Talk:Ford Model T

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Price and production

Is there a reason why the yearly chart for this section has several years out of sequence? Just one example, 1915 comes after 1917. Thomas R. Fasulo (talk) 01:50, 18 October 2021 (UTC)

It's sorted correctly for me. If you look at the top of each column there is a set of up/down arrows to sort that column into ascending/descending order. I think you clicked on 'Current equivalent Cost' without realising it.  Stepho  talk  10:51, 18 October 2021 (UTC)

Contradiction regarding brakes?

Between the sections about the wheels and axle and the transmission, one section states that there are no brakes in the wheels and the other states that there are parking brakes integrated into the wheel hubs. I'm confused. --TheStudent646 (talk) 18:26, 8 December 2021 (UTC)

It's worded badly but it is trying to say that there is a service brake (used during normal driving) on the back of the transmission and a much weaker parking brake (used only to stop the parked car rolling away) on the rear wheel hubs.  Stepho  talk  21:09, 8 December 2021 (UTC)

Tin Lizzy

I know this was a nick-name for this car, but it's not supported by either of two citations here --

The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the "tin Lizzie," "leaping Lena," "jitney" or "flivver") is an automobile that was produced by Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1927.[10][11]

I added two refs. for these. I don't think they're particularly high quality but they're better than what was there previously (nothing). I couldn't source any reference to the Model T being called a "jitney" - where I am from jitney is synonymous with an illegal taxi. Valgrus Thunderaxe (talk) 06:51, 15 March 2022 (UTC)

Portland Oregon assembly plant

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2018/12/13/the-houses-that-t-built-and-that-built-the-t-tracking-down-the-assembly-plants-of-fords-first-distributed-production-effort

I can add this, but should this section be alphabetized? Fotoguzzi (talk) 07:56, 18 July 2023 (UTC)

Is this covered by List of Ford factories? Might be good as a reference there.  Stepho  talk  09:28, 18 July 2023 (UTC)

Having a problem understanding your question. This link mentions four or five early remote assembly buildings, the one in Portland still stands.Fotoguzzi (talk) 14:37, 18 July 2023 (UTC)

It seems that your reference is more to do with Ford factories rather than the Model T. So it might be better to use it at List of Ford factories, which also includes defunct factories.  Stepho  talk  21:37, 18 July 2023 (UTC)