If he can't wait for what is currently ordered, he's not going to wait months and years for other models. Have some f'n patience. It will be 2.5+ years since serving before I get my Bronco and my panties aren't in a wad.
The Maverick will never be a "Raptor" It's a unibody people. Quit expecting it take on the Rubicon trail. How many lifted Honda Ridgeline's or Ford Escapes do you see out wheeling? None.
It’s not meant for major off road use. It doesn’t even have a two speed t for case. Amazed at all the people wanting to lift it and add bigger tires. Absolutely a waste of time and money. Buy a truck made for heavy off roading..
You see lots of robots, but per a web search, 1,500 people work there, that's a pretty good pay liability every month. Ford is investing in the future in the US with the recent electric vehicle facility they are building in Ky and Tn, $11 billion investment, 11,000 jobs.