Good point.  And that thing was THICK too!

My guess would be weight. Thinking back to the Bronco of the 90s with its roll down full window, that tailgate weighed a TON. 

Have there been any trustworthy rumors regarding peak charging speed for the new platform? The Lightning and Mach-E could only achieve a max of 160-170 kWh. You see some new platforms with 800V systems that are doing 250-400 kWh. Would significantly reduce charging times if Ford can push bigger than 170. 

This setup is how the Germans do the large 3-row SUV segment instead of the Navigator/Escalade approach.

Beautiful car, I've been waiting for this reveal.  Too bad the third row for something so large is so bad.  The current telluride and palisade and prior 3rd gen navigator was overall smaller yet had more cargo and third row room, not to mention its a three person bench, not a two person bench.

On a different note,   I was looking for some pictures of the rear window, and this popped up.   I know it's not at all what the truck will look like, but I kind of like how this looks  

the Escape/Kuga has been designed mainly for the European market’s tastes since the 2010’s as their more premium option. By inference that could explain a lot of its problems trying to make it be the entry-level mass market option in America.    Currently industry is moving by towards more localization rather than global vehicles, so keeping it in Europe where it matches the market and having the Bronco Sport take on North America makes a lot more sense. 

Farley is a former Toyota guy they don’t know any other way to market their vehicles. It’s just old habits. Separate note, its clear to see why they don’t want to be in the Escape business. Fleet sale machine and unlike other fleet sales I doubt it lead to any significant Ford Pro business.  

I understand the patent images are slightly different and showing movable glass.We obviously see the patent showing that, but BORG has also claimed the glass isn't movable, but also consider that source.   A fixed glass would still let you hold long low objects (like plywood), but I do agree, that it'd prevent you from having a longer, taller item that may need to extend into the cab to fit within the vehicle's footprint.     The above patent images show two different setups, I think:   1) The ones with the whole vehicle profile seem to show the bulkhead sliding forward behind the front row with or without the glass....not quote sure how that'd work, unless there's just a mounting point somewhere near the b-pillar instead of it sliding?   2) the lower two images seem to show the bulkhead pivoting backward into the bed (see the section view), with the last one showing the locking pin mechanism, which would have to be from the inside of the cab, with handles to pull it back up when finished.     A "simpler"/more familiar design I could see is that the rear seat bottom pivots forward into the footwell area, then the back seats/rear bulkhead flip down where the seat bottom was....this approach makes more sense than what's shown above.  Ideally, it'd make a completely flat floor from the rear end of the bed all the way up to the under side of the flipped up seat cushions.   Similar to how Bronco 2 door folds the second row seats, but instead of the seatback, you'd have a solid panel that is the back of the bulkhead/front of the bed:     As to where the glass would go if it's removable....not sure?  maybe a compartment built into the floor?

I agree it's a bit cheeky to claim any type of quality standing.  My 2026 Aviator is the lowest quality vehicle I have ever purchased, especially the paint that Ford charges extra for.  I just haven't taken the time to return it for the fixes that are required.  Most seem to be software related and hopefully a reflash of the BCM will work, a front parking sensor is out also.  My latest acquisition is a 2026 F150 XL regular cab short bed, who knew that just a base truck has the most comfortable seats out there.  14 hour drive home from the dealership and no back pain.  So far no defects with the F150