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But isn't that Bronco Sport?

People said the same thing about the 2.3L replacing the v6. But like I said they can do it for nostalgia.

I don't see the crossover buyer being the same as the coupe/sedan buyer. Edge ST and Nautilus owners loved the 2.7L ecoboost. Not saying they shouldn't do it but I think it would be more difficult to fit in a smaller than explorer crossover and more expensive than using the already existing 3.0 from the Explorer ST. Assuming it ends up as cd6.

It is hard plastic but it doesn't feel cheap. That's the limited model so is probably better than cheaper models.

Only reason to do a coyote crossover Explorer or Mustang 2 row is nostalgia. I doubt it would have more performance than the 3.0L ecoboost.

' She didn't care and this one didn't have it. They were difficult to find - found that one on the website the day it was submitted to the factory.

I would if it made a noticeable difference in actual performance vs just a different number on paper. Torque is unchanged so it's unlikely there would be any noticeable performance difference in street driving.

Say what?

Sedan same as coupe. SUV same as Explorer.

It's only a stopgap in terms of the vehicle architecture not being a ground up EV which made Ford's internal costs higher. Ut certainly not from the owner's perspective.

Escape just isn't competitive on styling and probably features with all of the decontenting. She just didn't like it.

I'm talking about a Mach-E GT type EVs with dual or triple high performance motors and batteries with performance suspensions and brakes. You'll see cheaper lighter single motor EVs with more range that still have great acceleration but not ludicrous speed. While there is a market for that it's pretty small and there isn't much profit there due to the high costs. OTOH a performance mustang based sedan and suv can use off the shelf powertrains and suspensions and other parts and still make money at lower volumes and keep the Mustang coupe and the sub brand alive.

In my defense your honor I put forth exhibit 1 - Ford's lack of a RAV4 hybrid competitor...........

I came home and took two showers. Still feels dirty..... 😎

Which is the fun element and absolutely understandable in a street car. If I end up with a classic 911 it will most likely be a manual.

Covid/chip shortage caused most of the price increases. And even though it was developed as a stopgap there are no real compromises with the vehicle. Two of my neighbors have them and absolutely love them. They are real F150s with a different powertrain.

Manuals have no place in racing. Paddles are significantly faster and keeps both hands on the wheel and eliminates the possibility of missing a gear or overrevving. I love my PDK. Manuals are just for fun.

Works fine with the vehicle voice control.

Exactly. Done on the cheap by using existing F150 with T3 planned as the ground up EV truck. I don't think it was a mistake in that context. I think the mistake was overestimating actual demand.

I just don't see PHEV trucks catching on with consumers. It's a perfect fit for a small number of use cases but a powerboost hybrid would be 10 times more successful. I'm also not convinced the EREV F150 lightning is going to work either. It won't have enough battery range for the EV lovers and if you still have to use gas then why not just buy a powerboost?

You won't see any performance EVs from Ford going forward. Too expensive. Better to put that effort into ICE vehicles like a RWD mustang crossover.

Remember you're talking to a guy that said the 2025 Expedition would flop because they didn't change the side profile or body line. For 2025 Expedition sales were actually up 10%.