Ford to wrap up India operations

giri1.8 · 9th September 2021, 15:15

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Originally Posted by shortbread

Once the company winds down things fall apart very fast and continuing long term ownership is questionable, as with prior examples in Daewoo, GM etc.

It's clear that this is almost as good as completely shutting down everything, but even Chevy still has decent service centers, hopefully Ford too will continue its services.

I am guessing that only one showroom per metro will survive in the end.

400notout · 9th September 2021, 15:16

What happens to new bookings? And what about the Ecosport facelift?

Mr.Beat · 9th September 2021, 15:18

We had to sell our GM Beat when GM closed the operations although it was a fantastic car. When we thought of a replacement, Ford was one company in mind. We had dropped the idea considering if it can happen with GM, it can surely happen with ford.

Things common are the impending launch of a new car. GM was about to launch a new generation Beat CS sedan while Ford was testing the ecosport facelift.

Feel sad for the employees and people involved in earning a livelihood.

On the other hand, this is an opportunity for other car makers to fill in the void and for new manufacturers like Tesla to enter the market.

Mohan Mathew A · 9th September 2021, 15:22

Ford leaving India is indeed a loss. But i suppose they brought it upon themselves.

I have a feeling Mahindra could take over the Chennai plant considering their supply constraints and the fact that they have their R&D centre next door

pannags · 9th September 2021, 15:24

Although Ford would be required to support existing customers as per local regulations, I'm sure service quality, warranty claims, availability of parts and spares may likely take a beating! Just being practical here!

On the other hand, anyone willing to take a calculated risk may now be able to pick a driver's car for a steal.

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However, the company will retain its engine plant in Sanand, Gujarat and continue to service its products in India. Sources said that the company would continue to sell its marquee Ford Mustang and Ford Endeavour in India.

Source ET Auto

dr_TJ · 9th September 2021, 15:26

Very sad moment, not cause I own a year old Ecosport, but cause it is the mistake of Ford India's Management. And because of this, the Ford Employees will be without a job.
Ford India just lacked any effort, launching Figo and Aspire was a small effort but not enough of it.
Feature deletion/Shuffling, totally unplanned product portfolio, hopeless market research.

pranavGTI · 9th September 2021, 15:45

It's official now. Ford India just announced that the company is ceasing vehicle operations in India for domestic sales. However it will continue exporting from Sanand.

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invidious · 9th September 2021, 15:48

Just read the news. I remember still being in school when the Ford Escort was launched. It was quite an eye catcher along with the Opel Astra. Both GM and Ford are now history in India. Did own a 1.6 Ford Ikon and it was awesome to drive. Shame but the writing is on the wall - Asian manufacturers will thrive in Asia.

DragonHawk · 9th September 2021, 16:02

It is a loss to Indian Automotive market and not just Ford employees, it is the enthusiasts who are at the loosing end as well. Ford India exit just says one thing, we Indians doesn’t have awareness about good cars and sorry for the rant.

Vid6639 · 9th September 2021, 16:14

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9th September 2021, 15:18	#258
Mr.Beat BHPian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 383 Thanked: 243 Times	re: Ford to wrap up India operations We had to sell our GM Beat when GM closed the operations although it was a fantastic car. When we thought of a replacement, Ford was one company in mind. We had dropped the idea considering if it can happen with GM, it can surely happen with ford. Things common are the impending launch of a new car. GM was about to launch a new generation Beat CS sedan while Ford was testing the ecosport facelift. Feel sad for the employees and people involved in earning a livelihood. On the other hand, this is an opportunity for other car makers to fill in the void and for new manufacturers like Tesla to enter the market.
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Mohan Mathew A BHPian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kochi Posts: 561 Thanked: 586 Times	re: Ford to wrap up India operations Ford leaving India is indeed a loss. But i suppose they brought it upon themselves. I have a feeling Mahindra could take over the Chennai plant considering their supply constraints and the fact that they have their R&D centre next door
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dr_TJ BHPian Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Dibrugarh Posts: 476 Thanked: 1,080 Times View My Garage	re: Ford to wrap up India operations Very sad moment, not cause I own a year old Ecosport, but cause it is the mistake of Ford India's Management. And because of this, the Ford Employees will be without a job. Ford India just lacked any effort, launching Figo and Aspire was a small effort but not enough of it. Feature deletion/Shuffling, totally unplanned product portfolio, hopeless market research. Last edited by dr_TJ : 9th September 2021 at 15:37.
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pranavGTI BHPian Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: MH12/TN88 Posts: 85 Thanked: 116 Times	re: Ford to wrap up India operations It's official now. Ford India just announced that the company is ceasing vehicle operations in India for domestic sales. However it will continue exporting from Sanand.
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9th September 2021, 15:48	#263
invidious BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 845 Thanked: 1,226 Times	re: Ford to wrap up India operations Just read the news. I remember still being in school when the Ford Escort was launched. It was quite an eye catcher along with the Opel Astra. Both GM and Ford are now history in India. Did own a 1.6 Ford Ikon and it was awesome to drive. Shame but the writing is on the wall - Asian manufacturers will thrive in Asia.
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DragonHawk BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: KA21 Posts: 509 Thanked: 1,616 Times	re: Ford to wrap up India operations It is a loss to Indian Automotive market and not just Ford employees, it is the enthusiasts who are at the loosing end as well. Ford India exit just says one thing, we Indians doesn’t have awareness about good cars and sorry for the rant.
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