I'm wondering how they'll be built here-given how many they make and how little changed it will be from the Japanese version, I wonder if they are bringing them in as CKD for final assembly in the USA. 

That is what my expectations are for this possible F-100 truck-Maybe a new cab structure that shares sheet metal with the Ranger from the A pillar forward (but IMO that would be a bit backwards since that cheap to change)

if they stick a hybrid in it, I think it’s pretty instantly desirable. I have absolutely no traditional need for a truck; what Ford has done with the Maverick, probably will do with the Fathom, and could do with a modern hybrid Ranger/F-100 has made them actual considerations for me (especially the Maverick and Fathom). I figure you could get people who would otherwise buy like a Honda Pilot into a hybrid Ranger. It would, of course also finally provide a real challenger to the Toyota Tacoma, which would be the main market of this.

Indeed, ther are lots of possibilities, I just hope that Ford follows through with at least a few interesting vehicles, a few desirable vehicles would also command higher prices, maybe that chasing niches but hope they show their value….its a bit of a leap of faith.    

just because I dont have to 😛  

Yes, assuming Ford wanted the business.  Ford still sell a lot of E series cutaways and F-150's to U-Haul.

Yep.  My favorite truck is a 77 reg cab SWB ranger XLT.  77-79 had the racetrack side moldings.

Yeah, but U-Haul is going to Peterbilts because some sweet talking Peterbilt rep did his job like Ford reps should be doing!

It would probably be pretty easy to work off of the Ranger Super Duty. The fundamentals of what they’d need are already there, they’d just need to probably increase interior volume and make whatever other adjustments are needed for the North American market.   I just hope they keep the exterior styling, I absolutely love how the Ranger looks and that sort of design language thats also been on the Maverick, Expedition, and their Chinese vehicles like the Territory. You can also start to see it in the new Chinese Explorer. 

I believe there were two levels of Ranger trim; Ranger and Ranger XLT.   My FIL had a '75 F250 Ranger SuperCab w/8ft box & mighty 300 cu in 6 and granny gear 4spd manual. Awesome rig.