https://www.thedrive.com/news/scout-is-now-building-its-traveler-suv-and-terra-truck-in-south-carolina

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a74388746/2029-lotus-esprit-v8-engine-details/

I'm wondering how they'll be built here-given how many they make and how little changed it will be from the Japanese version, I wonder if they are bringing them in as CKD for final assembly in the USA. 

That is what my expectations are for this possible F-100 truck-Maybe a new cab structure that shares sheet metal with the Ranger from the A pillar forward (but IMO that would be a bit backwards since that cheap to change)

if they stick a hybrid in it, I think it’s pretty instantly desirable. I have absolutely no traditional need for a truck; what Ford has done with the Maverick, probably will do with the Fathom, and could do with a modern hybrid Ranger/F-100 has made them actual considerations for me (especially the Maverick and Fathom). I figure you could get people who would otherwise buy like a Honda Pilot into a hybrid Ranger. It would, of course also finally provide a real challenger to the Toyota Tacoma, which would be the main market of this.

Indeed, ther are lots of possibilities, I just hope that Ford follows through with at least a few interesting vehicles, a few desirable vehicles would also command higher prices, maybe that chasing niches but hope they show their value….its a bit of a leap of faith.    

just because I dont have to 😛  

Yes, assuming Ford wanted the business.  Ford still sell a lot of E series cutaways and F-150's to U-Haul.

Yep.  My favorite truck is a 77 reg cab SWB ranger XLT.  77-79 had the racetrack side moldings.

Yeah, but U-Haul is going to Peterbilts because some sweet talking Peterbilt rep did his job like Ford reps should be doing!