's good that Fields see this as an important issue. Hopefully, corporate politics won't torpedo his efforts as they so often do when someone starts shaking up the status quo.
And the Fusion went beyond selling predictions for the year which was really great to see. Though I would have to go with a Zephyr between the three
1/6/06, 12:37 PM
#6
Mach 1 Member
Join Date: July 2, 2004
Location: Fairfield CT
Posts: 643
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by 1999 Black 35th GT@January 5, 2006, 9:08 AM
Article
I think Fields has the right idea and will do well. He's realistic as can be seen by this quote:
Too often does the public expect overnight changes. The simple truth is change takes some time, its not a magic trick.
On a side note: Ford's car sales were up 2.7%. Jason (Evil Capri) stated this in an earlier post.
Things are starting to look better.
Article
I think Fields has the right idea and will do well. He's realistic as can be seen by this quote:
Too often does the public expect overnight changes. The simple truth is change takes some time, its not a magic trick.
On a side note: Ford's car sales were up 2.7%. Jason (Evil Capri) stated this in an earlier post.
Things are starting to look better.
Also, the article makes a good pt about Mercury. I know a lot of women that choose the merc version over the Ford. If they are so into finding a niche for Merc to fill, why not just go with women. Add lots of shiny objects to the dash.
1/13/06, 09:44 AM
#7
Bullitt Member
Join Date: June 9, 2004
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by 1999 Black 35th GT@January 5, 2006, 9:08 AM
On a side note: Ford's car sales were up 2.7%. Jason (Evil Capri) stated this in an earlier post.
On a side note: Ford's car sales were up 2.7%. Jason (Evil Capri) stated this in an earlier post.
1/13/06, 12:17 PM
#9
TMS Post # 1,000,000
Serbian Steamer
Serbian Steamer
Join Date: January 30, 2004
Location: Wisconsin / Serbia
Posts: 12,630
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by 1999 Black 35th GT@January 6, 2006, 1:33 PM
Yes, and it seems that they have been pulling things around. With car sales up 2.7% this year. Thats great!!!
And the Fusion went beyond selling predictions for the year which was really great to see. Though I would have to go with a Zephyr between the three
Yes, and it seems that they have been pulling things around. With car sales up 2.7% this year. Thats great!!!
And the Fusion went beyond selling predictions for the year which was really great to see. Though I would have to go with a Zephyr between the three
1/13/06, 01:00 PM
#10
Team Mustang Source
Thread Starter
Join Date: March 30, 2005
Posts: 3,639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by Red Star@January 13, 2006, 3:20 PM
True, but I fear that next year won't be as good. The reason is Taurus. Ford sold 190,000 of them in 2005, so that's 190,000 less cars in 2006.
True, but I fear that next year won't be as good. The reason is Taurus. Ford sold 190,000 of them in 2005, so that's 190,000 less cars in 2006.
Actually they will still be produced as an 06 model for fleet companies which accounted for the majority of the sales so no worries
1/13/06, 02:30 PM
#12
Legacy TMS Member
Originally posted by Red Star@January 13, 2006, 1:20 PM
True, but I fear that next year won't be as good. The reason is Taurus. Ford sold 190,000 of them in 2005, so that's 190,000 less cars in 2006.
True, but I fear that next year won't be as good. The reason is Taurus. Ford sold 190,000 of them in 2005, so that's 190,000 less cars in 2006.
1/13/06, 02:46 PM
#13
TMS Post # 1,000,000
Serbian Steamer
Serbian Steamer
Join Date: January 30, 2004
Location: Wisconsin / Serbia
Posts: 12,630
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by TomServo92@January 13, 2006, 3:33 PM
You're forgetting that next year will be a full year of Fusion production.
You're forgetting that next year will be a full year of Fusion production.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post