This is for the 2.0 not the 2.3.  Bit it’s also the new generation and Ford wouldn’t do this unless they were sure the powertrain could handle the output.  The transmission was used with the 350 hp 2.7 so no issues there.

This morning's updated gas prices in Hamden, CT 06514 (Greater New Haven)  $2.97 Regular (Cash) @ Gulf  $2.99 Regular (Cash) @ Citgo (Decreased $0.04 from $3.03)      

https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2025/New-Ford-Retail-Experience-Enhanced-Customer-Experience

They are using a 7 speed variant in the Lobo and I also think that the 6F (and its derivates) transmission issues are a bit overstated...you have a large body of products that use them, so its going to seem like your gonna have more problems with them   I made it to 100K with my SHO with a 6F55 transmission with an aftermarket tune and never had an transmission issue. My wife's Escape 6F had an issue but didn't require any major work to be done to it and lasted till 120K or so before getting traded in. 

And if the pending government legislation requiring EVs had materialized you would have put Ford out of business.   Business decisions like this are not easy.

The engine is being used in the Mustang and Bronco and in the Bronco case, weighs considerably more then a Maverick.  The transmission might be a limiting factor, but Ford is suggesting to get the towing package to help with that, but if someone is abusing it, of course its not going to be covered by a warranty. 

You have the following near Louisville: Louisville Assembly Plant (Escape/Corsair-new EV) This is the one next to the airport and is closed because of it.  Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant-Super Duty, Navigator, Expedition   I think there is a battery plant some where close by to that is getting built? 

No one would ask for your option on anything, so you can forget that. 

Being "cheap" doesn't always equate with being good or profitable. The Bolt doesn't move the needle much in being an inspirational product

You know, if Farley had asked me if Ford should go full tilt into EV's, I would have said no!  I would have suggested baby steps. If the CEO of Cracker Barrel had asked me if they should sterilize the decorum and paint the walls white and change the logo, I would have said no!  I would have saved Ford double-digit billions and Cracker Barrel 700 million. But nobody asked me!