Yeah, it needs to be boxy otherwise it’s going to look like an Aviator from a different timeline.

The full size SUV segment gets a pass for all brands - GM, Toyota, Ford, etc. for identical greenhouses.   In other segments that doesn't work.  The Aviator/Explorer are clearly visually different with different windows, door cuts, etc.   Sure there's no Ford counterpart in our market, but the whole point of this rumored model is to be more upright/boxy to better take on G-class and/or GX.  I personally don't think Everest's silhouette fits the bill for what this model is targeting.  

How is that any different then the Expedition and Navigator sharing the glass and hardpoints? You can dress up the current Everest Greenhouse to make it look different for a Lincoln without any major changes that would add cost to it, like nearly other Lincoln does.    Just as an example: Aviator Explorer They are functionally identical to one another and the differences are just cosmetic that wouldn't require new new stampings as far as can tell-its all done with parts added or removed.  The Expedition and Navigator have even less differeation between them

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).

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?