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Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Gator — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:25:43 -0000

The only difference between a gas and a diesel is the engine no real hard changes there.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Gator — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:23:37 -0000

America taxes the gas by the gallon.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Gator — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:43:14 -0000

Ford has been sitting on this when our people are starving what up with that.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Gator — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:41:09 -0000

We been lied to the whole time this is standard technology it was always here this is a straight engine now what would happen if we mixed this with electric 120 plus miles

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Claytonross — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:37:37 -0000

Wrong Steven, do you really think our gov. wants a car that this fuel efficient? No! They are already talking about a new tax by the mile because of the hybrid's loosing them tax revenue at the pump. Back 1986 I had an old used Nissan Pulsar NX that got almost 40mpg. Now they act like 40 is such a big jump in fuel efficiency. We could have cars like this and more but don't hold your breath in the US as its not gonna happen. Follow the money (tax money) sad really!

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

CPB — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:17:50 -0000

I think 62.5 mpg is about double the average US small vehicle. Therefore, diesel would need to be over double the price of gasoline to rid the car of its economic value. Even then, you would still be spending the same amount of money while releasing much less CO2.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Paul — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:08:00 -0000

Fiesta arrived in US, but only with 1.6-litre petrol engine. Much bigger and more thirsty than European versions. Fortunately it’s manufactured on the American continent, i.e. in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico, which reduces costs of transportation. And that’s also positive for environment.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Nicole — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:28:00 -0000

The Green Movement is a fraud if this vehicle is not offered in the US. Each Green Group should have already protested about this one issue. I believe that the reason they have not is simple. If you solve the Green House/Energy problem, they are out of business!

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

travis — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:59:09 -0000

it looks nothing like the oldd ones

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

BombR76 — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:04:04 -0000

Missed driving the Fiesta at the 'Fiesta Movement' here in Spokane, WA. Just Dang! Second chance in Tacoma.

Ford wold be very smart in introducing the Fiesta TDCi as an IMPORT from Europe (US DOT specs) along with the 2011 (mid 2010) release of the US Fiesta model.

WIN-WIN for Ford.

No retooling of a US plant. Ford could ask Congress for breaks in any import tariffs/surcharges until Ford get a US TDCi line operational.

Test market the TDCi in the US. In order to build market share and public acceptance before a major commitment to the TDCi diesel production in the US.

Or, import the TDCi engine. Ford does it with their transmissions (Mazda) . . . so what's the dif?!?

I would buy one NOW. Don't care about the failed 'Cash for Clunkers' deal, we need this car, and fast!

BTW - I am NOT an green-enviro-wacko-nutcase! Just an intelligent, practical and savey consumer. Are you listening Ford?

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Steven — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:06:33 -0000

The only reason this car isnt sold in the US is because you arrogant Americans (and I know thats not everyone) who keep up the demand for SUV's and large passenger vehicles. If you got off your high horse and realised the benefits of economical consumption then this car would be available. Take a look in the mirror!

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

RW — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:50:50 -0000

Here's an idea. The Fiesta and the VW Polo clean diesel are both being made in Europe and sold there to an appreciative public. Get them approved for use in the US, and let people place orders at their local Ford and VW dealers. As the cars catch on, and volume supports it, start manufacturing them in the US. Initially no investment in the US other than learning to do maintenance on them (no rocket science), we get a better feel for the level of acceptance in the US, and we grow as the experience warrants. I for one would buy one if it was available. It's current technology, currently manufactured and proven, and significantly cheaper than the new electric technology/hybrid cars being developed or sold - that technology is still early in its maturity.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

JonnyUtaw — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:49:30 -0000

WTF. EVERY CAR I WANT IS IN EUROPE!!!!

I AM RECENTLY WITHOUT A CAR SINCE AROUND THE NEW YEAR AND ALL THE CARS I'M LOOKING AT ARE CRAP. OR HORRIBLE GAS MILAGE.

WHY ARE THE AUTOMAKERS NOT SELLING EFFICIENT CARS IN THE STATES!!!!!!!

WHAT IS THE HOLD UP????????????

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:48:20 -0000

WTF. EVERY CAR I WANT IS IN EUROPE!!!!

I AM RECENTLY WITHOUT A CAR SINCE AROUND THE NEW YEAR AND ALL THE CARS I'M LOOKING AT ARE CRAP. OR HORRIBLE GAS MILAGE.

WHY ARE THE AUTOMAKERS NOT SELLING EFFICIENT CARS IN THE STATES!!!!!!!

WHAT IS THE HOLD UP????????????

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Court — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:33:47 -0000

Wow, I can't believe people are getting mad at Ford for not releasing it in the US.

1) It is built in Britain, not cost effective to ship over here.

2) Government in the United States is still arse backwards and believe Diesel is a dirty fuel, and therefore penalizes domestic manufacturers making diesel vehicles. They don't charge foreign manufacturers (because they can't). Ford can make it up on trucks with the high margin, but these low margin cars its a no go.

3) Ford plants in the US cannot be configured easily to change production, and Ford can't really afford to change that because they waste all their money trying to keep the whiny, overpaid union. Soon, they will be whiny and unemployed, unless of course they accept market salaries (or get rid of the union and reduce the ridiculous union dues they pay, hence lowering the cost to Ford w/o lowering pay).

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

ralph kimball — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:23:32 -0000

the big three build excellent cars for the eu markets & give us the junk. that is not the way to do business. this is why they are in trouble.

i'll wait two years for the diesel fiesta. if ford won't build it for the usa markets, the japanese will. my next car will then be a diesel honda.

then the big three moan & grown & wonder why americans won't buy american.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Fry Don — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:55:32 -0000

Hi,

Petrol(gas) costs £3.76 a gallon in the UK, diesel a little more £4.00. Any economical vehicle is welcome in the UK as gas is so expensive, so I've bought a Fiesta econetic, get 70-80 mpg almost twice as economic as any other car I've owned.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

peabody — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:39:18 -0000

Ford will only release the Fiesta in Europe because our US government hates diesel. Diesel costs more than gas but is cheaper to make. Gas cost more than diesel in Europe. Tell our government to start condoning the use of more efficient diesels, and stop bailing out failing automakers, then maybe we will get the better cars.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

bill — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:16:04 -0000

In another article I read on this car, FMC wasn't going to release the car in the US because Americans don't like diesel powered cars.

Diesel used to be cheaper than gasoline, but taxes were raised to target trucks and made the price $ 0.40 to $ 1.00 higher than gasoline.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Steve — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:46:00 -0000

As a Ford employee, I would love to see this car available in the US. However, we are not allowed to offer this engine for sale in the US due to CAFE and EPA regulations. We have tried to get this engine to pass these standards as it is being produced in Europe and Asia but have been unsuccessful. I have personally tried to have one imported for my own use but was blocked by the government. Please write to your elected officials and tell them of your desire for vehicles like the Ford Fiesta Diesel that gets 62.5 mpg. Inform them that vehicles like these cannot, by law, be brought into the country until CAFE and EPA regulations are brought into line with european standards.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:48:37 -0000

The cost of diesell fuel is 40cents higher than gas here. That's why they won't import it. THat kills the great mpg.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Steve — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:43:31 -0000

Ford won't offer it in the USA because they want to sell us their entire inventory of gas guzzlers which they wouldnt be able to unload elsewhere, thanks to the US Govt.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Stacy — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:10:53 -0000

Think about it people.. It is not sold here because oil runs our country and this is a 65 MPG car.. and it runs on diesel... Thats why it cant be sold here.

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

mn joe — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:02:02 -0000

Complain complain complain , the internet and TV is full of nothing but people complaining.

You wan the car the bad than move to France so I dont have to read your complaining

Re: Ford Introduces 63.6 MPG ECOnetic Diesel Fiesta... Only in Europe

Mark Pilbeam — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:56:13 -0000

If you like me want to express your discontent with the CEO of Ford Motor Mr. Allan Mulally, you can email him at amulally@ford.com

Dear Mr. Mulally:

I recently found out about Ford’s announcement of the “new” Ford Fiesta Diesel and the fact that Ford is not going to be offering this product in the US.

http://www.treehugger.com/f...

My comments to you Mr. Mulally is you have got to be kidding that you are not offering this product in the US.

You are struggling to make Ford Motor Company into a profitable business as it once was.

You company is getting kicked around by the Japanese automakers.

The oil companies have killed your profitable SUV and Truck sales here in the US, which is mainly why Ford is in the shape that it’s in. This business is not coming back as long as fuel is near $.4.00 per gallon. Unless you can get the mileage in the high 20’s to 30 mpg we aren’t buying these vehicles again.

Other than the Focus, which is getting half of the mileage as this new car can you have nothing to offer us Americans that can cut our fuel bills.

Now you have a chance to offer the American public something that in my mind would be as huge as when Ford introduced the model T and for some unknown reason you don’t want to offer it in the US?

For a CEO that doesn’t want to take and introduce this to the US. Your company must be looking out for the oil companies if you don’t introduce this product. These are the same people that from what I can see can care less if Ford lives or dies. They haven’t looked out for your company as they been the major reason that we aren’t buying your profitable products any longer. Why protect them by not introducing this product, they are not looking out for you?

I am going to tell you one thing, we American’s will be very upset with The Ford Motor Company if you don’t introduce this car to the US. You have a chance to be #1 in the US and if you don’t take this opportunity, when I need a new car it will be Japanese and not Ford. I am loyal to the US car makers, but if you are not going to look out for us then my loyalty will stop and I and many other Americans will be changing our views and we won’t care if The Ford Motor Company is in business or not.

RETHINK YOUR DECISION. It may be the best or worst decision that you make as a CEO of The Ford Motor Company.

I and many Americans are waiting to see what you plan to do. I can assure you that we will tell all of our friends and family via email of your decision. When we look for a new car we can either look out for your company or decide that our loyalty is gone as your company obviously can care less about us. We need this product in the US, which is a much larger market than Europe is. I urge you to reconsider this decision.

Thank You,

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