That's a big negatory. CD6 has been abandoned and only left for Explorer/Aviator. Mustang soldiers on staying on the current platform next go around. D5 is the new Fox body.
Blame your local politicians for the "blend" situation. With each state requiring different blends for different seasons throughout the year and for supposed environmental reasons, refinery capacity is strecthed thin leaving us, the good old American consumer, getting the shaft. It should be simple, pick the best blend for everyone and use that one nationwide. The capacity issue has much less to do with the octane levels than this "blend" issue.
Unfortunately, it doesn't look anything like that. It looks like a lame refresh of the current model. Don't buy into the hype, the P415 is NOT all-new. The new code and all-new statements are legal requirements so Ford could break existing supplier contracts to re-source components at a lower price. Frankly, I was very disappointed with the revised F-Seires.
This story has spread like a California wildfire and to put it to rest, there is NO 4-door Mustang in the works. That said though, a Mustang platform based 4-door sound like a good idea.
First off, the original Countach was a master piece of design and an icon. More importantly, it was designed by Marcello Gandini of Bertone fame. Learn then speak.
The only one in their right minds that would buy Ford would be a Chinese manufacturer. With government backing from China, one of the larger companies could gain an instant global footprint and recognition. You think the Japanese are long term planners, the Chinese think even further out. Kiss the Blue Oval goodbye and say hello to the Red Oval.
6 months is way too long for retooling for the Escape that is still going to be built in the existing platform. Any idea when Tribute comes back online? I see it's done on April 12.