The Ford Ranger (T6) Thread

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Ford Ranger Tremor

Ford answers the call of Ranger customers asking for an even more off-road-capable and agile Built Ford Tough midsize truck, revealing the new available Tremor Off-Road Package designed to help owners tackle even rougher off-road terrain without compromising Ranger's payload and tow ratings. 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor goes beyond today's already-capable FX4 Off-Road Package, making it the most off-road-capable factory-built Ranger ever offered in the U.S.

"Tremor gives Ranger customers a new level of off-road confidence and fun," said Chad Callander, Ford Ranger marketing manager. "With increased ground clearance, off-road tuned suspension and aggressive Continental General Grabber tires, Tremor elevates Ranger's off-roading capability even further while keeping the unique advantages that come with a cargo box for hauling gear anywhere."

Tremor starts with a lifted suspension, redesigned front knuckles and 32-inch Continental General Grabber™ A/TX all-terrain tires on new 17-inch Magnetic-painted wheels that combine to deliver 9.7 inches of ground clearance - 0.8 inches more than the base Ranger SuperCrew 4x4.

FOX™ 2.0 monotube dampers with remote rear reservoirs and hydraulic rebound stops are tuned for a comfortable ride on pavement while offering control over severe terrain. The shocks are specially tuned with progressive rebound end zone damping to support vehicle control where the pavement ends. Front and rear springs are tuned for greater off-road composure. A multi-leaf rear spring setup enables increased wheel travel. Anti-roll bar stiffness has been reduced to minimize disruption over rough terrain and improve comfort off-road.

Ford Ranger Tremor (2021)

Ford Ranger Tremor comes with the proven 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine with 270 horsepower and best-in-class gas torque of 310 lb.-ft., paired to a class-exclusive...

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New Ford Ranger Tremor: Raptor-lite double-cab bakkie fully revealed!

Ford’s North American division doesn’t offer the Ranger Raptor so it’s created its own Tremor variant, which gains all manner of off-road goodies.

Billed as the “most off-road-capable factory-built Ranger ever offered" in the United States, Ford says the Tremor package goes beyond that market's FX4 Off-Road Package.

The Tremor package will be available on mid-tier XLT and high-spec Lariat models with the SuperCrew 4x4 configuration from 2021.

Unlike the Ranger Thunder sold in South Africa, the Tremor-badged bakkie gains some serious under-the-skin upgrades, including a suspension lift, redesigned front knuckles and 32-inch Continental General Grabber A/TX all-terrain tyres on new 17-inch Magnetic-painted wheels. The result? Some 246 mm of ground clearance.

Fox 2.0 monotube dampers with remote rear reservoirs and hydraulic rebound stops have also been adopted and tuned for a “comfortable ride” on tarmac and proper “control over severe terrain”. The front and rear springs, meanwhile, have been tweaked for “greater off-road composure”, with the multi-leaf rear setup enabling increased wheel travel. Anti-roll bar stiffness has been reduced in a bid to "minimise disruption" over rough terrain and improve comfort off-road

New Ford Ranger Tremor: Raptor-lite double-cab bakkie fully revealed!

Ford’s North American division doesn’t offer the Ranger Raptor so it’s created its own Tremor variant, which gains all manner of off-road goodies.

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Raptor style? Ford Ranger Wildtrak bakkie gets menacing wide body kit

Ever wanted your Ford Ranger Wildtrak to look a little more like the full-fat Raptor? Well, Prior Design has unveiled this wide body kit which adds new parts to the front, rear and profile.

Using Dura-Flex fibreglass, Prior Design has created a new grille, wheel arch extensions, rear spoiler and bumpers. Prior Design says the materials used for this kit provide offer a pleasing mix of flexibility and stability. The company says affixing the new parts is simple thanks its the "high degree of accuracy" in terms of fit.

The German tuner has furthermore fitted a pair of LED elements to the leading edge of the roof, along with new alloy wheels wrapped in off-road tyres. A suspension lift kit has been added as well.

Raptor style? Ford Ranger Wildtrak bakkie gets menacing wide body kit

Ever wanted your Ford Ranger Wildtrak to look a little more like the Raptor? Well, Prior Design has unveiled this wide body kit...

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I think I'm probably the only person that likes a ranger in white in XLT spec, the rest of the range has way too much stickers and other crap on.

 

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I think I'm probably the only person that likes a ranger in white in XLT spec, the rest of the range has way too much stickers and other crap on.

Nope, we have 3 of 'em and concur with you!

 

[Craig_]

Nope, we have 3 of 'em and concur with you!

This is actually a nice vehicle. I would love to buy an amarok but will probably buy a ranger some time in the future as it's much better value for money.

 

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I couldn't find a white xlt when I bought and settled on silver.

 

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New Ford Ranger FX4 Max revealed as Raptor-inspired off-road bakkie

Ford in Australia has revealed its new Ranger FX4 Max, an off-road-ready double-cab bakkie inspired by the flagship Raptor.

Seemingly similar to North America’s recently unveiled Tremor package, the FX4 Max is fitted with two-inch monotube Fox shocks, offering increased travel and ride height. The Blue Oval brand says the suspension system has been “crafted to soak up punishing impacts and smooth out bumps and ruts” while still offering a comfortable on-road experience.

Just like the Raptor, the FX4 Max is powered by Ford’s twin-turbo 2,0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, sending the same 157 kW and 500 N.m to all four corners via a ten-speed automatic transmission. Unlike the Raptor, though, this model boasts a braked towing rating of 3 500 kg and a 981 kg payload capacity (compared with the flagship model’s efforts of 2 500 kg and 607 kg, respectively).

The special Ranger furthermore rides on new 17-inch alloys with a +42 mm offset, resulting in a 26 mm increase in wheel track width, and wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain tyres. Like the Tremor, the Ranger gains off-road side-steps (that the company says don’t sacrifice ground clearance).

New Ford Ranger FX4 Max revealed as Raptor-inspired off-road bakkie - CAR Magazine

Ford in Australia has revealed its new Ranger FX4 Max, an off-road-ready double-cab bakkie inspired by the flagship Raptor. Seemingly similar to North America’s recently unveiled Tremor package,... Read more →

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Ford says next-gen Ranger will have 'advantage' over new VW Amarok

A Ford executive says the next-generation Ranger bakkie will have “an advantage” over the new Amarok that's set to be built alongside it.

The second-generation Amarok is set be produced alongside the next (T7) Ranger at Ford’s assembly plant in Silverton, South Africa, from 2022. Signed agreements between the two firms include the production of “a medium pickup truck engineered and built by Ford, for sale by Volkswagen as the Amarok starting in 2022”.

Andrew Birkic, Ford Australia’s new president, told motoring.com.au the Blue Oval brand had a useful “head start” over its Wolfsburg-based partner.

“We have a luxury, we have an advantage, we have a head start over them [Volkswagen],” Birkic said.

“We have a really strong history and we have a really strong global play with Ranger. So I think for us it is how do we keep improving and raising the bar, whereas for them I think it’s a different play.”

Ford says next-gen Ranger will have 'advantage' over new VW Amarok

A Ford executive says the next-generation Ranger bakkie will have “an advantage” over the new Amarok that's set to be built alongside it.

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Ford Ranger Thunder joins Wheels24 garage - What we've discovered so far

• Ford's Ranger Thunder joins the Wheels24 long-term garage.

• The bi-turbo engine is mated to a 4x4 drivetrain.

• The Thunder has covered 2000km in two weeks.

Let's go!

It's been two weeks that the Thunder has been in the Wheels24 garage, but already it has covered almost 2000km. The bakkie already did duty hauling some pallets around for garden box builds, and it covered a road trip to Plettenberg Bay and back via the R340 background between Plett and Uniondale.

All the while, Wheels24 team members found the bit-turbo 2.0-litre diesel engine to be efficient in its task. The 500Nm the engine churns out, especially, makes light work of any duty. On the open road, though, there is a bit of turbo lag, but it tends to become a distant memory as soon as the 10-speed automatic gearbox hooks the right gear. The engine produces 157kW.

Over the coming weeks, we will put the bakkie through its paces, as well as take on several off-road courses to test its abilities off the beaten track.

Ford Ranger Thunder joins Wheels24 garage - What we've discovered so far | Life

Ford's new Ranger Thunder will come under scrutiny over the next few months, but already the bakkie is impressing after just the first two weeks.

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Healthy competition? Ford promises next-gen Ranger will ‘raise the bar’

A Ford executive says the next-generation Ranger bakkie will “raise the bar” in what has become a “really competitive segment”.

Andrew Birkic, Ford Australia president and CEO, told to CarsGuide.com.au the “team is very focused on delivering the next Ranger and the next Everest, adding that “the competition is raising the bar”.

Toyota recently refreshed its Hilux, while all-new Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 twins have launched in some markets, too.

“It’s a really competitive segment, so we know we can’t be complacent. We have to keep investing, we have to keep pushing ourselves,” he said.

Healthy competition? Ford promises next-gen Ranger will ‘raise the bar’...

A Ford executive says the next-generation Ranger bakkie will “raise the bar” in what has become a “really competitive segment”.

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Tested: Ford Ranger Thunder might be a better buy than an Amarok right now

This latest Ranger we tested felt more car-like than ever before and it’s certainly creeping closer and closer to the Volkswagen Amarok in terms of comfort and features.

In terms of safety spec too, the Thunder is packed to the rafters with items that include radar-guided cruise control, lane departure warning, a self-parking mode and airbags for all occupants. Overall, it’s a very compelling package, one that makes me consider a bakkie as a genuine alternative to my family sedan for the very first time. It’s a tough segment, and if you want something fresh it’s definitely worth a look.

If you want to know more about the precise spec upgrade on the Thunder versus the Wildtrak, I’d recommend getting in touch with Ford through its website as the company can send you a personalised one-sheet with the exact information you require.

All Ford Ranger Thunder models come with a 4-year/120 000km warranty, 6-year/90 000km Service Plan, 3-year Roadside Assistance and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre anti-corrosion warranty.

Tested: Ford Ranger Thunder might be a better buy than an Amarok right now

Overall, the Ford Ranger Thunder 4x4 is a very compelling package, and if you want something fresh it’s definitely worth a look.

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DRIVEN: Ford Ranger Thunder 2,0 BiT 4x4 10 AT

Summary

South Africans love their bakkies, and together with the Toyota Hilux, these two routinely fill the top podium places in terms of sales (though the D-Max enjoyed a stellar August). Adding this Thunder variant to the mix again places focus on the range, just as Ford SA would have planned.

While it's more expensive than the Wildtrak, it does offer additional features. And if the number of Thunders we’ve already seen on the road is anything to go by, buyers may just prefer the newcomer to the already popular Wildtrak. Regardless of which variant you choose, the Ranger line-up continues be one of the top choices for those shopping for a lifestyle and/or family bakkie.

FAST FACTS

Model: Ford Ranger Thunder 2,0 BiT 4x4 10 AT
Price: R787 000
Engine: 2,0-litre, four-cylinder, turbodiesel
Power: 157 kW @ 3 750 r/min
Torque: 500 N.m between 1 500 - 2 000 r/min
0-100 km/h: 10 secs (tested)
Top Speed: N/A
Fuel Consumption: 7,8 L/100 km
CO2: 207 g/km
Transmission: 10-speed AT
Service Plan: Six-year/90 000 km

DRIVEN: Ford Ranger Thunder 2,0 BiT 4x4 10 AT - CAR Magazine

TOUWSRIVIER, Western Cape – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa certainly knows how to keep its target market (and general enthusiasts) interested in Blue Oval […]

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VW Amarok Canyon vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak - Performance With Page

 

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Ford Ranger scores top quality award in US JD Power report

• The Ford Ranger received the highest award for quality in the midsize pickup segment in the US.

• The Initial Quality Study report , conducted by JD Power, is based on close to 90 000 customers.

• The current Ford Ranger has been built in South Africa since 2011, and is exported to over 100 markets around the world.

• Rangers for the North American market are assembled at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant.

The Ford Ranger has received the highest award for quality in the midsize pickup segment in the United States, according to the 2020 JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) report.

The study has taken place over the last 34 years and is based on responses from 87 282 purchasers and lessees of new 2020 model year vehicles in the US who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership according to JD Power.

The study was conducted between February and May this year and measures components that fail and features that are difficult to use, hard to understand or don’t work the way owners want.

Initial quality is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score reflecting higher quality.

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Ford's new FX4 bakkie is really a leaf-sprung Raptor you would want in SA

• The new FX4 could be the Ranger bakkie most fans have been waiting for.

• The new Ford FX4 achieves nearly Raptor-like off-road ability without sacrificing too much utility.

• Engineers have built the FX4 to be 80% Raptor.

A Raptor with leaf-springs

What really makes FX4 so appealing is how it manages to achieve nearly Raptor-like off-road ability without sacrificing too much utility. The most notable mechanical difference between the new FX4 and Raptor is the rear suspension configuration.

Whereas the Raptor uses a multi-link rear axle, similar to that of the Ford Everest SUV, engineers have built the FX4 with a more conventional leaf-sprung rear suspension. This accounts for the slight difference in ground clearance between the Raptor and FX4 (286mm versus 256mm) but also makes for a more robust towing and load platform.

The result is a that Ford's new Ranger FX4 can tow 3 500kg, which is 40% more than a Raptor, while stacking 30% more braai wood or kit in the loadbox, which is rated for 981kg.

If the idea of a leaf-sprung Raptor appeals, then the Ford Ranger FX4 makes a great deal of sense. Although it is only available in Australia for now, with a similar kit being marketed under the Tremor badge in North America, Ford has proven that it is not averse to eventually deploying special edition Rangers to all global markets – in time.

With South African adventure bakkie owners always keen on loading up a lot of gear and heading out into Namibia, Botswana or Mozambique, the FX4's combination of Raptor bits and carrying capacity would be a big win in the local market.

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Dashcam? Ford SA hands top-spec Ranger variants mirror-mounted USB

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has handed top-spec variants of its Ranger bakkie a rear-view-mirror-mounted USB outlet designed to power a dashcam.

The Blue Oval brand’s local arm says the move is in response to a general trend towards dashcam usage, saying the USB port is “unobtrusively” positioned. It effectively eliminates “unsightly” cables that would other run across the windscreen or facia from the camera to the power source. The USB power outlet is in addition to the existing ports in the vehicle.

Now standard on the Ranger Raptor, Wildtrak and Thunder derivatives, Ford says the USB port adds a “level of convenience and neatness” to the fitment of any windscreen-mounted dashcam.

Dashcam? Ford SA hands top-spec Ranger variants mirror-mounted USB

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has handed top-spec variants of its Ranger bakkie a rear-view-mirror-mounted USB outlet designed to power a dashcam.

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Dashcam? Ford SA hands top-spec Ranger variants mirror-mounted USB

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has handed top-spec variants of its Ranger bakkie a rear-view-mirror-mounted USB outlet designed to power a dashcam.

The Blue Oval brand’s local arm says the move is in response to a general trend towards dashcam usage, saying the USB port is “unobtrusively” positioned. It effectively eliminates “unsightly” cables that would other run across the windscreen or facia from the camera to the power source. The USB power outlet is in addition to the existing ports in the vehicle.

Now standard on the Ranger Raptor, Wildtrak and Thunder derivatives, Ford says the USB port adds a “level of convenience and neatness” to the fitment of any windscreen-mounted dashcam.

Dashcam? Ford SA hands top-spec Ranger variants mirror-mounted USB

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has handed top-spec variants of its Ranger bakkie a rear-view-mirror-mounted USB outlet designed to power a dashcam.

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A great idea, but that's going to end in tears for some. I'm in the windscreen game and I see cars with their entire mirror base ripped off from bouncing around or whatever action has happened inside the vehicle.

It won't be long before the cable is snagged by someone swapping over the front seats and the force damages the mirror boss on the glass.

 

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How to safely navigate your way through flash floods

• Ford SA gives tips on how to drive through flash floods in the event of an emergency.

• The Ranger has been designed to handle a wading depth up to 850mm.

• Drive through water in an emergency ONLY, and not as part of normal driving.

• Always check your surroundings for the best route and drive through water slowly.

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