what would you ask FORD? Dead line 3.25.13
3/21/13, 05:51 PM
#21
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Hate to break it to you but I would ask Mulally, Mark Fields or any Ford exec or Ford engineer or bean counter or who ever might listen to me. I am not 18 years old. Why would I not ask them? Should I be afraid of them when I am the customer? What would they do to me? Beat me with a rubber hose? I am not the least bit intimidated nor timid about this and nor should I be. You are flat out wrong if you think I would not bring it up. And I will guarantee you I am not the only one either.
Secondly, you can ask all you want but you'll only get one of two things: a company-line comment that you have most probably heard already, or a cold shoulder and an escort out of the event. There is a time and place for everything, and bumping chests with the big-wigs at Ford at an invitational event because you're not 100% satisfied with the way your Mustang shifts is going to get your opinion summarily dismissed. Your opinion isn't worth a **** thing if it isn't listened to. This isn't France; you can't cut their heads off if you don't like your car. The fact that nothing has been done about the transmission is evidence that Ford DOES NOT feel that the transmission falls outside the quality control measurements. With everything that is mass-produced, there are defects. It's part of living in the age of industrialization.
If you don't like it, sell it and get yourself something else. Making an *** of yourself will only get you further away from your desired result.
3/21/13, 06:18 PM
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I got one for ya if someone was really to take questions from Mustang owners. How about a brand loyalty discount? I already own a Mustang, if Ford wants to sell more and current owners could get a substantial discount, I might be enticed to buy another $30K plus hot rod.
3/21/13, 06:29 PM
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I got one for ya if someone was really to take questions from Mustang owners. How about a brand loyalty discount? I already own a Mustang, if Ford wants to sell more and current owners could get a substantial discount, I might be enticed to buy another $30K plus hot rod.
3/22/13, 12:29 PM
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This.
And This.
When talking with an executive you better keep things at a high level, and even then expect the answer to be very broad and vague. They can't just give all the secrets of the company just because you asked. Nor are they probably even aware of all the intimate details you're asking.
Especialy question#6. That's just downright offensive. You're basically telling him his company is lying. Guess what kind of response you'll get to that?
Here are some general questions that you could get answers to, and that would be professional:
1) Where do you see the Mustang headed in the next 10 years?
2) Does Ford want to keep the car with it's muscle car roots, or move it forward to being a world class sports car?
3) Are there any plans upgrade older models equipped with the SYNC Nav to have newer capabilities (i.e. AppLink, TrackApps, text functionality)?
And This.
When talking with an executive you better keep things at a high level, and even then expect the answer to be very broad and vague. They can't just give all the secrets of the company just because you asked. Nor are they probably even aware of all the intimate details you're asking.
Especialy question#6. That's just downright offensive. You're basically telling him his company is lying. Guess what kind of response you'll get to that?
Here are some general questions that you could get answers to, and that would be professional:
1) Where do you see the Mustang headed in the next 10 years?
2) Does Ford want to keep the car with it's muscle car roots, or move it forward to being a world class sports car?
3) Are there any plans upgrade older models equipped with the SYNC Nav to have newer capabilities (i.e. AppLink, TrackApps, text functionality)?
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3/22/13, 01:39 PM
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How about a telescoping steering wheel. Manual or electric doesn't matter. I have a hell of a time getting a comfortable (to me) driving position. When I'm close enough to the wheel my knees are in the dash. Farther back, and the wheel is to far away.
I know I'm inviting some great comments with this. So let 'em rip, I can take it.....
I know I'm inviting some great comments with this. So let 'em rip, I can take it.....
3/22/13, 10:29 PM
#26
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How about a telescoping steering wheel. Manual or electric doesn't matter. I have a hell of a time getting a comfortable (to me) driving position. When I'm close enough to the wheel my knees are in the dash. Farther back, and the wheel is to far away.
I know I'm inviting some great comments with this. So let 'em rip, I can take it.....
I know I'm inviting some great comments with this. So let 'em rip, I can take it.....
3/23/13, 06:47 AM
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The first time I washed my car in the auto wash cave I was double and triple checking to make sure that the mirrors would clear. God forbid if you forget to pull the radio antenna off before you let her rip. I think I read that the 14's that are sold in Japan have the folding mirrors. I would like to get my hands on a set of those.
3/23/13, 07:01 AM
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2. SYNC.. early versions of 2011 GT cant upgrade to applink, no support for texting, yet 9 months later the 12 models came out with applink and text messaging support, what are they going to do for us other owners. we have been told for over 2 years that an upgrade is coming.. when?
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