Ranger Raptor $55,720 Bronco Raptor $90,000   Ranger Lariat  $43,780 Bronco Wildtrak $60,225   Ranger XL $32,820 Bronco Big Bend $39,630   Not a perfect equivalence but comparing entry models, mid level models and Raptors kinda shows how Bronco price difference grows the higher you go   Look, I agree that Bronco interiors are  probably worth  say $7,000 to $10,000 more than Ranger but when you get to Lariat/Wildtrak and the Raptor/Raptor, Ford is really making book on upper trims.

We all thought they were nuts agreeing to add a third production shift…

Ford's strategy right now feels a lot like the boomer dad with a beer gut telling you how cool he used to be 50 years ago. Cashing in on fond memories of the past "Look how cool I used to be, love me now because I used to be cool". You can either be cool, or tell people how cool you are. A brand that's actually cool doesn't need to go around constantly telling people how cool it is. If you have it, you have it. 

Why can't you take delivery of it and just bring it in when the part is in stock?

It’s a shame because the Focus is actually a nice product in Europe. 

That’s true I’ll relax on the hysteria, your points are well taken and valid.

I rest my case.

I think your being a bit hysterical at this point-The way the car market was in '21/22 is completely different then today....higher interest rates and inflation has hit everything pretty hard and spending $60k on a nice to have or even what some might consider a "toy" is giving everyone pause. The whole auto market isn't in a good place at this point with all the different things that factoring into it. 

But, but, but, will it fit in your garage?  That's what keeps me from being a F-series customer.   HRG

Interesting read:   https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/11/20/gm-ford-cfo-trump-tax-credit-carbon-regulation-paul-jacobson-john-lawler-sherry-house/76450417007/