Kevin Kraly wrote: > > In the past, Ford has brought a few models over, but they have all failed > in the market.
Wasn't the 1976-83 Ford Fiasco the first "world car"? Seems like it had an emblem on the back with a dozen countries' flags on it. http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2006/02/10-ford-fiesta-history/ford-fiesta-history.php I think the 1981 Ford Escargot/Mercury Jinx was Ford's first "world car" to be made in the USA. They sold millions of them over here, but they got a bad reputation due to two design features in the original 1.6L engine. It was in interference design, pistons hit valves if the timing belt broke. It was a stupid design, the water pump was driven by the timing belt. Water pump seizes, time for a top end rebuild. Or maybe that's a feature to keep you from overheating the engine when the water pump dies. Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
