Automotive
Ford introduces Fathom model as latest pickup truck name, report says
Ford chose the name after a nine-month selection process, according to Jalopnik.
The short version
- Ford has selected the name Fathom for its new pickup truck following a nine-month evaluation process.[Jalopnik]
- Marketing materials state the name was chosen to convey depth and emotional character rather than an alphanumeric designation.[Jalopnik]
- The branding continues a company tradition of alliterative vehicle names dating back to the 1905 Model F.[Jalopnik]
Key facts
- Ford selected the name Fathom for its new pickup truck following a nine-month decision process.[Jalopnik]
- Ford marketing materials state the term fathom was chosen to reflect depth and emotional feeling.[Jalopnik]
- The 1955 Fairlane was the first Ford model named with a traditional word starting with F rather than a letter or number.[Jalopnik]
- The Fair Lane estate that inspired the Fairlane name is set to open to the public in 2027.[Jalopnik]
Sources
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