Major Ford announcement

[nb_351]

That's what the world has come to, noone buying big local cars
I don't give Holden much longer in all honesty, with commodore at least

[FPV+fteT3]

More here from nine

http://finance.ninemsn.com.au/newsbu...-in-production

[XWGT]

Disaster

[BlueOvalPrint]

My sympathies to everyone on the lines at Broady and Geelong, and thanks for producing the best Aussie designed and made cars we will ever see.

[Kable72]

Has this been official yet? Word out yet?

[cool65]

Now sales will plummet further (happened with the Magna too) as owners will think that warranties won't be honoured & parts will be unavailable the day after Ford closes. Joe Average won't see that all the dealers will still be operating as normal.

[MattsDisturbed]

Damn :(

[2011G6E]

Originally Posted by EASYBOSS

Is that when Euro 5 kicks in

Most likely...gone are the days of Australia being able to have models that we like in the massive sparsely populated wind swept land, and instead we have to comply with emissions laws from tightly packed European cities...

It would make more sense to follow European and American emissions laws if a huge number of our cars were exported to those countries...but they're not, so why should we meet their emissions requirements...?

You can't blame the public for not buying "big local cars"...the Commodore and Falcon are the "flagship" models, but in this economic climate people want cheaper to run cars. I just got the rego for our four cylinder Triton...just over $700 here in Queensland...but that's a huge saving over our previous car, the six cylinder G6E. People do think about this sort of thing when making a purchase.

[Maka]

I feel for those who are affected by this earth shattering desicion by Ford, i just hope they get looked after properly.

cheers, Maka

[XD 351 Ute]

This sucks big time, and will be the start of a bit of an avalanche I think.
My thoughts go out to all the Ford employees affected.
Our cement plant is skating on super thin ice, too, so I feel some of their pain.

Ed :(

[Resurrection]

I've been telling this forum for the last five years that 2016 is the end but most people did not want to hear it.

[damoose]

I kinda knew this would happen I was just praying for a miracle
Now my blue blood has just changed to lighter shade of pale.

[Kable72]

Everyone article I have read, the same phrase pops up "Ford has not officially confirmed any closures"

Everyone wait until the press conference before you get your shovels out to bury yourselves.

With a new model coming out in 2014 why on earth would they announce a closure of doors in 2016. I can see it two ways, to make people buy it cos it's the last one OR people won't buy it cos it's the last one so when the doors close parts will be few and far between.

[janddbone]

**** **

[Cobramad]

With buyers voting with their feet, this was almost inevitable.
Truly sad day.

[Nic85]

Yes. As I said a little while ago, closure would be the end of 2012. I said this back in 2011 I believe. Ford's failure to stay current with a changing market and demographic and their inability to deliver a product that the consumer wanted, has ultimately caused this.

I feel genuinely sorry for the people who will lose their jobs. Selling 700 Falcons a month is not sustainable.

[SJG351]

All is not lost, sure the Oz Ford will no longer be an option but Ford cars will still be made available. Maybe the Austrailian made ones will become collectable, that would be some consolation? We should all feel sorry for those people who will lose employment though that is not good in this economy!

[Kil4Collingwood]

My work isnt directly involved with the auto industry, but alot of our customers are, and especially being so close to broady the flow on effects will be big.

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[Tickford Rebel]

Just disastrous for all involved. Sign of times I guess. I know so many Ford lovers with a Mazda and Great Wall sitting in their driveway. Tough times forcing families to choose affordability over absolute quality. R.I.P the best and most beautifully constructed car in the world.

[KIWI-1]

Originally Posted by frenzal56

Not good news at all the flow on effect to their supplyers will be massive. Also worse news for Geelong with the future of shell up in the air. A very sad day for Australian manufacturing.

I saw the Mayor of Greater Geelong on TV after the Shell announcement saying words to the effect that Geelong had moved on from a reliance on Shell, Ford etc.

...
The Mayor said that despite the announcement, the Geelong region had a great future.
He said the council was currently involved in a range of job creation initiatives across the region, with an emphasis on innovation and the knowledge economy.
“Diversification is one of our watchwords, and I see the region’s future employment opportunities as being linked closely with the small and medium-sized business sector,” Cr Fagg said.

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/...2254_news.html

[Hawkw1nd]

Originally Posted by SJG351

All is not lost, sure the Oz Ford will no longer be an option but Ford cars will still be made available.

Yeah, but those of us like to drive large RWD sedans with grunt will be left with no offering from Ford. I'm not going to buy a Taurus, no matter what they call it, even in AWD form.

[turbodewd]

Well with mineral and energy prices going soft the Australian economy will be under pressure!

I guess in 2017 we should start driving commodores.

This happened under Labor's watch. I vaguely recall that govt leases used to be required to be Australian-made. They relaxed that several years ago.

Hope we dont become like Greece!

[Sick EB]

Shattered to hear.. Will this mean my eb will be worth more than 2k now?

[just_pazz]

I'll buy a VF when I'm in the position to purchase a new car, which will be soon enough. Screw Ford turn and run with their tails between their legs when the going gets tough. Screw them I'm really angry about this more than anything.

[SJG351]

Originally Posted by Hawkw1nd

Yeah, but those of us like to drive large RWD sedans with grunt will be left with no offering from Ford. I'm not going to buy a Taurus, no matter what they call it, even in AWD form.

Plenty available in Ford dealerships all over the country and thats part of the problem!

[KIWI-1]

Originally Posted by Cobramad

With buyers voting with their feet, this was almost inevitable.
Truly sad day.

On September 14 too!

[Trump]

Originally Posted by KIWI-1

I saw the Mayor of Greater Geelong on TV after the Shell announcement saying words to the effect that Geelong had moved on from a reliance on Shell, Ford etc.

...
The Mayor said that despite the announcement, the Geelong region had a great future.
He said the council was currently involved in a range of job creation initiatives across the region, with an emphasis on innovation and the knowledge economy.
“Diversification is one of our watchwords, and I see the region’s future employment opportunities as being linked closely with the small and medium-sized business sector,” Cr Fagg said.

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/...2254_news.html

I'd love to take the mayor at his word, but the regional towns were built around manufacturing or primary industry. Geelong is screwed, he just isn't saying it.

A very sad day for this nation of ours, the domino effect this decision will have will be disastrous.

RIP Falcon.

[Road Games]

Originally Posted by just_pazz

I'll buy a VF when I'm in the position to purchase a new car, which will be soon enough. Screw Ford turn and run with their tails between their legs when the going gets tough. Screw them I'm really angry about this more than anything.

Very mature response ^^^

Sad day very sad day ....

[EASYBOSS]

Originally Posted by just_pazz

I'll buy a VF when I'm in the position to purchase a new car, which will be soon enough. Screw Ford turn and run with their tails between their legs when the going gets tough. Screw them I'm really angry about this more than anything.

Get real, what, you dont think Holden is going to do the same thing

[BLKPHN]

Wow didn't expect this when I woke up this morning.