It’s very simple. You don’t own the car it’s a lease agreement. You have first right of refusal and the dealer has a second right of refusal. The contract does not say anything about third party buyouts plain and simple. If they allowed it in the past it was simply a bonus. When the car has a theft record/CARFAX…

Is it just me or that F16 looks better the then the rest.

ahhh maybe going to aluminum from Steel ???? it shares nothing with the explorer. Ever think maybe ford ripped off Land Rover Designs since it's been the same for 40 years ???? Aston Martin - Ford Fusion????