Comments on: Bill Ford resigns as CEO of Ford

By: Hal

Hal — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:44:31 +0000

interesting article about Bill Ford’s time as ceo here:
http://www.slate.com/id/2149079/

By: chevy490

chevy490 — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:02:02 +0000

ford is a homo?? if u think im joking u are to cnn 5 years ago broadcasted that bill ford got cought having sex with a male!! it was quickly removed from the media and never spoken of again?? but yea hes a homo

By: Veda

Veda — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 02:00:28 +0000

Let’s not comment too much and see if Ford is profitable a year from now.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 23:56:56 +0000

haha i like everyone here thinking that this is going to somehow stage a huge turnaround at ford. they build shitty cars. a new CEO isnt changing that.

By: miles

miles — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 22:48:56 +0000

bill is a homo!!

By: Mark IV

Mark IV — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 14:21:36 +0000

The point regarding the Euro focus is well taken, people in the US expect a small car to be “cheap” i.e. inexpensive. In Euro the Focus is a “mid-sized” car and seen as a step up from the supermini class. Europeans expect to pay a premium for the features and size the Focus represents there. Here it is seen as “entry-level”, what you buy your daughter to take to college. It would not be profitible for Ford here. Still with careful contenting the car would be well recieved here.

And all of you who called for Billy to step down, are you happy now or are you still pissed that he is chairman?

By: Carnut4ever

Carnut4ever — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:57:17 +0000

No one can solve Ford’s sinking sales if their design team for cars continue to be boring. They need to shift up a notch in producing bolder and more distinctive designs that people will actually want just like what GM is doing now.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:25:17 +0000

ford still stinks..

By: anonymous

anonymous — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:41:58 +0000

THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING, THE SHIP IS TURNING… GOOD FOR WILLIAM CLAY NOT BEING SO EGOTISTICAL AND PASSING THE REIGNS OVER TO SOMEONE WHO CAN KICK THIS WHOLE TURN-AROUND UP A NOTCH OR SEVEN…THE SIGN OF A TRUE LEADER. WE ARE GOING TO SEE SOME GREAT THINGS VERY SOON. I THINK THERE WILL BE A NUMBER OF BOLD MOVES IN THE COMING WEEKS AND MONTHS. IT WILL BE EXCITING TO SEE!

By: hal

hal — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:48:30 +0000

*instead!

By: hal

hal — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:48:05 +0000

@ Henry – Boeing is actually doing very well now in passenger planes where they had lagged for a while.
The best news is Ford have got someone with a metalbashing background inside of some accountant/lawyer type

By: VB

VB — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:16:09 +0000

I agree with Jonathan Fingas. Bring over the Euro-Focus! The current model is too long in the tooth. Grafting a Fusion-style nose on a 7-year-old design isn’t gonna do it. Gotta think p-r-o-d-u-c-t.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:53:53 +0000

Ford is sucking, so they get a new CEO, to be expected I guess

By: what were you thinking?

what were you thinking? — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:42:44 +0000

maybe this guy will think of a new slogan. bold moves is such crap for ford. honostly, how is FORD bold!?!?!?!?

By: Renton - Team America

Renton - Team America — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:24:11 +0000

He is still a rich muthafukka.

By: Bimmer

Bimmer — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:49:59 +0000

The problem with Euro Focus is its cost. I don’t think anyone in North America is prepared to pay such a high price for a relatively small car (Other then MINI). And Mondeo had in it’s time North American twins: Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique. Both proved unsuccessful. And let’s not forget other examples of European Fords: Ford Scorpio (sold here as Merkur Scorpio) and Ford Sierra (Merkur XR4TI).

By: Jonathan Fingas

Jonathan Fingas — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:02:41 +0000

First thing Mulally should do:

*** Bring the European Focus here as soon as possible! ***

Ford wonders why it’s floundering, but in one market it’s patently obvious: they leave superior models in Europe and then wonder why the decrepit American versions aren’t selling well anymore. The Mondeo is probably another car Ford should have here, even if the Fusion and Five Hundred are solid (if unspectacular) successors to the Taurus.

By: Paul D.

Paul D. — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:52:01 +0000

Wow, din’t see that one coming… probably for the better.

By: The Stig

The Stig — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:31:56 +0000

Fields is probably toast now.

By: Franz Steinleitner

Franz Steinleitner — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:21:13 +0000

Mulally: “So you’re staying on as Executive Chairman and I’ll be CEO, Bill?

Ford: “That’s right. Dont worry about the demarcation of decision-making, because I’ll be doing anything I want and you’ll do what’s left”.

By: Henry

Henry — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:54:56 +0000

Its a shame that Bill didn’t seem to have gasoline in his blood. I think that he would rather hike in the woods and play with misquitos than run a car company. He was too much of an environmentalist to be in that business.

I’m not sure about having some guy from Boeing run a company like Ford. Boeing aas a company stinks as well. They aren’t exactly at the leading edge of innovation. How many years have they been building the 767? The modern aircraft industry is a shadow of its former self, building nothing but the same old crap for almost 35 years. Sure, aircraft cockpits have more elctronics on them, but they haven’t made the same strides in fuel efficiency and speed that cars have in the same period.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:46:03 +0000

ba ba black sheep, I like chocolate milk

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:45:32 +0000

Miles, learn how to spell!

By: Bimmer

Bimmer — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:44:45 +0000

Nice, I hope soon Fords start to fly…
from dealers lots
MUSThave
MUSTang
-=Bimmer=-

By: miles

miles — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:39:03 +0000

omg this is the first time a man of ford has steped out of the positon of ceo ford is stupid and i dont think evan this new guy can help they need to cut alot of people and fast!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:36:50 +0000

I like men and women!

By: ted

ted — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:18:04 +0000

yea i hope it helps them……i dont wanna buy a jap tundra or tacoma…..

By: minduza

minduza — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:11:58 +0000

He should leave company forever, if you have Ford name that doesnt mean you have to be Ford boss.

By: Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:02:27 +0000

Wow! (In Christopher Walken type voice)

By: 1c3d0g

1c3d0g — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:53:09 +0000

Excellent move. Don’t worry Bill, you’re a good guy, just not for this (rather complex) task. With people like Mulally on board, Ford’s future may not be so bleak after all. This is great news!

By: To all bloggers

To all bloggers — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:47:51 +0000

That goes to show you how nice Bill Ford is. He wants to save Ford company and realized that he’s not the man for the job, so he resigned.

Are you listening, Rick Wagoneer??!!! Rick is an igornant and doesnt realize that he’s making GM go down. But what do i care? I hate GM. Always have!!

Goooo FORD!!!

By: Nuts

Nuts — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:33:44 +0000

Did they outsource his job or are they pulling the wool over our eyes by bringing in a slightly restyled Bill Ford that is nowhere near as competent as the European version that should have replaced him?

By: Wigga Wigga

Wigga Wigga — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:30:17 +0000

At least Mark Fields Hairpiece didn’t get the job

By: ss

ss — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:22:33 +0000

wow…for the 1st time since it began the ad campaing Ford actaully pulled a “Bold Move” lets hope it works out for them

By: Smash3r85E

Smash3r85E — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:18:56 +0000

woohoo! my father works for Ford and the people there have long known that Bill wasn’t capable of really doing this job. his new role is more appropriate. bravo.

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:16:30 +0000

It’s been a long time coming. I think Ford focused on Ghosn too much, and it would have been good to bring in someone more experienced in these matters sooner. I also think this will be a boon for the labor force who has very negative associations with their current boss at the top. Just a good move. A bold move.

By: FXDriver

FXDriver — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:16:17 +0000

Maybe this guy will have the cajones to kill off or sell off some of the brands that do not fit with Ford’s best business practices. I realize the problem is the dealers, but Bill Ford’s past relatives put them all in place years ago, it may have been hard for him to pull the plug now as a family member.

Ford has such great potential to make unique fun vehicles. They have proven that they can support marques like Volvo, Aston Martin and Land Rover, which are flourishing under Ford’s roof. Get the core business in line (Ford, Mercury, Lincoln), make some tough choices, and they may have a good chance of survival. Oh, and just sell Jaguar as soon as possible.

By: return for refund

return for refund — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:15:12 +0000

First the Crocidile hunter now this? It’s a roller coaster week i tell ya!

By: 2001_spider

2001_spider — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:14:12 +0000

ding dong….. finally… let’s see if Ford can actually get on the right track. i cant help but think all the pressure from the press and internet sites like this is actually making them do bold moves. after all, they made fordboldmoves.com especially for these sites. LETS SEE THAT RWD SEDAN. THE 427 CONCEPT PLZ.

By: -=VIPR DRIVR=-

-=VIPR DRIVR=- — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:12:19 +0000

Wow. Was NOT expecting to hear anything like this. Ford may actually have balls. I agree with Xapeston that a nice plan might still happen.

By: Xapeston

Xapeston — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:11:04 +0000

so billy is out, then they sell aston, then they take the company private, then the edge starts selling well, then they announced a rwd sedan….

… this may just work out okay.

By: Andre Neves

Andre Neves — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:10:55 +0000

Bill Ford’s grandfather started the company? Just curious.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:10:03 +0000

We all knew it was coming, but somehow, it’s still shocking…?

By: UDI

UDI — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:09:54 +0000

GOOD NEWS

nothing personal against the guy just seems like he wasnt getting much done

By: erik

erik — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:09:17 +0000

It only makes sense. But I agree it’s a shocker.