Comments on: Matt Burns, a Ford Fusion, and You

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By: alan

alan — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:28:04 +0000

Why manufacture in Mexico? When I think of Mexico, quality DOES NOT come to mind. If Michigan doesn’t work, how about Kentucky? Seems to work for Toyota.

By: alan

alan — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:25:20 +0000

He probably wrote the location of his writings, online, so they could see his style and competence.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:58:31 +0000

Well, gee whiz guys, I loved my little red PT back in 2001, despite the fact that it was made in Mexico. But I’ll not be buying a Fusion after learning that it, too, is made in Hermosillo and not the Detroit area. I’m very interested in seeing and trying out the new Honda Insight.

By: dean collins

dean collins — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:20:25 +0000

que??

>You can’t compare a US fuel cycle to a European fuel cycle – it’s a different calculation. The equivalent of US 41 mpg in Europe is about 60-63 mpg.

How do you figure this?

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By: CrunchGear’s Matt Burns Taking Social Media From Dearborn To San Fran.

CrunchGear’s Matt Burns Taking Social Media From Dearborn To San Fran. — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:24:34 +0000

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By: Roger Hickey

Roger Hickey — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:38:11 +0000

I love the fact that everyone is celebrating this American breakthrough in hybrid technology – based on a refinement of the Ford Escape.

Do you think we patriotic Americans could convince Ford to bring the Fusion manufacturing back from Mexico to MI or somewhere in the USA?

I’d love to buy a Fusion, but not while it is built in Mexico. I’m pretty sure the new Chevy hybrid is made in my country — and the money I spend on it will employ American workers. And their paychecks will help get us out of this serious recession.

By: Stopgap

Stopgap — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:06:11 +0000

Plus, I crunched the numbers, and you lose money overall. by the time you are through with the car, the extra price paid for the hybrid features is not hcovered. That’s weak considering it doesen’t really save the environment. You’ll just be paying for an image and some self deception to comfort your conscience.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:29:09 +0000

Obviously you should stop by Springfield, Missouri and get invited to dinner at my place!

Daniel Larsson
Marketing Manager – Spdieroak.com

By: Boris

Boris — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:41:35 +0000

Scott-

I’m not sure about Ford vehicles, but I love that you are getting involved with the crowd on TC.

I don’t see how anyone could argue this car, the press, etc is ANYTHING but a step in the right direction.

Right on man.

Boris

By: ido

ido — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:09:03 +0000

Ford = Garbage.

When they learn how to build cars like the big boys then i can get excited about an interesting technology from Ford.
I see no compelling reason to buy an American car. I see every reason to buy German or Japanese.

By: Dave Robinson

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:01:22 +0000

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I’m assuming you’re driving Highway 80 to San Francisco and we’re roughly halfway through the 1,000 mile stretch between Denver and Reno.

While you’re at it, throw your skis or snowboard in the back of the Fusion ’cause there’s still plenty of good snow to be had up in the Utah mountains!

Dave Robinson
VP Marketing
Mozy

By: Joshua

Joshua — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:19:46 +0000

Hit up the Elkhart/Mishawaka/South Bend area! (Northern Indian)

By: MattW

MattW — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:40:12 +0000

There’s nothing more American than Ford, unless it might be Mount Rushmore.

Just South of Rapid City, SD it would make for a great photo opp! Nice place for a great ice cream cone too.

By: Chrisb

Chrisb — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:21:24 +0000

Hey you’re already driving on I-90 come to Rapid City South Dakota and visit Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse, if you let me know a head of time, I’ll be you guide.

If you never been here before, you might as well check it all out and have a little fun in South Dakota.

By: cail

cail — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:59:27 +0000

Though I do like environment-friendly technologies, I don’t particularly like blunt plugs of any products.

Driving a hybrid car is better than driving a normal car. But using public transport, particularly in rural areas, is even better.

Europeans: 41 mpg is about 6 liters/100 km, not 11 liters. I doubt though that this Ford actually achieves this.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:45:44 +0000

I’m torn with Ford right now — having owned numerous previous Explorers that all performed exceptionally well until the 9-10 year mark, I’ve “moved on” to Toyota where I’ve been nothing but happy. The things just keep running. BUT, I would switch back in a heartbeat if I thought the reliability was on par with Toy/Hon.

By the way, the best press Ford is getting right now, IMO, is the fact they haven’t taken a dime of my tax money with the other guys. Kudos to Ford for that one. That might be reason enough to come back next time I’m in the market.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:41:21 +0000

Well said Bill!

Is it a coincidence that Ford is the only one of the big three car companies that has not taken any money from the Government loan assistance program? I think not.

Everyone wants more than 41 mpg, but it should be obvious by now that getting a reasonably priced car to deliver 100 – 200 mpg is major challenge that will not happen overnight. If it was so easy why isn’t the Prius already there since it has been out for 8-9 years?

Granted all the US car companies could/should have started this effort much earlier, but Ford has clearly made a commitment and this car is just the first indication of the success they will hopefully continue to have. IMO they should get some kudos at this stage.

Not good enough? Absolutely, I bet even Ford would agree, but the company and their cars are on the right track and will hopefully continue to make progress to the ultimate goal of eliminating the use of gasoline powered cars.

Who would have thought an old school US auto manufacturer would reach out to communities like TC, Twitter etc even a year ago? I think they are finally starting to “get it” hopefully the other car companies will follow.