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I didn’t say it did. It appears to be more of a refresh than a next generation model. Why do you take exception to that?

Yes - this makes sense. It’s just that touting it as “next generation” seems a bit overdone.

It looks like the next gen Mustang is really just a refresh of the current model with carryover powertrains on the same platform and no major styling changes. Looks like the biggest change will be to the interior with the digital dash and large screen.

Maybe BMW will eventually be able to develop an engine that doesn’t burn a quart of oil every 1000 miles.

That’s probably the reason there’s so many in inventory. It wouldn’t be a good buy at $15K. 0

I doubt range is more than 75 to 100 miles towing 10k unless its towing on level ground at a steady speed.

You’re quoting the F150 standard range battery which, i believe is rated max 230 miles of range. F150 with the extended range battery that most will need is $72,474. Lariat w/extended range is $77,474. A loaded Titanium all wheel drive Escape is right at $40,000 The Mach E model with extended range battery is about $56K (not available until the 23 model) Soaring was a bit hyperbolic, but electrical rates are rising at a faster pace than inflation. How much more will BEV owners be hit with in taxes as states and the federal government replace lost revenue from the lack of gasoline sales? As increasing numbers of BEV’s access the grid, rates are almost certain to go higher. I don’t think my contacting my local utility company or public utility commission will help stem rising rates but if you have an argument that works, I’m all ears.

So the way to fight high gas prices is to buy a BEV that’s $10 - 15K more expensive than a comparable ICE vehicle? That’s ridiculous. What’s the plan to combat soaring electricity rates?

Exactly. A separate EV business would post huge losses for years to come.

Would be a good idea if Ford could supply the hybrids but it cant satisfy the demand for Maverick hybrids even though they’re only offered in FWD.

This is an apples to oranges comparison. The examples you list were all new types of industry back when. BEV’s are merely a different form of automobile. A similar change to coal fired locomotives replaced by diesel power in the railroad industry.

“Sounds” like it will: https://fordauthority.com/2022/01/hear-the-2024-ford-mustang-gt-coyote-v8-roar-for-first-time-video/

Is the new Mondeo C2 or CD4?

That Ford believes it would be OK to demand that the customer not be allowed to sell a vehicle he or she owns when he or she desires at any price he/she could obtain is astounding and seems an un-American practice to me. I can’t believe such a provision would stand any court challenge.

Ford’s December sales report due Wednesday, the 5th, a day later than most companies. Good news to report that they want to stand out from the pack?

From GM’s 4th quarter sales report today:: Sales of GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban were up a combined 26 percent to more than 238,000 vehicles. Cadillac Escalade had its best sales since 2007. $3 or $4 gas isn’t much of an impediment for those with the means to buy $70k and up vehicles.

I’m not so sure Lightning is in as good a position as you suggest once the EV Silverado comes out about a year or so after Lightning. The Silverado will be on a dedicated EV platform and will apparently have better range. It will be out 2 to 3 years ahead of the NG Lightning.

Don’t take it to a dealer. Find an established transmission shop. They should be able to rebuild it for half what you were quoted. Might as well get it fixed - you’ll get dinged the cost of the repair when you trade or sell it anyway. You will likely get a lot better deal on the vehicles you mentioned a year from now.

The Explorer/Aviator will use different batteries and motors than Mach E/Lightning. Delaying the Explorer does not help Ford keep up with Lightning demand.

I think you’re wrong about makers keeping supplies low. See link below about Toyota to produce a record number of vehicles in January. You don’t think that Chevy wouldn’t love to dethrone the F150 and that Ford will stop at nothing to prevent it? Sure automakers would love to keep supplies low but competitors will just jump their sales by raising production should one or more keep production constrained. Once the chip shortage disappears production will quickly return to pre Covid levels. https://www.autoblog.com/2021/12/15/toyota-production-800000-vehicles-january/

It’s Ford’s only option once they determined they had to go back to the drawing board with the EV Explorer/Aviator.

Agree. If Lincoln makes $5000/vehicle extra profit over the Ford branded models, it generates an extra $500 million/year annually for FoMoCo based on sales of 100,000/year. It would be crazy to give that up.

Ford is able to add HEV’s to its current lineup, they just can’t make enough for anyone to be able to find one.

Maybe no sync at all. According to this story at Ford Authority Sync will be replaced by a Google designed system with the system debuting in some 2023 model year vehicles. https://fordauthority.com/2021/11/2021-ford-bronco-sport-owners-are-highly-satisfied-with-sync-3/

I wonder if The Active wagon can be assembled at FRAP.