2020 Mach 1!

[FastCarFanBoy]

How this ever got past a corporate spit balling session is extremely troubling.

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[Ponyboy4]

Completely agree.

Said Deep (Head of North America Product Communications at Ford) mentioned that if there's enough backlash from the Mustang community it would consider using a different name for this electric SUV.

So let them hear it, I know I will.

The fact that it requires "enough backlash" for it to not happen tells me just how little they actually care about it. I don't know whose idea it was, or who backed it, but they need to be relieved of duty immediately. Completely stupid. Not sure that I can say that enough.

What's hilarious too, is I don't think there would be so much as a murmur of disagreement with the potential product if they threw any other name on it..

 

[machsmith]

Don't piss on the Mach1 name. NO SUV should be called Mach1. Mustang only. Isn't there anyone original working there anymore? Shoot, seems like a 2 minute meeting and one could come up with a unique name thats just as exciting, to call this SUV.

Mach1 is a mustang and it should be fast as hell if electrified AWD. I wont buy unless it unless it rips...so Ford, if your listing to us. Don't mess this up. It will be hard to mess it up, but I can see you doing it.

 

[MikeyV]

Dumbest thing I've ever seen.

I've been a Mustang guy, always. On my 6th one. I even owned a 71 Mach 1 in the 90's.

FORD - Goddamnit. Get your heads out of your asses.

If I can't buy a V8 Mustang, I'll have to buy a f*king Camaro.

Get it together.

 

[200MPHCOBRA]

Worst idea since trying to make the probe a mustang

 

[loubif]

Let's face it. NO GT 500 at NAIAS. So sad and pissed that I've spent $ to go to it this week. (industry day). If Chicago isn't the launch I'll consider the Lebanon Ford option of a blown 18 GT with PP2. Really disappointed given the build up.

Show me something Ford that makes me want to write a check! Chevy keeps putting out good stuff (ZL1, ZR1) but I can't afford a ZR1 and a ZL1 is like driving a chopped Merc.

I've been looking for ANY info on possible specs on a "Lebanon Ford" Blown option on a 18' 10 speed Mustang GT...if you found ANY info please provide link...:hail:...back to the topic at hand, Mach1 has always been associated specifically with Mustang, THAT better not change! JMHO

 

[@Car_Sick_Nick]

Sign the petition NOW to tell Ford NOT to use the Mach 1 name for an all electric SUV! Help get the word to Ford!

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/430/676/498/

 

[jake_zx2]

Guys, I just came to a scary realization...

1. S650, originally slated for 2021, cancelled
2. Mach 1 name being used
3. Mustang + Explorer transforming into a “mustang-flavored CUV”
4. Due to arrive 2021

Could this be the end of the mustang? Could these possibly be signs that the mustang platform will disappear and be replaced by “a whole new platform” called the Mach 1 (to pay homage to the mustang it killed) that will appeal to a larger audience??

 

[Kevin08]

Might as well delete this whole forum section.

 

[MustangJoe84]

Guys, I just came to a scary realization...

1. S650, originally slated for 2021, cancelled
2. Mach 1 name being used
3. Mustang + Explorer transforming into a “mustang-flavored CUV”
4. Due to arrive 2021

Could this be the end of the mustang? Could these possibly be signs that the mustang platform will disappear and be replaced by “a whole new platform” called the Mach 1 (to pay homage to the mustang it killed) that will appeal to a larger audience??

Wow that is scary, but I see where one could interpret it that way. If they killed the Mustang I would never buy another Ford. (and at 59 I have never owed anything but Fords).

 

[jake_zx2]

It’s sort of a bizarre thought, but it could happen. It’s almost happened before, and with the violent shift in the market to crossovers, it seems more likely now than ever. I agree though... without Mustang, there is no reason for me to buy Ford

 

[MustangJoe84]

And another thing...does it make ANY sense whatsoever to use a 50 year old name (Mach1) for a new forward thinking electric SUV. I just don't see that it would mean anything to younger customers that this vehicle would be targeted to. And it would just piss off those of us that are older and can relate to the name!!!

 

[jake_zx2]

Hell, I AM a younger customer (21 and onto my second mustang) and I’m livid!

 

[PP0001]

Wow that is scary, but I see where one could interpret it that way. If they killed the Mustang I would never buy another Ford. (and at 59 I have never owed anything but Fords).

I would have a hard time imagining Ford not producing a Mustang model over the next decade or so and have been very fortunate to have owned at least one Mustang or more from all 6 generations.

Having said that and being ~8 years older than you I would also look to another automotive brand for future purchases if Ford killed the Mustang model.

Again, I can't see that happening but if it did I would certainly move on to another automotive brand based on pure principal and most importantly not having access to new models of the best Pony car ever assembled.

:cheers:

 

[machsmith]

I've been looking for ANY info on possible specs on a "Lebanon Ford" Blown option on a 18' 10 speed Mustang GT...if you found ANY info please provide link...:hail:...back to the topic at hand, Mach1 has always been associated specifically with Mustang, THAT better not change! JMHO

Save yourself 15 to 20k and get the GT supercharged or get the motor built so it can handle 1000hp and take the car to the extreme for the same money.

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