I just hope Ford does two things... a full-hybrid Ranger option and an EREV option for the CE1-based models. Pure BEV pickups only work when used as regular cars.

Based on your circumstances, I would not consider it.  I had a Mach E for about 6000 miles and had to charge it in a similar fashion as you would be experiencing, and it was suboptimal.  It wasn’t worth the trouble to me.   With that said, the MME was a very nice vehicle. If only they had a gas version of it. But apparently I missed the memo on a gas version according to deluxeMustang.  Perhaps he can steer us to more info about that.     We have had a 2020 and a 2022 explorer ST, both of which were run approximately 70,000 miles, with no major issues.  I can’t say whether they would go to 150k or not but they were solid up to the trade in time.  Some of the criticism of CAP is justified, but not all. It’s not always a popular opinion around here, but unfortunately, Ford doesn’t seem to be too concerned about people looking for what you are seeking.  Apparently, the Escape and Edge were just too much of a commodity to them. If they weren’t, they would’ve had replacements prepared, or they simply would have brought some Chinese models in to replace them to cover up their incompetence.  Neither of those things happened, so I think it’s a reasonable conclusion, perhaps simplistic, but reasonable nonetheless. 

To be fair, the Rivian is a midsized truck that's priced like a full sized truck and comes from an unproven startup, so those are both factors working against it. 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-department-commerce-increases-duties-233200309.html    

I don't think so. You could say VW was more exposed due their Reliance on China and Europe for volume. I also think that VW being the first legacy automaker to bring a dedicated EV platform to market hurt them, in the Medium term with numerous Software issues, and Inflexible battery architecture.   The hardware issues are being resolved this year with the Debut of the Rivian-based Zonal software package in 2027 or 2028.  Ford, on the other hand, outsourced its EV development in Europe to VW and leaned heavily on suppliers like BorgWarner in its early EVs. Software-wise, I don't have a good understanding of where Ford Stands with Zonal Architectures. I do know they cancelled their First effort last year.

I totally agree with this.  They effectively are Mercedes in name only.  The name might be enough for some, but not all when there are many options out there. 

Ultimately, my point was they are effectively covering all aspects of the market in China while their home market is left with gaps in major market segments that will be vacant for substantial time.   

That option was only added in 2025 and I didn't really see the point of it. I guess people didn't use them.   

https://fordauthority.com/2026/02/2026-ford-bronco-sport-fender-tie-downs-become-optional/ Along with a host of other carrot & stick schemes (must buy a premium trim to buy certain standalone options that were part of a pkg previously) and outright deletions.

Nah but he picks them up in his Eddie Bauer bags