Ford throws Falcon a RWD lifeline

[Ohio XB]

Originally Posted by BLUEYBA

I was just thinking if the Falcon went FWD or AWD and I so hope that its going to stay RWD, they would have to give it a whole new name. The name Falcon can only be associated RWD. It is such an iconic name and FWD or AWD will not do justice to the Falcon name or legend. Imagine associating Falcon GT legend to a FWD or AWD Falcon. Just can't do it

The GTO was such an iconic American name plate. It is legend. GM brought it back.......


.......importing an "American, iconic legend" from Australia. It can happen....




Ford will not announce anything until it is about to burst through the door. They keep the public wondering (should I buy a RWD Falcon now because they are going FWD=more cars sold). They keep their competition guessing so that they have the shortest, or inadequate, amount of time to respond. They let the enthusiasts hash it out, talk about it........p-r-o-m-o-t-e the cause online and in the neighborhood, keeping the car a hot topic. Basically, there is a HUGE psychological strategy to why nobody at Ford will just say "Falcon will stay RWD." It is time tested, constantly refined, and they just about have it down to an art now.

So.....we are perpetuating Ford's manipulation stratedgy. Good, aren't they?


Steve