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That doesn't make then less Ford
by mnky9800n 8y ago
That doesn't make then less Ford
- fit2rule 8y agoWhy would Ford make the effort of producing Europe-only models if they didn't have problems selling the designed-for-America models in that market? Fact is, American cars, designed and built for the American market, don't do well in Europe and other markets because the quality levels are sub-standard in comparison with the competition - especially in Europe. Ford had to re-design models for sale in the European market because European consumers sniffed their noses at American cars - and rightly so, the quality difference between American and European designs really is quite obnoxious to buyers. American standards just don't stand a chance compared to European expectations.
- askvictor 8y agoThe particular car op mentioned (Ford Mondeo/fusion) shared a platform with the Volvo S60 (I think) when Ford owned Volvo. So it was designed together with Volvo, and built in Belgium. So it does make it a bit less Ford. I believe this is no longer the case with newer models since Ford spun off Volvo.