Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 9m 9d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 12/01/10 07:18 AM Share Posted 12/01/10 07:18 AM The FG would be better than any other large car Ford Global has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunna Donating Members 813 Member For: 18y 5m 9d Posted 12/01/10 08:47 AM Share Posted 12/01/10 08:47 AM another bunch of The article contradicts itself - first its says Mulally has said "no more falcon", which he clearly hasn't, and then it quotes Burela as saying the decision won't be made until 2011 (which is correct).Bah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete A Member 442 Member For: 16y 2m Gender: Male Location: Castle Hill NSW Posted 12/01/10 08:52 AM Share Posted 12/01/10 08:52 AM Yeah, holes in it everywhere. We always knew that 2011 would be some sort of crossroad for a new platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 5m 29d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 12/01/10 08:57 AM Share Posted 12/01/10 08:57 AM I think this is a silly statement and is only going to hurt the Falcon sales in Australia. I'm sure there will be people thinking now "Why buy a Falcon when they are going to stop making them". Weather it's true or not it's not going to be good for sales.Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENVI.BA Member 146 Member For: 16y 1m 23d Gender: Male Location: 2155 Posted 12/01/10 09:58 AM Share Posted 12/01/10 09:58 AM 2012.. the end of our world at least. (dont quote me on the date) if this rumour is true I just hope that the go out with a bang and not make it more eco friendly and have 3/4 of the cylinders and a fraction of the power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunna Donating Members 813 Member For: 18y 5m 9d Posted 13/01/10 01:21 AM Share Posted 13/01/10 01:21 AM Team,Following recent media headlines about what One Ford could mean for us in Australia, I wish to assure you that Falcon remains an extremely important vehicle for Ford Motor Company. Ford Australia is only 18 months into the life-cycle of our all-new FG Falcon, which means that a replacement model isn't due until approximately 2015. It is important to understand that we are following our normal timeline and cadence of new model development and introduction. We are using the next 18 months – 2 years to conduct in-depth consumer research to determine what a successful replacement vehicle will need to offer Australian customers in an extremely competitive marketplace. We are very fortunate that our global One Ford plan will allow us to work with other Ford locations throughout the world that, like Australia, have a need for large cars. Working together as one team, we will be in a much stronger position to more efficiently and effectively deliver to our respective markets a vehicle with class leading levels of quality, safety, fuel-efficiency and leading-edge technologies.Make no mistake, our global One Ford philosophy provides numerous benefits for us in Australia. It has allowed us to share knowledge; to gain access to new technologies; and to play an active role in the Ford world. Never has this been more evident than our lead role in the design and development of global vehicle programs such as the company's new T6 compact pick-up (which will eventually be sold in more than 100 countries) and the Figo small car for India. These significant programs clearly demonstrate the role Ford Australia plays regionally and globally.Our recent $230 million investment announcement was also only possible thanks to our One Ford plan, bringing to the Australian market Ford's first application of a RWD EcoBoost engine for Falcon and a turbo-charged diesel for Territory.It is unfortunate that one or two media headlines in recent days started a round of negative speculation about what One Ford could mean for us. Be assured that our position has not changed. We have been communicating a consistent message about our forward plans to dealers, suppliers, governments and our internal Ford team for over 12 months. We will continue to move forward with our plans and build on the momentum we generated in 2009.I would like to thank you for your ongoing commitment and support and I would strongly encourage you to ignore ill-informed speculation and not allow it to divert you from the important role you are playing in building a successful Ford Motor Company for us all. Marin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete A Member 442 Member For: 16y 2m Gender: Male Location: Castle Hill NSW Posted 13/01/10 01:31 AM Share Posted 13/01/10 01:31 AM Guys, Following on from Bunna posting and as I said before. Watch what comes out of the US. DOn't believe these media morons. Check this link out re the Detroit show. Ford scoops the prizes again while GM and Chrysler are still in deep Do-Do and Toyota are in deep financial trouble. So who's got it right and who's got it wrong? Long live the Falcon (RWD)- we hope! Video - The Australian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our06t Mmmmm......BOOST Member 3,135 Member For: 17y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: central coast Posted 13/01/10 02:09 AM Share Posted 13/01/10 02:09 AM sorry Bunna but if my boss sent me a letter like that I would start looking around for another job But I also think they would be crazy not to use the FG platform in the large car development , taurus is just crap and the mustangs haven't even got irs yet have they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino1980 09JET Member 1,510 Member For: 15y 7m 15d Gender: Male Location: E. Maitland Posted 13/01/10 05:49 AM Share Posted 13/01/10 05:49 AM Yeah tye'll go global platform eventually. They must be doing something right, they were the only one of the big three to weather the storm without asking for any bailout money. I wonder though, if Taurus plugs into the void left by Falcon, does that open up room for the Mustang here as a rear drive sports car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 4m 29d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 13/01/10 07:39 AM Share Posted 13/01/10 07:39 AM Is it not correct that one of the American ford had honchos said the falcon (g6et) was the best ford product he had ever driven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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