Probably, on top of the already more thorough refresh it got.

Yeah, I don't know why they made it look more like a Toyota.

Running over kids is a thing around here, it's not about us, it's those around us...  

Wonder if China gets a redo before that...

Well my bad, seems like I failed to make my point, as I was not talking about the distinguishing appearance of  one model from another-like grills, I was talking about the choice of badging   Ford uses.  And judging by the responses I received to my post I guess not many think a decal is a poor choice to accentuate the model you are looking at.  And I recognize some use of decals is appropriate ..like the bed decals that may  indicate an option such as the FX option. I just think a decal conjures up the word "cheap" to designate level of a vehicle in the product line up.   And by  the way, why did I buy an XL-STX versus an XLT?  I wanted power seats, not offered in an XL!  But I chose the clean -IMO- uncluttered look of the XL-STX versus the look of the XLT grill.  (And I got a kit with what I  would call bushings that allow you to raise the seat height of a manual seat😎)

Do we know that this started with XL, and not just XLT, though?

I haven't really ever thought about/wanted rear auto braking.

Lincoln Aviator Redesign Won't Arrive Until Next Decade   A recent report indicates that the Ford Explorer will be receiving its next redesign in 2029, but it seems like the new Lincoln Aviator won’t follow until slightly later. According to Automotive News, the Lincoln Aviator is expected to receive a redesign in early 2030, shortly after the next-generation Explorer arrives. It’s slightly unusual timing given the fact that these two models share much in common and typically follow the same cadence, but things do tend to change over time. In fact, the Explorer was previously tabbed for a redesign in 2027 as recently as last year, but now, that now apparently won’t happen until a couple of years later.       Another day, another delayed redesign timeline..........Aviator is a great product, but pushing the same model out for 10 years with minimal changes is crazy, IMO.

Given enough time many people find good solutions to problems.  I know I give people more credit than you do. 😀   Seriously though, for short term outages a pure battery backup system that remains fully charged from grid (like UPS) while on standby is becoming much more affordable due to low cost of battery storage.  While checking prices for a different application, found that 16 kWh of LFP battery can presently be purchased for just under $3k.  You’d also need inverter/charger and transfer switch but they too have become reasonable in price.   Longer outages could benefit from solar panels charging the battery bank which have also become much more affordable.  Unfortunately in my area, which is wooded, there is almost no residential solar at all.  For longer outages generators are the go to solution. And you’re right that gas cans and fuel storage are a pain in the ass, not to mention could be dangerous too, which is one reason Generac natural gas generators are a great option if you have deep pockets and don’t mind spending the money for a convenience you may only need badly every few years (excluding shorter outages that can be handled with batteries).   It’s interesting that Generac now offers a hybrid system with solar/battery combined with generator backup.  I find it interesting because it’s just a larger version of what motorhomes have been doing for a long time now.  In addition to my portable inverter generator I also have battery/inverter power in my camper van.  I mention this only because I use my camper van frequently, so for me it makes much more sense to invest in the camper’s electrical system by adding much larger batteries and faster charging, and then use its capability in emergencies as needed.   Even better would be if Ford offered a PHEV van with exportable Pro Power Onboard that solves all of these problems for me so I wouldn’t need a generator, gas cans, solar, or an expensive Generac.  Ford offers it in Europe and I think now also in Australia, but still not in North America.  Such a van already has battery storage, inverter, charger, built-in generator and fuel tank. 😀        

Looks like a Crown with a mesh grille....