I think Ford is on the right track starting to keep names the same and possible bring more euro cars to the states. It seems like ford can design great cars but is incapable of bringing them over seas.
I am currently in Europe and am awstruck with all the nice fords. From the just way better looking Focus (and they have no crappy 2 door) and the amazing Mondeos (wagon and saloon) to the Focus C-Max (think Focus minivan if your not familular). I have ridden in all these cars as my coworkers have them and they are so nice. They are all so nice and so popular it makes you think if they made these cars aval in the US would it help their sales?
Anyways just my two cents. O and like every car here is diesel.