i read with astonishment that Ford /Landrover were to lay people of because of the shortage of BMW engines .You would think that Ford could source an appropriate engine from its vast worldwide factories ,or even produce its own.
The mind boggles.
Regards
Andy Bairsto
Ps did anyone see the new EU directive on driving licences it is proposed and will get passed that anyone over 45 must sit a new wriiten exam every ten years plus medical.
licences will only be valid for ten years .
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It may have escaped your attention that BMW controlled Land Rover until Recently, therefore the Freelander model affected was engineered for the BMW turbo diesel Engine.
It is a little surprising that Ford can't find an appropriate engine - eg from the New Mondeo, but they would rather blame BMW for the redundancies instead.
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I REALISE IT IS AN OLD SUBJECT, BUT THE FREELANDER WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED TO TAKE THE ROVER L SERIES DEISEL ENGINE. WICH WAS A FINE & RELIABLE UNIT
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