They didn't mothball it - they tore it out. Now, if they took the removed C2 production line and moved it to OHAP, that would be an interesting development. 

Transit Custom isn't VW based, that's Transit Connect.     Ford makes Transit Custom and VW rebadges it as the Transporter. VW makes the Caddy, which Ford rebadges as Transit Connect.

Small recall, but still a recall:   2026 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Recalled Over Defroster Failures   The defect: in affected vehicles, the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.   The hazards: an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.   Affected vehicles: select 2026 Ford Explorer models built between October 19th, 2025, and January 12th, 2026, as well as 2026 Aviator SUVs produced from October 20th, 2025, to December 18th, 2026.   Number of vehicles affected: 55

Next-Gen Chevy Camaro Set to Return on Cadillac CT5 Platform - Autoblog The Camaro Is Coming Back As A Four-Door, And It’s Sharing A Platform With A New Buick | Carscoops   A report from GM Authority states that General Motors has approved a replacement for the Chevrolet Camaro. Few details have been disclosed, but the next-generation model is reportedly expected to ride on the Alpha platform, which also underpins the Cadillac CT5 and other rear-drive sedans. Given relatively weak demand for sedans in the U.S. – enough to push brands like Ford to largely exit the segment – the annual production of the Buick sedan could reportedly be capped at between 10,000 and 20,000 units, according to Automotive News.   As for the Camaro, production is expected to begin at the Lansing plant in fall 2027 alongside the next-generation CT5. GM will reportedly build between 60,000 and 70,000 units of the CT5 and Camaro annually.    So far, so familiar. But here’s where things get a little different. GM Authority claims that the Camaro replacement “might not be exactly what you would expect,” which opens the door for, well, the first production four-door Camaro. That might be a disappointment for coupe fans, but could be great news for buyers who’ve previously discounted the Camaro for practical reasons. And a four-door Camaro doesn’t sound as wild as it once did, especially with rivals already exploring similar territory. Dodge has the sedan base covered with the Charger, and Ford has reportedly been toying with the idea of expanding the Mustang lineup.

LOL Dead as a doornail  

The closest thing Ford sells world wide to the Promaster City is the Transit Custom, which is currently a VW based platform, so going by that, it looks like this new van that is going to OHAP is going to be a new product that is based on the C2 

We could call it Transit Econoline....

Yes, that was obvious.

Maverick was based on the Transit Connect branch of C2, why would you change the existing efficient design. The answer is that you would just build a North American parts based Transit Connect or with a different name

Pretty much the only good news we have right now. With more and more individuals within the main Ford mother ship seeing the design, and prototypes running around, here's hoping we get a prototype or leaked photos in the near future.