GordonB
10-27-2009, 03:54 PM
Hi all,
Received this article as pass along from my son-in-law who works for Ford in Dearborn. I had heard something about this, but this is the succinct, definitive word.
GordonB :)
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Great News from Dearborn,
Consumer Reports, the most influential tool consumers use to buy a vehicle, just released their reliability study and Ford had 90% of models recommended. GM (44%) and Chrysler (4%) did not fare as well. It takes years to change consumers minds on vehicle brands; hopefully the continued improved reliability of Ford vehicles will keep gaining traction in the marketplace. Please spread the word. Thank you.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/33494204
From our coroporate website:
According to the Consumer Reports release, "Ford's sustained production of vehicles that are as dependable – or better than – some of the industry's best dispels the notion that only Japanese manufacturers make reliable cars. Other than the Toyota Prius, the reliability of the 4-cylinder Fusion and Milan ranks higher than that of any other family sedan. Both of those Ford Motor Company products continue to beat the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, while the upscale Lincoln MKZ tops its rivals, the Acura TL and Lexus ES."
David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Automotive Test Center, had additional praise for Ford's trio of mid-size sedans.
"It's rare for Consumer Reports to see family sedans from domestic carmakers continue to beat the reliability scores of such highly regarded Japanese models as the Camry and Accord," said Champion in the news release.
Overall, about 90 percent of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products were rated average or better reliability in the Consumer Reports survey.
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Received this article as pass along from my son-in-law who works for Ford in Dearborn. I had heard something about this, but this is the succinct, definitive word.
GordonB :)
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Great News from Dearborn,
Consumer Reports, the most influential tool consumers use to buy a vehicle, just released their reliability study and Ford had 90% of models recommended. GM (44%) and Chrysler (4%) did not fare as well. It takes years to change consumers minds on vehicle brands; hopefully the continued improved reliability of Ford vehicles will keep gaining traction in the marketplace. Please spread the word. Thank you.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/33494204
From our coroporate website:
According to the Consumer Reports release, "Ford's sustained production of vehicles that are as dependable – or better than – some of the industry's best dispels the notion that only Japanese manufacturers make reliable cars. Other than the Toyota Prius, the reliability of the 4-cylinder Fusion and Milan ranks higher than that of any other family sedan. Both of those Ford Motor Company products continue to beat the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, while the upscale Lincoln MKZ tops its rivals, the Acura TL and Lexus ES."
David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Automotive Test Center, had additional praise for Ford's trio of mid-size sedans.
"It's rare for Consumer Reports to see family sedans from domestic carmakers continue to beat the reliability scores of such highly regarded Japanese models as the Camry and Accord," said Champion in the news release.
Overall, about 90 percent of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products were rated average or better reliability in the Consumer Reports survey.
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