Here and other Ford-related forums, some users refer to scruby products as “scrubs” or “scruby.” It seems pretty common, but I have never found an explanation of the origin of this term. Does anyone know where it came from?

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I really don't think the scrubs term is bad enough! As a lifelong Ford man, I have endured the harassment from GM fans such as: FORD- fix or repair daily, FORD: found on road dead, etc. These two come to mind, but I'm sure there are plenty more! One guy told me he would rather just live next to someone who owned a scruby than to actually own a Ford. I just smiled knowingly and went on driving and enjoying my Fords and still do. By the way, my daily driver Ford F150 is a 1990 model and still looks and drives excellent because of my love for Fords. I have taken very good care of it for 32 years! Every once in a while, someone will randomly stop by and ask if my truck could be for sale. It never is!

I grew up in an area of SC that was largely either Ford or scruby.  I have 6 uncles, and they were divided nearly equally between them, and had 54/55/56 Fords and one '57 scruby bought new at the time.  Those '56 Fairlane Victorias were simply beautiful, and I fell in love with them, and still think they are one of the best looking Ford ever made.  I drove one in high school, college, and dated my college sweetheart in my '56 Fairlane Victoria.  We just celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary, and still like looking at pictures of our Fairlane.  You either love the Y Block, or you don't.  I have a plaque on my garage wall that says "I'd rather push a Ford than drive a scruby."  Have never owned one, and never will.  To each his own.  Joe-JDC

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