The Ford Ranger (T6) Thread

FiestaST said:
What does he say about the power & torque drop going from the 3.2 to the 2.2?
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He has gone away this weekend about 200km out of town and is still driving to his destination. Will give him a call tomorrow morning and ask him exactly that as I am also very interested.

Our 2.2 low pressure workhorses punch well above their weight but I have never driven a 2.2 high pressure on the open road.

Salesman was telling my brother that they now sell way more 2.2's than 3.2's...
 
So this happened on his maiden trip yesterday - 2x large stone chips on the passenger side of the windscreen. We're hoping they don't run on his return journey tomorrow so that we can drill and fill them. Either way, our business does motorglass so a relatively painless repair / replacement but never nice to change a screen on a brand new vehicle...

Regarding performance, he said he had to change down sooner than he used to in the old 3.2 when overtaking but once at speed it holds 140/160 up and down hills just like the 3.2.

He's obviously taken a double whammy hit regarding performance because his Supercab with no canopy used to hammer my 3.2 Double Cab with canopy off the line and during in gear acceleration so he now also has the extra weight of the canopy, 2 bigger doors and rear seats. Once his has passed 1000km, we'll do some side by side tests and see how his 2.2 compares to my 3.2 like for like.
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Facelifted Ford Ranger - What to Expect

The facelifted Ford Ranger is due to arrive in South Africa in the first half of 2019. Here’s what you can expect from the updated Ranger.
The Ford Ranger bakkie is hugely popular in South Africa and an updated version is due to arrive in the next few months. Not only will the updated Ranger be offered with more powerful engines and new transmissions but it will also be more efficient and better-equipped in terms of connectivity and safety features.

Here’s what you can expect from the updated Ranger.

1. Improved Styling

The look of the Ranger has been enhanced with a revised bumper and a new grille which features a horizontal bar that now splits the grille into 2 sections. High-spec derivatives will have bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and new exterior colours include Diffused Silver and Blue Lightning.

The Ranger Wildtrak derivative will be offered in a striking Saber Orange exterior body colour with a dark titanium-effect finish for the grille, side mirrors, door handles, side air vents and load bay rails. The Wildtrak’s interior gains dark-satin chrome elements and partial leather seats with embossed Wildtrak graphics.

High-grade derivatives will also be fitted with an easy-lift tailgate with a torsion bar that will make it easier to close the tailgate.

2. New Engines and Transmissions

The updated Ranger will be offered with a new range of engines and transmissions. The current 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine will be replaced with a 2.0-litre EcoBlue turbodiesel engine which will be offered in 2 states of tune. This engine will offer outputs of either 96 kW/340 Nm of torque or the more powerful version with 125 kW/420 Nm. The 125 kW Ranger will be mated to a new 10-speed automatic transmission while the 96 kW version will be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

In terms of efficiency, Ford says that the new engine and transmission combinations result in up to 9% improvement for the 10-speed automatic while the manual version is up to 4% more efficient compared with the outgoing engine and transmission combinations.

The same bi-turbo 2.0-litre turbodiesel that will power the Ranger Raptor (due in Q2 2019) will be offered in the updated Ranger and it will offer 157 kW and 500 Nm of torque. This engine will also be mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The Ranger's suspension has also been revised to offer a more refined drive.

3. More safety features

The new Ranger is also expected to be equipped with more safety features including Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Intelligent Speed Limiter.

The Pedestrian Detection system will detect pedestrians using a camera and radar and will apply the brakes if the driver fails to respond to the audio and visual warnings.

In the case of the Intelligent Speed Limiter, using the Speed Limiter and Traffic Sign Recognition, the Ranger’s maximum speed can be automatically adjusted to remain in the speed limits.

The updated Ranger will also offer Active Park Assist, lane-keeping alert, lane-keeping aid, adaptive cruise control with forward alert, front and rear parking sensors, rearview camera, Electronic Stability Control and trailer sway control.

4. More connected

Equipped with FordPass Connect, the Ranger is transformed into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot that can accommodate up to 10 enabled devices. By using the FordPass mobile app, users will be able to access information such as vehicle status (oil level, tyre pressure, mileage) and vehicle locator as well as being able to lock/unlock the vehicle remotely.

The updated Ranger will also be equipped with an 8-inch, SYNC3 touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability. Ford’s MyKey system will also be offered, allowing the owner to limit the driver's speed limit and radio volume while also permanently activating the active safety features.

5. More capable

The updated Ranger will be able to wade through water at a depth of 800mm and boasts ground clearance of 230 mm. Furthermore, the Ranger has an approach angle of 29-degrees and a departure angle of 21-degrees. The Ranger has a maximum towing capacity of 3 500 kg and a payload capacity of 1 252 kg.


https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/facelifted-ford-ranger---what-to-expect-wvideo/46022/
 
Ford confirms new single-turbo 2-litre diesel for SA Ranger

The first facelifted Ranger production models have rolled off Ford South Africa’s assembly line in Silverton and are set to go on sale in the coming months.

Coinciding with this 'milestone', Ford has released some additional details about the line-up, most notably confirming the existence of a single-turbo version of the company’s brand new 2-litre diesel unit. While Ford has not announced which models it will be fitted to, we have learned that it will produce 132kW and 420Nm, which pitches it squarely against the 2.8-litre Hilux Raider - so it should, at the very least, be available in XLT guise.

As previously announced, the twin-turbo 2-litre version of this engine, which pushes 157kW and 500Nm, will power the Raptor and a few other select range-topping models such as the Wildtrak.

Both the single- and twin-turbo 2-litre diesel engines will be mated to a new 10-speed automatic transmission.

But if you insist that there ain't no replacement for displacement, fear not as the brawny 147kW/470Nm 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbodiesel is carrying over from the previous line-up, as is the more budget-focused 2.2-litre turbodiesel.

The exact line-up has yet to be announced but the line-up is likely to remain vast.

In addition to the minor facelift and new engine options, Ford is also promising to offer some advanced technologies on range-toppers like the Wildtrak, including Pre-Collision Assist and Active Park Assist.

Further to that the Raptor will come with goodies like Fox shock absorbers with position sensitive damping and an advanced Terrain Management System that features a 'Baja mode' for high-speed off-roading.

Local production of the enhanced Ranger (and its Everest sister SUV) follows an investment of over R3-billion in upgrading the local plant, which will continue to serve both South Africa and export markets.

Watch this space for more information on the local line-up nearer to launch.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...e-turbo-2-litre-diesel-for-sa-ranger-19237334

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SA bakkie battle: Ford begins building its next-gen Ranger in Pretoria

• First new Ford Ranger production models emerge from Silverton Assembly

• Result of over R3-billion investment, extensive upgrades at Ford's local operations

• New Ranger and first-ever Ranger Raptor destined for markets in Africa, Europe and Middle East

Ford's Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria has officially commenced production of the new Ford Ranger, bringing a raft of product upgrades and refinements to one of South Africa's best-selling vehicles and export models.

New Ranger for SA

Selected range-topping models, including the Ranger Raptor, will be powered by the all-new 2.0 Bi-Turbo diesel engine assembled at Ford's Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth. This unit produces 157kW and 500Nm up by 10kW and 30Nm compared with the current 3.2 TDCi - and delivers up to a nine percent improvement in fuel efficiency when combined with the advanced new 10-speed automatic transmission.

Certain derivatives will feature a 2.0 Single Turbo version of this engine, producing 132kW and 420Nm, mated to the same 10-speed transmission. Various other models in the line-up will retain the proven 2.2 and 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engines and existing gearbox options - thus giving customers the widest choice yet in this category.

As usual, the line-up includes Single Cab, Super Cab and Double Cab body styles to suit customer requirements.Along with freshened design cues, range-topping Ranger models will raise the bar once again with industry-defining safety features on the Wildtrak such as Pre-Collision Assist and Active Park Assist.

SYNC 3 with Navigation remains one of the Ranger's technology highlights as a fully featured infotainment system with intuitive voice control. Following the launch of the 'standard' new Ford Ranger models, the attention will be shifted to the locally assembled Ranger Raptor that is set to create an entirely new segment in the pickup market when it makes its eagerly anticipated debut.

R3-billion investment

Neale Hill, Managing Director, Ford Motor Company Sub-Saharan Africa Region, said: "Following the investment of over R3-billion in our local operations and extensive upgrades to our plants over the past 18 months, we are delighted to see the first of the new Ford Ranger models coming off our production line.

"This is an extremely important and exciting year for the Ford Ranger, which will also see the launch of the first-ever Ranger Raptor that is undoubtedly one of this year's most highly anticipated new models."

More features

Some of the defining features of the Ranger Raptor include Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) shock absorbers exclusively manufactured by FOX, and an advanced Terrain Management System (TMS) that includes an exciting Baja mode for fast off-road driving. It also boasts a toughened reinforced chassis, powerful all-disc braking system and specially developed BF Goodrich tyres.

Ranger Raptor

Hill said: "The 2019 Ford Ranger will deliver more power, greater fuel efficiency, enhanced refinement and even more advanced technologies when it goes on sale in the coming months, and we are confident it will once again set the benchmark in the extremely competitive pickup segment.

"There is a lot of excitement and hype around the Ranger Raptor, and this exhilarating new model will occupy a white space in the pickup market when it goes on sale in the second quarter of this year, creating the first-ever true performance model in this crucial segment. We can't wait to get the Ranger Raptor to market, enabling our customers to experience unrivalled off-road performance, cutting-edge technologies and the most muscular design yet seen in this class."

https://www.wheels24.co.za/OffRoad_...ding-its-next-gen-ranger-in-pretoria-20190211
 
Looks quite good. I'm tempted to wait for the Raptor.
 
Updated Ford Ranger: SA engine line-up finally confirmed

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says production of the updated Ranger has started at its Silverton plant in Pretoria. But perhaps more interesting is the fact the local arm of the Blue Oval brand has revealed more details about the local engine line-up.

Over the past 18 months, Ford has invested a further R3-billion in the plant, which will provide the updated Ranger to markets in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Single-, super- and double-cab body styles will again be offered.

Interestingly, Ford South Africa confirmed the 2,2-litre four-cylinder and 3,2-litre five-cylinder TDCi Duratorq units would soldier on locally, while also retaining their current transmissions.

But “selected range-topping” derivatives, including the flagship Ranger Raptor, would be powered by the firm’s new bi-turbo 2,0-litre diesel engine, which is assembled at Ford’s Struandale engine plant in Port Elizabeth. For the record, this unit produces 157 kW and 500 N.m of torque and is mated to a new 10-speed automatic transmission.

The 2,0-litre oil-burning unit will furthermore be available in single-turbo guise, with resulting peak outputs of 132 kW and 420 N.m of torque. This engine will also be offered with the new 10-speeder.

“Following the investment of over R3-billion in our local operations and extensive upgrades to our plants over the past 18 months, we are delighted to see the first of the new Ford Ranger models coming off our production line,” said Neale Hill, managing director or Ford Motor Company Sub-Saharan Africa Region.

“This is an extremely important and exciting year for the Ford Ranger, which will also see the launch of the first-ever Ranger Raptor that is undoubtedly one of this year’s most highly anticipated new models,” Hill added.

“There is a lot of excitement and hype around the Ranger Raptor, and this exhilarating new model will occupy a white space in the pickup market when it goes on sale in the second quarter of this year, creating the first-ever true performance model in this crucial segment,” says Neale Hill, Managing Director, Ford Motor Company Sub-Saharan Africa Region.

While production of the updated Ranger has officially commenced, Ford SA has yet to reveal the official launch date.

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/updated-ford-ranger-sa-engine-line-up-finally-confirmed/

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Facelifted Ford Ranger: Production Begins in SA

Ford South Africa has officially begun building the facelifted Ranger bakkie, with the first unit rolling off the line recently. The newcomer brings numerous updates and refinements as it tries to set the bar for leisure bakkies.

The plant, located in Silverton, Pretoria has been churning out Rangers and Everests, and this is set to continue with both the facelifted Ranger, Ranger Raptor and forthcoming facelifted Everest. The first of the facelifted Rangers recently rolled off the line and will be going on sale in the coming months.

"Following the investment of over R3-billion in our local operations and extensive upgrades to our plants over the past 18 months, we are delighted to see the first of the new Ford Ranger models coming off our production line," says Neale Hill, Managing Director, Ford Motor Company Sub-Saharan Africa Region. "This is an extremely important and exciting year for the Ford Ranger, which will also see the launch of the first-ever Ranger Raptor that is undoubtedly one of this year's most highly anticipated new models," Hill adds.

The 2019 Ford Ranger features new engines, yet is more fuel efficient and boasts improved refinement and impressive technology. One of the new engines is a 2.0 Bi-Turbo diesel which is assembled at Ford's engine plant in Port Elizabeth. It produces 157 kW and 500 Nm, which interestingly is up 10 kW and 30 Nm when compared to the current 3.2-litre 5-cylinder. Ford is claiming a 9% improvement in fuel economy when this engine is mated to an all-new 10-speed automatic gearbox.

There will be a single turbo version of this engine and that produces 132 kW and 420 Nm, and is also available with a 10-speed automatic transmission. For those who were fans of the 2.2-litre and 3.2-litre, you can relax as those powertrains aren't going anywhere and will be carried over. The facelifted Ford Ranger lineup will comprise Single Cab, Super Cab and Double Cab body styles. The new Ranger is set to be launched locally in the first half of 2019, to find out more on the new Ranger here's what you can expect.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/facelifted-ford-ranger-production-begins-in-sa/46104/
 
2021 Ford Ranger pick-up truck leaked online

First images suggest next iteration of truck will have unashamedly American looks inspired by the full-size Super Duty

Pictures of what is claimed to be the 2021 Ford Ranger have been leaked online, way ahead of the pick-up truck's scheduled unveiling.

The images, snapped at a loading dock in Melbourne, were first picked up by Australian magazine Wheels and are thought to be of a clay model. They show the truck will be heavily inspired by the full-size Super Duty that's sold in the US.

Despite a refusal from Ford to confirm or deny, Autocar understands the images are in fact of the next Ranger, with the truck pictured showing unmistakable Ford pick-up design cues.

Features such as the neat C-shaped LED headlights, wide, six-point chrome grille, square foglights and darkened multi-spoke alloy wheels look like they could have been lifted straight off the Super Duty.

The proportions and timing of the leaked pictures suggest that Ford is planning to heavily facelift the current T6 Ranger rather than launch an all-new model.

The American manufacturer announced at January's Detroit motor show that it would enter an alliance with Volkswagen to co-develop the next Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok. That tie-up is scheduled to begin in 2022.

The Ranger is rapidly becoming one of Ford's most important vehicles. Sold in more global markets than any other model, it's now manufactured in Argentina, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam and, since last year, the US.

Already a best-seller in the UK and Europe, the Ranger is proving a hit in the American market, with Ford confirming last week that it received 300,000 expressions of interest ahead of the pick-up's debut there at the start of this year.

And the connection with Australia? The T6 Ranger was designed, developed and engineered Down Under.

Autocar reached out to Ford UK for an official response to the images, and while acknowledging the existence of the images online, a senior executive responded: "Ford does not comment on future product speculation."

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2021-ford-ranger-pick-truck-leaked-online

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Back bumper too Hilux like to be legit, but I have always liked the C shaped headlights on the F150 etc so that will go down well.
 
SA-built Ford Ranger tops exports, best-selling bakkie in Europe

International demand for Ford’s Ranger bakkie reached an all-time high in 2018, with Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria having shipped a total of 68 364 units to export markets – a substantial 16.2% increase compared to 2017.

Combined Ranger production for the domestic and export markets for 2018 ended on 98 505 units, 8 383 more than the previous year.

'Extremely busy and successful'

This is the highest annual production volume to date for Ford’s South African operations, with December 2018 reaching a new monthly record of 11 091 combined Ranger sales.

"It was an extremely busy and successful year for our export business in 2018, as we attained our highest-ever production volume for the Ford Ranger, and boosted our export volumes by 16.2% to retain our undisputed leadership of the light commercial vehicle (LCV) export segment," says Neale Hill, Managing Director, Ford Motor Company Sub-Saharan Africa Region.

"This was achieved despite the extensive changes and upgrades implemented at the Silverton Assembly Plant over the past 18 months.

"We invested over R3-billion in preparation for even higher production capacities for 2019 and beyond, as well as for the imminent launch of the first-ever Ford Ranger Raptor, along with the new Ranger and Everest models due later this year," he adds.

Healthy European standing

The Ranger is becoming increasingly popular amongst European buyers, both for commercial and leisure vehicle applications, thanks to its wide breadth of capabilities, its proven performance, outstanding quality, leading-edge technologies and exceptional safety.

The bulk of Ranger exports were destined for European markets, with Ford of Europe notching up a final tally of 51 500 sales in its 20 traditional 'EU20' markets.

This gave the Ranger unrivalled leadership of the pickup segment, claiming 27.7% market share – up 1.4 percentage points year-on-year.

"The success of the Ranger is reflected in the market share it enjoys in Europe, a region that represents some of the most critical and fastidious customers in the world," Hill states.

"This is a credit to all our employees and suppliers that play an integral role helping us to grow the crucial export business even further, while continuing to ensure that we deliver top-quality vehicles to our customers locally and around the world," Hill concludes.

The Ranger also contributed to Ford of Europe attaining its best commercial vehicle sales volume in 25 years, as well as its highest commercial vehicle market share since 1995, at 14.1%.

https://www.wheels24.co.za/OffRoad_...xports-best-selling-bakkie-in-europe-20190226

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Ford SA hits record annual Ranger production for 2018

Ford Motor Company of South Africa says it built 98 505 examples of the Ranger at its Silverton Assembly Plant in 2018, representing an annual production record for the firm.

The local arm of the Blue Oval brand said international demand for the Ranger reached an “all-time high” in 2018, allowing its Pretoria-based factory to ship 68 364 units to export markets. This is a 16,2 percent increase over 2017’s figure.

The bulk of Ranger exports from SA were destined for European markets.

Total production (so, including units built for the local market) ended on 98 505 units, which is 8 383 up on 2017 and the highest annual production volume for Ford’s South African operations yet.

“It was an extremely busy and successful year for our export business in 2018, as we attained our highest-ever production volume for the Ford Ranger, and boosted our export volumes by 16,2 percent to retain our undisputed leadership of the light commercial vehicle export segment,” said Neale Hill, managing director for Ford Motor Company Sub-Saharan Africa Region.

“This was achieved despite the extensive changes and upgrades implemented at the Silverton Assembly Plant over the past 18 months. We invested over R3-billion in preparation for even higher production capacities for 2019 and beyond, as well as for the imminent launch of the first-ever Ford Ranger Raptor, along with the new Ranger and Everest models due later this year.”

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/ford-sa-hits-record-annual-ranger-production-for-2018/

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VelociRaptor unleashed! Ford Ranger handed 260 kW

It was inevitable, wasn’t it? Now that the Ford Ranger is again offered in the United States, the folks over at Hennessey Performance have created a … VelociRaptor Ranger.

Yes, Hennessey has handed the US-spec Ranger more power, hiking the turbocharged 2,3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine’s peak outputs from the standard 201 kW and 420 N.m to a somewhat more enticing 260 kW and 522 N.m.

This hike in oomph comes courtesy of Hennessey’s engine management software upgrade, as well as increased air flow through a new high-flow air induction system and a less restrictive (and apparently “better sounding”) stainless steel exhaust system.

Of course, the Texas-based firm has also handed the Ranger a few choice off-road goodies, including a stage 1 suspension upgrade that lifts the vehicle by more than 100 mm. Add special 17-inch alloy wheels and chunky BFG off-road rubber (in 285/70 R17 size), and the VelociRaptor Ranger stands around 150 mm inches taller than standard.

Hennessey has furthermore upgraded the front bumper with LED lights and an optional winch, while a roof-mounted LED light bar is also offered as an extra. An aggressive body kit (complete with flared arches) has also been added.

“We are so excited to introduce our 2019 Hennessey VelociRaptor upgrades for the 2019 Ford Ranger truck,” said company founder and CEO, John Hennessey.

“The demand for our VelociRaptor upgrades for the Ford [F-150] Raptor truck has been incredible over the past 10 years. We are thrilled to be able to offer increased power, performance – on and off-road – all packed in our exclusively branded VelociRaptor package.”

Production will be limited to 500 units for the 2019 model year.

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/velociraptor-unleashed-hennessey-hands-ford-ranger-260-kw/

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