The problem is capacity. We do not have enough production capacity to build huge export numbers. We were flat out just trying to keep up with BA numbers during its peak. Seeking smaller markets like South Africa seems to be the only solution as the numbers aren't too big. Increasing capacity would require huge amounts of investment, and Ford US don't want to know about money for future investment as they are trying to save themselves. It would also require investment to make it LHD. Ford US are very selfish and don't want we Australians to take numbers from them. If they could remove their heads from their butts they would probably sell the Fairlane/LTD in the Middle East instead of the geriatric Grand Marquis/Lincoln Town Car that have a chassis going on 35 years old.
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