ktmlew Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Ford Pushes Back Pickup Launch Ford Motor Co. has pushed back the introduction of its redesigned F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks by about three months to ensure the quality of a new line of diesel engines. The Super Duty pickups, heavier-duty versions of Ford's best-selling F-Series trucks, initially were scheduled to debut early in the fourth quarter as part of the auto maker's 2007 model-year lineup. Now, Ford has moved the launch to January. Ford spokeswoman Sara Tatchio said there is "nothing significant to point to" as a reason for the delay. People close to the program, however, pin the delay on issues related to a new diesel engine under development for the truck. (Source: The Wall Street Journal) /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banghead.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Gee I guess that Ford learned something finally. Remember the 6.0 launch, that was definitely a experience that I'm sure most techs won't want to re-live. I hope that 3 months is enough time to iron out all the wrinkles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Jeanotte Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I heard the delay is due to the new diesel fuel not being available. And even with a January launch Ford will probably be giving out fuel treatment with the sale of the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgasman Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Great news. Gives me an extra 3 months to "get out of the business"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 You beat me to it with this post! We got our first delivery of 2007 trucks today and no surprise - looky! The article that you quoted pretty much sums up what most of us have pieced together in that the 2007 trucks will be a short production run. The new body and 6.4L engine will begin production in January as 2008 models - so I hear through the rumor mill. I also opened the hood and there are no new surprises there either. The only things that I noticed that were not right are the noise and engine certification labels which showed 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGM Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Quote: The only things that I noticed that were not right are the noise and engine certification labels which showed 2006. [/QB] Yea, that was right.... /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif It was certified as an '06 because a 6.0L wont pass '07 regulations... /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif Might be alot of '06's out there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Quote: Ford to delay launch of redesigned pickup truck May 25, 2006 — DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. is delaying the launch of its redesigned F-Series Super Duty pickup truck until January to work out quality issues, a move that could hurt earnings and make it more difficult for the automaker to defend its share of the profitable truck market this year."The timing was altered by a couple of months in order to make sure we can deliver very high quality," Ford spokeswoman Sara Tatchio said on Thursday. The redesigned F-Series truck, which has long ranked as the best-selling vehicle in the United States, will now be introduced as a 2008 model-year vehicle. Previously it was to be launched as a 2007 model-year pickup truck. Deutsche Bank analyst Rod Lache said the delay in the launch could have a negative impact on Ford's earnings this year. Wall Street analysts on average expect Ford to earn 49 cents per share this year excluding special items, according to Reuters Estimates. Lache said Ford has ongoing problems with the Super Duty's 6.0 liter diesel engine, which is produced by Navistar International Corp. The engine is on about 70 percent of the super duty trucks and has absorbed substantial warranty costs, he said. Navistar spokesman Roy Wiley said the company was coming out with a new diesel engine for Ford's Super Duty pickup truck that will meet the new stringent diesel emissions standards. Wiley said he was unaware of any quality problems with the engines. He declined to comment on the delayed launch. Ford's Tatchio said the decision to delay the launch was made nine months ago, although it was not announced at the time. Ford executives have pledged to defend the company's strong position in the profitable pickup truck segment of the market as they look to reverse overall market share losses. The No.2 U.S. automaker is in the midst of a sweeping restructuring that includes closing 14 plants and cutting of up to 30,000 hourly workers. Copyright 2006 Reuters News Service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgasman Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Quote: Ford to delay launch of redesigned pickup truck The No.2 U.S. Copyright 2006 Reuters News Service. I think Ford has been KOed the the #3 position. Toyota is #2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm not sure if you are joking about that and I WAS going to argue but I think you are possibly correct! I'll even bet that Toyota builds more cars and trucks on American soil than Ford does. Mind you , I base this solely on my knowledge that Toyota has several plants and they are making the number one and number two best selling cars in the US. On a side note I was surprised to hear that the number five selling car in the US is the Chevy Impala... all of them are made in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGM Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Quote: On a side note I was surprised to hear that the number five selling car in the US is the Chevy Impala... all of them are made in Canada. [/QB] Wow, that's a surprise to me.. I cant tell you when I saw one last, but maybe its because they are just a plain car and not a head turner.. Where did you see that list? I wonder how some other stuff faired on it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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