I was doing some digging into the Territory and its wider then the current Escape-I wonder if its a SWB C2 platform shared with the Mondeo and Mondeo Sport?  I'm also guessing Louisville isn't really an extension-just production will run a couple months longer before the retooling so people aren't laid off for 8-12 months. I'd expect the EVs to be coming out by the end of next year. 

Pretty much the same way that full sized pickups are in Australia as most are AUS$120k-$150k (US$70k -$95k) In some instances maybe a lot more than that…   There’s a fully maintained novated lease set up where the business pays a monthly payment that’s not subject to fringe benefit tax (no payment for personal travel). Those on high income higher tax brackets  get a big leg up when a vehicle is included as part of salary package.

Just came across this... Looks like Ford Taiwan is going to replace Kuga with Territory (Equator Sport) next year. Another nail in Escape's coffin.    22 pre-production test builds registered by Ford Taiwan. Probably means they are going to test it before starting full scale production. Taiwan is one of the 4 worldwide Escape/Kuga production sites: Louisville: extended? Valencia: end in 2025 Taiwan: looks like it will end in 2025 and replace with Territory China: ? https://auto.ltn.com.tw/news/28566/2

They are also a large tax write off for businesses 

Just more gaming the rules, once a big battery BEV exceeds upper GVM limit for CAFE vehicles, it seems to be off the radar as a guilt free indulgence for those who can afford one.

After the "gas crisis" of the early '70's, everybody rushed to downsize their full-size cars and make them lighter.  GM was first up in 1977.  Ford didn't have their stuff ready (the Panther platform) until 1979.  For two years Ford had to find a way to sell their heavier sedans, so they coined the ad slogan "road hugging weight".  It did buy them time until the Panther-based vehicles came out.

Yeah, mass is so high that Car and Driver claims it makes Escalade IQ exempt from EPA testing.  Not sure about “road hugging weight”, but can probably make road kill out of smaller vehicles.  That’s what I find most concerning with extreme excesses, though know it’s not a black and white issue.   For what it’s worth, EPA ratings for Hummer EVs are so bad that it explains why it takes so long to charge even when using latest SuperChargers.  I find it interesting to contemplate that GM could build 4 good-size BEVs with the same 205 kWh of battery capacity, and each could still achieve +/- 250 miles of range using latest technology.   https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a64188721/2025-cadillac-escalade-iq-drive/    

Ford actually owns 32% of JMC. It's also interesting that the JMC-Ford JV is more independent than the Changan-Ford JV. They have their own JMC-Ford-specific platforms and engines.

Maybe they can boast about their "road hugging weight" which is the tagline Ford used back in 1977 before they downsized their full-size sedans.  The Silverado EV weighs about 8,500 pounds, 2,500 pounds more than the base F-150 Lightning.  That weight difference is outrageous.  

Hello, I come back on that topic after more research. I found out that the Walk away lock is a feature that can be activated on Ford F150 via Forscan. I managed to retrieve the As-built parameters related to this WAL option and i am ready to try to install it on my Transit custom. As it seems that Ford is using the same as-built adress moduls for all it's vehicule, I wonder if I can try to apply these to mine without any arm ? Can someone advice ? Thanks