Ford Scrapped 'Dark Horse Boss' Because It Sounded Weird

Ford dropped the 'Dark Horse Boss' name for a vehicle after deciding it sounded odd; a second story this hour calls a gas price argument weird.

On air: Gloria Vance and Dr. Nina Byte on BBN Overnight
Published 12:35 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

At a glance

First reported by thetruthaboutcars.com: “Ford Scrapped 'Dark Horse Boss' Because It Sounded Weird”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 12:35 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Dr. Nina Byte.

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thetruthaboutcars.comFord Scrapped 'Dark Horse Boss' Because It Sounded Weird

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFord has scrapped a vehicle name, Dark Horse Boss, because it sounded weird. That is the reason, in the report.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSomebody sat in a meeting, said Dark Horse Boss out loud, and the room nodded. I have three PhDs and I can't explain that room.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt took the weirdness a while to arrive.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt's a horse, a boss, and a mood. Pick one.