Originally Posted By: Miller88
It's a shame they killed off all of their workhorse vehicles - Ranger, Crown Vic, Econoline. Vehicles that, while not "Trendy" or based on the Focus/Taurus , had development costs paid for and sold themselves.
Indeed. The vehicles you named served their purpose. To replace the namesakes more R&D would need to be done to produce a vehicle with today's emissions, safety, CAFE, and reliability standards. I am certain Ford made the decision the best suits Ford's viability for the future.