Ford Ranger News (Page 2)

For a long time, Ford car and truck owners have looked wistfully at other parts of the world as various models that were not offered here were on sale there. Take the Ford Ranger Raptor, though it debuted in February in Europe and it seemed to have the sign "Europe-only" plastered firmly on the windshield, the automaker has acknowledged the it will become part of the automaker's lineup in 2023.

The new Ford Maverick pickup truck is now selling at a rate that surpasses many competitors. Let’s use some other trucks as a comparison to see how well it is selling.

We compare the smaller Ford Ranger to the larger Ford Maverick. Here is the tale of the tape.

Last fall, Ford unveiled a trio of new colors for the Ranger line. Well, they finally released the color availability and pricing and truthfully, the colors are stunning.

Working with some of the aftermarket customizing leading firms, Ford has put together a large display of vehicles that shows what customers can do to customize their Mavericks, Rangers, and other models.

Ford continues to set electric vehicle sales records. Through June, the automaker reported that sales of its electric vehicles were up 117 percent.

Ford Maverick to be revealed on June 8, will be smaller than Ford Ranger. Actress Gabrielle Union will help launch Maverick on social media networks, including Ford’s new TikTok channel.

A recent news report by Smart Cities World announces that a pilot program of the first off-road autonomy safety framework was performed using a Ford Ranger and Range Rover retrofitted with a new FSD platform for off-road testing. While the article is not about Ford in particular, it does hint at a potential problem for our Tesla future.

2021 Ford Explorer Timberline joins the likes of Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport and F-150 and Ranger Tremor as off-road ready vehicles. Ford continues to focus on rugged adventure with “most off-road capable Explorer ever.”

Ford’s two pickup trucks received top honors from influential Kelley Blue Book for having lowest projected cost to own. F-150 won its segment while Ranger won its segment.

Ford Motor Company has issued some recalls related to well-known Takata air bag issues, along with a new safety issue related windshield adhesion on 2020 and 2021 Ford F-Series vehicles. Additionally some owners of the new 2021 F-150 are complaining about rust and also a known battery drain issue.

Ford Ranger Tremor can challenge Tacoma TRD in the small truck segment as Chevy presents a challenger and Jeep too. All four off-road smaller trucks have merit and loyal followers, but which one is the best?

2021 Ford Ranger Tremor makes a case to be considered along with Raptor and Bronco when it comes to off-road ruggedness. Tremor package is new for Ranger in 2021 as Ford expands Tremor across entire truck line.

When the 2023 Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor are unveiled in 2022 they will look a lot more like the F-150 than they have in the past. The new platform will be the same as that used for the Bronco. The engines will likely be the same and the transmission will be a 10-speed.

Toyota’s Tacoma pickup truck continues to dominate the industry. The ones to watch are the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator.

Ford continues to resilient year with increase in sales amongst Ford F-150 and Ranger. Truck sales up more than 8 percent from third quarter of last year showing that consumer confidence is growing amidst a pandemic-driven downturn.

STX Special Edition Package is available for 2021 Ranger XL 4x2 or 4x4 in SuperCab or SuperCrew configuration and can be bundled with other available packages like the FX2 or FX4 Off-Road Package. Ranger customers love to make their truck their own, with more than 75 percent of them leaving dealerships with an appearance package in 2020

New Tremor Off-Road Package available on 2021 Ranger creates the most off-road-ready factory-built Ranger ever offered in the U.S., adding a new level of all-terrain capability without sacrificing the everyday drivability, payload and towing capacity Ranger owners expect. Package pricing is $4,290 MSRP. 2021 Rangers equipped with the Tremor Off-Road Package will be built at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, with production slated to begin early next year.

Roush Performance offers Level 1 and 2 Performance Pacs for 2019-2020 For Rangers. The new Performance Pacs increase power by 47 horsepower and 65 lb-ft of torque and improve throttle response, while remaining 50-state legal and offering a 3-year/36,0000-mile warranty.

The Roush version of the Ford Ranger took some time to develop but now that it is here the tuner is excited by its prospects.

A second class-action lawsuit launched against Ford regarding underperforming fuel economy for 2019 Ford and 2017-2019 Ford F-150. Two lawsuits now claim Ford is inaccurate on their fuel economy ratings.

Ford Ranger returned to compact truck segment in 2019 while Tacoma had been dominating the segment practically unchallenged. Now in its second model year, the Ranger adds FX2 off-road package to rival Toyota’s TRD.

The COVID-19 virus has had an unusual effect on the used-vehicle market. If you are looking or have been looking for a used vehicle lately, you will find that the prices are up in all categories, full-sized trucks like the Ford F-150, midsized like the Ranger, and luxury SUVs.

Outgoing CEO Jim Hackett is retiring October 1 and Farley has been named his replacement. Seamless CEO transition underscores strength of Ford’s leadership team, succession planning, and company progress over the past three years, Executive Chairman Bill Ford says.

Ford Ranger offers even more off-road fun and outdoor adventures. Some of the offerings from Ford Performance include snazzy graphics, leveling kit, shocks and special wheels.

In a surprise, the Ford Ranger has joined its larger sibling, the Ford F-150, as a leader in the truck market, this time the midsized market. For 2020, the Ranger was named the top truck in American-made content.

Could a merger of Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company be coming? Rumors have circulated of how these two mega automakers make perfect partners which could mean a future merger.

The Ford Ranger earns high praise from the folks who do winter testing best.

As Ranger grows in popularity, after its relaunch, there are now many performance-oriented parts available to add power, ability, ruggedness to the Ranger. Ford Performance Parts has the hookup for your Ranger.

Class-action lawsuit totaling more than $1 billion against Ford should be kicked by judge. Ford faces enough lawsuits and scrutiny, and this one just seems overly litigious. Coasting method, EPA estimations a big factor in lawsuit.