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Originally Posted by RangeRover
I don't think this is all that bad of an idea.
Ford has already gotten there worth out of Mazda. Ford is moving to global platforms with chassis development in Europe for cars. Did everyone on GMI forget that Ford has excellent platforms in Europe??? Also, Mazda already uses Ford powertrains and other Ford parts when it is convenient for them. Currently, Mazda does not develop engines anymore and Ford - Dearborn is the global lead for powertrains. So...what is Ford losing by selling Mazda?
Also, Mazda is the hardest Ford division to reign in. They are hard to get commonality with and their supply base is inconsistent with Fords. They have been allowed to operate too independently from Ford and this could get them sold.
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The Fiesta is based on the Mazda 2 and the Euro Focus is based on a Volvo platform. Without the two of them, Ford will have to develop their own platforms and Mazda has more experience with small platforms than Ford, at least when it comes to good platforms.