Ford Ecosport News
10 years on since Ford announced closures
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 28 May 2023
Has it really been 10 years since Ford announced that it would cease making vehicles in Australia? The actual date, Thursday, May 23, 2013, happened to coincide with the national press launch of Holden's all-important VF Commodore – Australia's last-ditch effort to reverse freefalling large-car sales as well as revive exports with the US-bound Chevrolet SS version.
Would these cars have worked at another time?
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By Stephen Ottley · 06 Mar 2022
Launching the right car at the right time is the greatest challenge for the car industry.
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Why these old-timers refuse to conk out
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 05 Sep 2021
Australia is regarded as one of the world’s most sophisticated and mature vehicle markets. We’re right up there with the richest.
Ford needs to broaden its appeal
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By Stephen Ottley · 06 Dec 2020
Earlier this year, before the coronavirus turned the world on its head, we asked the question - was Ford Australia still living on its image as the 'Falcon Car Company' and leaving the Ranger to do all the heavy lifting in the sales race?This year had the
What Ford needs to do to grow up
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By Stephen Ottley · 15 Mar 2020
Ford’s transition from a manufacturer to full importer has been a success on the surface. Whereas it was once seen as the ‘Falcon Car Company’, the success of the Ranger ute has helped sure up its short-term future
Will Ford introduce the Puma to Australia?
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By Tung Nguyen · 05 Oct 2019
Ford's EcoSport could disappear from Australian showrooms next year, possibly to make room for the new Puma small SUV.CarsGuide has learned that local dealers are now being asked to put in final stock orders of the EcoSport before production supply is exp
Ford Australia fined $10m over transmission complaints
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By Laura Berry · 26 Apr 2018
The Federal Court has fined Ford Australia $10 million and endorsed a settlement between the carmaker the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
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Facelifted EcoSport lobs from $22,790
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By Justin Hilliard · 15 Dec 2017
Ford Australia revealed full details on its facelifted EcoSport this week, with the compact SUV receiving price rises for some variants, new engines and increased equipment levels.
Ford to launch EcoSport facelift on Dec 14
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By Justin Hilliard · 06 Dec 2017
Ford Australia has confirmed it will launch the facelifted EcoSport on December 14.
Refreshed EcoSport confirmed for Australia
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By Ron Hammerton · 06 Sep 2017
Ford’s EcoSport crossover will soon receive a major model refresh that could include a new, more powerful and more economical engine, as well as enhanced connectivity and an exterior makeover.