Yes there’s a lot of speculation out there but if we look it in simplified terms, there’s like three vehicles planned on CE1 and no amount euphoric optimism will magically turn that not eight or ten vehicles- thats not how Ford rolls.   The last five years or more have seen so many changes to Ford’s plans that most people think as you do, the best we can hope is for Ford to stabilise sales in compact and mid sized vehicles whatever  form that takes.   Even more important than that is to keep those fat profits from F Series rolling in because if the profits stop, so does everything else…..   Ford is not prepared to give up on Europe  but justify different vehicles is getting harder.  

Or a slightly bigger one to replace the Escape with newer sheet metal

the 2025 IS Bronco Sport's refresh (which included a different grille insert, slightly different bumpers, and bigger infotainment screen inside, so makes sense you may have missed it).

I wouldn't be surprised, as the regular golf carts I see can be double that at Lowes.  lol

Finished project. The car also has some Roush body parts including their side skirts and side exhaust, rear bumper skirts and rear deck spoiler.   Also have some other progress photos here:    

Bronco Sport is due for a refresh but we have not heard much about it so far.    And of course Mustang Mach 4. 

For Ford, Otosan has been the partnership exception rather than the rule.  If it wasn't for the Transit Ford would be long gone from Europe now, and without Otosan, there would be no Transit for Europe.  

Yeah, though still cheap by comparison unless advertised price is fake too. 😀     Timing of this thread is interesting because I was thinking last night about how low in price personal mini EVs (almost motorcycle in size) could get if much lower power requirements allowed lower-voltage drivetrains.  This pickup only has 4 kW motor, but its 72 Volt approach, or even 48, could support much higher power outputs.  Lower voltage obviously increases wire sizes and generally reduces efficiency some, but I wonder how much cost it would save in other areas; primarily associated with safety precautions.

I bet the cease and desist letter has already been sent.  But probably not enough volume to bother with too much.

I own a 2021 Ford Expedition and have had the freon replaced 3X and finally found a mechanic that diagnosed the problem which is a defective evaporator core. The owner of the shop has another one in his shop with the same issue (they replace these cores on a regular basis) and though no bulletins have been issued, let alone recalls, he claims that Ford Dealers are aware of this issue but do not cover the cost.   So my question is simple, do any other owners of F150, Expeditions, Navigators have this issue?   Thank you!