They are not selling enough cars.
2007-03-26 05:36:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Chrysler would go down first, then GM (bigger losses), then Ford. GM only shows as the number one manufacturer because of the huge range of Makes and Models. Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, Saturn, GMC, etc.
Ford makes Ford, Mercury, Lincoln.
Chrysler makes Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler, Jeep, etc.
What you will see is the end of the unprofitable lines, and a general improvement of the products.
Ford still sells plenty of trucks and Mustangs. The SUV market has weakened and the family sedan market is dismal.
The introduction of the new Super Duty Trucks will give that segment a shot in the arm as they were pretty much unchanged since 1999.
2007-03-26 05:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they won't. The ripple through the economy would be devastating.
Ironically, back in the '80's when Lee Iacocca left Ford to save Chrysler, Ford and Gm were very opposed to the government guaranteed loans. Believe me, the government really put the screws to Chrysler, but they survived and repayed the loan WAY ahead of schedule.
Ford is in the process of getting government guaranteed loans. This must be very satisfying to Iacocca and Chrysler. I'll bet GM won't scream this time because they will be next in line. BWAHHHHAHHHH
Ford stock is less than $9. Buy it up and hold on for the long term. When Gm tanks, do the same thing.
2007-03-26 12:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by Curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How are you saying not selling enough? They are number two or number 3 every month in sales in the US.... If it was further back, I'd say differently...
Ford is having to scrape the fat that they did for years and get leaner... If they can get emissions right.. a lot of cars that can compete with Honda and Toyota can be brought in from Australia.... give them time to get back into the car market...
Also until Toyota,Nissan, and Honda will build a truck that can go over 10,000 pounds of carrying.. there will always be a American truck market.
2007-03-26 22:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by gearbox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They still are the best selling truck for the last 30 years straight.
They are coming out with new models all the time. They will be here, or at least I hope, if not it would be a blow to the US economy. Ford sure pays a lot of taxes.
2007-03-26 14:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no no no. they are selling enough cars. people don't realize that each year is different. in 2006, ford lost billions of dollars, but now with their 2007 models, they are now starting to make money again.
2007-03-26 13:55:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is talk of a merge with GM...
there will be a ford motors long after we are all gone
2007-03-26 12:40:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never,usa is a small portion of there cars n trucks sales.
2007-03-26 12:46:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Everybody has setbacks. What they need is some old-fashioned brain power.
2007-03-26 12:42:53 · answer #8 · answered by Pancake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure? I mean have you seen how many new mustangs they have driving around out there?
2007-03-26 13:17:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Their new super duty truck will be better than any trucks out there.
2007-03-26 12:44:21 · answer #10 · answered by gizmo0013 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋