Ford sales hit by gay ad protest

The Detroit News ^ | May 02, 2006 | Bryce G. Hoffman

[bulldozer]

"Ford Sales Hit by Gay Ad Protest: Pastors are Preaching Against Ford in Their Sunday Sermons"

I can only give a link to the article because of copywrite complaints. It is also linked from the Alliance Defense Fund website.

[jdm]

Why doesn't Ford just focus on making cars and improving sales?

Sheesh.

[bmwcyle]

Gee I have not bought a Ford since my first car in 1975. I guess I was ahead of the game.

[Mr. Brightside]

I can only give a link to the article because of copywrite complaints.

Wrong.

You can summarize in your own words.

[Brilliant]

I doubt that it's the gay ad protest. More likely the fact that they are not selling high mileage vehicles at a time when the price of gas is high.

[xcamel]

Well... they already covered "The Fires Of Hell"

[stephenjohnbanker]

Some Ford "poofter" must have started this, and the other execs. were too cowardly to block it. It will cost them plenty, now.

[FairOpinion]

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[NapkinUser]

Just stick to making and selling cars and stay out of social issues.

[appleharvey]

Why doesn't Ford just focus on making cars and improving sales?

With the way that American automaker sales have been going, you'd think that would be enough.

[Muleteam1]

The only Ford I ever wanted but this was when few men and women were confused about their sex and Ford could still concentrate on building real cars. This is a 1957 T-Bird.

[stevio]

I called the salesman of the F-250 I was looking at and told him I was going to wait on my purchase because of this. Homosexuality, and especially the promotion of it ranks high in my list of what's wrong with America.

[AgThorn]

[Charles Martel]

Yeah, once upon a time, Ford built some decidedly non-gay products...

[AgThorn]

http://boycottford.com/

[Charles Martel]

Rats. Let's try that again...

[olezip]

When I complained to Ford they sent this "canned" reply:

Thank you for writing.

At Ford we value diversity among all of our constituents and pride ourselves on strong and clear values – respect for our customers, communities, employees, suppliers and dealers; acceptance of our differences; inclusion of different people with different perspectives; and integrity to always do the right thing. We value all people – regardless of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and cultural or physical differences. This is a strong commitment we intend to carry forward with no exception. We are pleased to clear up any misperceptions and get back to doing what we do best - building the best cars and trucks in America.

Thank you again for contacting Ford.


Respectfully,
Customer Relationship Center
Ford Motor Company

My reply to their "canned" response was:
If you pride yourselves with strong and clear values, why do you not advertise on Mike Savage's talk radio? Why do you discriminate against him and his ten million listeners? Why do you feel compelled to advertise on repulsive publications? Why can you not value people without giving them money and insulting millions of others in the process? What kind of logic or justification is that? How stupid do you think we are?

I value all people but do not give money to all. Good luck with Ford products. You will do fine I am sure!

As for me, I bought a Ford in 1957; and returned to the fold in 2001; but will be looking at the Honda and Toyota and other versions of the F-150 instead of Ford because of their destructive and rude behavior! What jerks!

[Muleteam1]

Sorry but your photo did not work. However, I did see the 427 in the jpg's name and it made me remember another Ford I would take. It may be the one you tried to post. The Shelby Cobra?

[Muleteam1]

Oh yeh. Ford has built some great V8s. The 427 was definately one of them. The smaller 289 was another.

[jwh_Denver]

This is really telling on Ford's management. It shows me they're willing to overlook the bottom line. No way would I invest in Ford. Besides that I've long turned against Detroit because they don't even compare with the longevity, quality, or resale value of Toyota or Honda. They can have the gays.