...and then the other side comes into power and pulls the rug from underneath.

Interesting article here about Ford vs GM in the EV saga:   https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/01/09/as-ev-dream-fades-ford-not-gm-is-the-auto-stock-to-buy/

Yes, the federal emission regulations (and associated penalties) amounted to back door EV mandates. It forced the OEMs into this disastrous mess.

I agree.   Regarding changes, aside from obviously the bed, you'd be looking at a new cab structure, new 2nd row top (I'd imagine similar to Jeep that it would re-use the same front panels).  I'd hope they'd invest in different doors, unlike Gladiator that reuses the Wrangler's rear doors, and it looks cheap with the large cutout.  You'd have new seats, though they might be able to re-use Ranger's 2nd row seats?  Otherwise, interior wise, you could use the same dash, front seats/doors, and center console.   The one thing I'm not certain of is the cab strength to have the fully open roof (no center brace) like Bronco without the rear buttress style bars in the cargo area.  I wonder if it'd require a Raptor-style bar across the middle?

I remember seeing the current one for the first time, and I was like "that's it?  meh"   It doesn't look bad, it's just doesn't have the same impact the 2015 did.

Agreed - I'd have gotten a hybrid had it been available. 

I give them a a pass to a certain point because governments around the world including ours were threatening and planning to make ICE illegal within a very short timeframe.  There were screwups in the execution of those plans and they are responsible for that.

It’s probably pointless to add a third shift and increase volume if the plant has limited supply to those software assisted modules that have been plaguing Ford in recent times.   Either a supply limitation or Ford has hit the production sweet spot for best profit with resources used?

It seems like the one to get if you want a raptor vehicle that's smaller than an f-150. The bronco raptor seems insanely overpriced for what it offers by comparison. 

Haha, it's obvious to us and anyone else with common sense that GM's execution of its EV plans ain't perfect, not even close.   But the GM big shots who came up with the plans, and then failed to follow through on them, probably still think they're infallible. 🙄