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MKT is still available to retail buyers, but marketing support has been pulled by the mothership.

 

On Aviator, last I heard was CY2019 / MY2020.

 

The CD6 launch is still being... toyed with.

 

Toyed with meaning it's still in question? Or the launch timeframe is being toyed with?

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This is true according to what I know. I've even seen a drawing. It sounds like it will be late CY2019 launch.

 

 

Toyed with meaning it's still in question? Or the launch timeframe is being toyed with?

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I take as still being "tweaked" for optimization of the platform....wasn't CD6 supposed to be a "flexible" design meaning RWD, AWD and FWD??

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I take as still being "tweaked" for optimization of the platform....wasn't CD6 supposed to be a "flexible" design meaning RWD, AWD and FWD??

 

I'm wondering if CD6 is all of those not by traditional methods (turning the engine), but instead by using electric motors to create AWD?

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The CD6 platform development has really turned into a goat rodeo! Fields (and all the yes men) really set Ford back. I am just waiting for the next iteration of the Explorer to be release on it's current platform. Maybe by 2030 it and the model e will be ready.

 

Not really...CD6 has been an enigma platform name that has been bounced around just as much as GRWD platform that was for years before it...

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I'm wondering if CD6 is all of those not by traditional methods (turning the engine), but instead by using electric motors to create AWD?

 

That's been my speculation given it will be hybrid capable.

 

Then again F150 and Expedition will be hybrid and presumably still have the traditional 4WD/AWD drivetrain.

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That's been my speculation given it will be hybrid capable.

 

Then again F150 and Expedition will be hybrid and presumably still have the traditional 4WD/AWD drivetrain.

 

It's possible that they F-150/Expy too could have the same setup though - RWD powered by the engine, front wheels by the electric motors. Guess it depends what type of hybrid they are. I'm guessing with towing capacity likely being a significant factor, that they won't have it be a "full" hybrid that runs on electric only (or if it does, it won't have much electric towing range).

 

And CD6 vehicles could have the engine mounted longitudinally....

 

-FWD models are similar to Audi where it's mounted north-south, but powers the front wheels

-RWD models would send power rearward like a typical RWD vehicle

-AWD would either be a typical AWD setup by the gas motor to all 4 wheels, or add electric motors at the front or rear wheels (depending if its a RWD/FWD model, respectively).

 

 

Or have I misunderstood how the Audi powertrains work?

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It's possible that they F-150/Expy too could have the same setup though - RWD powered by the engine, front wheels by the electric motors. Guess it depends what type of hybrid they are. I'm guessing with towing capacity likely being a significant factor, that they won't have it be a "full" hybrid that runs on electric only (or if it does, it won't have much electric towing range).

 

And CD6 vehicles could have the engine mounted longitudinally....

 

-FWD models are similar to Audi where it's mounted north-south, but powers the front wheels

-RWD models would send power rearward like a typical RWD vehicle

-AWD would either be a typical AWD setup by the gas motor to all 4 wheels, or add electric motors at the front or rear wheels (depending if its a RWD/FWD model, respectively).

 

 

Or have I misunderstood how the Audi powertrains work?

 

That's correct on the Audi design. That is a possibility.

 

On the F150 using motors at the front wheels would work in a hybrid mode for high mpg or as an augment to RWD but I don't see that being a replacement for the more traditional 4WD use cases.

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That to me means we'll see some sort of concept this show season.

I can't confirm because I haven't heard one way or the other, but I definitely wouldn't rule it out. Ford needs to change their reputation of dragging their heels and following the crowd. That would go a long way to changing that and I think Jim Hackett is keenly aware of that.
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