Sounds like they're taking the simpler approach of keeping it on the same platform.   Interesting idea of F-100........I guess I just don't understand why they'd go through all that effort instead of just sticking with an already engineered global model.....seems like a waste of funds to me, unless they have data saying ROW wants something different from Ranger than the US does?  Is there that big of a towing/hauling gap between Ranger and F-150 that would require slotting something beefier in there?   I also feel like they've purposely hamstrung Ranger by prioritizing Bronco production and limiting Ranger cab types.     Ranger was up at 100k a year before Bronco came online, and between prioritizing Bronco, making it crew cab only (leaving no longer bed option unless you get an F-150), and slotting Maverick below it, it's gotten squeezed multiple ways.   I don't fully understand how an F-100 solves that, that just adding more varieties of Ranger wouldn't solve?  You're literally engineering a whole new truck model for what gain?   BUT, if they're going to take that approach, I think it could be cool for them to do a retro-ish pickup for it to stand out more.....not something extreme like the SSR, but just inspired by some retro cues....     I'm glad to hear they decided to just shorten the S650 run.....I feel its design is the weakest part of it.  That was my concern too about launching the sedan under the current look....even if you did it to usher in a refresh, you're still basing a new model on an aging design, with a replacement around the corner.   Interesting regarding T6 pickups....my F-100 thoughts are above.   It definitely makes sense to consolidate a Bronco pickup at MAP - too many shared parts in my mind to make separate production at another plant make sense.  Same for a Lincoln model (I doubt any body panels or anything will be shared, but I'd imagine a lot under the skin will be more closer to Bronco than the trucks are.

Some new company claims they're coming out with a similar small truck, but gas powered for about $4k less than the Slate. We'll see if it actually makes it... America’s New $21,500 Mini Gas Truck Has A Manual And 600-Mile Range - Autoblog

Yeah, I do appreciate that they put that information on their site!         I THINK that Bronco's fenders are technically more removable/replaceable than a typical SUV - I know the rear ones are held on by bolts on top, but I have no interest in trying to change them lol.......I prefer the rounded wheel wells anyway.   Not as easy as what slate has with exposed bolts, but still...

What makes it a van?       Let's hope it doesn't look like this rendering....yikes....  

Same here!  I always let the wife put the lego stickers on! 😄 

Agree, the 'competing against Bronco Sport' is more of an invention of the analysts quoted in the article; nowhere in the article is a claim from Honda that this revived product is aimed at Bronco Sport. I can't help but wonder if Element will have similar sales results as other Honda revivals - Prelude, looking at you. Insight, looking at you.

85 and driving? Sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen lol... does remind me... one time I went to my Lincoln dealership for regular service,,angry and this guy was agree because of "ALL THE WORK" needed on his vehicle.  He made it sound like he owned an unreliable VW or Dodge product.. After his rant I asked my service advisor "What is he driving so I dont buy one"... hes like "Anthony he has a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis with 410K miles"  🙄

Mustang cars stay on the same platform. The sedan was originally supposed to be launched during the S650 run but by the time it would launch the design would be and look old so the S650 lifecycle was shortened. T6 pickups will be following that strategy which you nailed above. Bronco pickup stays with Bronco and Lincoln Bronco at MAP.   TTP becomes a T6 plant with exactly what you guessed.

If my memory serves me correctly, the Element was supposed to be a cheap/fun vehicle for younger people back 20 years ago like Scion was, but was bought by baby boomers because young adults had zero interest in it. I fail to see how this is competing against a Bronco Sport, when its basically a van vs an CUV.   

I still think Ford is bullshitting or holding their power dry on the TTP...A bronco pickup wouldn't do any better then the Ranger IMO. The Ranger is never advertised, at least I've never seen it and it absolutely makes zero sense to add another product to the NA lineup that is already being covered by another product in the form of the Ranger, when you have huge holes in other parts of the lineup that could be filled by something else (midsized crossover etc) that is new product. Adding a Lincoln Bronco would just help keep MAP busy when interest is down in either the Ranger or Bronco, even that. I have a hard time thinking they'll be able to sell 20-30K of them a year.    Ford just needs to start getting product out the door, we are at the 5 year mark without new product release, till the CE1 Pickup comes out since the Maverick came out.    This is just incredibly frustrating to see them basically fail about with out laying out a plan and at least trying to execute it.