Chrysler wasn't removed from the IQS, the PP100 data for that brand was collected and is shown at the bottom of the chart. It's just that the brand isn't eligible to be ranked because it had fewer than two individual models for which that data was tabulated.   The big shots at J.D. Power imply that the main reason the average improved a lot is because automakers figured out how to make cupholders that actually hold cups and bottles 😄   Cupholders are the biggest single contributor to the year-over-year improvement in initial quality based on more accessible location and capacity to hold a variety of sizes of cups/water bottles. This year also saw significant improvements in driving assistance alerts, electric vehicle range, road noise and body panel fit and finish

The biggest advantage that the SD Ranger has over the F-150 is that it can carry more playload. Otherwise towing is identical (from what I can tell) with certain engine options on the 150. 

This has reminded me of Farley’s statement that TTP is going to build a “different kind of truck” which makes me think Ford has more going on than just a Ranger SD rebadge.

I though the same thing regarding the dash being one big block.

Pretty sure Ford's software was developed here.  But it's i stalled in China which means China could theoretically  insert malware.

I love how they pretend the Silverado doesn't exist.

True, but they can significantly bump up towing and payload capacity (gets closer to the F-150) while maintaining a size that is attractive to many customers. I don’t want an F-150 because it is too darn big for my garage and my personal preference. But I’ll get in line for an F-100 Powerboost.

But that can't be!  Look at all the recalls.  🙄

I like this more than the Chevy, especially the front end. The way the dash looks kinda reminds me of cars from the 1980’s, but it looks nice

Adding another T6 plant doesn't make much sense, unless they plan on just badge engineering the Super Duty Ranger into a F-100 with a new top hat (not sure how that will pay off) or maybe add the Everest to the plant also? It would be easier to do a Linclonized Bronco that way...