I'm not so sure. Lexus runs the EXACT same scam with the LX (the real LC overseas) and does ok.
The question is does Ford have the same brand cachet to pull it off? If not, are there enough informed Ford buyers with deep enough pockets to say, yeah, I'll take the Lincoln because I know it's an...
Per Ford Authority..
https://fordauthority.com/2026/08/ford-bronco-based-lincoln-suv-slated-for-2029-debut/
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I would take a look at this if they keep the current T6 interior layout that the Ranger and Everest share. Potential turnoffs could be if they screen-ify it and give it a squircle...
Is it weird that I didn't know there was a lounge section in the forums? lol
I don't think the Fathom is right for me, but I don't see why this wouldn't crush Slate and do some good numbers.
Still waiting to see how it looks sans camo...that'll be the real test in my opinion.
The option to do cool stuff like this on any given weekend is literally the only reason I haven't moved back to the midwest, speaking as a born & raised MN kid...
My RR for sure, but the new Filson Bronco looks pretty cool.
I occasionally peruse the Bronco forums, and I get the feeling the hardcore off-road guys there aren't really sold on it - like, 'how dare Ford focus on anything other than pure capability in my mean off-road machine' - but I don't...
I wouldn't be surprised at all if they did...not sure of the tooling costs, but it's nothing but upside from a customer perspective. Less service needed...no need to do media/walnut blasting.
I've watched a couple YT reviews of it and it doesn't seem half bad, and the reviewers liked it. I've never driven one, but it seems appealing.
I've heard many people warn to stay away from the 2021-2022s though.
Good lord that is quite the wall of text. Solid writeup, and appreciate the nuance.
When I bought my RR, the Colorado AT4X AEV was the only other competitor I seriously considered. For what I do, it honestly probably would have been better, but I had to have that 3.0L POWERRRR.
In no...
I just bought a heavy duty cotton version, thanks.
lol @ "Engineers were so preoccupied with whether they could sell a trophy truck to the general public, they didn't stop to think if they should. "
https://fordauthority.com/2026/07/2027-ford-f-150-ditches-2-7l-v6-ecoboost-for-3-0l-as-standard-engine/
Not really a "Ranger vs competition" topic, but didn't know where else to put it.
I think this is interesting for a number of reasons. Clearly Ford thinks the 3.0L is proven enough to put in...
I agree, and find it slightly odd because they're essentially sister publications under the same umbrella. Also, no one comments on R&T articles, so it's less fun to dive into.
I voted no.
The 2.7L/3.0L EB family are great motors. A Bronco just hit 250k miles the other day with the 2.7L (tangent: and then promptly broke at 255k due to oil pump belt, lol, but I would consider that a huge win regardless; the consensus over at the Bronco forums IIRC would be to replace...