Originally Posted By: Hyde244
Originally Posted By: FoxS
Don't be silly. The Japanese know nothing about engine longevity.
And Ford is the least competent of the domestic manufacturers. They took the biggest bailout. Proof that they are engineering boneheads.
I'd like to step in for a reference check.
Ford was actually the only of the Big Three to NOT take part in the auto bailout. The government bought majority shares in General Motors, and cut a deal for Fiat to purchase Chrysler, but Ford remained steadfast the entire time.
Here's a good blow-by-blow written by Bloomberg.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-09...ttner-says.html
This is in part due to their strong global market in Europe and Asia vs. GM and Chrysler, particularly in their sale of auto parts to other auto manufacturers. Ford also simply had a more competitive auto line that was able to adapt to higher fuel prices (e.g. intro of EcoBoost, heavier use of 2L engine, etc.) than GM and Chrysler which showed sluggish sales and unimaginative car design.
All of the Big Three are back on track, and relatively speaking, Ford is actually the most competent out of Detroit.
I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic. In the States no one builds a longer lasting engine than the Japanese, despite their love for thin oils, and, yes, Ford didn't take a bailout.