Why would they?  I NEVER saw a Freightliner dealer that also handled Chrysler cars/light trucks/vans.  Or vice-versa.  And you certainly could not get Freightliner parts or service at a Chrysler dealership.  Interesting fact, you may remember that Freightliner once sold class 4 and 5 versions of the Ram as the Sterling Bullet and also the Mercedes Sprinter, giving Freightliner some coverage down into class 3.  It didn't last, Freightliner and Sterling dealers were not successful in the lighter GVW ranges.  The Sterling Bullet disappeared when Chrysler was spun off and the Sprinter went to Mercedes, which set up a specific network of commercial van dealers.   I do remember when the Freightliner M2 was introduced, it had dash HVAC vents and window cranks off a Dodge Ram 'B' van.  And that was the only connection!    

This makes the Louisville situation a lot clearer.  

‘The only fact is that SOME buyers of class 8 who also bought super duties switched to other brands.  But you’d have to show an actual drop in f series sales immediately after they dropped class 8 and a corresponding increase in other brands and I can’t find that data.

Definitely not the chicken tax as that is just for commercial vehicles.    Not sure about the tariff, but the EU tariff may be lower than the Mexican tariff anyway. Plus, Spanish production costs are the lowest in Europe. 

CTDOT has data for the roads which are their responsibility—for US highways and Interstates, they have to report on it to the USDOT annually or they’ll lose Federal funding. How they choose to use that data is another question entirely. 

Finally mounted one of the replacement wheels on the front. Not quite finished with that but at least you can see what it will eventually look like. Also reglued the inside rearview mirror mounting button to the windshield and reconnected the wires for the auto dimming features for the mirror and headlights.  

And no one thinks that when the DaimlerChrysler merger/alliance was in effect, the salesmen at Freightliner didn't mention to the customers, "Hey we have cars, pickups, and class 1 thru 4 now."

I wonder how that is going to work with importing the Bronco Sport replacement from Spain? Wouldn’t be affected by chicken tax or even a 10-15% Tarriff? 

Full YTD list here:   Ford Recalls 2025

Sounds interesting. The current Honda CRV looks pretty attractive, and kinda has that boxy, yet slightly rounded look to it, not super far off what the explorer styling offers. Something like this with a bit more flair would be a welcome change.