rmc523 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 This move makes complete sense to me. I think the only reason TC died was because of the chicken tax and nowhere to put it.....this does bring up the question of where will it go, since BS and Maverick are both doing well sales-wise. Ford Maverick Based Small Van May Debut In 2025: Report (fordauthority.com) Earlier today, a report surfaced following a meeting between Ford and its dealer network, one that reportedly showed off a number of future models via renderings, photos, and mock-ups. This included a variety of potential Ford Mustang variants, including a four-door sedan, an off-road-focused model, an RTR-modified EcoBoost, and a possible Shelby GT500 replacement. However, those dealers were also shown something else that’s rather interesting – a small van based on the Ford Maverick compact pickup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisgb Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 No name for it yet... Maybe put it , too in the Mustang corral along with the four door. Give a horse-related name like Camioneta (wagon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisgb Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, rmc523 said: This move makes complete sense to me. I think the only reason TC died was because of the chicken tax and nowhere to put it.....this does bring up the question of where will it go, since BS and Maverick are both doing well sales-wise. Ford Maverick Based Small Van May Debut In 2025: Report (fordauthority.com) Earlier today, a report surfaced following a meeting between Ford and its dealer network, one that reportedly showed off a number of future models via renderings, photos, and mock-ups. This included a variety of potential Ford Mustang variants, including a four-door sedan, an off-road-focused model, an RTR-modified EcoBoost, and a possible Shelby GT500 replacement. However, those dealers were also shown something else that’s rather interesting – a small van based on the Ford Maverick compact pickup. If it allegedly may appear in 2025, Ford must have a plant in mind to build it, I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Why not Cuatitlan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick73 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 That’s great news if it includes Maverick hybrid and AWD capabilities. I hope size is larger than Connect and closer to Transit Custom. If length is any indication, Maverick is already longer than European base Transit Custom. I also hope it looks more like a real van and not a station wagon with raised roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, akirby said: Why not Cuatitlan? Didn't they rip everything ICE-related out of there? --- I'd imagine it'll be called Transit ______ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 30 minutes ago, rmc523 said: Didn't they rip everything ICE-related out of there? --- I'd imagine it'll be called Transit ______ I don’t remember any massive retooling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRunrGuy Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 My $$$ is that it goes to Hermosillo along with BS and Maverick, now that those 2 models are starting to show up as stock on dealer lots. The Maverick is no longer the $20K darling it once was, after short order windows for the MY22 & 23 years, MY24 never closed until just recently. HRG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 50 minutes ago, akirby said: I don’t remember any massive retooling You’re thinking of Hermosillo where Maverick is already being built. Cuactitlan builds Mach-E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 3 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: You’re thinking of Hermosillo where Maverick is already being built. Cuactitlan builds Mach-E. No I was thinking Ecosport was built there but it was just Fiesta. So maybe it was gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisgb Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 4 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: You’re thinking of Hermosillo where Maverick is already being built. Cuactitlan builds Mach-E. 10-4 Currently only the Mach-e is produced there. They last built the Fiesta (2011-19). Before that they were building the Contour, F-Series and Fiesta Ikon (sedan) in overlapping years, so there must be capacity to build diverse products simultaneously. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuautitlán_Assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 I just didn’t remember Ford saying it was being fully converted to EVs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 32 minutes ago, akirby said: No I was thinking Ecosport was built there but it was just Fiesta. So maybe it was gutted. EcoSport was imported from India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 They made a big deal of the flexible nature of the plant when they fit it out for the fiesta, then never made use of the flexibility. I don’t know if the MME would necessarily reduce that flexibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dequindre Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 I am glad to see Ford bring back a small commercial van. In Central PA, I saw quite a few of them. They were perfect for businesses where a Transit or Econoline was simply too large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 They will name it Transit (insert something). Building upon the Transit name is a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 2 hours ago, akirby said: No I was thinking Ecosport was built there but it was just Fiesta. So maybe it was gutted. EcoSport was imported from India. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Just now, ice-capades said: EcoSport was imported from India. I know, I know. I got it confused with Fiesta.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Given how well Ford Pro is doing, this is kinda a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisgb Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 17 hours ago, sullynd said: They made a big deal of the flexible nature of the plant when they fit it out for the fiesta, then never made use of the flexibility. I don’t know if the MME would necessarily reduce that flexibility. Currently only the MME is built in Cauttilan, but in the past, they had assembled three different vehicles there. I don't know how that plant is configured; if they built everything one one line or separate lines. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuautitlán_Assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 This design would do quite well here, especially if the roofline was lowered by like an inch, just to make it look a little less awkward while still being practical. But this body, almost suv like shape has shown promise on other vans in the U.S. market. I dig it personally, it's one of the few vans that actually looks like it has a unique style to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 20 hours ago, rmc523 said: I'd imagine it'll be called Transit ______ Transit Connect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 9 minutes ago, twintornados said: Transit Connect Seems logical - just didn't know if they wanted to use the same name on unrelated products here and abroad.....but that hasn't stopped them before *cough* Explorer *cough* 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 36 minutes ago, DeluxeStang said: This design would do quite well here, especially if the roofline was lowered by like an inch, just to make it look a little less awkward while still being practical. But this body, almost suv like shape has shown promise on other vans in the U.S. market. I dig it personally, it's one of the few vans that actually looks like it has a unique style to it. That front end is.. a decision 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxeStang Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, fuzzymoomoo said: That front end is.. a decision It's bold for sure, but more attractive than the gaping trout face of the current U.S. transits 😆. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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