Ford bets big on dealer push to win back Escape lease customers as F slips
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Ford plans a 2026 push to retain Edge and Escape lessees via a strong lineup and aggressive dealer network, with some dealers able to move lessees to the Explorer; Ford also patents an adaptive car door brake to reduce door dings; analysts show a Hold rating with a modest upside, and the stock slipped modestly as the plan surfaced.
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