Agree-again just suggesting for the departments that have their notion about a 'cammer" vs pushrods, the 6.8/7.3 in a 150 might be a good competitor to Tahoe

Understood on 150 being pursuit rated.  My small town has one and it is  usually on road every shift.  My suggestion on putting a 6.8/7.3 in 150 might take some sales away from Tahoe.

I agree-had the same thought..seems  logical to be building 6.8/7.3 in same plant..what is difference between the two..stroke?

It is but the 2.0 shit the bed with the coolant intrusion problem.

I mean, I could be wrong, but I believe the 2.5 hybrid in the escape and maverick is the same setup that's been around for well over a decade, and has proven itself to be insane reliable. 

Wait a minute, 'fordauthority' might have it wrong.  Essex might be building the 6.8L along with the 7.3L, not the Powerstroke.   https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/ford-begins-prep-work-for-new-engine-line-at-essex-engine

Given the ubiquity of the Explorer Police Interceptor, I don’t think any departments are scared of the complexity of the EcoBoosts or the Coyote. 

I am not surprised by this move.  When the 6.2L was in production, it was sourced from the Romeo engine plant.  Since it was replaced by the 6.8L, all Super Duty gasoline engine production has come from the Windsor line that produces the 7.3L.  I thought Ford would have a problem keeping up with demand once Oakville starts building Super Duty trucks.  The article also says Essex will produce 6.7L Powerstoke diesels, that's the first I have heard of that.  Now the question is will these engines be subject to tariffs.....   https://fordauthority.com/2025/01/new-ford-v8-production-line-being-added-to-essex-engine-plant/ 

Sperlich left quite a legacy.  The Mustang, the Fiesta, Chrysler K-car, the Chrysler minivan.  That's quite the epitaph to leave on a tombstone.  RIP.  

My wifes 2017 Escape went 127K miles before selling it and the only issue was the rear lift gate motor needed to be replaced. Her 2010 actually had more issues with it.    Driving 200K miles is basically owning a car over 15 years old at average distance driven for a car in the US