rmc523 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 9 hours ago, DeluxeStang said: See this looks fine to me and I feel like I'm going crazy lol. I think it's because when it's under a sheet, you can make out some of the creases and shapes better than either are covered on the mule, or washed out by the camo pattern. Like that looks pretty blocky, whereas the images of the truck in the snow look incredibly bulbous lol. I'm not seeing "bulbous" from the snow one. I just see a mule with extra camo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zestyg Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 2 hours ago, twintornados said: That would be an interesting name for it - Ford Falcon. Resurrects a name from Fords storied past. Hasn't been used in North America for decades, would also fit in nicely in Australian market.... Falcon would be a good name but I think Ranchero fits the American market better while getting at the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 6 minutes ago, Zestyg said: Falcon would be a good name but I think Ranchero fits the American market better while getting at the same thing. Not feeling "Ranchero" as it seems to limit the appeal to only a segment of the market that likes all things "country".....I don't see its appeal toward the more urban end of the market whereas Falcon could reach both ends. My personal fav is still Fusion.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zestyg Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 (edited) 3 minutes ago, twintornados said: Not feeling "Ranchero" as it seems to limit the appeal to only a segment of the market that likes all things "country".....I don't see its appeal toward the more urban end of the market whereas Falcon could reach both ends. My personal fav is still Fusion.... Does Bronco only appeal to people who like horses Edited June 12 by Zestyg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKohnen Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Falcon would be good. Ranchero is, to me, even better. However, I won't be surprised if they roll out a name that starts with E. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I’m starting to think this thing does have a pretty high belt line and it’s not all camo. In the first pic, you can see the camo is adding a few inches. It goes up to about the middle of the side mirrors. In the second image, the camo goes to the bottom of the mirror. In the third image, we can see that it has pretty short side windows which appear to be the same size as in the 2nd picture. I now think that the second picture is the actual shape of the truck, minus the extension on the back of the cab. I don’t think there’s any additional cladding trying to hide anything. The high belt line and tall bed does make it look a bit fat in these pictures, but the camo is probably hiding body lines that would make it look more visually appealing and less like a giant slab of metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Are they really going to call it the Ranchero? It instantly reminded me of a Simpsons SUV, the Canyonero. As far as the truck is concerned, in theory I think it could work. I am just skittish when it comes to Ford Electric vehicles. Nothing wrong with the vehicle itself, but are folks who would consider driving a Ford vehicle really interested in electric vehicles?? I guess that is the question I have. I'm no market or demographic expert but I do know if RAM came out with a small electric truck, it would fail. Why? Because RAM customers are mostly absolutely opposed to anything with electricity. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 (edited) 1 hour ago, BenKohnen said: Falcon would be good. Ranchero is, to me, even better. However, I won't be surprised if they roll out a name that starts with E. Ford uses E names on the crossovers/SUVs, not trucks. 1 hour ago, T-dubz said: I’m starting to think this thing does have a pretty high belt line and it’s not all camo. In the first pic, you can see the camo is adding a few inches. It goes up to about the middle of the side mirrors. In the second image, the camo goes to the bottom of the mirror. In the third image, we can see that it has pretty short side windows which appear to be the same size as in the 2nd picture. I now think that the second picture is the actual shape of the truck, minus the extension on the back of the cab. I don’t think there’s any additional cladding trying to hide anything. The high belt line and tall bed does make it look a bit fat in these pictures, but the camo is probably hiding body lines that would make it look more visually appealing and less like a giant slab of metal. I think the beltline falls in line with the mirror arm, so it'll be a bit lower than what's on the camo, but it's not going to be WAY lower where that fake character line below the fake handles is. 55 minutes ago, jcartwright99 said: Are they really going to call it the Ranchero? It instantly reminded me of a Simpsons SUV, the Canyonero. As far as the truck is concerned, in theory I think it could work. I am just skittish when it comes to Ford Electric vehicles. Nothing wrong with the vehicle itself, but are folks who would consider driving a Ford vehicle really interested in electric vehicles?? I guess that is the question I have. I'm no market or demographic expert but I do know if RAM came out with a small electric truck, it would fail. Why? Because RAM customers are mostly absolutely opposed to anything with electricity. We shall see. Mach E has been ok until the incentives dropped. I understand your point, but I think if Ford prices the vehicle at their promised levels, there will be customers for it. Edited June 12 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKohnen Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 2 minutes ago, rmc523 said: Ford uses E names on the crossovers/SUVs, not trucks. True - I was thinking they might try to get cute and squeeze it in as a play on E-lectric somehow. God, I hope they don't. I really hope they don't. 😄 Then again, I firmly believe Chevy dropped the ball by not calling the Silverado EV the EVlanche, so I'm not imune to naming puns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zestyg Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 46 minutes ago, jcartwright99 said: Nothing wrong with the vehicle itself, but are folks who would consider driving a Ford vehicle really interested in electric vehicles?? Yes. They have been, the issue is just pricing. 1 hour ago, jcartwright99 said: I'm no market or demographic expert but I do know if RAM came out with a small electric truck, it would fail. Why? Because Dodge Ram owners have been socially conditioned by the company’s marketing to be mouth breathing cavemen when it comes to engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 28 minutes ago, rmc523 said: ....Ford uses E names on the crossovers/SUVs, not trucks..... Motorhome chassis vehicles, which are based on the old Econoline, still go by E-series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 16 minutes ago, Zestyg said: Yes. They have been, the issue is just pricing. To a point. Lower pricing will increase sales but only to 20%-25% not 50%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 2 hours ago, jcartwright99 said: ....As far as the truck is concerned, in theory I think it could work. I am just skittish when it comes to Ford Electric vehicles. Nothing wrong with the vehicle itself, but are folks who would consider driving a Ford vehicle really interested in electric vehicles?? This "folk" that considers driving a Ford vehicle is also very interested in the electric vehicle Ford produces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 3 hours ago, Zestyg said: Does Bronco only appeal to people who like horses If that were indeed true, then Ford would reuse the Pinto name....but, I am guessing that the Pinto name has been permanently banished to the history books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 1 hour ago, mackinaw said: Motorhome chassis vehicles, which are based on the old Econoline, still go by E-series. If that's the argument to use an E-name on this, it's a weak one, IMO lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 (edited) 2 hours ago, T-dubz said: . I did find this in that website Ford has from the QR code..... OR, that one design sketch does show a drop down from the front to the mirror: BUT I actually think we've been focusing on the visual from that sketch......I think the gray one on the top right ais actually closer to what we're getting. Look at the wheel well shape/detail compared to the screen shot above where the guy is pointing, they look more similar.... Edited June 12 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I found some good looks from the videos on the website....... Here's the best look of the beltline height relative to the mirror arm, and the character line, which seems to confirm the beltline will be at the mirror arm height. Another photo of the actual door sheetmetal at the beltline from one of the videos: Here's the interior of the door vs. the mirror: Top of the interior screen and headliner: Corner of the dash: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 1 hour ago, rmc523 said: I found some good looks from the videos on the website....... Here's the best look of the beltline height relative to the mirror arm, and the character line, which seems to confirm the beltline will be at the mirror arm height. Another photo of the actual door sheetmetal at the beltline from one of the videos: Here's the interior of the door vs. the mirror: Top of the interior screen and headliner: Corner of the dash: That screen looks like a computer monitor with a webcam 🤣. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Is this darker area a screen or just part of the dash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseodiaga4 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 10 minutes ago, T-dubz said: Is this darker area a screen or just part of the dash? I don't remember where but I've read it supposed to have a interior like Tesla, just a big screen in the middle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 28 minutes ago, T-dubz said: Is this darker area a screen or just part of the dash? I think that's this piece? I don't think it's part of the dash....but the step down is odd....but could also just be a part not fully installed/in position yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I hope it at least has some sort of heads up display. I think no IP is a big turn off to lots of people. Even a tiny screen like the mach e has is better than nothing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 24 minutes ago, T-dubz said: I hope it at least has some sort of heads up display. I think no IP is a big turn off to lots of people. Even a tiny screen like the mach e has is better than nothing. I like the layout of the Expedition dash setup.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 https://www.ford.com/spotted/?fcid=qrc-camo-lifestyle&qrcid=qrc=camo-lifestyle-fv-spot there’s some videos at this link. at the very beginning they show the truck from behind without the camo on the back of the cab. Here is a screen shot. It appears there is some sort of buttress or cover that extends out a few inches all the way around the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Midsize Ford EV Pickup Prototype Gets Dedicated Website Ahead Of Reveal Link below: https://www.ford.com/spotted/?fcid=qrc-camo-lifestyle&qrcid=qrc=camo-lifestyle-fv-spot One item of interest: We’re testing this prototype early. The herd arrives next year. Is that hinting at what its going to be called? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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