http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/ Autoblog Comments for Chicago 2008: Ford introduces Work Solutions in-dash computer package for F-150 [w/VIDEO] http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/Feb 6th 2008 12:30AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/Feb 6th 2008 12:33AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/Feb 6th 2008 10:02AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/
Without a seriously competitive engine, things like this are absolutely necessary. I know everyone says that 0-60 times and horsepower don't define a great truck, but truck buyers are typically guys who happen to love power and big engines. I'm a Ford guy so I really hope they can gain success. ]]>Feb 6th 2008 1:15AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/Feb 6th 2008 2:07AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/
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I think we haven't seen these things in the past because of two big reasons!.

1. It's costly to change something as simple as a wire on a vehicle. Deals are made for supply to keep prices low so the third party folks (suppliers) kinda drive the cost up by saying "we'll give you the price of ten bucks on this harness if you buy them for 5 years".

2. The bigger reason I believe is that these types of options have been either dealer install or after-market installs.

So I think Ford is finally saying what I've been hoping someone would say for a decade or two! And that is "screw the after market companies, let's do this now".

I like that Ford doesn't screw customers on their NAV systems too! They're really doing a great job!

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No thanks, I'd skip it until they put a reliable OS in there, not $hit from Microsoft.]]>Feb 6th 2008 12:34PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/
Hats off to Ford and its partners for daring to push the envelope. I can see industry tailored solutions for Real Estate, Logistics, etc. ]]>Feb 6th 2008 2:15PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/
Is this only available for the F/E-150, or is it available for the heavy duty vehicles too?]]>Feb 6th 2008 3:55PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/Feb 6th 2008 5:52PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/Feb 8th 2008 2:25AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-ford-introduces-work-solutions-in-dash-computer-pa/Feb 8th 2008 11:47PM