I guess no one has driven a Ford lately

[Steve P.]

Can't tell you the difference BUll. Maybe a lack of maintenance or wrong oil or maybe it's been hit, who knows. Mine is quiet and strong as hell. Has spanked a few Hemi 1/2 ton regular cab Dodges. Both had to be much lighter than my Super Crew 3/4 ton... The second one I had raced again and again over about an 18 miles stretch. He was pissed!!! Swore I put a chip in my truck.. Nope.

[69DodgeCharger]

My 2000 Ranger 4x4 was practically indestructible with the 3.0 in it. I put  over 200,000 miles on it and these were "hard working" miles and it never left me stranded. This was after hundreds of cords of wood, so many loads of gravel, sand and rocks I couldn't even count them. Not to mention the insane loads I hauled to the scrap yard with it. My 91 Ranger was probably as reliable but I only put 40,000 on that one, when I picked it up with 237,000 on it already. I would recommend one to anybody.

[1970Moparmann]

I guess this is going to be one of those threads that I say my piece and move on.    Everyone has opinions....  Unfortunately, or not, here are the facts -

Within the the last few years, Ford has the following best selling vehicles-

-Ford F150
-Ford Fusion
-Ford Escape
-Ford Focus

Why are the big three hurting - simple, the unions.   Each company has had financial issues, but this is called capitalism.  In the early 2000's, I think all three were outputting vehicles that couldn't compete against overseas companies.   I personally think Ford was the company that stepped up first, and revamped the products to a much higher degree.   Dodge stepped up also and so did GM, just not the degree that Ford has. 

I like the comment, all of Fords SUV's are boxes.   Hmm, you want to think about that again?   

Here is what the big three could do in the U.S. if the union wasn't as much of a factor.  If your not impressed, go by your Kia............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pczGghB8MKg

I just found this video also.   THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE ISSUE IS!~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pczGghB8MKg

In 2011 I was in the market for a truck.  I looked at the Chevy, Dodge and Ford 1/2 tons.    I was opened minded and wanted to see what was the best value for my money.   I bought the Ford.   Happy as could be.  I could have purchased the Dodge for the same money, but I wanted to keep my fuel consumption down and bought the 4.6 liter. I average 18 - 19 in the city and 22 - 23 on the highway. Sure it isn't as fast as the Dodge, but it is the best built vehicle I have ever owned.   I looked at fit and finish, feature set, ride quality, dependability, warranty and price.   

As much as I like the Challenger, I think the Mustang is better also when it comes down to criteria I had above. 

I refuse to drive a Toyota, Nissan, Kia,.. Just me.  But will always look to see the bang for buck in GM, Ford and Dodge moving forward.

[69DodgeCharger]

Why are the big three hurting - simple, the unions.

As a former victim of the UAW for 9 years I could not agree more.