Given both GM and RAM have had issues with the active fuel management system, ie collapsed lifters, I wouldn't say those engines are any more simple.  From what I've seen, I'd say lifter issues have made both of those less reliable than Ford's "complex" twin turbos.  Collapsed lifters seem to be more prevalent than even the variable valve timing issues the EB's and Gen1/2 Coyotes have had.

With Ford pumping out record numbers of EVs and hybrids, that's pushing their fleet wide emissions down. So they can make some V8 enthusiasts products while still being able to meet those government standards. The mach-e basically saved the V8 mustang. 

You’re probably correct, though danglin above raises a valid question.  When comparing, we don’t actually know how many more Explorer Interceptors would have sold with other powertrains.  It’s unknowable.  Maybe Ford would have sold twice as many for all we know.  I think Ford offers three Explorer Interceptor powertrains, and I’d love to see data on their respective volumes.  That may shed some light, or not, given none are comparable to Hemi or Chevy 5.3 V8.  For clarity, not saying Ford options are inferior.  

Seems odd, unless there’s a shortage of newer 2.3L EB.  Or perhaps fuel economy penalties are changing?

Especially with how hard Ford's been pushing v8's lately, especially in the mustang. 

I don't see why that'd make any sense.   I'd imagine they'll want to go as little investment as possible = carryover powertrains.

You're probably right, but I wouldn't be completely shocked to hear it's being kept for only the coupe, while the sedan gets the 3.0. 

I can't see them making one without the 5.0.

I'm sold if I can get it with the 5.0.  I was starting to resign myself to likely getting a truck for my next vehicle. 

Mustang coupe starts at $32k, the convertible starts at $40k.   So actually, I may up my starting price to $45k, didn't realize the vert started at 40.   Not sure what your question means.  I'd imagine for ROI, they'll have a similar lineup hierarchy to the coupe/vert - EcoBoost base model, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT Premium, Dark Horse.   $42-45 would be for base EcoBoost sedan.  If they decided to skip the base version (starting at EcoBoost Premium), I could see it starting at $50k.