I'm looking at this way-the current CD6 Explorer is going to get another refresh soon before 2030 and end of production is around the 2032 timeframe.   I don't see Ford spending a huge sum of money to come out with a short CD6 that doesn't include the current Explorer/Aviator updates with it.    Then the timeframe of it taking another 6 years to come out (2032) gives me pause considering how much of a shitshow product planning has been for Ford since the Maverick launch with 2-3 major programs killed off because of market/compliance changes...who knows what will wind up happening between now and then, and then say CAFE is reintroduced post 2028 or 2032 with a phase in period, the time to sell that product might not make it worthwhile to do so.    I might be forward planning more then Ford does, but unless someone presents to me (if I was running Ford) a good plan to mitigate all that, I'd be leery of spending the money on it.  

I'm very much looking forward to letting our area PD's know about this. Seeing so many Durangos and now Tahoes replacing Explorer Interceptor Utility units has kinda sucked for a blue oval guy. Nice to have a big-boy option from Ford.

ExplorerDude did tell us that CD6 wasn’t going away and instead it would be expanded.

there is no info but I hope the panoramic display gets more features/gadgets, like the Chinese model.   Full map on the right side of the screen   Video streaming while driving for the passenger    

Agreed. I’m at the point in life where I would consider a Lincoln Corsair or possibly a Nautilus. But never from China. 

I don't see why the lack of an Explorer redesign would necessarily mean an additional product (or two) couldn't go there?   I'd think the question would be more is there capacity for Explorer, Aviator, "Mach G" and a Lincoln counterpart?

I think expanding the cd6 platform to include a new Nautilus based on the Mustang cuv could work. Replacing the Aviator, though, would be a major mistake imo. 

I like the new grill treatment, but it being in Piano black gives me concerns about durability to holding up against bugs and rocks long term and still looking good. 

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one.    The current Explorer is supposed to stay in production till 2032 I want to say, so we are still 6-7 years out and who knows what is going to change between now and then. If a significantly updated Explorer was supposed to come out in 2030 or so, I'd say a Mustang CUV might be possible, but IMO I don't think it is. If anything I can see another Ford badged C2 Utility with the Nautilus coming about instead, esp if it winds up in Mexico   

I don't mind it. The grill is a bit large but overall it's still a pretty vehicle. A shame not much has changed with the interior (minus themes and colors). A bigger central screen would've been great. Still nice though.