"fuses are hot with key off" is 1970s tech. This is 2020s. Circuits are computer controlled. There may be a delay in shutoff of any particular fuse branch, or the shutoff function may be physically after the fuse. Wait 10 minutes before checking fuse power.   Fuses are to protect wiring, not necessarily load devices- those should have protection built in. Theres no particular reason to turn fuses off.

Patent Suggests Ford Bronco Could Get Integrated Cargo Area Door Storage   A new set of door storage "slat" type things in the cargo area related to that other permit    

Oh, just remembered one other REALLY fun part about a Tremor package on a Ranger... Just like other models, you can't buy a Raptor of any kind on Plan pricing programs. They're ineligible across the board. Tremors, you can. So, for an X-Plan eligible buyer, or A/Z, or D for that matter, having this option will be prety nice.

Good point. There has been press rumors about steer by wire and brake by wire. I can see that providing some significant cost and also weight savings. And that would fall into the “radical change” category. Ford has proven in the past they aren’t afraid to make radical changes in the F-150 (e.g. aluminum body and V6 Ecoboost). 

I kind of wonder something... after digging around a little, I didn't see anything "official" that talked about Ranger rebranding as F-100. But looking at it from the Ford Pro angle, you could do some really interesting things with a fleet/pro "Ranger" that the "civilian" market wouldn't really support well. Regular cabs, long boxes, stripped down for work. Sure, some normal buyer might be interested in those, but they could be their own thing under Pro, and if someone really really wanted one, there could be ways to get one ordered. That work truck would be a great F-100, even if it's really a Ranger under the badge. That would let those units be counted in the F-series total count. I know that's really "cheating", but it's been a thing for a very long time. That seems to be exactly how Ranger is handled elsewhere. For giggles, the other day I went into Ford Brazil, pulled up their Build & Price, and checked out their Ranger lineup. Regular cab, Supercab, Supercrew, various box lengths, everything from very basic work trucks to a very top of the line Supercrew. I did a mock-build of a loaded up one, adding the power retracting running boards, and did a currency calculations. I about fell out of my chair when it clocked in at $75000 US! I think Lincoln had a run where they really struggled hard to figure out any kind of identity. When your target market literally dies off, you have to find a way to appeal to a new audience. When you can't find that audience, and have no idea what they'd want anyway, that causes some weird combinations on a vehicle. 

As an owner of a Maverick and Tesla model 3LR, it would great if I could I replace  both with a Fathom. But since I tow my 19 foot Eastern from time to time as well travel 300 mile round trip every couple of weeks on a single charge on the Tesla, the specs on the Fathom won’t work for me. Ideally I would like 360 mile range non towing and 180 miles range towing 3500 lbs if I were replace both vehicles with one vehicle.

That being said, this does raise an interesting point that's been on my mind for awhile. Which is I don't know how appealing this truck is gonna be if it has to ditch most of the truck attributes to be good as an EV.    It won't be able to tow much. It won't be able to do offroading. It won't be able to look like a blocky traditional truck. It's not high off the ground and will be pretty comparable in height to a hatchback or sedan.    So a lot of the things people flock to trucks for, this thing isn't gonna have. I personally like it. Because it's this cool, RWD, techy, low slung fun sporty truck/ute. But I can recognize what appeals to me as an enthusiast may not appeal to the broader market.    I suppose some things like the lower ride height aren't a huge deal breaker. Seeing as it's mostly older individuals who want taller vehicles that are easier to get in and out of. Whereas as an affordable techy EV, this thing is aimed more directly at younger buyers who are used to lower vehicles in many cases. 

Alan is spot on. The maverick is a great truck for commuting, and doing hauling with. The payload rating is insanely impressive for such a small truck. But it's not the kinda truck you generally tow with.    I went into my maverick hybrid experience knowing the truck would never see a trailer hitch in its life.    If the fathom has decent payload, a bed to cab passtrough, and a frunk, I believe that will be enough to appeal to people who want a practical vehicle. Even if it doesn't have a great tow rating. Maybe 2k lbs or so like the standard mav hybrid. 

What’s the percentage hybrid vs. non-hybrid? That should be a decent indicator 

It seems like they are focusing on the Chinese market, more so then EU/NA markets.