Field asserted that the Mexican-made Fusion triplets (Fusion, Milan, Zephyr) are “gaining share” and the “Fusion … is our way of saying … the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry’s reign at the top of the American sedan market are no longer unchallenged.” So a Mexican-built car is Ford’s hedge in the American market against Japanese-branded cars built on US soil. “The United States is the most open and competitive automotive market in the world.” So he was talking about the US and not the rest of the Americas? Or even the rest of North America? On the other hand, Fields admitted that FoMoCo “faces a tough 2006 in North America.” So maybe “America” means the entire North American continent, including Mexico and Canada. Fields, the auto industry is “iconic to America” and Ford is “an iconic American brand.” Of course, by “America” Fields meant the United States not Paraguay, Honduras, Guatemala or Mexico. When Fields turned his attention to issues of national pride and policy, his remarks were measured and concise - and made about as much sense as a Ford GT entering the Baja 500.Īccording to Mr. The auto exec’s speech touched all the usual bases: ethanol, currency manipulation, health care, tax credits, etc. Fields has an impressive title: “President, The Americas, Ford Motor Company.” He also has an impressive international resume: Managing Director, Ford of Argentina CEO of Mazda Executive Vice President of Ford of Europe, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Ford’s Premier Automotive Group.

Last Wednesday, Mark Fields spoke at a Competitiveness Forum sponsored by the United States Chamber of Commerce.

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