Making a derivative product off an existing platform is only feasible
if more than 50% of the components are shared and even then the
savings are only about 10% compared to a dedicated platform.
Holden learned this when it was commissioned to develop the Camaro
which had to be way more than a two door commodore sedan.
(Pontiac G8)
I am not too sad to see the Escape go, but the Corsair is a competitive vehicle for the class. Hopefully the import plans for the Corsair come to fruition.
Do we know if any of the cancelled vehicle designs (e.g. Lincoln Star/Continental Rivian thing, T3 Truck, 3-Row EV Utilities) are going to live on in the form of a new production vehicle? Hopefully Ford can at least reuse some of the aesthetic work that they've done.
The next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV also will be assembled at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn.
From here:
https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2025/next-gen-f-150-lightning-extended-range-electric-vehicle