I dont think we will see a big push into hybrids from Ford soon. Ford are almost bankrupt and cant do anything to hurt their bottome line. They make a big profit on gas only SUVs and little or nothing on their hybrid. So by pushing the hybrid they are steering an explorer buyer into an escape hybrid with a big loss in revenue. I think Ford know that the escape sales would come at the expense of their other models.
Gas hog SUVs are still evry popular - and Americans still love them - take a look at the October sales numbers - the hottest selling vehicles are Suburbans and F150s again.
I know in the long run Ford only hope is by offering vehicles more like what Honda and Toyota have but in the enar term they are not in a position to give up any revenue. The risk of all out bankrupcy in the near term is far greater than the threat of the wrong long term strategy.
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