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32 minutes ago, akirby said:
Power Shade is included.On the current version. We don't know about this new fixed roof setup. Mach E doesn't have one.
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52 minutes ago, morgan20 said:
Infiniti's head honcho apparently thinks it will. 😄 Here is what he wrote yesterday:
Gratitude. Momentum. Progress. Thank you to the INFINITI Motor Company team & retailers for the focus and determination that powered us through Q2. Because of your dedication, we achieved the best first-half ever for QX80 and continued to see strong, steady demand for QX60—clear proof of what’s possible when we stay aligned and focused on our priorities. We’re not just improving the present—we’re accelerating the future. And as we head into the second half of the year with the new 2026 INFINITI QX60 being available, we’re doing so with real momentum. There’s no stopping us. Let’s keep going.
I think they'll be down to 2 products soon (QX60 & QX80), IIRC.
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58 minutes ago, akirby said:
Oh wow you’re right. I totally misread it. I agree that makes no sense not to have the front part open. Very strange. Maybe it’s a typo?I think it's Ford just cheapening out. They can now put a single glass piece in instead of all the mechanical hardware, channels, power, etc. needed to have an openable sunroof. I'm guessing they won't even put a shade either (like Mach E).
As I said above, many other companies are doing this too, so it's not just Ford, but it sucks to have it, then take it away.
The only "positive" I could see from this is that perhaps they'll be able to make the opening larger since they don't have to have those mechanical parts anymore?
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15 hours ago, Bob Rosadini said:
Could it be that the Escalade is a better looking vehicle-at least in my opinion.
Eh, it's not bad looking, but I've always liked Navigator better. The GM triplets do look more athletic. I actually like the Escalade IQ's looks too.
I think it stems back to Ford dropping the ball on the 3rd gen Navigator with weird styling, and then they hung it (and Expy) out to dry for way too long before finally redesigning it. The 18 was a massive step forward, and sales have gone up, but they set themselves back years ago and haven't recovered yet (vs. Escalade). Obviously there are other factors like factory space and whatnot that were pointed out above, but still...
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15 hours ago, akirby said:
Because the factory is at capacity and Ford has chosen not to expand production until last year when they decided to add SD to Oakville. Adding a factory is a lot of overhead if you can’t run it for at least two shifts. GM is much better at having sufficient factory capacity. Ford tries to squeak by with the bare minimum and it hurts them frequently not being able to meet demand.It'll be interesting to see if/how they'll redistribute SD production and if they'll bump up Expy/Navi production.
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15 hours ago, redwings1914 said:
Won't be buying an Explorer or (I presume) Aviator now. a $60K+ vehicle and there is no sun/moon roof? Inexcusable. Having been raised in a Ford family my entire 35 year life, they just keep pushing me away from their current product. It's like this company is TRYING to go out of business...
It has a fixed glass roof, which is what many automakers are going toward, unfortunately.
1 hour ago, akirby said:
It still opens like a regular moonroof it’s just not as huge as the BAMR.Come on man, re-read the sentence you quoted. No it doesn't......
2026 Ford Explorer is losing its Panoramic Vista Roof, replacing it with the optional Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof. As a reminder, the Panoramic Vista Roof offers a moonroof component, meaning it can be partially opened.
the sentence you quoted is reminding you that the panoramic vista roof - which Explorer is losing (i.e. discontinued) - had the ability to open it. The vista roof is now being replaced by a fixed glass roof option.
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10 hours ago, Dequindre said:
Will Infiniti be around much longer?
Who knows. They're in a weird product place right now.
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9 minutes ago, 7Mary3 said:
Lincoln is building momentum, Ford SUV sales are up almost 20%, and F-series sales strong.
Heavy trucks sales are down an impressive 18% for the year (-43% for the month of June alone). Will Ford ever get serious about this market or are we seeing a slow fade to oblivion?
Remember, the Heavy truck sales are dependent on fleet buyers, so there may have been big orders in Q2 last year that weren't this year.
But I agree about doing more for the segment.
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1 hour ago, Dlcorbett said:
Agreed and That's the worst part. The navigator bones and foundation is always good, but ford/lincoln doesn't want to expound on it to make a more compelling, more desirable product. The ford f150 has a hybrid engine and multiple v8s that would be perfect in the nav, they added neither. Why not offer multiple engine options? They included a very nice 48in screen, but limited tech options as compared to its competitors, why not add widgets for night vision, AR views, digital rear view, sound bars, etc? They revised the suspension, but still do not add an air suspension option. Why? For this peer set, it shouldve been mandatory on atleast black label. These are things that a customer spending 120k+ is going to think about, and as nice as the navigator is, those extra things that seem kinda dumb and unnecessary is why people choose the escalade over the navigator, 3 to 1. I do believe ford will add a bunch of stuff for the 26 model year to include the new bluecruise, but the 2025s shouldve been a home run but seems more like a triple.
I think most of us expected it to have a hybrid option, and were surprised when it didn't.
Ford has publicly stated they're still planning on having the whole lineup "electrified" (hybrid or EV) by....2030 I think, so it seems like it's still coming, but the question is when?
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Unfortunately, Ford isn't breaking down production numbers of E-Transit (or Lightning), nor inventory levels.....I was trying to find if it's something related to production.
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18 hours ago, akirby said:
YTD sales are up 75%. It’s on target to sell around 25k this year which hasn’t been done since 2005.As I said in the other thread, none of us are saying the new Navigator is terrible, just that Ford didn't push far enough. It's great that sales are their strongest in years, decades even, but it'll be interesting to see what happens as '24 inventory clears out, and whether it can maintain this pace.
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11 hours ago, Andrew L said:
I disagree on GM throwing the kitchen sink at the Escalade. They let it go on for years with barely any new features and a severely lacking 2nd row compared to others in the class but it still sold better than any of them and that was because of name recognition. The IQ fixed a lot of that but before the IQ look at the Escalade's 2nd row compared to others in the class and it was almost embarrassing.
You are correct in a sense that GM has traditionally skipped MCEs and just done new version every 5-6 years, but sales have remained strong. I'd say your comment is an exaggeration, IMO. While it may not have had some of the creature comforts others offered, embarrassing is a strong word. But it also offered features elsewhere (ex. night vision) that others didn't have that sort of offset the second row limitations.
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None of us are saying the new Navigator is terrible, just that Ford didn't push far enough. Sales are their strongest in years, decades even, but it'll be interesting to see what happens as '24 inventory clears out.
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So I revamped my charts and I put together a look at the entire truck market for all of the competitors in each segment (I didn't do ICE vans, though) - enjoy......
Also, Tesla and Rivian haven't reported any figures yet, but I'm not going to wait on them, as they're weird in their reporting anyway.
Please note, it's been a lot of work to create this new setup when I've have time, so there may be some errors - let me know if you see any....thanks!
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So I revamped my charts and I put together a look at the entire truck market for all of the competitors in each segment (I didn't do ICE vans, though) - enjoy......
Also, Tesla and Rivian haven't reported any figures yet, but I'm not going to wait on them, as they're weird in their reporting anyway.
Please note, it's been a lot of work to create this new setup when I've have time, so there may be some errors - let me know if you see any....thanks!
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I have a truck sales comparison coming, but I'm waiting on some more reporting (namely Stellantis.....I won't wait for Tesla/Rivian for it.
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I have a truck sales comparison coming, but I'm waiting on some more reporting.
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Here are Ford's sales good to great numbers.....here are Ford's Q2 results
https://s205.q4cdn.com/882619693/files/doc_news/2025/Jul/01/Ford-U-S-Q2-2025-Sales-Release.pdf
And here are June monthly sales:
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1 hour ago, fordmantpw said:
It would be interesting to see if they are cash flow positive on their charging network. It's $0.45/kWh to charge at the nearest Tesla charging station and my electricity is just under $0.10/kWh. And I don't get the cheaper commercial rates.
Tesla also has that solar aspect to it, though who knows if that makes any money.
1 hour ago, ZanatWork said:I'm hoping this endeavor proves to be very impressive, despite my admitted apathy towards the EV market.
In a few different social media markets, there's full-on resentment towards Ford for handing over the "starter cars" market (Fiesta, Focus) so completely. While Honda, Toyota, and the Koreans seemingly will keep making the introductory-level vehicles for those markets, the determination of Ford to desert those buyers has ongoing negativity towards the brand. With the almost-invisible Escape on its last legs (tires?), and the Maverick seemingly dangling as Ford's only low cost offering for the immediate future, the optics are frankly both elitist (good luck finding new Fords under $35k) and delusional (FORD RECALLS ANOTHER MILLION VEHICLES...).
This rough patch isn't fun to witness.Especially with nothing but endless vaporware on the horizon for years on end....."it's coming just wait!!!!"
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15 minutes ago, morgan20 said:
Ford has plenty of issues with powertrains exploding, here's one from last year:
Ford has issued a recall impacting 85,238 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility package and 3.3L Hybrid and Gas engines.
The recall follows reports of under-hood fires resulting from engine failures, specifically incidents where engine oil and fuel vapor are released into the engine compartment due to an "engine block breach."
In simpler terms, an engine block breach typically refers to a catastrophic failure where a connecting rod punctures through the engine block, often leading to significant damage and potentially dangerous situations.
Sure, but his point is not all recalls are the same.
Similar to on those quality reports - someone not knowing how to program their bluetooth is different than the screen went blank and a wheel fell off.
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https://www.motor1.com/news/764274/nissan-delays-supplier-payments/
Reuters reports that Nissan is asking some of its suppliers in Europe and the UK if they'll accept delayed payments to free up some needed cash. This isn't an unusual move for an automaker, and Nissan told Reuters it's offering suppliers the option of taking payments right away, or at a later date with interest. If the supplier decides it wants immediate payment, HSBC will pay the supplier, then Nissan will pay back the bank with interest at a later date.
Espinosa's stated goal is to achieve $3.4 billion in cost cuts over the next two years. Over the last fiscal year, Nissan lost $4.5 billion. Its aim to delay supplier payments in the UK and Europe could help it free up $69 million in cash. In total, Nissan has around $15 billion in cash, but nearly $5 billion in debt coming due. The automaker is also reportedly considering selling its $700 million Yokohama headquarters, possibly leasing the space back from the buyer.
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18 hours ago, Sherminator98 said:
IMO it’s picking pepper from fly shit-the 2020+ Escape and the 2022 Bronco Sport interiors aren’t all that different-the vast majority of the “hard points” and details are virtually identical to one another. The dashes are slightly different and I’d say the BS materials aren’t as nice as the Escape. The BS does have some nicer touches to it (like the texture pattern in the floor mats matching the cargo area mats and far better location of the start button) then the Escape.
It seems like automotive reporters have a madlibs they use when writing about Ford interiors.
I’ll venture to guess that the Maverick, Escape and Bronco Sport use the same plastics for their interiors with minor color and slight texture differences.
It's been a bit since I've been in all 3, but I recall Maverick being almost all hard plastics, while Escape and BS had some soft touch plastics on the dash area.
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17 hours ago, joseodiaga4 said:
agree. It has been the case for years for the Navi, it looses in tech and other features that the competition have had for years now. There isn't even much coherence in the lineup, the Aviator has for example soft close door and air suspension, but the Navi doesn't. I still cannot understand the reason behind not having air suspension in the Navi while all the competitors have it.
And from the reviews, it seems the interior materials aren't as good as before
That's a good point.
I'm guessing maybe it has to do with the cab structure/doors themselves at this point.....since they reused the cab and doors, they couldn't include them for whatever reason?
It's also funny - Navigator (and expedition) had air suspension back in 2004, yet here we are in 2025 and it doesn't.
10 minutes ago, fordmantpw said:Yes. That should change when OAC starts producing SD trucks next year, maybe freeing up a bit of space for Expegator production.
It'll be interesting to see if sales do increase more as they're able to make more.....i.e. have sales been artificially low, or is that just the level they're at?
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14 hours ago, balthisar said:
Mach E has has had a glass roof since its introduction.
Correct. And while I'd rather have a fixed glass roof than a regular solid roof, I still like the option of opening it. What I'm curious to see is whether it fits within the same opening as the current vista roof, or if they make the opening larger now that they don't have to accommodate the mechanical hardware to open it?
10 hours ago, twintornados said:The ST is the line topper (Tremor for the "off-road" crowd), the Platinum is for folks that find 300+ horsepower adequate in their "sedan"....my Timberline had a sufficient amount of hustle for the 2.3L Ecoboost.....jus' sayin'.....
Eh, I'd disagree - there are people out there that want the performance with a more "luxury" interior, vs. the sporty and all-black interior of the ST.
That said, you're also right that for many buyers, the 2.3 would be sufficient.
This seems like a typical "reduce build combos/complexity" move as a model ages....they shifted the powertrain option from one trim to another.
2026 Explorer Platinum loses 3.0EB option
in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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Oh, I hadn't seen the order guide.
That tells me it's probably the same size hole in the roof, it just doesn't open. Probably reusing the same shade mechanism.