Another quality rater says Ford matches Toyota

[AdmiralViscen]

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/29/ford-ties-toyota-in-strategic-vision-2008-total-quality-awards/

Strategic Vision has announced the results of its annual Total Quality Awards and is touting the performance of Ford this year versus perennial powerhouse Toyota. Both brands have three vehicles each that lead their segments, which include the Edge, Mustang Convertible and F-250/350 for Ford and Toyota's Yaris, 4Runner and Sequoia. The Volvo C30 also led the Small Specialty under $25,000 segment and the Mercury Sable the Large Car category, while the Scion xB was tops in the Small Multi-Function segment and the Lexus RX350 tied with the Land Rover LR2 in the Near Luxury SUV segment. Though all of those brands are technically owned by either Ford Motor Company or Toyota North America, none were counted by Strategic Vision in the battle of the Blue Oval versus the Japanese Juggernaut, though the automakers still would've tied if they were (if Land Rover were not counted as owned by Ford). Meanwhile, the Medium Car segment was lead by the Volkswagen Jetta, though the new Chevy Malibu jumped to second place (how are the Jetta and Malibu in the same segment?), and Honda had only one car make the list, with the Odyssey being named the best Minivan. Follow the jump to view the leaders of all 19 segments.

[Smooth Groove]

Who cares?  They are just budget brands anyways. 

[Mupepe]

Because there's a huge misconception that Ford automatically equals crap and it's completely unfounded for the last few years at least

[AdmiralViscen]

Uh, Land Rover, Volvo, Lexus were also noted.

Most people buy mainstream brands, and quality is more important with mainstream brands than brands that sell to people who can afford repairs, and with the way gas prices are going I'd imagine a lot of people will opt for the Camry over the ES and eke out a few more mpg. Or even a Camy Hybrid etc for a lower price.


See also Chevy Malibu at #2 midsize over Camry or Accord.

[Van Cruncheon]

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[Tauntaun]

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