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"With the 2027 Focus shifting to a C2-platform 'Kuga sized' SUV, Ford is effectively abandoning the traditional low-slung hatchback market. This leaves a massive gap for the Honda Civic and VW Golf to dominate. My proposal is to revive the ESCORT nameplate as a proper, aerodynamic hatchback using the California 'Skunkworks' UEV Platform. By prioritizing efficiency over SUV 'boxiness,' we can use stock Ford parts to build a profitable, high-performance lineup that delivers the 'Power of Choice.' 1. The Standard Series – Target £21,000–£23,000 The Petrol: 153bhp 1.0L EcoBoost mHEV (Sourced from Focus Mk4). Available with a True 6-Speed Manual or 7-Speed DCT. The Electric: 168hp Puma Gen-E Motor & Battery. 250+ mile range. The Layout: Both are Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) to use existing stock engine mounts and suspension. Safety: Standard 'Snow Mode' VCU mapping to ensure winter stability. 2. The Escort ST (PHEV) – Target £32,500 The Power: 243hp 2.5L Plug-in Hybrid (Sourced from Kuga PHEV). The Mission: To rival the Honda Civic Si and Golf GTE with 40+ miles of EV-only range for UK tax benefits and ULEZ compliance. 3. The Escort RS (Plug-in Hybrid) (The 448hp Halo) – Target £42,500 Front End: 280hp 2.3L EcoBoost & 7-Speed DCT (Focus ST Mk4 - Stock FWD). Rear End: 168hp EDU & 50kWh Battery (Puma Gen-E - Stock EV Axle). The Brain: A dedicated Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) to sync the throttle. The rear motor 'fills' the torque gaps and eliminates turbo-lag, creating a seamless 448hp AWD experience with Electric-Push and Petrol-Pull. Performance: 0–60mph in under 3.4 seconds. The Technical Business Case: Zero R&D Risk: This is a 100% 'Parts Bin' strategy. Every engine, motor, and battery is already in high-volume production (Focus ST, Kuga PHEV, Puma Gen-E). Manufacturing Efficiency: Built on the low-cost UEV Skunkworks Platform, using unicastings to reduce parts count and assembly time. Aero Advantage: A low-slung hatchback is 20% more aero-efficient than a 'Kuga sized' SUV, allowing smaller batteries to achieve the same range. The Question for the Pros: We know the SUV-style 'Focus replacement' is coming, but would you support a 448hp VCU-synced Plug-in Hybrid RS and a £21k Manual Standard if it used existing parts to stay affordable? "Is it time for the Escort to return to the UK and save the hatchback market?" I believe this 'Stock Parts' strategy is the only way to make it happen." #FordEscort2028 #Skunkworks #FordPerformance #BlueOvalFuture" -
How can I tell when my 2022 F250 is going into or is in DPF Regen?!? I’ve got 10885 miles and have NO clue if or when my truck went into regen! I’ll try again to change my settings with FORscan. I didn’t have any luck the first time… Thanks in advance for answering a question that I’m sure has been asked/answered before. I obviously didn’t have the correct search terms…
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Im looking to trade my ranger for an 02 f250 7.3 6 spd. it has the ZF S6-650 6 Speed 4WD trans. it currently does not have 3rd and 4th. couple questions. A. How hard is it to rebuild these? B. How hard is it to find a good one without ordering a reman online? im heavily considering both options but want a second opinion from people that are far more expierenced with fords than me. im willing to do the work to rebuild it but im also just fine with swapping it.
