Thread: Ford Ranger and Mazda BT 50 utes catch fire in long grass.

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

Not really.... Ford have had more fire related recalls than any other brand, so how is that not a **** brand ??
Other brands manage to build a vehicle without it bursting into flame.
The last decent Ford was the Australian built and designed Territory.

Ford is in my list of top **** brands not to buy new
Ford, Holden, VW, Mercedes.
All suffer poor build quality, poor reliability, poor customer service & support.


Why would anyone bother when you can buy a SAFE quality built vehicle with good service & support from the likes of
Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru.

Regards
Daz

Some may say that at least with recalls they are being open about their mistakes! But hey we are all entitled to our opinions, and for myself, I wouldn't write off a brand just for the probs with a few models.

Originally Posted by Gordie

Some may say that at least with recalls they are being open about their mistakes! But hey we are all entitled to our opinions, and for myself, I wouldn't write off a brand just for the probs with a few models.

re recalls, yes I'm sure its just that... like VW / Audi right? that kind of openness..... yes? that kind of out-standing VW way of doing things
Or maybe that good way Ford is still currently selling Ranger models that are part of the recall.
Or that openness Ford has with the focus recall, so outstanding in their customer service that the ACCC is taking legal action.

we arent talking about annoying plastic trim popping off or an oil leak here or there, or even a mechanical part thats hard to remove etc etc (ah la Land Rover)
With the case of Ford, Holden, VW, Mercedes we are talking major mechanical failures that potentially could result in death if they havent already (personal opinion not researched)
These are **** brands selling **** cars with **** customer support (personal opinion)

I fail to see why anyone would risk family and/or other loved ones for the sake of a motor vehicle.


Regards
Daz

Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

I fail to see why anyone would risk family and/or other loved ones for the sake of a motor vehicle.

ever heard of motorbikes? lol

Originally Posted by Eevo

ever heard of motorbikes? lol

Lucky Ford don't make motorbikes!

I've always wondered how a rider controls the torque roll of a north-south configuration or is it not noticeable on 2 wheels?

Originally Posted by LRT

I've always wondered how a rider controls the torque roll of a north-south configuration or is it not noticeable on 2 wheels?

It's not noticeable on any Goldwing I've owned. The counter-rotating alternator does its job.

Knowing the significantly extra fire risk of a DPF over the exhaust generally, I ordered my 3.0 D4 after the close of the 1st day order window as all 1st day 3.0 orders were to be fitted with a DPF. However my vehicle got included in or drawn from the 1st day window production run so arrived fitted with a DPF. I didn't take that vehicle, instead re-ordering with my same original specs even though the delivery would be delayed another 3 months as being a farmer and having already done some remote area travelling, I particularly didn't want a DPF .