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Originally Posted by BroadyFord
Sorry to sound like a broken record but the only thing that can save Ford is exports.
The next Falcon (assuming there is one) IMO ideally should be Ford's new global large car with the RHD version being manufactured here for RHD markets such as Australia, NZ, UK, South Africa etc while the LHD should be built in the US or Canada. Unfortunately however the Australian dollar has pretty much eroded that prospect for the forseeable future. One can also only question why the Territory is not sold in overseas markets considering how great it is.
If there is a new Falcon in 2015 and Ford go down the same path of building just for Australia then they have dug their own grave. 2015 is their last chance to get it right!
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Maybe not exports directly, but being shared off a common platform would save alot of cost. The answer lies in a GWRD IMO, whether it happens or not is the key. The system certainly cant continue past this iteration as it stands. Perhaps the falcon will become a premium/sports sedan (G6, XR, FPV) and the other models being pushed/replaced with the focus/mondeo...its all to high up in the air to really be confident in any direction at the moment.
But people have to remember that the Territory is based off the falcon, and the utes etc so we have to look at the bigger picture...not just how many XT's fleets are not buying.
Fords situation is more unique and complex to that of GMH's and the commy. I believe if the Falcon was a standalone product (sedan/wagon) like the commy then we probably would have had more of an answer by now.
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Originally Posted by DJM83
Tip of the iceberg though maybe....
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Maybe being the key word..Ford have said nothing about future plans etc (which is half the problem, and what has been said on the side isn't great).
PR chick had a clear opportunity to reword what she said into something about "adjusting for new models about to be released..x, y and z"...but chose to use that generic line.
The public still have no idea about how much work PD does, for example T6 and the Indian Fiesta..all stuff to be proud of and nothing is really said. It doesn't relate directly to this market (well T6 will)..but its still worth sprouting.