New $5,6,7,...? gas & 10%+ unemployment overall line-up proposal provides life-support
with little overlap between the 3 remaining Fomoco brands
(previous version)
ver.4 This new version takes a austere look at a CAFE/Depression-ready lineup.
Lincoln climbs in status & profits but drops in sales volume.
Mercury takes on its most important role as the ideal, just-within-reach brand.
Ford is relegated to economy/ecology models, business-paid-for commercial vehicles,
and the few fans able to pay Lincoln-Mercury prices for their beloved Rwd nameplates.
(please reduce font if numbers don't lineup)
 

F-Awd:
FLX
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 "

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ACE
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Ford

Am.Ka/A-Max  3d/5d
Fiesta(s)/B-Max  3d,5d/5d+
Escort/C-Max  4d/5d
(C-170) F17 sedan
Focus:Reflex sport-3d
Focus/D-Max  4d/5d
Fusion  4d & 2d-coupe
Edge  5d
eXplorer 5d (TaurusX-Explorer)
Flex  5d
-

Mercury

-
-
Comet  3d

XR3/Capri   2d*/glass-targa
Milanetto/Electron?  4d*/5d
Milan/MetaSpace  4d*/5d
   -    / MetaSpace+   5d
GrandMilan? (XR8 4d*,
Marquis/MetaOne  4d/5d, 
GrandMarquis, & limos)
 

Lincoln

-
-
-

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Cosmo./Kuga?  Cabrio!/Cuv
Zc  2d-coupe/glass-targa
Zxs/Aviator-Z   4d/5d
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D3.2 'MkPeoplemover'  7doors!

wlb
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98
102
102.9
100
104
108
111
114
117
120

ovls       
150/153
  160
  169:166: -
  175
  172:174: -
  180:178:182/178
  192:189:191
  188:196:193/188
  199:196: -
  205:201: -
      - :204:208
also
 
TransitConnect - work vers.
 
"Tee-CÕ" - premium/pass.ver.
 
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?
 
   ?
 
Rwd:
X2C
 "
G.R.P.
 "
 "
 "
 "
 "
 
 
Cobra (GR2) 'pop-top'
-
Mustang 2d-coupe/(kevlar)vert
Interceptor-1** 4d
Thunderbird flagship 2d?
Interceptor-2** 4d
Interceptor-3** 4d

-
 
 
-
XR6  2+2d* & glass-targa
-
anniversary Cougar!
-
Orion 4d/L.M.Custom
-
-
 
 
Puma  2seat lux glass-targa
-
Stallion  2seat/(kevlar)vert
HRL  2dcoupeCabrio only
Continental  2+2d sedan
Mark(MKR)  2d(+ glass-targa?)
'TouringCar'/'GTV'  sedan/Cuv
'Panther' (aka:
  something completely different!
)
 
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110
108
111
114
117
120
120
 
 
177:-:181
183
185
191
196
199~202
205
198
 
 
4wd:
small       Ranger/Bronco/Escape/more...
midsize    F100 / Raptor / Transit
large        as is minus SUV's
 
Trucklet™ /Mesa/Mariner
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-
 
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LLT (LincolnLuxuryTruck) / Navigator
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legend:
* = dual-backs, sedan/coupe look with dual rear opening, full-hatch + small trunk panel
'vert = traditional soft-top convertible
glass-targa = sliding glass roof, replaces coupeCabrio-hard'verts (except Cosmo & HRL)
Zxs = lowered sedan version of Aviator-Z(MkX), built in Canada
X2C = stretched RX8 platform, Rwd 3.5v6 only - na & EBs
2+2d = opera/suicide rear doors (RX8/Conti'60s-style)
** = CommercialVehicle, non-retail versions
*** = 'Panther' flagship used for presidential limo

engines: (also see mechanical differentiation )
- direct-injection 5.0 mid-stroke version of the 4.6/5.4 v8 to replace both
- BOSS v8 family:  5.8,  6.2,  7.0/427
- ~3.0 Diesel for most cars, to complement the larger BOSS-Diesel.
- A hybrid system that can be added to any drivetrain for +hp & +mpg.

new Mercury features:
- Fully programmable car/driver interface - that includes: IP display&alerts, memory settings for...
.. adjustable suspensions that can do tricks like adj. ride & height;
.. adaptive-cornering headlites - HID & halogen;
.. a version of the Mustang's MyColor variable IP lighting;
.. smart-key start-button remote-start option; and
.. a nav that can be dealer installed/retrofitted.
- Easy-swap aluminum/real wood/titanium/black-chrome trim options.
- New paint colors that are different from Ford or Lincoln & used for the entire Merc lineup.
- All front seats have tilting/height/lumbar adjustments & fold flat.
Lincoln: high-percentage aluminum construction, automated everything; & exports -
- Zc, Zxs, Aviator-Z, Continental (all std diesel6, opt 3.7v6, Yamaha4.4v8?, 5.0v8?)
- HRL, VIP (5.0v8 na&EB only)


[FWD/AWD][ separate pricing chart ]

FLX-AB   smaller of FLX platform pair.
Ford only - Am.Ka, A-Max, Fiesta hatches, taller B-Max. 4 cyl & EB & hybrid. $10-20k
      (Am.Ka & A-Max intro ~2011)

FLX-C2   larger of the FLX platform pair.
F  - Reflex 3d sport hatch. 4 cyl EcoBoost only - 2 displacement sizes.  $15-26k
      Escort/C-Max & Focus/D-Max: 4d-sedans/5d-crossovers.  4 cyl & EB & hybrid.  $14-24k
M  - Comet 3d, XR3/Capri 2d*coupe/targa, Milanetto 4d*. 4&6cyls na/hybrid/EB/EB-hybrid.  $17.5-32k
     (Electron would be a unique-bodied Hybrid-Only 5-door - chop link)
L  - Cosmopolitan coupeCabrio, Kuga Cuv 4 cyl & EB & hybrid.  $28-38k

ACE   a flexible EUCD-derived platform replaces CD3
F  - Fusion 4d sedan, 2d-coupe; Edge crossover. 2.5 4 cyl, 3.0v6 and hybrid versions of both.  $19.5-28;32.5k
      Fusion 4d sportsedan & 2d-coupe (ST = Fwd/Awd-3.5v6, GT = Awd-3.5v6EB)  $22-34k
M  - Milan 4d sedan*. 3.0 and 3.5v6's, and hybrid 2.5-3.0-3.5's  $22-39k
      MetaSpace wagon-ish monospace(s). 3.0 and 3.5v6's, and hybrid 2.5-3.0-3.5's  $23-42k
L  - Zc 2d-coupe, Zxs 4d X-sedan, Aviator-Z XUV. (3.0v6 coupe only), 3.7v6  $(34)39-55k

ACE+   replaces  D3, increased efficiency & shorter overhangs.
F  - eXplorer replaces Taurii & Explorer  2.5 4cyl-EB, 3.5v6, and hybrids.  $26-40k
   - Flex2 continues enlarged    ...same engines as the eXplorer    ...$29-49k
M  - GrandMilan? stretched US.EUCD2 as a temporary 'Large' Car placeholder? ...  $29-49k
    (Marquis,GM/XR8/MetaOne  4d sedans/sportsedan*/Cuv  3.5v6 & EB & hybrids.
      these are 'descendants' of the MKS-D385, the never-shown E386, & Freestyle/MetaOne concepts
      Marquis & GrandMarquis are the Only large Fomoco F-Awd fleet vehicles.)
L  - MkPeoplemover luxury van (MKT styling) 3.7v6 & 3.5-EB & hybrids.  $49-65k
      (v8's are Awd only) (FST based on original Freestyle-concept design)


[ RWD ]

X2C-   (highly modified RX-derived, aluminum/composite bodies)
F  - GR2 - 2 seat, coupe with std. t-top. na/EB 5.0v8 only.  $50/60k?
M  - none
L  - 'Puma'? 2 seat glass-targa  3.7v6, 3.5-EB, 5.0 & Boss v8's.  $42-75k
     (engine is only option - each engine would have its own unique hood)  

X2C   (medium size - Mazda only)

X2C+  (stretched & highly modified RX-8 platform)
F  - none
M  - XR6 - 2+2*door & glass-targa. 3.5v6 & EBs.  $25-39k
L  - none

GRP-   lightest, smallest form of new extra-flexible RWD platform
F  - Mustang - 2d-coupe, convertible. 3.5v6, 5.0 & Boss v8's & EBs.  $20-40k
M  - none
L  - STALLION, 2 seater imported from Australia 1, minus motors: Boss v8's & EBs.  $45-70k
      (All aluminum body, plentiful in AU, replaces-or-tops Shelby/KingOfTheRoad models)
      (Stallion/Mustang share NO sheetmetal with Falcon, only doorframes with HRL)

GRP   longer wheelbase (no rebadges)
F  - commercial version only (Interceptor-1)
M  - (once-every-10-years anniversary Cougar)
L  - MKR/HRL - 2d CC-hard'vert ONLY, 50%+ aluminum body. 3.7, 3.5-EB, na and EB 5.0 & Boss v8's.  $41-70k

GRP+   Panther successor, smaller outside, bigger inside, & lighter
Commercial versions and limos use completely different body panels!
F  - Thunderbird? - sport-lux 2door? 3.5v6, 5.0 & Boss v8's.  $27-45k
   - commercial versions only (Interceptor-2 & 3)
F.Au-Falcon (Thuderbird with AU styling & less overhang)
M  - Orion - Australian Fairlane with waterfall grille 3.5v6, 5.0v8  $33-40k
LM - L.M.Custom -  "       "     with neoRetro LeadSled-ish body & interior  $37-50k
L  - Continental 2+2door swoopy sedan ('vert added 2nd year)  3.7v6, 5.0 & Boss v8's & hybrids  $42(/46)-72k 
   - Mark - re-visioned Lincoln personal car (glass-targa added 2nd year)  5.0 & Boss v8's & hybrids  $45(/49)-75k
     (Mark shares Thunderbird's doorframes only)
   - TouringCar/GrandTouringVehicle - re-visioned TownCar & MKT  5.0 & Boss v8's & hybrids  $50-75k
   -"Panther" - flagship sedan (no fleet sales)  5.0 & Boss v8's & hybrids  $60-80k
   -"VIP"? - possible ultimate Lincoln roadcar  5.0v8-EB, Boss v8's, hybrids  $70-90k
     (Continental,Mark,TC use the same 3 interchangeable-optional grilles,
      named for the respective models Conti=crossgrid, Mark=slat, TC=bar'n'mesh)
 
[ 4WD ]

small (T6)
F  - Bronco, Escape, Ranger, more... - see pix links in above chart
M  - Mesa, based on Bronco-concept themes. If Ford doesn't want to do it, let Merc!
   - Mariner, preserving as much of the current style as possible in a more van-like vehicle
   -"Trucklet™", supercab-shortbed only, 3.5v6 or hybrid-4.
    (King Ranch version of a Ranger that Ford would never DARE allow to compete with the F-series)
L  - none

midsize
F  - F-100, Raptor, Transit
M  - none
L  - LLT, super-luxury version of the F-100; new Navigator (the Last REAL Suv)

large - as is minus SUV's

Jaguar     - sold-off
LandRover  - sold-off
Volvo      - sold-off (please see previous lineup version for what should-have-been)
Mazda      - sold-off???
to MercuryColors & trims  -  to the next, next Mercury  -  to a new B/C platform
'dual-back' (Doppelbetätigung) previewed on the VW Passat concept (German)

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  the Mercury files....

Feb 2005 original
2005-2006 numerous updates
Nov 2006 version 3
Feb 2007 'name-game' update
Jun 2007 'global' update
Aug 2007 Model-M
Sep 2007 Mercury "Trucklet"
Dec 2007 updated Volvo lineup
Jan 2008 new "Trucklet™" choplink
Feb 2008 new Mercatini-XR6 choplink
Spring 2008 - ver.4 CAFE/Depression lineup
June 2008 "musical-factories' update
July 2008 added Mercury Electron/chop-link & GrandMilan-hypothesis
Aug 2008 Lincoln: "TouringCar" is now flagship sedan, "Panther" name given to super-Lincoln "4-door-coupé"
& added TransitConnect and Mercury "Tee-CÕ"