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Is Your Ford Ranger a Money Pit? How to Spot Red Flags! - Cars.co.za
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The Right Car? review of the Ranger PHEV Stormtrak
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Discover the Ford Wildtrak Super Cab: a new era in bakkie performance and comfort
The age-old questions about bakkies have always been: what do you do with only two seats in front, and how do you protect the stuff in the back?
The answer for the first was the double cab, which started hitting South African roads in the 1980s, evolving from a cab and a half with facing jump seats behind the driver and passenger until it effectively became a sedan with a ‘bak’ in terms of quality and space.
The second answer was the either/or option of a tarpaulin or a fibre glass canopy, clipped onto the load bay of a single cab, which, with the addition of a foam mattress, could double as a kid’s playground or a teenager’s fantasy at the Drive-In.
This was the general fate for single cabs, which for much of their history seemed relegated to a life of commercial drudgery, with the same lack of respect as those destined to operate them.
Breaking preconceptions
Ford’s Wildtrak Super Cab shatters all these preconceptions.
Equipped with a lockable, retractable tonneau cover, the load box is as secure as any boot in any car, while the Super Cab, effectively a 11½ cab, is a revelation of ergonomics, technology and luxury.
Accessed through oppositional hinged “suicide doors”, the space behind the two seats is generous in the extreme. There’s space for pets or two small children or a rather small adult if absolutely needed.
It’s a great space for the transport of the kind of personal effects you’d prefer to have closer to you on a long journey, rather than in the load box, such as laptops, cameras and picnic bags. You can put your entire luggage behind your seat, leaving the load box free to carry anything else.
The age-old questions about bakkies have always been: what do you do with only two seats in front, and how do you protect the stuff in the back?
The answer for the first was the double cab, which started hitting South African roads in the 1980s, evolving from a cab and a half with facing jump seats behind the driver and passenger until it effectively became a sedan with a ‘bak’ in terms of quality and space.
The second answer was the either/or option of a tarpaulin or a fibre glass canopy, clipped onto the load bay of a single cab, which, with the addition of a foam mattress, could double as a kid’s playground or a teenager’s fantasy at the Drive-In.
This was the general fate for single cabs, which for much of their history seemed relegated to a life of commercial drudgery, with the same lack of respect as those destined to operate them.
Breaking preconceptions
Ford’s Wildtrak Super Cab shatters all these preconceptions.
Equipped with a lockable, retractable tonneau cover, the load box is as secure as any boot in any car, while the Super Cab, effectively a 11½ cab, is a revelation of ergonomics, technology and luxury.
Accessed through oppositional hinged “suicide doors”, the space behind the two seats is generous in the extreme. There’s space for pets or two small children or a rather small adult if absolutely needed.
It’s a great space for the transport of the kind of personal effects you’d prefer to have closer to you on a long journey, rather than in the load box, such as laptops, cameras and picnic bags. You can put your entire luggage behind your seat, leaving the load box free to carry anything else.
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Ford Ranger Handed the Bulletproof Treatment
Armormax has handed the Ford Ranger the bulletproof treatment, with the armouring company revealing the newly developed Security Variant.
Armormax has developed a discreet B6-level armouring package for the 2.0-litre turbodiesel-equipped Ford Ranger 4×4. The project integrates ballistic materials with OEM-aligned engineering to ensure structural integrity and maintain manufacturer warranties under the Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) programme.
The armoured conversion was developed in-house by Armormax after a client requested several B6-spec vehicles, who insisted that Armormax take on the project. The Ranger would be intended to be used as a patrol and intercept vehicle capable of taking fire from multiple assault rifles in a hostile environment. The Ranger would still need to be capable off-road, handle the additional weight of equipment and be equipped to provide maximum visibility at night. Another important detail is that the Ranger shouldn’t resemble a patrol/security/armoured vehicle while remaining robust and reliable.
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Armormax has handed the Ford Ranger the bulletproof treatment, with the armouring company revealing the newly developed Security Variant.
Armormax has developed a discreet B6-level armouring package for the 2.0-litre turbodiesel-equipped Ford Ranger 4×4. The project integrates ballistic materials with OEM-aligned engineering to ensure structural integrity and maintain manufacturer warranties under the Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) programme.
The armoured conversion was developed in-house by Armormax after a client requested several B6-spec vehicles, who insisted that Armormax take on the project. The Ranger would be intended to be used as a patrol and intercept vehicle capable of taking fire from multiple assault rifles in a hostile environment. The Ranger would still need to be capable off-road, handle the additional weight of equipment and be equipped to provide maximum visibility at night. Another important detail is that the Ranger shouldn’t resemble a patrol/security/armoured vehicle while remaining robust and reliable.
Ford Ranger Handed the Bulletproof Treatment
Armormax has handed the Ford Ranger the bulletproof treatment, handing the locally-built bakkie a B6 discreet armouring kit...
www.carmag.co.za
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Hybrid Ute Comparison: Ford Ranger PHEV vs BYD Shark 6 vs GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV - Drive.com.au
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Star quality: Ford’s Ranger Platinum interior has ruined every other bakkie for me
Star quality: Ford’s Ranger Platinum interior has ruined every other bakkie for me
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Kia Tasman vs Ford Ranger vs Toyota Hilux vs Mitsubishi Triton - Chasing Cars
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Ford Ranger bakkie dominates model rankings as South Africa's used car sales soar
While a lot of attention is focused on monthly new car sales, which have been showing a steady monthly upward trend, so too has the used vehicle market been showing year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month growth (MoM), reflecting the continued trend of renewed consumer confidence.
Minor shifts
The top five best-selling used vehicles remain unchanged, but the bottom half of the top 10 has shown several minor shifts, indicating a change in the mindset of South African used car buyers.
Based on the latest sales data from AutoTrader, 33,919 used vehicles were sold in July 2025, representing YoY and MoM increases of 7% and 9.4%, respectively.
This makes last month the strongest sales period for 2025 so far, with a consistent rise over the past few months. In June, 31,008 sales were recorded, compared to 31,741 in May.
Toyota leads
As expected, Toyota retained its first-place ranking of the most popular used car brands in July, with 5,878 used cars sold last month. The Japanese automaker also recorded the biggest MoM increase of 13%, while YoY sales rose by 7%.
Volkswagen followed in second place with 4,638 sales, posting smaller but steady gains of 7% MoM and 5% YoY. Ford secured third position with 3,604 sales, showing a MoM increase of 12% and a modest 3% YoY rise.
Hyundai delivered the strongest growth overall, with a YoY surge of 49% and 2,416 sales in July. Suzuki also performed well, recording a 41% YoY increase.
However, premium marques BMW and Mercedes-Benz saw declines of 2% and 12% YoY, respectively, while Nissan, Renault and Kia also posted YoY decreases.
While a lot of attention is focused on monthly new car sales, which have been showing a steady monthly upward trend, so too has the used vehicle market been showing year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month growth (MoM), reflecting the continued trend of renewed consumer confidence.
Minor shifts
The top five best-selling used vehicles remain unchanged, but the bottom half of the top 10 has shown several minor shifts, indicating a change in the mindset of South African used car buyers.
Based on the latest sales data from AutoTrader, 33,919 used vehicles were sold in July 2025, representing YoY and MoM increases of 7% and 9.4%, respectively.
This makes last month the strongest sales period for 2025 so far, with a consistent rise over the past few months. In June, 31,008 sales were recorded, compared to 31,741 in May.
Toyota leads
As expected, Toyota retained its first-place ranking of the most popular used car brands in July, with 5,878 used cars sold last month. The Japanese automaker also recorded the biggest MoM increase of 13%, while YoY sales rose by 7%.
Volkswagen followed in second place with 4,638 sales, posting smaller but steady gains of 7% MoM and 5% YoY. Ford secured third position with 3,604 sales, showing a MoM increase of 12% and a modest 3% YoY rise.
Hyundai delivered the strongest growth overall, with a YoY surge of 49% and 2,416 sales in July. Suzuki also performed well, recording a 41% YoY increase.
However, premium marques BMW and Mercedes-Benz saw declines of 2% and 12% YoY, respectively, while Nissan, Renault and Kia also posted YoY decreases.
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WATCH | How Ford ensures complete quality in every Ranger built in SA
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Ford SA Launches New Styling Packs for Ranger & Everest
Ford SA has introduced new factory-approved styling packages for select Ranger and Everest models. Here’s what each kit includes and how much they cost.
Cosmetic accessories have become increasingly popular across all vehicle segments, and Ford South Africa has recognised this trend, with the local arm of the Blue Oval automaker launching new styling packages for the Ranger XLT and Everest Sport.
Ford Ranger XLT Styling Pack
Available for the XLT derivative, this styling kit includes a black front grille, replete with ‘Ford’ lettering, matte black head- and taillamp bezels, black plastic mouldings spanning the doors, extended wheel arch trim and a “long-legged” sports bar. The package is priced at R27 000.
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Ford SA has introduced new factory-approved styling packages for select Ranger and Everest models. Here’s what each kit includes and how much they cost.
Cosmetic accessories have become increasingly popular across all vehicle segments, and Ford South Africa has recognised this trend, with the local arm of the Blue Oval automaker launching new styling packages for the Ranger XLT and Everest Sport.
Ford Ranger XLT Styling Pack
Available for the XLT derivative, this styling kit includes a black front grille, replete with ‘Ford’ lettering, matte black head- and taillamp bezels, black plastic mouldings spanning the doors, extended wheel arch trim and a “long-legged” sports bar. The package is priced at R27 000.
Ford SA Launches New Styling Packs for Ranger & Everest
Ford South Africa has introduced new factory-approved styling packages for select Ranger and Everest models...
www.carmag.co.za
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Want a Raptor look for your XLT? Ford's new accessory packs spice up Ranger, Everest
When Ford unleashed its first-generation Ranger Raptor, it created a monster in more ways than one. Suddenly the owners of ‘regular’ Rangers were accessorising them to the hilt, sometimes with unproven aftermarket products.
The carmaker quickly responded with its own range of accessories, and that continued with the new generation of bakkies introduced in late 2022.
Adding to that is a new pair of targeted accessory packs aimed at owners of the chrome-laden Ranger XLT and the Everest Sport SUV.
Customers can get these packages fitted to their new or second-hand vehicles at their nearest Ford dealership, while enjoying full factory backing as these are OEM-approved products.
Those opting for the Ranger XLT accessory pack, priced at R27,500, can expect a Raptor-inspired grille and other purposeful garnishes.
The black-painted grille features ‘FORD’ block letters and is complemented by ‘RANGER’ bonnet lettering, while the C-clamp LED headlights and DRLs gain matt black surrounds.
Moving to the side, the vehicle gains fender flairs, bodyside mouldings for the doors and a ‘long-legged’ sports bar, all in black of course.
The Ford Everest Sport accessory pack, priced at R18,000, receives a similar black grille and black surrounds for the front and rear lights. It also gains black fender flairs and sporty decals for the bonnet and body side.
When Ford unleashed its first-generation Ranger Raptor, it created a monster in more ways than one. Suddenly the owners of ‘regular’ Rangers were accessorising them to the hilt, sometimes with unproven aftermarket products.
The carmaker quickly responded with its own range of accessories, and that continued with the new generation of bakkies introduced in late 2022.
Adding to that is a new pair of targeted accessory packs aimed at owners of the chrome-laden Ranger XLT and the Everest Sport SUV.
Customers can get these packages fitted to their new or second-hand vehicles at their nearest Ford dealership, while enjoying full factory backing as these are OEM-approved products.
Those opting for the Ranger XLT accessory pack, priced at R27,500, can expect a Raptor-inspired grille and other purposeful garnishes.
The black-painted grille features ‘FORD’ block letters and is complemented by ‘RANGER’ bonnet lettering, while the C-clamp LED headlights and DRLs gain matt black surrounds.
Moving to the side, the vehicle gains fender flairs, bodyside mouldings for the doors and a ‘long-legged’ sports bar, all in black of course.
The Ford Everest Sport accessory pack, priced at R18,000, receives a similar black grille and black surrounds for the front and rear lights. It also gains black fender flairs and sporty decals for the bonnet and body side.
Bulldust.
My 2023 has the B Pillar rattles which they just couldn't fix and I eventually gave up. I had a 2025 built loan Ranger recently and it too had the B Pillar rattles. That's almost 3 years since launch that the SA plant is still putting out faulty builds, yet Thailand's plant never had the issue.
And those rapid response guys in the field? Don't get me started - they added no value or improvement to the repair process
Next Gen Ranger is amazing, but they come with issues. And I am qualified to comment because I've had every Ranger model: 2.5 turbo diesel generation, then the 3 litre turbo diesel Gen, 3.2 original and 3.2 facelift and now 2.0 bi turbo Next Gen. Next Gen has spent the most time at the dealership workshop.
But I'd buy it again...
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Living With It: 2025 Ford Ranger Tremor [Intro]
Power is provided by Ford’s four-cylinder 2.0-litre biturbo diesel unit developing 154 kW and 405 N.m, coupled with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s a proven piece of hardware across a broad swathe of the Ranger lineup, but the Tremor treatment brings with it a host of software changes: namely the addition of a Rock Crawl mode, Trail Control (modulates throttle and braking, allowing the driver to focus on the terrain ahead) and Trail Turn Assist, which brakes the inside wheel under full steering lock to tighten the Ranger’s turning circle, to the 4×4 system.
Of particular interest to the off-roading set is the Tremor’s adoption of the uprated suspension setup from the Wildtrak X that ushers in a 30 mm increase in track width for greater stability and position-sensitive Bilstein dampers that lift the ride by 24 mm over the Wildtrak’s 234 mm. Furthermore, the Tremor’s undercarriage is shielded from off-road scrapes by front- and fuel tank-mounted bash plates, and a transfer case protector.
The Tremor additions to the already capable XLT package strike a neat balance between town and country use, so we’ll have our work cut out coming up with suitably taxing tasks to throw its way…should be fun!
Power is provided by Ford’s four-cylinder 2.0-litre biturbo diesel unit developing 154 kW and 405 N.m, coupled with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s a proven piece of hardware across a broad swathe of the Ranger lineup, but the Tremor treatment brings with it a host of software changes: namely the addition of a Rock Crawl mode, Trail Control (modulates throttle and braking, allowing the driver to focus on the terrain ahead) and Trail Turn Assist, which brakes the inside wheel under full steering lock to tighten the Ranger’s turning circle, to the 4×4 system.
Of particular interest to the off-roading set is the Tremor’s adoption of the uprated suspension setup from the Wildtrak X that ushers in a 30 mm increase in track width for greater stability and position-sensitive Bilstein dampers that lift the ride by 24 mm over the Wildtrak’s 234 mm. Furthermore, the Tremor’s undercarriage is shielded from off-road scrapes by front- and fuel tank-mounted bash plates, and a transfer case protector.
The Tremor additions to the already capable XLT package strike a neat balance between town and country use, so we’ll have our work cut out coming up with suitably taxing tasks to throw its way…should be fun!
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Kia Tasman vs Ford Ranger comparison - Drive.com.au