Title: ford's naming system
Post by: sarjxxx on December 16, 2011, 03:36:58 PM
Post by: sarjxxx on December 16, 2011, 03:36:58 PM
Does anyone else besides me find it funny that Ford decided to take their most squarest looking vehicle, and name it FLEX....
(http://imganuncios.mitula.net/2009_ford_flex_sel_greenwood_in_94104460381412744.jpg)
...and yet take the curvy sleek looking one and call it EDGE?
(http://fordpartsdiscountoutlet.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/2/files_mf/fordedge5lg.jpg)
This has bugged me ever since they came out. I just don't get it :hick:
(http://imganuncios.mitula.net/2009_ford_flex_sel_greenwood_in_94104460381412744.jpg)
...and yet take the curvy sleek looking one and call it EDGE?
(http://fordpartsdiscountoutlet.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/2/files_mf/fordedge5lg.jpg)
This has bugged me ever since they came out. I just don't get it :hick:
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 16, 2011, 05:04:07 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 16, 2011, 05:04:07 PM
The Flex is kinda cool because it reminds me of all the old station wagons that were driving around when I was a kid. The edge...no me likey. I'm not a fan of all these so-called "SUV"'s that look like freakin' mini-vans.
This is an SUV:
(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/50tbrd88/ford_bronco_red_19781.jpg)
This is an SUV:
(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/50tbrd88/ford_bronco_red_19781.jpg)
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: shame302 on December 17, 2011, 12:30:23 AM
Post by: shame302 on December 17, 2011, 12:30:23 AM
The "moron -o" had me wondering. Although, that's not Ford.
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: Shadow on December 17, 2011, 11:31:24 AM
Post by: Shadow on December 17, 2011, 11:31:24 AM
it almost seems as if they pass a picture around a 2nd grade classroom and ask them to pick a name.. lol
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: Cougars 2 go on December 17, 2011, 06:48:59 PM
Post by: Cougars 2 go on December 17, 2011, 06:48:59 PM
Quote from: sarjxxx;375692
...the curvy sleek looking one...
(http://fordpartsdiscountoutlet.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/2/files_mf/fordedge5lg.jpg)
:confused:
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: ZondaC12 on December 17, 2011, 06:59:11 PM
Post by: ZondaC12 on December 17, 2011, 06:59:11 PM
"It's all relative" lol
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: sarjxxx on December 18, 2011, 01:12:55 AM
Post by: sarjxxx on December 18, 2011, 01:12:55 AM
Quote from: Cougars 2 go;375764
:confused:
I mean compared to the FLEX, which came out pretty much at the same time. It just seems to me like the names of those two vehicles should be reversed.
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: Shadow on December 18, 2011, 01:43:14 AM
Post by: Shadow on December 18, 2011, 01:43:14 AM
if you ask me, the flex is more 'sleek.' i'd never in my life own 1, but i'd love to build 1 for someone.. new coyote 5.0, 6 speed, debadged and lowered.. that'd be a real head turner and unsuspecting import killer.. i think i need to talk 1 of my customers into buying 1, so i can have my way with it.. LMAO
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: jcassity on December 18, 2011, 11:35:22 AM
Post by: jcassity on December 18, 2011, 11:35:22 AM
there is a system, naming them a>z over time. Kinda like how hurricanes are named over time trying not to repeat.
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: Scott D on December 24, 2011, 01:22:41 PM
Post by: Scott D on December 24, 2011, 01:22:41 PM
Ford's rather good at keeping all of the car names starting with "F" (Fusion, Five-Hundred, Flex, Focus, Fiesta, aside from the Mustang & Taurus) & SUV names starting with "E" (Escape, Explorer, Edge)
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: Shadow on December 24, 2011, 04:04:11 PM
Post by: Shadow on December 24, 2011, 04:04:11 PM
Quote from: Scott D;376177
SUV names starting with "E" (Escape, Explorer, Edge)
expedition lol
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: Shadow on December 24, 2011, 04:05:26 PM
Post by: Shadow on December 24, 2011, 04:05:26 PM
Quote from: 50tbrd88;375698
This is an SUV:
(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/50tbrd88/ford_bronco_red_19781.jpg)
technically, it's a wagon.. but, never the less.. i miss my bronco now :(
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 24, 2011, 04:53:56 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 24, 2011, 04:53:56 PM
Huh?? Never heard of a Bronco called a wagon. They are the original SUV....
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: Shadow on December 24, 2011, 08:48:04 PM
Post by: Shadow on December 24, 2011, 08:48:04 PM
Quote from: 50tbrd88;376194
Huh?? Never heard of a Bronco called a wagon. They are the original SUV....
nope, before they were called SUV's, they were called wagons, which stuck with the bronco until 96 for some reason.. proof -
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 25, 2011, 04:23:42 PM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 25, 2011, 04:23:42 PM
News to me!
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: Shadow on December 25, 2011, 07:54:12 PM
Post by: Shadow on December 25, 2011, 07:54:12 PM
was news to me too, when i got the truck and saw it on the title.. lol
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: hwy73 on December 27, 2011, 12:42:20 AM
Post by: hwy73 on December 27, 2011, 12:42:20 AM
The title + registration (NJ) on my 99 Expedition says "wagon" also.
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 27, 2011, 10:46:39 AM
Post by: 50tbrd88 on December 27, 2011, 10:46:39 AM
Thats wierd. When I think "wagon", I envision a Olds Vista Crusier or something.
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: hwy73 on December 27, 2011, 03:00:21 PM
Post by: hwy73 on December 27, 2011, 03:00:21 PM
Agreed, sadly, they don't make real wagons anymore.
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: Shadow on December 27, 2011, 05:46:35 PM
Post by: Shadow on December 27, 2011, 05:46:35 PM
Quote from: hwy73;376334
Agreed, sadly, they don't make real wagons anymore.
sure they do.. subaru outbacks :rollin:
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: ThunderCat_1985 on December 30, 2011, 07:18:57 PM
Post by: ThunderCat_1985 on December 30, 2011, 07:18:57 PM
I've felt for a long time that they're running out of ideas for car names.
Even Chevy, who seemed to prefer spanish names for their cars for a long time has gotten into the weird names too.
Even Chevy, who seemed to prefer spanish names for their cars for a long time has gotten into the weird names too.
Title: ford's naming system
Post by: Shadow on December 31, 2011, 11:48:59 PM
Post by: Shadow on December 31, 2011, 11:48:59 PM
Quote from: ThunderCat_1985;376539
Even Chevy, who seemed to prefer spanish names for their cars for a long time has gotten into the weird names too.
ha.. people always give a chuckle when i tell them why the nova didn't sell in mexico.. 'nova' = no va = doesn't go/no go/will not in spanish