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I think it’s ironic that Ford changed their name to “ trust ford “ then design an engine with a wet belt 

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    Trust Ford is a dealership franchise.  They don't have any hand in engine design.  

    However, after buying a car from them, I wouldn't trust them with that either.

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    51 minutes ago, Ward said:

    I think it’s ironic that Ford changed their name to “ trust ford “ then design an engine with a wet belt 

    As Tom said that's just the stealership.

    In Birmingham we had Heartlands Ford which then became and still is Trust Ford

    It was known within the plant, originally, as Heartless Fraud, then Don't Trust Ford🤪

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    Trust ford was formed out of all the failing dealerships who were in financial poo. Ford retail took control of them and turned there fortunes around. 

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    Yes, Ford Retail gobbled up most of the larger dealerships in my area, initially under the Polar brand. Curiously my nearest big dealership, which was Polar, is now part of the multi-franchise Stoneacre Group.

    Bit of Ford blurb on the history of Trust Ford here:

    https://www.fordretail.com/news/century-of-excellence/

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