This.   That’s the problem with Band-Aid fixes, the need for an instant fix to shore up the books does nothing to fix a recurring problem with quality. Sometime you gotta stop putting your hand on the stove…

With how strong the Explorer is right now, it does make me wonder what is the future plan for it. It dominates its segment and is highly desirable, but are they going to re-introduce a hybrid? Give it the skunkworks treatment to bring it into the modern era? I don’t think they should touch the character of it at all it’s really perfect, but continuously improving and enhancing is key.

I am hearing 6.7L Powerstroke powered F-650's and 750's will again be available in California for the 2028 model year.  Order banks will open Oct. 13th. and the 2028 MY production will start Jan. 11th, 2027.   Ford has committed to medium duty production at Avon Lake through April 2028 under the current UAW contract.  

The 2025 F-150 Order Guide has been added to the Dealer Order Guides section. Thanks @abc26

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Yup, my thoughts too. Especially since that's Oxford and not Star White.   Heck, you could get a good wrap done that, maybe not last as long as paint, but, would likely be a good way to roll for WAY less than $12k.

The 2024 Police Interceptor Utility Order Guide has been added to the Dealer Order Guides section. Thanks @abc26

2024 Police Interceptor Utility Order Guide View File 2024 Police Interceptor Utility Order Guide   LATEST ORDER GUIDE CHANGES ● Updated Paint Colors   Submitter ice-capades Submitted 10/03/2026 Category Police Interceptor  

The 2016 Lincoln MKC Black Label Order Guide has been added to the Dealer Order Guides section. Thanks @bearman54

2016 Lincoln MKC Black Label Order Guide View File 2016 Lincoln MKC Black Label Order Guide   LATEST ORDER GUIDE UPDATES ● Replaced Heated Wiper Park with Windshield Wiper De-icer under Climate Package in Equipment Group page ● Updated Standard Equipment page information ● Updated Technology Package & Climate Package to MKC Technology Package & MKC Climate Package respectively and removed Enhanced from THX® II Branded Audio System (47E) in Equipment Group page Submitter ice-capades Submitted 10/03/2026 Category MKC / Corsair