Comments on: Ford’s UAW Members Are As Suicidal As Ever – Should Obama Fix It?

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:23:29 +0000

Mickey: Well the most recent recall did expand upon the original, so a few more years & models were included. But for those that had already been recalled in the past, it was simply another notice.
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Jason: I wouldn’t say dumb. Cause I bet your average person on the street will look at comparing those models without realizing they are in different classes. It’s just tough for me when these magz say the obvious, but without a caviot to explain why the larger/smaller interior or the better/worse handling aspects. Oh well, can’t get it right 100% of the time.

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:27:57 +0000

Justin – Car magazine writers (and bloggers like me) are often dumb.

By: Mickey

Mickey — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:21:34 +0000

Justin I agree it’s the owners who negligence in this matter. Ford shouldn’t have to do a recall again since it was covered under the original one. People are plain and simple LAZY to get this done. Like you said it’s a simple fix and hardly any time also. It justs behooves me that this still happens.

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:50:22 +0000

Mickey: This is the problem with many auto owners. Many simply feel or have the attitude of “it won’t happen to me”. Then again, if the owner purchased the truck used, many the dealership told them the CC switch had already been recalled. Sad sight and owners and Ford are still paying for this Texas Instrument switch. It’s a simply 5-10 minute service and being it’s a recall, is free to the consumer. Why it wasn’t fixed, who knows.
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Jason: Yup, the new Taurus is actually a full-size sedan, not a mid-size. Weird part, is many magazines are comparing it to the Camry and Accord, which are mid-size. They seem to praise it for its room and features, but then knock it for not handling like a mid-size. I also like the new style of the Lincolns, with the exception of the MKT. That thing is god awful looking and has a whale looking front end/grille. Of course those Lincolns are just upscale Fords as always.

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:08:02 +0000

Justin – Good point. I think the SHO is a big car, but I’d drive one with pride. I like the Lincolns too…very sharp.

By: Jeremy the Evil Scientist

Jeremy the Evil Scientist — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:40:24 +0000

The New SHO is THE prime example of why Ford will be a great car company again. Now all they need to do is resolve their roach (Union) problem.

By: rick wil

rick wil — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:11:16 +0000

Certainly not! ford is doing just fine w/o the gov putting their nose in there business.The UAW is the problem in the first place.If Obama would have let things run their course,someone would have picked GM and Chrysler up.Renegotiated or done away with the UAW automaticly droppping the price or raising the profits of each automobile at least $5,000 .

By: Mickey

Mickey — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:43:49 +0000

Justin just to let you know another explorer bit the dust hard. Even though we have 2 recalls out on Ford’s for this issue we still have people who have no clue. Vehicle explodes and catches house on fire.
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/.....ovider=top

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:54:28 +0000

Thanks Jason! Well, Unions had their time that they helped fight for the blue collar worker. Now a days, they just fight to line their pockets. Sad really.
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Haven’t had a chance to drive a SHO yet, but have been drooling over them in both performance and style since they were released. Now it’s not a SHO, but my father in law is getting a Taurus SEL 3.5L AWD in the upcoming months. Of course his company is trading in his ‘07 Dodge Magnum V6 for the Taurus and won’t splurge for the SHO, which is understandable. One thing about the SHO to remember, is under 50 miles on the clock, the EB isn’t pushing its normal PSI, basically a break in period. So if you ever take one for a spin remember this. I’ll be taking my father in laws for a spin when delivered, so I’ll understand what a base 3.5L performs like, so I can see the gain if I ever get to drive a SHO.

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:38:46 +0000

Mickey – I just shake my head when I hear stories like that – something is ALWAYS better than nothing, but people just let their pride get in the way. At least you were one of the smart ones.