No it’s more like if an Escape was based on Edge 182” long X 76” wide with 107” wheelbase. In China, it’s called Equator Sport as a SWB version of the Equator  that’s 193” X 76” and 112.8” wheelbase”   Equator would be the modern three Row Edge..

At beginning of first video he says that the base 2.0 kW PPO on regular gas trucks is floating.     He then says that both PPO, 2.4 and 7.2 kW versions, on PowerBoost hybrid trucks are bonded.             Something to keep in mind is that 2.0 and 2.4 kW PPO units are only 120 Volts and can therefore only feed one leg of house panel.  This is where a small sub-panel for critical loads starts to make more sense.  The 7.2 kW PPO can feed both legs so makes it much easier.   I’m wondering that if Ford manufacture a PHEV Ranger or Transit Custom Van (or similar) for US, whether they will make larger 7.2 kW PPO available.  I would think so based on UK specs but not sure.    

I personally believe that's the name they'll use. A sporty lifestyle truck with decent performance on a car chassis. Calling it ranchero would make a lot of sense. 

IDK man, it kinda falls into the same category as the escape style wise, in the sense that it's not ugly, but it's just a car. It's basically the very sort of bland styling, bland commodity crossover Ford seems to be trying to get away from.    Not bad, but whatever replaced the escape should have more wow factor and emotion behind it. 

I thought it was Explorer sized?

I just replaced my front sway bar end links on my 2009 F-250 4x4.  This was a piece of cake job and I figured replacing the sway bar bushings would be just as easy, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to access the bushing bracket bolt heads that are boxed in on the inside of the frame.  Hated to do it, but I grabbed the end of one of the bolts with some Vice Grips to prevent it from turning while I wrenched the nut off.  Once I wrenched the nut down as far as I could, I moved the vice grips above the nut, but I couldn't grip the bolt tight enough to get the nut the rest of the way off.  Now I have one nut that I can't get to move either way.  I do have a Fisher plow frame that's fastened to the frame all around where the bushing bracket is.  Not sure if I'll have to remove the plow frame to hopefully provide some type of access to the bolt heads.  It seems like kind of a crappy design.  Replacing my cab mounts was a walk in the park compared to this.  Anybody have any ideas on this?

Gosh, maybe they should name it Ranchero! 😀

To the best of my knowledge all of Ford's PPOB are bonded neutral and there is not a way to change that. Some people cut off the ground prong of the plug but that is not code compliant or safe. I'm not an expert on portable gas generators but I think many (most?) can be changed from bonded neutral to non-bonded and vice-versa. Owner's manual explains how.   Here is another video that describes a method to make your entire main panel a sub-panel that is safe and code compliant. This allows you to pick and choose any circuits you want to operate as long as you do not exceed the power capability of your generator. I hope to pursue this approach when I get a Ranger PHEV with PPOB. 🤞   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLwr0MWOG1g

MotorWeek test drive of new Nissan Leaf.  Tested vehicle close to $40k so not most affordable.   https://motorweek.org/first-impressions/first-drives/2026-nissan-leaf/  

In related news the new Nissan Leaf was made available for test drives, and Electric article mentions both 1500 W interior outlets plus available adaptor providing up to 3.45 kW.   https://electrek.co/2025/09/12/2026-nissan-leaf-3rd-generation-first-drive-impressions-dont-you-dare-call-it-a-hatchback/