In the 1950s, Ford Motor Company decided to pay tribute to Edsel Ford, the only son of Henry Ford, by creating a new brand bearing his name. Edsel Ford had been a pivotal figure in the company's ...
The new BIG Bronco was supposed to be a hit… but it’s turning into a massive failure! Compared to Ford’s legendary Edsel disaster, this model is facing harsh criticism. What went wrong? Let’s break ...
After Edsel's death in 1943, the Speedster crisscrossed the U.S. making limited appearances, then it disappeared – some feared it had been destroyed. It was last seen when it was photographed in ...
Show full PR text Edsel Bryant Ford's 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster Debuts at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Discoveries during restoration confirm originality of design and engineering PEBBLE ...
In addition, some of the deadliest defects in automotive history are from Ford models, including the Bronco II, Pinto, and Explorer. However, we're not looking at safety records, performance, or ...
The 1958 Ford Edsel was supposed to be the new premiere car for middle-class Americans. Ford was so confident in the product that it pumped $250 million into it. But instead of starting a ...
Unlike the Pinto, which fit changing market conditions very well but died because of a design problem exacerbated by poor management, the Ford Edsel failed in terms of advertising, design ...