I do agree that this may be the push over the edge to finally get the hybrid model that's been rumored for years.

That’s probably the main hurdle that scares some people away.  I personally think that buyers who trade frequently, and therefore keep their vehicles mostly while under warranty, are not too concerned with possible major repair costs.  On the other hand those who buy and drive until wheels fall off, or can’t afford huge repair costs without incurring hardship, may feel differently.   You've mentioned maintenance is no different, which I mostly agree with, but long term repairs probably are significantly higher for vehicles kept 200,000 miles or so.  And for what it’s worth, I don’t think gas savings would pay for many added repairs at present shop rates, and also how much time it takes to fix engines with all the clutter around them.  For my personal preferences, if not for emissions, an even smaller version of Godzilla similar in displacement to Chevy 5.3 would be good enough.  Honestly, the 5.3 in a 4WD Silverado Crew Cab feels plenty quick, so may not need to be that large.

I do not know if Ecoboost motors have been troublesome for Police use, but there are Departments that do not want Turbo 6 Cylinders. I think they are missing an opportunity and could increase sales. Indiana State Police refuses to purchase turbo 6 cylinders, so they continue with Durango, even though they have had recent issues with the Hemi. They tested Tahoes, but decided against them due to higher cost, and Troopers complained about handling and speed. They won't even look at PIU or F150. Will see what happens when Dodge goes with hurricane motors in the next Durango. I know Ecoboost PIU easily outclasses all the other police vehicles in MSP testing. Wonder what Troopers would think if they got to test them out. Even F150 is Faster than Durango other than Handling and Top Speed...

I’d also expect the main powertrains to carry over. But I also wouldn’t be surprised to see a hybrid with EAWD on the front wheels. The additional volume spread across both coupe and sedan mustangs would help ease development costs per unit.    real question is do we see a 6-speed 5.0 in this thing. 

Agree cheaper and simpler than diesel, but doesn’t explain why Ford went to cost of developing all-new Godzilla instead of upgrading 5.4L V8 and or 6.8L V10.  I would guess market research, especially from fleets, indicated a pushrod V8 along with simpler port fuel injection was preferred by these buyers.  Don’t get me wrong, my V10 has well over 200,000 miles and still going strong, so not complaining one bit.  Given a choice, would take Godzilla though.

Yup, my range is $45-90k.

I was only going by what C&D said,  I would expect it to start mid $40ks.

It’s no only the AFM lifters failing either, the normal (non-AFM) roller lifters are also failing. Same thing is happening in the 7.3 as well by the way….

Well inventory began shooting up the moment Ram ended production of the classic and its V8….. It may not have been the cause but certainly didn’t help matters, so I would say that Ram is in a much worse situation than GM or Ford 

Well I went from a 3.0L NA v6 fusion that got 17-18 mpg to a 2.0L turbo fusion that got 22 mpg easily and up to 28 on the highway.   And wife went from a 3.5L NA edge and 3.7L NA MKX to a 2.0L turbo Nautilus.  Edge and MKX were at 17-20 mpg.  Nautilus is minimum 22-25 and 28-30 on trips.  And the turbo is easier to drive because it builds torque so quickly at lower rpm.  With the V 6s you had to wind them out to get power.  So other than potential repair costs there is no logical reason to not want turbos.