The ST-Line was a performance appearance package, so might as well have some sort of performance behind it.        My wife went from an AWD 2.0L Escape to the AWD 1.5L Ecobost in the Bronco Sport and she has zero complaints about the performance out of it and likes the fact that the better gas mileage lets her go an extra 3-4 days in-between getting gas. Apparently its a decent engine that lasts vs the old I3 also.    I've driven it a bit and it really doesn't give up much performance between 0-50 and I've only noticed a slight performance loss at highway speeds with it vs the old Escape.    As for engines and CAFE, I don't think any maker is really thinking that CAFE is going to stay the way it is for a long period of time. Once the administration changes at some point, I bet that they'll be lucky to have 4-5 years to go back to meeting requirements for CAFE again. So your lucky if you'll have a product cycle to keep doing what your doing and I'm gonna guess that Ford has engine production forecasted out 2-3 years and can't really switch gears that rapidly when it comes to certain things.    I see a Hybrid getting added, but adding 2.0L to say the BS isn't going to happen IMO. 

Or a hearse...

https://www.instagram.com/p/DcwgSyxoKWs/?igsi=MWNucG94ZGY2c3dhNA==   can see the camo padding over the upper bed.  The grill and lights are partially uncovered in other photos. 

The rear, especially the greenhouse area, reminds me of the PT cruiser, which isn't a good thing....  

Put that on the UEV chassis and sell it in the US

@rmc523   https://www.ford.co.uk/cars/electric-capri   Just checked to see if I wasn't hallucinating.    I say frankly, I can get behind it. However the name? I'm thinking a Euro Escort EV Rally Racer, IMHO 

Around NE Ohio, most cities seem to have Freightliner and International in their fleets. I see a few Western Stars also. The only Fords you see are F 350/450 dumps, F250 pickups, and Mavericks.

I'll admit that my market area is... weird. I'm in a farming town of 230 people, and we draw people from four small cities 20-30 minutes away from us. EV's aren't a factor here, but they were at my prior Ford store. Hybrids are a tough sell here, but we get the occassional person interested. We have a lot of people who won't buy a vehicle with a turbo. We also see a shocking number of flip phones and people who don't have an e-mail address. 😄  That said, it's tough when Ford puts the limits on configurations. Limiting the 2-liter in the Bronco Sport to the Badlands kept a lot of my buyers at both stores away from them, and actually pushed Maverick sales a bit. I've got customers who wouldn't buy the trim levels of truck they really wanted because they came stock with a moon roof that couldn't be deleted, and those who wouldn't buy above a Lariat because they couldn't get the 5-liter. That last one, Ford did just walk back, putting the Coyote back into all trim levels of the F-150. Still can't get one in an STX without getting the Lobo, a package that's drawn zero interest around me but I'm sure it's doing fine in other areas.

2026 Ford EcoBoost Lineup Recalled Over Improperly Manufactured Pistons   Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2026 Ford Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger models due to an issue with improperly manufactured pistons. The defect: in affected vehicles, the engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power. The hazards: an unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Affected vehicles: select EcoBoost-powered 2026 Ford Bronco models built between February 16th, 2026 and April 14th, 2026, Explorer SUVs produced from February 20th, 2026 and April 18th, 2026, Mustang models built from March 31st, 2026 to April 9th, 2026, Ranger pickups produced between February 21st, 2026 and April 20th, 2026, and Bronco Sport crossovers built from February 20th, 2026 to April 22nd, 2026. Number of vehicles affected: 10,001 The fix: dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge.       2024-2026 Ford Mustang Recalled Over Wiring Harness Issue   Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2024-2026 Ford Mustang models over an issue with the wiring harness. The defect: in affected vehicles, the engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." The hazards: a loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition. Components: wiring harness Affected vehicles: select 2024-2026 Ford Mustang models produced between September 7th, 2022, and June 9th, 2026. Number of affected vehicles: 148,663 The fix: dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge.

It has always been restricted to Badlands, I mean more that you could get the 2.0L on a mere ST-Line Escape or XL Maverick until MY2027.    The Maverick is a mass market vehicle in large part driven by its hybrid powertrain. The market ever since Trump came in is pretty strong evidence to the contrary of what you are saying as well regarding mass market and hybrids.