I feel like my 3.5 has a different trombonish tone and harsher sound... although there could be other factors... id put more money on it being the 3.0 since they don't moonlight as heavy tow rigs.
I haven't seen that, but we don't see a ton of rangers any way... no issues with the 2.3 mustangs really though that i've noticed powertrain wise. I'm going with the 2.7 ecoboost. That motor has held up very well thus far in the trucks.
Honestly I don't see many issues with Ford stuff in the shop, other than poorly maintained 2.0 ecoboost vehicles having cooling related issues... lots of short block replacements....
Just looked in WBDO and there is still no option to build/submit Bronco orders (figured I'd check in case they at least added the ability to build before the banks open), so either fake news or they are just trying to get their ducks in a row ahead of time.
The bang for your buck aspect is great for sure, but I like my lux features and bells and whistles, and if i'm forking out that much money already, my theory is i just gotta send it.
Currently have a 2020 F-150 XLT, a 2007 BMW 335i, and a 2005 Saab 9-5 Aero. As of now the plan is to replace the truck with the Bronco... Sold my classic Range Rover when I bought the F-150 and miss having an off-road capable rig.