The Ford Barn

roccaas · 08-31-2012, 08:48 AM

Ford built it's 350 millionth vehicle today (in Thailand). Focus #1 seller in the world. What would Henry think of this??

http://www.acarplace.com/news/2012/0...s-best-seller/

The Master Cylinder · 09-02-2012, 11:58 AM

Wonder how proud Ol' henry would be that it was made in Thailand??

Richard Wilson · 09-02-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Master Cylinder

Wonder how proud Ol' henry would be that it was made in Thailand??

I think he would be proud as long as he was in charge and was getting his share of the profit. Back in Mr Ford's day there were Ford factories in lots of foreign countries.

juke joint johnny · 09-02-2012, 01:31 PM

I think he would turn in his Grave if he knew how complicated the modern car has become Computers airbags etc !!! and all it does is go down the road just like the Model T or A did !!! The days when anybody can repair a car with a screwdriver and a pair of plyers are long gone !!!

Of course he would be very pleased that another Milestone has been reached 350 Million . He allways put on a bit of a fanfare for the Milestone cars.

Also Ford is still a World car like it was in the Model T days he would have been proud of that .
Just my Opinion
John Cochran

peters180a/170b · 09-02-2012, 03:52 PM

So G.M. built or is still building 11 "NEW" plants in CHINA [With who's money???.[ AND CLOSED PLANTS HERE]..] CHRYSLER was also bailed out along with G.M. and Fiat bought CHRYSLER...How much did the TAX payer lose and stock holders .????

Hank · 09-03-2012, 06:59 PM

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It is Cologne Germany, and we did the engine in the good old U.S. in Dearborn Michigan. I worked on this project.

Hank

pattieB · 09-08-2012, 03:29 AM

Ford has reached an uncommon manufacturing landmark. A Ford Focus, constructed in one of its Asian plants, was the 350 millionth car manufactured in the automaker's 109 years. A Thai-built Ford Focus is number 350 million. A further testament to the One Ford plan, the Focus is built in all of Ford’s major production regions globally. The One Ford plan will allow it to make 8 million cars a year by 2015.

09-02-2012, 11:58 AM	#2
The Master Cylinder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 881	Re: 350 Million and counting... Wonder how proud Ol' henry would be that it was made in Thailand?? __________________ The Master Cylinder Enjoying life at the beach in SoCal...

09-02-2012, 01:31 PM	#4
juke joint johnny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London England Posts: 908	Re: 350 Million and counting... I think he would turn in his Grave if he knew how complicated the modern car has become Computers airbags etc !!! and all it does is go down the road just like the Model T or A did !!! The days when anybody can repair a car with a screwdriver and a pair of plyers are long gone !!! Of course he would be very pleased that another Milestone has been reached 350 Million . He allways put on a bit of a fanfare for the Milestone cars. Also Ford is still a World car like it was in the Model T days he would have been proud of that . Just my Opinion John Cochran

09-02-2012, 03:52 PM	#5
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: 350 Million and counting... So G.M. built or is still building 11 "NEW" plants in CHINA [With who's money???.[ AND CLOSED PLANTS HERE]..] CHRYSLER was also bailed out along with G.M. and Fiat bought CHRYSLER...How much did the TAX payer lose and stock holders .????

09-03-2012, 06:59 PM	#6
Hank Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carleton Michigan Posts: 34	Re: 350 Million and counting... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It is Cologne Germany, and we did the engine in the good old U.S. in Dearborn Michigan. I worked on this project. Hank

09-08-2012, 03:29 AM	#7
pattieB Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 5	Re: 350 Million and counting... Ford has reached an uncommon manufacturing landmark. A Ford Focus, constructed in one of its Asian plants, was the 350 millionth car manufactured in the automaker's 109 years. A Thai-built Ford Focus is number 350 million. A further testament to the One Ford plan, the Focus is built in all of Ford’s major production regions globally. The One Ford plan will allow it to make 8 million cars a year by 2015.

08-31-2012, 08:48 AM	#1
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	350 Million and counting... Ford built it's 350 millionth vehicle today (in Thailand). Focus #1 seller in the world. What would Henry think of this?? http://www.acarplace.com/news/2012/0...s-best-seller/ __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!