This is basically what I was trying to do, but couldn't figure it out.

Looks like the new truck is a smidge smaller than Maverick   https://www.theautopian.com/heres-our-best-guess-at-how-much-smaller-the-new-30k-ford-ev-is-than-the-maverick/

Ford Botched Repairs On Over 125,000 Vehicles, Leading To Four New Recalls | Carscoops   Since there are so many recalls, we’ll keep things brief and note that the automaker is recalling 5,252 vehicles for a transmission clutch that can fracture and leak fluid. This increases the risk of a fire.   1) The new recall impacts the 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion, which were “repaired incorrectly” under two previous campaigns. 100% of the vehicles are believed to be impacted as they didn’t get the correct software update installed.   2) The second recall involves 10,742 F-150s from the 2018 model year. The government says quickly moving the shifter can cause a loss of the gear indicator on the instrument cluster. It can also lead to “momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.” These vehicles were also incorrectly repaired and need to get their powertrain control module software updated to address the issue.   3) Continuing with the recall redux, 18,124 crossovers have windows that can pinch occupants because their automatic reversal system can malfunction. The problem impacts the 2017 Escape, and the government says the “power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse.” This means they fail to comply with federal safety standards. As a result of a previously botched recall, they need to get their power window operating software updated.   4) The fourth recall impacts 91,198 F-150s from 2018-2020. They have daytime running lights that can remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended when switching from “Auto lamps” to “Headlamps On.” They run afoul of federal safety standards and were also incorrectly repaired as part of a previous recall. This means owners need to return to the dealership to have the body control module software updated – hopefully correctly.   5) Since four recalls about previous campaigns are a little boring, Ford decided to spice things up with a brand-new recall involving Explorers that can rollaway. The 2024 models are equipped with 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines.   The issue is a tad complex, but the safety recall report said the crossovers can experience unintentional powertrain control module resets. If these occur while the vehicle is in motion, the parking system can become damaged. This can prevent the vehicle from shifting into park, which can cause it to unexpectedly rollaway.   The problem is being blamed on a Diagnostic Identifier data packet that is too large for the Powertrain Control Module to handle. This can result in buffer overflow, which trips a reset. The reset causes the transmission to shift to park, even if the vehicle is in motion. Ford became aware of the issue in May and has found 27 warranty claims potentially related to the issue. However, there have been no accidents or injuries. As part of the recall, dealers will inspect the parking system for damage and replace parts as needed.

Mitsubishi Showed US Dealers The New Pajero That’s Returning As The Montero | Carscoops   For years, Mitsubishi’s U.S. lineup has looked increasingly out of step with the market. Now reports suggest that what dealers just saw behind closed doors could change that. At a private product preview near Chicago, the automaker reportedly walked retailers through the new Pajero, set to return as the next Montero in North America, plus all-new versions of the Outlander and Outlander Sport, and a future pickup. The help might land just in time, though even that isn’t assured.   The most intriguing thing in the room was a body-on-frame SUV spun off the revived Pajero, now confirmed for North America for the first time. Expected to wear the Montero name here, the new flagship off-roader is said to ride on the same ladder-frame architecture as the Triton pickup and could arrive around 2030.

Hopefully they get this sorted out, having your base vehicle be the Aviator would be tough—assuming the Corsair has the same issue. 

I wish the F-150 would go back to a column shifter. The console shifter is just eating space that could be additional storage or cup holders. 

I haven't listened to FM (willingly) in 20 years.    Was using SiriusXM then just moved to Apple Music a couple of months ago. 

The main issue with the solution of "just leave it down all the time" in regards to the 3rd row is that whatever you are loading in the rear, you are actually loading onto the backs of the seats in the third row. Perfectly fine if you are loading groceries but if you are putting something of heft in the rear you could run the risk of damaging the seat backs.....I once had a buddy buy a rather large anvil and load it in the back of his Acura MDX on the rear load floor...I dont think the seat backs would have sustained that kind of load. He had three Amish teens pick it up to put it back there and used an engine crane to get it out once he got it home.   

10-4. The CX 70 is a play to have more model choices on the showfloor. The MSRPs for comparably equipped -70 vs-90 are close enough that it would make more sense to have one model with either a third row delete or option.  We bought a CX-90 to have the third row, but 80% of the time it is collapsed for more cargo room. With 5 grandchildren, when we need a third row, it is indespensible. That's too bad, I know very little about the Chinese brands, but Mazda builds excellent quality vehicles that punch above their weight; Japan, Inc's best kept secret. 

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