ADD IN ZERO REGULATION........regulations everyone else abides by are ignored.....

Would that not leave a trace of some kind?  And if that were the case and proven, charges may be far more serious.

More fuel for the untrusting that don’t want to drive a computer on wheels.   Perhaps whether it happened or not is not as much a concern as the possibility that such manipulation may even be possible, at least in the minds of those who believe monetary greed can lead to all kinds of abuse.

Until C2.  The problem is Ford’s most successful North American platforms (F series, Transit) are too big for Europe and Asia.   T6 works with Ranger globally, Bronco here and Everest down under but doesn’t have enough models.

Shouldn’t be hard to test on other vehicles unless they removed the code with an OTA update.

With exception of “fun and engaging to drive” which is very subjective, doesn’t that describe over 95% of available BEVs?  Lack of demand may be more about many buyers not being ready to accept BEVs yet.     Closest to that combination at present I’m aware of is the long range Tesla Model 3, though actual cost is closer to $45k before incentives, once options and fees are added.  And yes, it was the best selling electric car for years which confirmed demand for that type/class of vehicle, until Model Y replaced it at top.  I mostly agree with your premise but do not believe the $25~35k price range is achievable yet for a vehicle that enough buyers would consider aspirational.  It would be great to have 300 miles of range for under $35k in a vehicle more exciting than a Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf, but if it exists, I haven’t seen it yet.  Maybe Ford will be first.

Making such a controversial looking vehicle, it was never bound to have sales at what they were projecting.

That’s what you got from my failed attempt at humor, or reply to a safety concern?  🙁   

I hope he used an alternate platform to verify his claims (i.e. mileage tracking app, etc).

It could help boost sales of what's already there Europe-wise.  But sure, it's not going to make sales double overnight.     Ford hasn't seemed to do well at leveraging their global platforms with regional models.