Assuming it’s based on Ranger SD, then it’s not engineering a whole new model. It’s mostly already available.   One of the biggest complaints about Ranger is that it is available only in one configuration (Supercrew and short bed). Using the Ranger SD frame they can easily stretch wheelbases and have lots of configurations (like F-150) while enabling higher towing and payload capacities.    No doubt it will eat into some F-150 volume but a big complaint about F-150 is that it has grown so large that it doesn’t fit in average size garages anymore. Naming it F-100 allows it to be marketed as an expansion of F-Series. If the F-100 margins are comparable to F-150, then it is a win assuming total F-Series sales increase.   I like this plan much more than TTP getting some form of unibody pickup that overlaps to much with the Maverick and Skunk Truck. I’m greatly relieved as this means the Ranger is not going away, instead it is going to be greatly expanded under a new name. Also likely multiple hybrid options. WooHoo!

That would be stupid with the Maverick and CE1 right under it....your splitting a pie up that isn't very big for Ford anyways. 

You're hung up on the name.  Think next generation Ranger, whatever it's called.   It's also possible that @Sherminator98 is onto something.  Maybe the Ranger drops in size a bit for the US, but soldiers on as-is for the rest of the world.    Who knows what's up...Ford probably isn't even certain!

Looks like a better generation evolution than the Chevrolet version. 

Why does the passenger side need its own screen?

Huge difference with Lincoln though, the software wasn’t developed in China. Should make it a lot easier to plead their case. 

Even if they brought the Ranger Super Duty over, I fail to see what exactly it offers over the a lower end F-150.    I'm looking at it from a customer perspective-   The Ranger is quite possibly is too "big"/costs too much for its own good-its in that neither region that is dominated by the Tacoma and has hard ceiling with the F-150 above it. If you want something smaller/cheaper, the Maverick fits the bill and that segment is going to get even more crowded by the CE1 Pickup with some customers.    Unless Ford is planning on pushing the F-150 much higher in price, adding a F-100/Super Duty Ranger isn't going to do much in the market. 

Huh?  I am saying it's the Ranger replacement here.  Calling it F-100 makes it seem like a completely different model, different size etc vs. global Ranger........I don't see what calling it F-100 does, but that's me.   I don't think the "Ranger" name is what's holding the product back.   That said, if they do go with that name, hope they don't pull shenanigans of tallying F-100 sales under F-series

I've pulled ours off twice.  It's a bit un-nerving because you do have to pull it pretty hard once you have the quarter-turn clips unhooked.  But, all came off and went back on well.

Ford Just Went From Recall Nightmare To America's Highest-Quality Car Brand - Autoblog   2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) | JD Power     Porsche is the highest-ranking brand overall in initial quality with a score of 138 PP100. Among premium brands, Genesis (151 PP100) ranks second and Lexus (156 PP100) ranks third. Among mass market brands, Ford ranks highest with a score of 152 PP100. Nissan (156 PP100) ranks second and Buick (162 PP100) ranks third. The parent corporation receiving the most model-level awards is BMW (six awards). Hyundai Motor Group (five awards) ranks second and General Motors Company (four awards) ranks third. Among brands, BMW receives the most segment awards (six). Ford and Hyundai rank second, in a tie, each with three segment awards. BMW models that rank highest in their respective segment are BMW 2 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 8 Series, BMW X2, BMW X6 and BMW X7. Hyundai Motor Group models that rank highest in their respective segment are Hyundai Santa Cruz, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Venue, Kia Carnival and Kia K4. General Motors models that rank highest in their respective segment are Cadillac CT4, Cadillac XT5, Chevrolet Blazer and Chevrolet Tahoe. Ford Motor Company models that rank highest in their respective segment are Ford F-150, Ford Mustang and Ford Super Duty. Volkswagen AG has the highest-ranking model overall, the Porsche 911, with 110 PP100.             I guess the quality improvements are working.   Ford went from just below the average at 193 PP100 to 152 PP100 this year.     Lincoln went from 206 to 179, but still below the average.   Interestingly, the average improved a lot too, from 192 to 175.....I wonder if removing Chrysler had an affect.