tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11852104.post112632191204667326..comments2023-04-02T20:44:00.134-04:00Comments on My Ford Dreams Classic: Mercury Mariner Hybrid introduced with much hypeBig Ford Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07649352599746912038noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11852104.post-1126366332206291622005-09-10T11:32:00.000-04:002005-09-10T11:32:00.000-04:00Anonymous, I had read a few months ago that their ...Anonymous, I had read a few months ago that their supplier for the Batteries (a Japanese company) was under pressure from a Japanese auto Manufacturer ( I think Toyota) to guarantee them a steady supply and that leaves Ford waiting.<BR/><BR/>This is another reason Diesels should be available. <BR/><BR/>Ford needs to have a better flow of outsourced systems. That means Dieslels too. Ford doesn't make the Diesel engines for their Land Rover Freelander and stopped production for a few months, which hurt in the European market.Big Ford Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649352599746912038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11852104.post-1126334919921308162005-09-10T02:48:00.000-04:002005-09-10T02:48:00.000-04:00The hybrid option is a good idea for Ford to place...The hybrid option is a good idea for Ford to place in thier vehicles but I belive Ford is still having a hard time obtaining hybrid systems from thier supplier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com