Oh didn't realize you were suggesting using Everest's greenhouse too - I don't think that's a good idea either.

https://fordauthority.com/2025/10/ford-expedition-lincoln-navigator-production-paused-amid-plant-fire-fallout/   According to the Wall Street Journal, The Blue Oval informed workers at the Kentucky Truck Plant that it will be pausing production of the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator this week, due to issues with its aluminum supply chain. This pause is currently slated to last one week, according to that memo, but the automaker is also pulling forward scheduled downtime from later in the year to compensate.

I understand, but the reason I like the fabric top is to try to open up the second row.  The obvious alternative is the pano, which is still good and should also be an option. 

Missing the point, on unibody Lincoln vehicles they share the same greenhouse, with some changes to make them look different then their Ford products.   The Everest greenhouse can be tweaked or made to look different and the rest of the sheet metal from the greenhouse below would be different.   The Ranger and Bronco 2 doors share at least 1/2 of the stampings that the other models use. 

Because Everest is a Ford not a Lincoln?    I think if Lincoln was going to do this, they would be better off starting with a new design rather than rebadge a Ford... they haven't done that in over a decade so why would they start again?   T6 is body on frame chassis... designing a new body and new interior fit for purpose is not going to break the bank. Ford already has 9 different body shell for T6 (Ranger single cab, Ranger supercab, Ranger double cab, Amarok 2 door, Amarok 4 door, Bronco 2 door, Bronco 4 door, Everest, Dadao) - it is one of the highest volume program besides F-Series and Transit. Adding another body won't be that difficult... if Ranger single cab or 2 door Bronco can pay for themselves, so would a Lincoln SUV on similar volumes.

I'd be tempted by an EV with the performance of a GTI, but looks like GM blew that opportunity with the Bolt (again).

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I don't think there are many markets besides Middle East, North America, and Australia ready for a 5+ meter SUV from a non-premium brand.    Middle East loves big SUV but has cheap gasoline so Ford probably won't bother.   North America is not going to happen due to tariff on Chinese cars.   Australia... maybe? 

I saw no reason to start a new thread, but who says there's nothing new from Ford!!??? A buddy of mine informed of this yesterday. Nearest one to New England is apparently on Long Island New York. Maybe when they build that 14 mile bridge, I'll take a ride! I wonder who operates this franchise.   Ford's Garage - Famous Burgers - Craft Beer - Comfort Food

For what it’s worth, I found information on previous Bolt stating that the 200 HP motor’s maximum rated speed was 8810 RPM (think of it as redline), which when geared at 7.05:1 and with fairly small diameter tires limited maximum vehicle speed to 93 MPH.  It should also be interesting to see if new 2027 Bolt has such a low maximum top speed.