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Using the latest leak,I've created a render of what I believe the new Bronco to look like: Please donate to my Patreon if you like my work.

Ford is being mean now!!!

Funny, you never hear folks complain about turbo diesels having more issues and ecoboosts are built for turbocharging just like turbo diesels. Actual turbo failures are pretty rare considering the number of ecoboosts on the road. And I seem to remember a fairly serious issue with the coyote 5.0L recently so NA engines are not immune to flaws either. I think with the exception of a few design flaws all modern engines are virtually bulletproof with good maintenance.

We'll see what NG Ranger has to offer. As cool as Bronco sounds I have more use for a true pickup truck.

You've got a couple years to change her mind You might just end up getting exactly what you want. Cross whatever you've got.

https://www.motor1.com/news/431393/ford-godzilla-v8-crate-engine/amp/

I found the exterior design extremely compelling, essentially flawless. Ford avoided any mistakes, and the “nose” of the car looks elegant and fresh. The main objective of the interior was to catch up to the RAM 1500 and add various nifty features. It looks like Ford succeeded. Exterior design: Flawless This is often the first and most important step to a redesign of an existing product such as the Ford F-150. In this case, really the only thing people will notice is the face of the car - straight from the front and in profile -- and that "little thing" is of crucial importance. In my opinion, Ford hit a home run with the new face of the F-150: It looks flawless. If the 2021 F-150 story stopped right there, it may be enough to declare the whole operation a victory. Interior design: Catching up to RAM 1500 This is the area where Ford had its greatest challenge with the 2021 F-150, and we all know why: RAM 1500. The RAM came out in March 2018 and is universally considered the leader in interior design, by a wide margin. Everyone expected Ford to close the gap with the 2021 F-150, for all the obvious and necessary reasons. So, the bar was high. How did it do? The answer is slightly inconclusive for the simple reason that I have not yet had the opportunity to examine the F-150 interior in person. We have to rely on photos here, as well as this seemingly exclusive in-person video, from Kelley Blue Book (was supposed to be Roman ?): 2021 Ford F-150 | First Look Link: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4355907-2021-ford-fminus-150-looks-like-huge-winner

Took delivery of my 2020 Limited on Friday and could not be happier. The fit and finish are flawless. Thanks to everyone at Dearborn and all the sub-assembly plants. Here is me saying goodbye to my trusty old 2010 Lariat and hello to my new Limited.

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/06/30/ford-ranger-performance-packages/

Dealer installed. Once the new MOD center is finished and operational I would expect more factory add-ons to be available.

I don't think there is any significant difference in maintenance costs between 2.7EB or 3.3 or 5.0 over 200k miles - if that was the case, F-150 EB or V8 owners from the past decade would be up in roar over the expenses and that is simply not the case. The reason fleets (especially municipal) opt for a 3.3 is mainly acquisition costs. They buy them cheap and keep them for a long time.

silly IMO...why would you reserve something before you know packages, drivetrains, options etc etc etc ...cart leading the horse to an extent. DXean I want to reserve a Bronco...what options are avail?....ummm, ummmm, ummmm...maybe the reveal will help somewhat, but wont cover all the intricacies...

technically that is true, but the 2.7L is more complex, so would have (however so small) higher chance of failure. the chances of seeing those problems go up when your dealing with a fleet of 25-50-100 vehicles vs the single one sitting in your driveway.

SYNC 4 will have wireless CarPlay. Mach-E, F150 up first.

Basically they said "we can't compete with Aviator, so let's add a lower trim to pad the sales numbers."

I'm going to get a Ranger when the lease is up on the Fusion in May, but I'm probably going to lease again and buy whatever I get after that.

Well that... it's not. NG Ranger will have some chops tx to Bronco... if the size works for you. (PS we won't ask the boss anything about size)

If he gets a new boss, he won't be able to buy the Bronco.

Ah, you missed the context of my reply to LSchichago. I agree with your POV but when I said price sensitive buyers, I wasn't talking so much about retail, more the sales to municipals that deanh mentioned previously. My response was more about dismissing the myth that fleets would take 3.3 over the other engine choices, fleets take about five times as many EBs and V8s combined as they do 3.3s......which lead to my original question.

There doesn't seem to be enough price sensitive retail buyers to account for the volume of 3.3 sales. It's obvious that a large amount of 3.3 are going to fleets and the inventory reflects this... most 3.3 are configured for commercial use and not retail commute truck. If the retail buyers are buying 3.3 in any significant way, then you'd expect the inventory to feature 3.3 with retail-friendly packages but in reality, most 3.3 are fleet-ready XL or XLT with few options. Checking the XLT Sport or XL STX package which are more palatable to retail buyers, the inventory skews heavily to 5.0 V8 and 2.7 EB. Just going by my zip code... XL STX with 3.3 has 24 matches within 50 miles and 100+ matches with 2.7EB (actual number is way more than 100... I didn't bother scrolling thru them all). Since STX is aimed at retail buyers (and the base XL is aimed at fleet), it suggest 3.3 is not very popular for retail buyers. XLT with 3.3 has only 56 matches within 50 miles (this is a tiny amount of XLT vs. hundreds if not thousdans with 2.7EB and 5.0). And only 2 (TWO!) of them are not white color - in another word, 54 are in fleet-ready white paint ready for decals on the door. The point being, retail buyers are not really into 3.3, even the cheap one that are price sensitive opt for 5.0 V8 or 2.7EB. Fleet buyers are probably buying vast majority of 3.3.

Theres too many options on The steering wheel to include it. But thats what the voice recognition is for, just tell it to set your temp?

Most retail consumers who buy LD full size pickup trucks use them primarily for commuting/people hauling duty. For many of them, the latest and greatest truck (any brand) is a status symbol. The towing and cargo hauling capabilities of all LD full size pickup trucks, including Ram 1500, are far beyond what most consumers need. Same deal with power, it's more than enough for any engine on any full size pickup truck model today. Reliability is below average for all LD full size pickup truck models except Toyota Tundra according to Consumer Reports. Areas where Ram 1500 excels are also the things that matter to retail consumers. Transmission (ZF 8HP, the best torque converter automatic ever made for cars and light trucks) Ride quality, thanks to coil spring rear suspension or air suspension Interior design Safety (Ram 1500 was the first and only LD full size pickup truck to win an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award in 2019)

3.3 is there for the fleet buyers that just want a base truck with decent MPG. Most retail buyers will opt for the 2.7 EB or 5.0. And that's reflected in the sales data. 3.3 hybrid adds costs and will likely eclipse 5.0 V8 in MSRP. It ain't going to happen until Ford is ready to kill the V8 in F-150, which is not going to happen soon.

IMO they are embracing the BEV field in a conservative and correct manner...if you put ALL your eggs in one basket you can either sink or swim...way too risky....Ive stated the same thing about manufacturers hedging their automotive bets in China...that has trouble written all over it...one day you are making a killing...next you are close to solvency

I think he meant they should have said 17” wheels not tires.

Got no problem with Ford putting them in timeout for awhile. Not saying cut'em off forever, just make it plainly clear you expect better.

Maybe it’s time to call California’s bluff and just withdraw from that market.

The 2004 or 2005, 2010, 2020 and 2021 F-150. From Mike Levine on Twitter.

I agree with this guy's take on the exterior. It looks pretty much flawless now.

I know that Ford completely botched the launch of 2020 Explorer, and that a first year all new or redesigned Ford vehicle is almost guaranteed to have issues that require trips to your dealership service department. But what y'all are having to deal with yesguitarman and SStone is appalling.

(disclaimer.....I reeeeaaaallly love this car) ST w/Tech & Street, Star White, ordered 7/6, delivered 10/15) And I drove 'em all hard. Coming off 3 Escapes ('13, '14, '17) which I thought, and still do think were in the class of the best I've driven, I wasn't expecting the Explorer to feel as nimble, yet sure-footed. Sheeeeeit! The Great: This sucker goes. It's not only the 400/415, but the key is the 10-speed. I've only been to 120 mph so far, but from 0-to-120 the engine never left the power band. I haven't had the chances to show it off from the line, but for those poor few, all they saw was my ass end. We have some pretty wicked on/off ramps around here. The Escapes were scary-fast around the tightening-radius corners. They would lean a bit and start to push very controllable. Through my favorite on-ramp a few times so far, I have yet to feel the "edge". I push the throttle and the ST goes faster.......but stays flat, no tire squeal, no drift, no sphincter-tightening, and seems to say, "C'mon you wuss, give me some more!" This ST drives more effortlessly than any vehicle yet. I bought a 24 ft. RV Travel Trailer which required something stronger to pull it with. The ST will pull 5600 lbs. I'm 70 and wanted another sport car. (my '80 vette had a 9 lb turbo) And I wanted insulation from the road - QUIET. The ST gives me all three. For the last 6 months I've read & watched all the reviews, 1st drives, tech reports, recalls, and propaganda I could find. I began drooling.... I used the forum to get my VIN, Sticker, Status. (boy am I glad I only have to deal with those egomaniacs once every 3 years!) The new Ford order tracking site works pretty good and is fairly accurate. 2 Things needing fixin' - 1. The A/C works great - when it's on. It seems that after it's been on heat (AUTO) it takes a big delta to change to A/C. Nothing to see the dealer about until the software fix. 2. I love the Intelligent Adaptive Cruise. My car will drive me through town by itself - I just have to keep a hand on the wheel. But on the highway when I exceed the speed limit (they ARE just suggested speeds, right?), the damn Speed Limit icon starts flashing, and KEEPS FLASHING on and off until I get below the limit. Either have it time-out, of let me turn it off. (If there's a way, let me know please!) Contrary to most reviews I've see.n - Those big RED brakes do NOT grab, but if you push the pedal, you WILL feel them - very secure! In SPORT mode, it has only once down-shifted firmly when coming to a stop. All else is smooth. In urban neighborhoods I really miss the side lights that come on under 12 mph when you turn the wheel. Going to Vermont tomorrow to pick up my trailer. PJ

Moot point, the boss said no ?