silvrsvt Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 http://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/30/ford-ceo-pushing-speed-to-shake-up-automaker.html But it's clear Hackett sees a company that is too slow in too many areas. That's one reason why Hackett is pushing the idea of a "shot clock" to force executives to make decisions quicker, much as a basketball team must try to score before the shot clock goes off, or it turns over the ball. "Mr. Hackett acknowledged that past slow decision-making — sometimes caused by confusion over 'who is in charge' within newer efforts — has been an issue at Ford," said Citi analyst Itay Michaeli. Can't say I disagree, but being a fast follower has been Ford's modus operandi for the past 30+ years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Move faster with the Ranger launch please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Move faster with the Ranger launch please It sounds like there are several programs that need to be accelerated. CD6 is a big one, IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 This is going to be interesting to see what the implication of his approach will be. I hope it means bringing new or improved models to market faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 It sounds like there are several programs that need to be accelerated. CD6 is a big one, IMO. You're right But I was being 100% selfish. I'm tired of building cars that don't sell, I'm tired of the rumors, and I don't think my Focus will last until summer 2019.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 You're right But I was being 100% selfish. I'm tired of building cars that don't sell, I'm tired of the rumors, and I don't think my Focus will last until summer 2019.... Oh i wasn't saying I disagree with you.....I completely understand where you're coming from, and I agree with you, if possible, Ranger/Bronco (and Focus changeover/China production) should be accelerated. I was just pointing out that it seems like just about all of their product programs not named F-series or Expy/Navi need to be accelerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) I wonder if Hackett's focus is all about the trendy tech stuff and less about getting operations quicker product cycles. (I'm an ideas man, don't bother me with details..) Edited July 4, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I wonder if Hackett's focus is all about the trendy tech stuff and less about getting operations quicker product cycles. (I'm an ideas man, don't bother me with details..) Probably a little bit of both. If you ignore the trendy tech stuff you basically ignore investors and shareholders, signalling you are falling behind. Quicker product cycles are win for everyone except the bean counters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I see an emphasis on 'sure things', like the Ranger. A also see a focus on profitability, which I take to mean shedding marginal operations and vehicle platforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 This is going to be interesting to see what the implication of his approach will be. I hope it means bringing new or improved models to market faster. When I said they need to do this, I get told I'm making too much of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 When I said they need to do this, I get told I'm making too much of it. Well last time I checked they still sell cars and trucks right? Usually helps if they are ones that people want to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Well last time I checked they still sell cars and trucks right? Usually helps if they are ones that people want to buy. Yes, this is exactly my point. I don't want something today that I could have bought 3 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Yes, this is exactly my point. I don't want something today that I could have bought 3 years ago. Precisely. I hope that changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) It depends how much change you guys are insisting on versus what most buyers in a segment expect. For example, the Explorer just keeps on going with over 21K sales last month plus close on 3K PIU. How would you be if you're a GM buyer, seeing new Cruze and Malibu sales tank so badly, new product is no safety net when buyers are moving to other segments. Edited July 5, 2017 by jpd80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 So the question to ask is, it's eminent that Ford will drop one, maybe 2 sedan products, which would they be....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 If they drop one it will be Taurus. They're still selling 15K Fusions per month with the older design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 If CD6 is still alive and kicking I still expect to see a CD6 based performance sedan to replace Taurus and PI with a CD6 Explorer replacing D3 Explorer and PIU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schpark Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 You're right But I was being 100% selfish. I'm tired of building cars that don't sell, I'm tired of the rumors, and I don't think my Focus will last until summer 2019.... i wouldn't worry about your 2008 Focus. I have one with 150K miles that runs like it will get another 150K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 i wouldn't worry about your 2008 Focus. I have one with 150K miles that runs like it will get another 150K. I've replaced so much on it (some things multiple times in the last year) that it's enough to make me worry. In the last year I've put so much into it I could have bought a whole new car if I weren't so far under water with it I'm the warning against 72+ month loans.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 If CD6 is still alive and kicking I still expect to see a CD6 based performance sedan to replace Taurus and PI with a CD6 Explorer replacing D3 Explorer and PIU. Embarrassed to ask this question at this late date but what is the CD 6 platform? My SHO? And .."replacing D3 Explorer and PIU", I thought Explorer and Taurus were a common platform today?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Embarrassed to ask this question at this late date but what is the CD 6 platform? My SHO? And .."replacing D3 Explorer and PIU", I thought Explorer and Taurus were a common platform today?? It's a rumored modular platform reportedly able to be made into FWD/RWD/AWD that is rumored to underpin the next-gen Fusion, MKZ, Explorer, Aviator, Mustang, Continental, Lincoln coupe, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 PIU is a modified explorer so both are D3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Embarrassed to ask this question at this late date but what is the CD 6 platform? My SHO? And .."replacing D3 Explorer and PIU", I thought Explorer and Taurus were a common platform today?? If the SHO goes away, the Fusion Sport is a fine replacement for it. IMO I have a feeling the CD6 is going to be another GRDW...something talked about for years but never comes to fruition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKX1960 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 So the question to ask is, it's eminent that Ford will drop one, maybe 2 sedan products, which would they be....? I would say the Focus for one. People have lost confidence it it due to the transmission issues. There are 2 in my household, 13 & 15. Both have had problems, especially the 13. I hate to see the Taurus go. That would leave them with no full sized car. Sales are actually up, so it's not totally dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I would say the Focus for one. People have lost confidence it it due to the transmission issues. There are 2 in my household, 13 & 15. Both have had problems, especially the 13. I hate to see the Taurus go. That would leave them with no full sized car. Sales are actually up, so it's not totally dead. They're not going to drop Focus because of that. It still sells, even with its image tarnished by those problems. Fiesta sedan would be the other to go if 2 of them left. It could become hatch only. Does anywhere but here even sell the Fiesta sedan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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