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Ford Ranger News

Ford Ranger News

Get the latest news and photos of the Ford Ranger. On this section of Torque News you can also find out the new Ford Ranger's release date and all the news-buzz on the available engines, towing capacity, specs, pricing and more.

By Dimitar Angelov on
Despite Ford having taken some measures, Ford owners continue to be frustrated with the 10-speed automatic, co-developed with GM.
By Mary Conway on
Ford Performance is once again holding a special rally for Ford Raptor owners so they can elevate their skills out on the trails.
By Mary Conway on
Ford Ranger battled the 2025 Ram 1500 and the 2025 Toyota Tacoma for the prestigious award.
By Mary Conway on
The finalists were just announced for the North American Car, Truck and Utility of the year. The full-size Ram 1500 will compete with the midsize Ford Ranger for the prestigious title.
By Mary Conway on
Whether it is more power for out on the road or more torque for out on the trail, everyone seems to want more. Now, Ford is making a special upgrade available.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on the most reliable used trucks you should consider from the past three years that are exceptional when it comes to reliability and repairs.
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking for a way to save money with an older model Ford Truck? Here is a list of models you can work on solving many problems yourself with this one useful new resource.
By Timothy Boyer on
A popular traditional car and truck repair manual publication has recently focused on individual model manuals for a wide range of Ford cars and trucks that is vastly improved, finds this DIY automotive writer.
By Marc Stern on
Ford has found that properly training its Ranger Raptor owners will help them learn to appreciate their new vehicles.
By Marc Stern on
Since it first appeared some years ago, Ford's Ranger Raptor has drawn critical acclaim in every U.S. market. No one could answer why, but the waiting is over here, too. And the reviews have been great.
By Marc Stern on
Ford Ranger was available in other markets like Europe and Australia, but there were only vague hints that it would be there. It now is.
By Marc Stern on
Some might call it a puzzlement but it isn’t. When you put out a solid product like the new-gen Ford Ranger, the product takes on new qualities that might not be appreciated.
By Marc Stern on
Ford plans to add 900 Workers To build Popular Bronco and Bronco Raptor and Ranger and Ranger Raptor to meet demand.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here are the pickup truck models and years you should be looking for when it comes to a proven history of reliability.
By Marc Stern on
A lot of people are looking closely at the F-150 Raptor R. Let's see what's changed and what's new in 2024 for this truck.
By Marc Stern on
It looks like it would be an all-Ford show in the KBB awards list. But, Toyota’s Tacoma spoiled it
By Marc Stern on
Ford’s Ranger Raptor has better off-road control and comfort.
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking to buy a new truck or car, but not sure which deals are good, and which are bad? Here’s a recently updated list from Consumer Reports analysts who say that these are the worst deals on new trucks and cars right now.
By Justin Hart on
Ford has confirmed the early 2025 delivery of their Ranger pick-up truck in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) form. The European, Australian, and UK markets get the new PHEV pick-up first, but might Ford bring it to the US too?
By Marc Stern on
Ford, which has been participating in some of the off-roading's toughest venues, has a big challenge to go, the Dakar Rally which is a test of man and machine in the deserts of Saudi Arabia, will take on the "big one" in the next couple of years. It is developing a tougher extreme Ranger T1+ specifically for the challenge.
By Marc Stern on
It has taken years and many calls from Ford Ranger enthusiasts to bring a new version of the Ranger, the Raptor, from overseas. The powerful Ranger Raptor has been available overseas for years and enthusiasts have waged battles to get it here.
By Marc Stern on
In another of the many continuing chapters of the Takata airbag recall and scandal, Ford has announced it is recalling 232,000 2004-2006 Ranger pickups to replace improperly installed front airbag inflators.
By Marc Stern on
For over a decade, the Takata airbag recall has continued making it the largest and longest recall in vehicle history. Though many automakers have recalled and repaired vehicles seemingly successfully, some automakers, like Ford, have re-recalled some of the repaired vehicles to be fixed again. The 2004-2006 Ford Ranger is one of them.
By John Goreham on
Here are the reasons a seasoned car tester finds the Maverick so appealing.
By Marc Stern on
With all of the notoriety, spot programs, and continuing recalls, the Takata airbag safety recalls continue to impact drivers more than 10 years in. Just last month, Stellantis and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged the owners of many models made by the automaker to park them until the repairs were made. Few have done so.
By Marc Stern on
Although it was the second Ford Super Duty intro of the last couple of months, the automaker showed that its heavy-duty trucks are triple winners of the best-in-class.
By Marc Stern on
There's a lot to be said for seeing and seizing opportunities. Time and again, recently Ford has taken a look at its lineup and has added off-road variants that are hugely popular. The mid-sized Ranger Raptor is one example as is the Bronco Raptor. Even the staid SUV, the Explorer, has an off-roading option, the Timberline. Ford has done it again with its tease of the upcoming van for off-roaders, the Transit Trail Van.
By Armen Hareyan on
Both the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger trucks are very competitive in the countries where they are sold. Let's look at the strongest points of the most complete variants of these pickup trucks from Toyota and Ford.
By Marc Stern on
The ongoing Takata exploding airbag safety recall claimed another victim last month as a young driver from Pensacola, Florida, was killed by an exploding airbag housing. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the relatively minor traffic accident turned fatal when the airbag housing exploded, striking the driver with shrapnel from the airbag housing.
By Marc Stern on
Ford has recalled about 63,000 Bronco SUVs and Ranger intermediate pickups to repair a problem with windshield bonding.