Ford will cut average vehicle age by 35 percent

According to, Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president of global product development, FoMoCo’s product development will be fresher, faster and simpler.

Kuzak said that Ford will begin updating its models with major facelifts, redesigns and technical improvements in a three-year cycle, keeping vehicles fresh and drawing more consumers to Ford, Lincoln and Mercury showrooms. By 2009, the average of a Ford, Lincoln and Mercury model will be...
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jt716 - 1/23/2008 3:44:27 PM

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Smart! Now please do redesign the Ranger and E-series also. Or just replace the E-series with the Transit. They are getting there, all thanks to Mullaly.

EnnNorak - 1/23/2008 9:54:10 PM

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It's a brilliant move. As a consumer, I hope that Ford's competitors follow suit.

jeffgall - 1/23/2008 5:11:35 PM

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I hope they include the Crown Vic. I think that think launched after the Model A

EnnNorak - 1/23/2008 9:51:37 PM

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Almost a century later. I had 3 Grand Marquis before I gave up on Ford. They never kept that model current.

carguy68 - 1/23/2008 5:53:50 PM

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I think that thing launched after the model A
ha ha ha true!

jt716 - 1/23/2008 8:30:43 PM

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Oh yeah! I forgot abt the Crown Vic lol

EnnNorak - 1/23/2008 9:55:59 PM

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Grand Marquis, Crown Vic, Town Car -- It's all the same except for differences in interior luxury. Grand Marquis represents best value here.

0to60 - 1/23/2008 10:49:42 PM

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bout damn time!

Spectator - 1/24/2008 5:22:12 PM

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Everyone should read between the lines on this one. Look closely to what is being said on the "new cars". 'Facelifts, redesigns and technical improments' and especially 'KEEPING VEHICLES FRESH'. All this vernacular means is that your same crummy ford chassis, engine and transmition will now be found under new sheet metal.

They are emphasizing looks to aim at a younger market. Thinking that the youth of today will be swayed by shiny new edges. Ford--take note-- no one nowadays is fooled by shiny new sheetmetal.

Until I see the words..."Complete new lineup built on new platforms" followed up by "Fords revolutionary new engine" I will still think you are pandering to the lowest common denominator.

Build a car I as an American can be proud of. GM seemed to figure out a way...WHY CAN'T YOU!