SteveB/Colorado

Why Ford Will Make It

Snoqualman's comments seem right on from my perspective. Auto industry has fought tooth & nail against any kind of safety regulation, beginning in the mid-1960s with dashboard padding and mandatory seat belts in the front seats. Industry gave away the store to the unions; only in the auto industry will one find large numbers of semi-skilled laborers making the large salaries.

I bought my last US car (small Ford Explorer with manual transmission) in fall, 2001 and traded it for a Nissan in fall, 2006. Had to replace the clutch at 35,000 miles. Had to replace it again at 75,000 miles plus replace the rear end. I did almost no "four wheeling" with that car and tend to "baby" my cars anyway. I won't buy American again.

I still hope Ford makes it. But it's also real clear to me that the USA can no longer support three large auto companies.