The Ford Ranger (T6) Thread

[FlashSA]

Not disagreeing with you but that is hardly a facelift, rather a spec and/or Model Year upgrade.

We'll agree to disagree. I call it a mild facelift.

A non facelift, in my books, would be something that does not change the look of the vehicle. A grill and/or mag design definitely changes the visuals and makes it pretty clear that it is a newer model.

If I compare this Ranger change to what Ford did to the Ecosport as a running update (they moved the boot release button from under the boot handle to onto the chrome handle and they changed the door top cill rubbers to matt black plastic from the original shiny black plastic - that doesn't make the models easily distinguishable.

When Ford added free Navigation and front sensors to the Ranger XLT, that was a running update. The grill and mags, a minor facelift.

But Ja, the above is most definitely open to interpretation. What we can agree on, is the BS that is calling the facelift(s) T7 and T8. VERY annoying and completely incorrect.

 

[bluepoole]

There has only been 1 actual facelift/redesign & that was from late 2015 onwards.

Everything else to date is incremental spec changes with the exception of the change to the Biturbo Raptor motor & the 10 speed auto but even then that didn't change the interior, exterior, underpinnings etc

Ford SA themselves considers last year’s facelift as a FACELIFT

- 2.0L single and biturbo engines added to the range
- 10 speed auto added to the range
- new grille design
- new front fog lights design
- EZ tailgate feature added to XLT spec and up
- Active Noise Canceling added to all models
- new interior seat colours for Wildtrak
- keyless entry for XLT spec and up with new key fob
- significant changes and improvements to the chassis
- auto models gear lever look slightly different

So I reckon it deserves to be called a facelift

 

[FiestaST]

SPOTTED | Ford's new Ranger Thunder bakkie outside Cape Town!

- Ford's new Ranger Thunder spotted in Paarl, outside Cape Town.

- Ford's newest 2.0-litre turbo diesel engines will power the Thunder.

- Ranger Thunder to carry a premium of 'R35 000' over the models its based on.

We know its launch is imminent, and we've also estimated pricing of Ford's new Ranger Thunder bakkie. Now, we've seen it in the metal!

Weekend drives are the new normal in our home; get in the car and see where the road takes us. This past weekend I needed to head out to Paarl, about 60km out of Cape Town, for a collection and decided to take a drive around town in search for some antique stores.

We didn't find any open vintage spots while just cruising down the Main Road, and suddenly my eyes fall on this bakkie in the Ford dealership windows. It's the automaker's new Ranger Thunder bakkie which will be launched virtually later this week.

SPOTTED | Ford's new Ranger Thunder bakkie outside Cape Town! | Life

We know its launch is imminent, and we've also estimated pricing of Ford's new Ranger Thunder bakkie. Now, we've seen it in the metal!

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[ViciousClone]

The late 2018 Ford ranger d/c 2.2 xl auto i bought, trading in my Focus 2.0 sport. It was weird driving it for a week, but after that i felt comfortable!

My dad has always had a bakkie since we were kids, so it's not new to me.

I'll admit, i thought the bakkie would drive like... a bakkie. It did not, in fact it felt like driving a large car, SUV.

Get this, now that I've nearly been driving it for a month, fuel consumption in town is the same as my focus i had. Getting 11km per L in town with this big boy.

Another thing I'm loving is the i don't care what's in my way, I'm going over it feeling. Believe my colleague is currently looking for a bakkie now as well

Comparing my friends 2017 Hilux 2.4 , his feels like what I'd thought a bakkie would drive like, a bakkie. But the Ranger feels smoother on the road, handles bumps better. Speed wise ( i know it's a bakkie ) the Hilux felt laziest, 0-100. Not by much. But damn, i did not expect the 2.2 tdci of the ranger to pack so much oomph. Powerful for a 2.2!

 

[FiestaST]

Pricing! New (Wildtrak-based) Ford Ranger Thunder launches in SA

The new Ford Ranger Thunder has finally launched in South Africa, with the local range featuring three versions.

Effectively based on locally built Wildtrak double-cab variants, the Thunder model can be ordered in 2,0 BiT guise – in both 4x2 and 4x4 configuration – or 3,2 TDCi form (the latter in 4x2 only). Four colours will be offered: Absolute Black, Frozen White, Moondust Silver and Sea Grey.

As a reminder, the twin-turbodiesel 2,0-litre, four-cylinder engine makes 157 kW and 500 N.m (just as it does in the Ranger Raptor), with drive directed via a 10-speed automatic transmission. The 3,2-litre, five-cylinder oil-burner, meanwhile, is mated with a six-speed automatic cog-swapper and offers 147 kW and 470 N.m.

Pricing:

Ford Ranger 3,2 TDCi Thunder 6AT 4x2: R711 600
Ford Ranger 2,0 BiT Thunder 10AT 4x2: R736 000
Ford Ranger 2,0 BiT Thunder 10AT 4x4: R787 000

Pricing! New (Wildtrak-based) Ford Ranger Thunder launches in SA… - CAR Magazine

The new Ford Ranger Thunder has finally launched in South Africa, with the local range featuring three versions. Effectively based on locally built Wildtrak double-cab […]

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[FiestaST]

Ford South Africa rolls out spec upgrades to Ranger bakkie line-up

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has rolled out specification upgrades to its Ranger line-up, while also adding a new Thunder option to the mix.

We’ve already covered the Wildtrak-based Thunder in detail (including pricing) so we’ll concentrate on the upgrades to other derivatives here.

So, what’s new for the popular, locally built Ranger? Well, all XLT, Wildtrak (including the aforementioned Thunder) and Raptor models have gained LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights and front foglamps as standard.

In XLS models, the Blue Oval brand’s “Connected Touch Radio” system with an eight-inch colour touchscreen replaces the smaller, previously fitted four-inch display (which ran Sync 1).

Ford South Africa rolls out spec upgrades to Ranger bakkie line-up...

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has rolled out specification upgrades to its Ranger line-up, while also adding a new Thunder option to the mix.

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[FlashSA]

Ford South Africa rolls out spec upgrades to Ranger bakkie line-up

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has rolled out specification upgrades to its Ranger line-up, while also adding a new Thunder option to the mix.

We’ve already covered the Wildtrak-based Thunder in detail (including pricing) so we’ll concentrate on the upgrades to other derivatives here.

So, what’s new for the popular, locally built Ranger? Well, all XLT, Wildtrak (including the aforementioned Thunder) and Raptor models have gained LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights and front foglamps as standard.

In XLS models, the Blue Oval brand’s “Connected Touch Radio” system with an eight-inch colour touchscreen replaces the smaller, previously fitted four-inch display (which ran Sync 1).

Ford South Africa rolls out spec upgrades to Ranger bakkie line-up...

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has rolled out specification upgrades to its Ranger line-up, while also adding a new Thunder option to the mix.

www.carmag.co.za

About fecking time. My XLT's lights are rubbish, even with bulb upgrades. I now never use my brights but rather flick my HELLA'S on.

 

[FiestaST]

WATCH | 'Dala what you must' - Jason Goliath launches Ford's new bakkie, and he's hilarious

• Ford's new Ranger Thunder has been launched in SA.

• Comedian Jason Goliath co-presented the event.

• The Thunder slots in between the Ranger WildTrak and Ranger Raptor.

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[FiestaST]

Ford Maverick: What to Expect

Ford is developing a new bakkie that will slot in below the Ranger. It's expected to carry the Maverick name and we should see a production version in 2021. Is this what it will look like?

Earlier this year, spy shots confirmed that Ford was developing a small bakkie that will serve as the brand’s entry-level utility offering which will slot in below the larger Ranger.

Known internally as 758, it’s believed this new small unibody bakkie will be produced on the current Focus C2 platform, the same which underpins the recently-revealed Bronco Sport SUV. A full reveal is expected in 2021 and there are strong suggestions that this new bakkie will share styling cues with the Bronco Sport, which should give it a bold and suitably rugged appearance. Our latest rendering shows what the forthcoming Maverick bakkie could look like with its front-end taking inspiration from the Bronco.

Reports suggest that the Maverick will be manufactured alongside the Bronco Sport in Sonoro, Mexico at Ford's Hermosillo Assembly Plant with an annual production target of 100 000 units.

In terms of engines, a 4-cylinder 2.0-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engine are on the cards paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission as well as a manual shifter. It was previously reported that the Maverick will feature a 4-door configuration and share parts with the Ford Transit and the 2.0-litre version could offer 121 kW while the 3-cylinder, 1.5-litre turbopetrol could offer 134 kW if it's introduced. Note that Ford has not released any official technical information for this new bakkie.

Ford Maverick Bakkie Spied: Here's What We Know

Ford is developing a new bakkie that will slot in below the Ranger. It's expected to carry the Maverick name and we should see a production version in 2021. Is this what it will look like? Image render: Duwyne Aspeling – Cars.co.za Spy shot credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien. We have paid for these...

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Ford Ranger Thunder vs Wildtrak: Key Differences

The Ford Ranger portfolio was bolstered in the middle of 2020 by the addition of the Ford Ranger Thunder. Granted, it looks good, but where does it sit in comparison to the popular Wildtrak? Here are the key differences separating the Ford Ranger Thunder from the Ford Ranger Wildtrak.

Mechanically, there is nothing separating the Ranger Wildtrak from the Ranger Thunder. The 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel motor delivers 157 kW and 500 Nm in both models and both have the 10-speed automatic transmission installed. The Thunder is just as capable, with a low-range gearbox, 230 mm of ground clearance as well as a wading depth of 800 mm. A tow rating of 3 500 kg is standard across both models.

Ford Ranger Thunder vs Wildtrak: Key Differences

The Ford Ranger portfolio was bolstered in the middle of 2020 by the addition of the Ford Ranger Thunder. Granted, it looks good, but where does it sit in comparison to the popular Wildtrak? Here are the key differences separating the Ford Ranger Thunder from the Ford Ranger Wildtrak...

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[FiestaST]

Ford Reveals Ranger Wildtrak X

Ford Australia has tweaked the Ranger lineup, added some features across the range and introduced this striking model called the Wildtrak X.

Ford Australia has given its Ranger family some updates for the 2020 model year, but the headline here is the introduction of the Wildtrak X. Placed above your standard Wildtrak and below the awesome Raptor, the Ranger Wildtrak X features Bi-LED headlights which are said to more effective than the standard lighting setup.

The vehicle also features a power roller shutter that can be controlled by either the key, a button in the load bin or a switch on the dash. There are also unique 18-inch alloy wheels in a matte black finish, black fender flares, a nudge bar with LED light bar and a snorkel for wading.

The rest of the Ford Ranger range gains a new colour called Alabaster White, while the Ranger Raptor gets a sprayed-in loadbed liner. FordPass Connect app is now standard across the Ranger range in Australia too.

Bold look for Ford Ranger Wildtrak X

Is this what the final version of the current-gen Ford Ranger will look like? Incorporating recent updates made to the Thailand-made Ranger (which aligns the bakkie's appearance with SA-spec Thunder derivatives), this striking 2021 Wildtrak X version for the Aussie market sets up the Blue Oval's...

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Ute Comparison: 2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain v Toyota HiLux SR5 v Ford Ranger Wildtrak | CarAdvice

 

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Raptor or this? Roush beefs up petrol-powered Ford Ranger bakkie

Roush Performance has taken the wraps off its take on the Ford Ranger, creating something close to a Raptor for the North American market.

Of course, the Ranger Raptor we know here in South Africa is powered by a 157 kW/500 N.m 2,0-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel engine ... and isn't available in the United States.

So, what does the Roush package include? Well, there are new body components, uprated suspension and subtle performance upgrades, along with a fresh interior treatment.

The Michigan-based tuner says the kit is available for Ranger 4x4 variants fitted with the turbocharged 2,3-litre petrol engine offered in the US. This EcoBoost unit’s peak outputs remain at the stock 201 kW and 420 N.m although Roush has added a cat-back performance exhaust system that delivers “a spirited exhaust note” and features Roush-branded stainless-steel tailpipes.

The Roush-fettled Ranger is furthermore fitted with a Fox performance suspension system, which the tuner claims maximises off-road capability and improves on-road comfort while levelling the stance of the vehicle. A set of General Tire 32-inch Grabber A/TX tyres wrapped round 18-inch satin-black Roush wheels is also included.

Raptor or this? Roush beefs up petrol-powered Ford Ranger bakkie...

Roush Performance has taken the wraps off its take on the Ford Ranger, creating something close to a Raptor for the North American market.

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[FiestaST]

2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain v Ford Ranger Wildtrak Off-road Comparison | CarAdvice

 

[FiestaST]

RoadTrip | Visiting the threatened Renosterveld in Ford's bi-turbo WildTrak 4x4

• The RoadTrip team visist a conservation NPO in the Overberg.

• A Ford Ranger Wildtrak was their vehicle of choice to this threatened habitat.

• Ford SA is an avid supporter of local environmental initiatives.

Ford Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo Wildtrak 10AT

Engine: Inline, four-cylinder, bi-turbodiesel

Capacity: 1996cc

Maximum power: 157kW @ 3750rpm

Maximum torque: 500Nm @ 1500 - 2000rpm

Transmission: Ten-speed auto, four-wheel drive

0-100 km/h: 7.8seconds

Top speed: 212km/h

Fuel capacity: 60L

Fuel economy: 7.8-litres/100km

CO2 emissions: 207g/km

Warranty: Four-years/120 000km

Service plan: Six-years/90 000km

Price: R753 600

We like: Less auspicious Wildtrak detailing, powerful, smooth and responsive engine and transmission combination, upscaled interior, best model in range.

We do not like: Some reports of problems with the ten-speed transmission, ambient interior lighting looks like an afterthought.

RoadTrip rating: 88%

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[epah]

Does it really have a 60L fuel tank or is it a typo?

 

[FiestaST]

Does it really have a 60L fuel tank or is it a typo?

Looks like a typo.

80L

2.0 Bi Turbo Double Cab Wildtrak 10AT 4x4 HR

Get all the info and Specs of the latest Ford Ranger 2.0 Bi Turbo Double Cab Wildtrak 10AT 4x4 HR. We give you all the Engine, Design & Safety details so you can customise the Ranger to your needs.

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Ford South Africa says modified Ranger bakkies are a ‘major concern’...

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says “non-approved modifications” to vehicles such as its Ranger and Everest are a “major concern”.

“We are seeing a significant increase in the number of aftermarket accessories being fitted to Ford Rangers and Everests recently, from grille replacements to body kits, which are a major concern for us,” said Neale Hill, managing director of Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa.

“While we appreciate the desire of enthusiastic owners to make their vehicles unique, it has major implications for the performance, reliability and safety of the vehicle.

“Ford spends an inordinate amount of time and money developing every aspect of its products, with millions of actual and accelerated kilometres of testing completed before any new vehicle is signed off and goes into production,” Hill said.

Ford South Africa says modified Ranger bakkies are a ‘major concern’...

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says “non-approved modifications” to vehicles such as its Ranger and Everest are a “major concern”.

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[FlashSA]

Ford South Africa says modified Ranger bakkies are a ‘major concern’...

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says “non-approved modifications” to vehicles such as its Ranger and Everest are a “major concern”.

“We are seeing a significant increase in the number of aftermarket accessories being fitted to Ford Rangers and Everests recently, from grille replacements to body kits, which are a major concern for us,” said Neale Hill, managing director of Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa.

“While we appreciate the desire of enthusiastic owners to make their vehicles unique, it has major implications for the performance, reliability and safety of the vehicle.

“Ford spends an inordinate amount of time and money developing every aspect of its products, with millions of actual and accelerated kilometres of testing completed before any new vehicle is signed off and goes into production,” Hill said.

Ford South Africa says modified Ranger bakkies are a ‘major concern’...

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says “non-approved modifications” to vehicles such as its Ranger and Everest are a “major concern”.

www.carmag.co.za

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I'm all for stock and warranty, but if Ford SA hadn't been 10yrs behind Toyota with the Ranger's candlestick headlights, I wouldn't have needed to put in crystal globes and massive HELLA spots.

 

[FiestaST]

lol at ''risky business"

Why decorating your Ford Ranger with accessories is risky business

It’s a sight we see on the roads every day - the Ford Ranger Raptor that’s not actually a Raptor, but rather the product of an extremely enthusiastic owner who has blown loads of cash at the nearest accessories shop.

This may be all good and well, but many owners don’t realise that making non-approved modifications to their vehicles may affect their warranty, and potentially even pose a safety hazard, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) warns.

“We are seeing a significant increase in the number of aftermarket accessories being fitted to Ford Rangers and Everests recently, from grille replacements to body kits, which are a major concern for us,” says FMCSA Managing Director Neale Hill.

“While we appreciate the desire of enthusiastic owners to make their vehicles unique, it has major implications for the performance, reliability and safety of the vehicle.

“Ford spends an inordinate amount of time and money developing every aspect of its products, with millions of actual and accelerated kilometres of testing completed before any new vehicle is signed off and goes into production,” Hill added.

Why decorating your Ford Ranger with accessories is risky business

Sure you can (almost) create the Raptor of your dreams at your nearest spares shop, but this could be risky in more ways than one, Ford warns.

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