Keep in mind the evolving nature of C2 which itself is a heavy evolution of the earlier C1 released in Europe in 2004. It is possible that Ford is continually evolving C2 for better hybrid use.

Yes, CE1 achieves all of Ford’s objectives but is it really what enough buyers want or is it more of a face saving exercise, “ hey look, we can build and afford BEV pickup”?

That's a fair point regarding Maverick's starting price still being lower than CE1.   I have a feeling it's going to be more in line with the '97 "aero" F-150 than the more boxy models.  But that's a double edged sword because you can't go too far without alienating the market (Cybertruck).

Yeah, it's interesting to see how certain small products are doing well.

But don't they usually have a motor to push the handle out?

Still DOA, IMO.

Sure, but for a brand like Cadillac where they've basically replaced the ICE lineup with BEVs, it has to be worrying.  At least they have Escalade lol.

The irony...I just read a story about Ford's smaller trucks leading an "affordability sales surge" for Ford in 2025, just days after reading that Ford can't compete with affordable mainstream offerings from Honda, Toyota, Hyundai/Kia, etc. The Bronco Sport and Maverick are likely causing minor headaches with their respective successes, as the C2 can't underpin them forever and the all-EV future seems delayed at the least. Let's see how this shakes out....

It’s a great year because F Series Sales were than 828k. Explorer and Aviator also put in good sales performance    For all of its faults, Ford still has the right parts performing

I love how you failed to address this part of my post: And now we see Trump deporting American veterans: My choice would've been someone who didn't shit on our Constitution, but do go on...