The Falcon Ranchero pickup from the 60s was car-based, so maybe a good fit for the Maverick?  

There’s a mantra that’s quite common around the plant floor. We make trucks, not sense. It rings truer than ever. 

OK, I don’t disagree, however, I think thunder is too close to lightning. If you have a vehicle that’s thunder that’s not a BEV then what does that mean for lightning?   I’m not a huge fan of the Lobo name either, though I think it works better for Maverick than it does for the F150.   How about F150 Falcon? After all, a falcon is a type of raptor.

Yeah, it will probably be like the early 2000’s stx package that looked like a budget lightning without the flareside bed. 

Trump today signed executive order to revive coal, so seems reasonable that CAFE holds little value from environmental standpoint.  Maybe SUVs with 500 HP 7.3L V8s come next.  Should keep Farley busy.

Still looks like it was designed by Lego. 

I know payload for newer 4x4 F350 trucks is in the 4,200-4,800# range depending on options. But, I need to know how much an F350 squats if it is loaded to near (but not over) payload. The reason I ask is because I am thinking of putting a flatbed on a newer F350 along with a flatbed camper. I added up everything I know I carry including 2 people and a dog in the cab, extra gas and filled water tanks, tools, food, etc. and come up with about 4,000-4,200#. FYI, I do not want to get a dually, so asking abut a SRW.  Thanks for any input.

Agree 100% with your C2 comments but Ford’s other big issue is how they allowed suppliers to control them with software defined modules - can you imagine 150-200 different parts/sub assemblies where an OEM like Ford has little/no control over the software in these items…….no wonder complexity has increased and costs sky rocketed.   It’s basically accountant based and the justification has always been that it’s cheaper to outsource most things, Farley confirming that Ford saved $500/vehicle by doing that and then wondering why everything became so difficult to make and sell without glitches and warranty issues….   Again, the amount of self wounding that comes from trying to save money……..  

Widebody, body kit?  They know not what they speak,,,,,,   HRG

Has anyone found any aftermarket puddle lights?  I would like to upgrade om 2023's, but not able to find any.