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On the old-dash base workhorses, no
I serviced before 20 000km on my facelift XLT and did not get any notification so I am not sure if the new digital dash + onboard has this built in.
I know my wife's Ecosport shouts annually for a service (she doesn't do anywhere near 15 000km between services)
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Thanks. I have a 2017 xl model, hopefully it has a service indicator.
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Dank meme lord
[video=youtube;uOvBXjcz1rc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOvBXjcz1rc[/video]
FiestaST
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CAR DOCTOR: Should I buy a used Ford Ranger?
This week, resident #Trending car expert Justus Visagie gives advice about Ford and advises a reader who has tyre-sized issues.
1 George: I want to buy a used Ford Ranger 2.2 manual 4x2 with low mileage. What are the common problems with these bakkies?
Justus: As far as Rangers go, the 4x2 manual 2.2 variants are about the most trouble-free you could wish for. The engine is well proven and its power and torque outputs are well within the limits of the gearbox and the differential.
Keep an eye on the electrical system, a known weakness on almost all Fords, and the power steering hoses. If it’s one with hydraulic power steering, you should check for leaks on the fluid hoses and cracks in the reservoir bottle. The same checks apply to the cooling system, but seeing as you’re looking at a low-mileage vehicle, that will only become vital later on.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Guides_and_Lists/car-doctor-should-i-buy-a-used-ford-ranger-20180408
This week, resident #Trending car expert Justus Visagie gives advice about Ford and advises a reader who has tyre-sized issues.
1 George: I want to buy a used Ford Ranger 2.2 manual 4x2 with low mileage. What are the common problems with these bakkies?
Justus: As far as Rangers go, the 4x2 manual 2.2 variants are about the most trouble-free you could wish for. The engine is well proven and its power and torque outputs are well within the limits of the gearbox and the differential.
Keep an eye on the electrical system, a known weakness on almost all Fords, and the power steering hoses. If it’s one with hydraulic power steering, you should check for leaks on the fluid hoses and cracks in the reservoir bottle. The same checks apply to the cooling system, but seeing as you’re looking at a low-mileage vehicle, that will only become vital later on.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/Guides_and_Lists/car-doctor-should-i-buy-a-used-ford-ranger-20180408
Sold our oldest 2.2 Single Cab Ranger 2 weeks ago. 2014 model with 75000km on the clock. It had a few minor dents but was in good condition overall. Bought it new for R185k and received R120k from a used car buyer. He sold it on after spending R5k on rubberising and a polish for R150k. Not bad resale value and the used car guy keeps bugging me for more as he says demand for used 2.2 workhorses is very high.
We bought a new 2018 2.2 replacement for our fleet..
We bought a new 2018 2.2 replacement for our fleet..
FiestaST
Honorary Master
*cough*
So you end up with a very fast bakkie that you have paid close to a million for and you have lost your factory warranty. No thanks
FiestaST
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Roush tuning now available for Ford Ranger
Can't wait for a Ford Ranger Raptor? How about a Roush-tuned Ford Ranger instead? Check it out!
With two years of development and testing under its belt, Roush Performance and Performance Centre has unveiled a Roush Ford Ranger for the South African market. The Roush Performance upgrade which is available in three stages and has been designed to be "within Ford's performance tolerances" ensuring that the engine won't be overly stressed. In fact, Roush is confident enough to offer a Ford and Roush 3-year / 60 000 km drivetrain warranty. The Roush upgrades are also fully supported by Ford Motor Company of South Africa, which bodes well.
Three stages of Roush
RS1 - The Roush Stage 1 Ranger offers aesthetic upgrades that individualize your Ranger and make it stand out from the rest, but allows you the option of a whole lot more. Kit includes:
RS2 - The Stage 2 ROUSH Ranger offers more than street presence. With an improved high-flow cat back exhaust combined with the added performance from a pre-programmed chip that includes 5 pre-mapped programmes and a Hybrid turbo, you can expect up to 16% increase in power or 170 kW of power and 550 Nm on the flywheel. This from the 3.2-litre turbodiesel model Ford sells in a standard Ranger.
RS3 - The ROUSH Stage 3 Ranger with an up to 30% increase in performance through the addition of a High-flow cat-back exhaust, performance uprated intercooler, hybrid turbo upgrade and a 5 map software chip. Power figures are estimated at 190 kW and 650 Nm. With added power comes improved braking with Pedders Kevlar Ceramic brake kits and smoother ride courtesy of Pedders Foam Cell TrakRyder Shocks with an elevated ride height.
Roush Ranger Pricing
The Roush upgrade costs are on top of the purchase price of a Ford Ranger.
RS1 R135 000
RS2 R185 000
RS3 R245 000
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/roush-tuning-now-available-for-ford-ranger/44892/
Can't wait for a Ford Ranger Raptor? How about a Roush-tuned Ford Ranger instead? Check it out!
With two years of development and testing under its belt, Roush Performance and Performance Centre has unveiled a Roush Ford Ranger for the South African market. The Roush Performance upgrade which is available in three stages and has been designed to be "within Ford's performance tolerances" ensuring that the engine won't be overly stressed. In fact, Roush is confident enough to offer a Ford and Roush 3-year / 60 000 km drivetrain warranty. The Roush upgrades are also fully supported by Ford Motor Company of South Africa, which bodes well.
Three stages of Roush
RS1 - The Roush Stage 1 Ranger offers aesthetic upgrades that individualize your Ranger and make it stand out from the rest, but allows you the option of a whole lot more. Kit includes:
RS2 - The Stage 2 ROUSH Ranger offers more than street presence. With an improved high-flow cat back exhaust combined with the added performance from a pre-programmed chip that includes 5 pre-mapped programmes and a Hybrid turbo, you can expect up to 16% increase in power or 170 kW of power and 550 Nm on the flywheel. This from the 3.2-litre turbodiesel model Ford sells in a standard Ranger.
RS3 - The ROUSH Stage 3 Ranger with an up to 30% increase in performance through the addition of a High-flow cat-back exhaust, performance uprated intercooler, hybrid turbo upgrade and a 5 map software chip. Power figures are estimated at 190 kW and 650 Nm. With added power comes improved braking with Pedders Kevlar Ceramic brake kits and smoother ride courtesy of Pedders Foam Cell TrakRyder Shocks with an elevated ride height.
Roush Ranger Pricing
The Roush upgrade costs are on top of the purchase price of a Ford Ranger.
RS1 R135 000
RS2 R185 000
RS3 R245 000
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/roush-tuning-now-available-for-ford-ranger/44892/
FiestaST
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Audi RS3/
FiestaST
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Roush gives Ranger a 30% boost and mean looks to match
US tuner Roush Performance, which entered South African performance car scene back in 2016 with its Mustang conversions, has now unleashed a three-stage upgrade programme for the popular Ranger bakkie.
Marketed through Performance Centre, the Roush Ranger packages are unique to South Africa, although they will be rolled out to other countries in time.
Roush insists you should call it an engineering company rather than an aftermarket kit manufacturer, but regardless of how you choose to define Roush, it is reassuring to know that its products are said to be fully supported by Ford South Africa and backed up by a three-year/60 000km “Ford and Roush” warranty.
These are the three stages offered, applicable to a Ford Ranger 3.2-litre double cab turbodiesel manual or auto, which is priced from R529 300 in XLT form, excluding the conversions listed below:
RS1 (Stage 1) - R135 000
The first stage beefs up the looks, with a comprehensive body kit that includes a Roush front bumper and grille with block-letter badging, bonnet wrap, 18-inch alloys, sports bar, side steps, decklid cover, rear bumper, dual pike cab-back exhaust. Interior upgrades include embroidered headrests and Roush car mats.
RS2 (Stage 2) - R185 000
In addition to the aforementioned styling upgrades, the second stage boosts performance through an enhanced intercooler and software upgrades that collectively boost power by 16 percent to around 170kW. Stage two also brings Pedders Foam Cell TrakRider suspension and Slotted Geomet Coated Rotor brakes and pads.
RS3 (Stage 3) - R245 000
In addition to the aforementioned upgrades, Stage 3 brings a “Hybrid Turbo” upgrade and aluminium intercooler, with power said to increase to around 190kW. This one also gets a full leather interior.
Disclaimer: Roush says its power figures were dyno measured by independent specialist Pastel, and says “figures may vary depending on external variables and are not guaranteed.”
For more information, visit the Performance Centre Website.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...r-a-30-boost-and-mean-looks-to-match-14540110
US tuner Roush Performance, which entered South African performance car scene back in 2016 with its Mustang conversions, has now unleashed a three-stage upgrade programme for the popular Ranger bakkie.
Marketed through Performance Centre, the Roush Ranger packages are unique to South Africa, although they will be rolled out to other countries in time.
Roush insists you should call it an engineering company rather than an aftermarket kit manufacturer, but regardless of how you choose to define Roush, it is reassuring to know that its products are said to be fully supported by Ford South Africa and backed up by a three-year/60 000km “Ford and Roush” warranty.
These are the three stages offered, applicable to a Ford Ranger 3.2-litre double cab turbodiesel manual or auto, which is priced from R529 300 in XLT form, excluding the conversions listed below:
RS1 (Stage 1) - R135 000
The first stage beefs up the looks, with a comprehensive body kit that includes a Roush front bumper and grille with block-letter badging, bonnet wrap, 18-inch alloys, sports bar, side steps, decklid cover, rear bumper, dual pike cab-back exhaust. Interior upgrades include embroidered headrests and Roush car mats.
RS2 (Stage 2) - R185 000
In addition to the aforementioned styling upgrades, the second stage boosts performance through an enhanced intercooler and software upgrades that collectively boost power by 16 percent to around 170kW. Stage two also brings Pedders Foam Cell TrakRider suspension and Slotted Geomet Coated Rotor brakes and pads.
RS3 (Stage 3) - R245 000
In addition to the aforementioned upgrades, Stage 3 brings a “Hybrid Turbo” upgrade and aluminium intercooler, with power said to increase to around 190kW. This one also gets a full leather interior.
Disclaimer: Roush says its power figures were dyno measured by independent specialist Pastel, and says “figures may vary depending on external variables and are not guaranteed.”
For more information, visit the Performance Centre Website.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...r-a-30-boost-and-mean-looks-to-match-14540110
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ignition GT INSIGHT: Jack Roush Jr. (Roush Ford Ranger)
[video=youtube;0Q95wrqGM0c]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q95wrqGM0c[/video]
[video=youtube;0Q95wrqGM0c]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q95wrqGM0c[/video]
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Raptor-lite, anyone? Meet the Ford Ranger Wildtrak X
Ford has revealed its new Ranger Wildtrak X derivative in Europe, handing the double-cab bakkie distinctive external styling features that scream “Raptor-lite”.
For starters, the new Wildtrak X is offered in the “Performance Blue” metallic paint worn by the Ranger Raptor. In addition, items such as the front grille, sports bar, roof rails, side-steps, alloy wheels and Wildtrak decals gain a black finish.
The standard “roll-and-lock” load-bed cover is also finished in black. Inside, you’ll find leather seats in (you guessed it) black, with contrast stitching in “River Rock” grey.
Ford says the new Wildtrak X will be offered in double-cab form only, powered by the Ranger’s familiar 3,2-litre, five-cylinder turbodiesel engine (147 kW/470 N.m), mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission and 4×4 driveline.
It’s not yet clear whether Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa will consider offering this new derivative to local buyers.
[UPDATE: Ford SA tells us that it has “no plans at this stage” to offer the new Wildtrak X in South Africa.]
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/raptor-lite-anyone-meet-ford-ranger-wildtrak-x/
Ford has revealed its new Ranger Wildtrak X derivative in Europe, handing the double-cab bakkie distinctive external styling features that scream “Raptor-lite”.
For starters, the new Wildtrak X is offered in the “Performance Blue” metallic paint worn by the Ranger Raptor. In addition, items such as the front grille, sports bar, roof rails, side-steps, alloy wheels and Wildtrak decals gain a black finish.
The standard “roll-and-lock” load-bed cover is also finished in black. Inside, you’ll find leather seats in (you guessed it) black, with contrast stitching in “River Rock” grey.
Ford says the new Wildtrak X will be offered in double-cab form only, powered by the Ranger’s familiar 3,2-litre, five-cylinder turbodiesel engine (147 kW/470 N.m), mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission and 4×4 driveline.
It’s not yet clear whether Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa will consider offering this new derivative to local buyers.
[UPDATE: Ford SA tells us that it has “no plans at this stage” to offer the new Wildtrak X in South Africa.]
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/raptor-lite-anyone-meet-ford-ranger-wildtrak-x/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
2 things. That demo sale has an awesome service plan which should give 5 more yrs of free servicing.
For new Rangers, Ford has changed their service plan to 6yrs/90 000km. On mine it is 5yrs 120 000km. The average amount of annual mileage bakkies do, you'll hit the 90k mileage limit well before the 6yrs is up,. Whereas on my service plan, I should just get the full 5yrs. Ford have done a sneaky here which will benefit them and only a miniscule number of low annual mileage owners.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Watch Ford ‘torture’ its new (US-spec) Ranger bakkie
The Ford Ranger is officially returning to North American market in 2019, and the Blue Oval brand is putting its new US-spec version of the bakkie through what it describes as “torture testing”.
In the video below, Ford shows the Ranger being put through its paces to ensure it meets “durability standards” and is “ready for adventure”.
“We torture every component – from its high-strength steel frame to its EcoBoost engine [a 2,3-litre turbopetrol mill will be offered in the US] to its cloth- and leather-trimmed seats – to ensure Ranger is ready for any season and nearly any terrain,” said Rick Bolt, Ford Ranger chief engineer.
Ford says its “rigorous approach” to ensuring Ranger quality and capability starts in the lab, progresses to its proving grounds then is confirmed through “intense real-world challenges in locations near and far”.
At the brand’s Michigan proving grounds, a fully loaded Ranger hits the Silver Creek track with impacts Ford says are “so severe robotic drivers are used so humans don’t get injured”.
In the lab, a four-post shaker table “abuses Ranger for days” to check against squeaks and rattles. In the real world, Ranger towing capability is tested in high temperatures on the unforgiving steep grades of Davis Dam in Arizona, while the Australian Outback treats the bakkie to more heat and choking dust over harsh off-road terrain.
While SA-spec bakkies come from the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria – where Ford will also assemble the new Ranger Raptor from 2019 – this US-spec model will be built in Michigan, as the nameplate returns to North America after an absence of about seven years.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/watch-ford-torture-new-us-spec-ranger-bakkie/
[video=youtube_share;6RPkKcaRNdI]https://youtu.be/6RPkKcaRNdI[/video]
The Ford Ranger is officially returning to North American market in 2019, and the Blue Oval brand is putting its new US-spec version of the bakkie through what it describes as “torture testing”.
In the video below, Ford shows the Ranger being put through its paces to ensure it meets “durability standards” and is “ready for adventure”.
“We torture every component – from its high-strength steel frame to its EcoBoost engine [a 2,3-litre turbopetrol mill will be offered in the US] to its cloth- and leather-trimmed seats – to ensure Ranger is ready for any season and nearly any terrain,” said Rick Bolt, Ford Ranger chief engineer.
Ford says its “rigorous approach” to ensuring Ranger quality and capability starts in the lab, progresses to its proving grounds then is confirmed through “intense real-world challenges in locations near and far”.
At the brand’s Michigan proving grounds, a fully loaded Ranger hits the Silver Creek track with impacts Ford says are “so severe robotic drivers are used so humans don’t get injured”.
In the lab, a four-post shaker table “abuses Ranger for days” to check against squeaks and rattles. In the real world, Ranger towing capability is tested in high temperatures on the unforgiving steep grades of Davis Dam in Arizona, while the Australian Outback treats the bakkie to more heat and choking dust over harsh off-road terrain.
While SA-spec bakkies come from the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria – where Ford will also assemble the new Ranger Raptor from 2019 – this US-spec model will be built in Michigan, as the nameplate returns to North America after an absence of about seven years.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/watch-ford-torture-new-us-spec-ranger-bakkie/
[video=youtube_share;6RPkKcaRNdI]https://youtu.be/6RPkKcaRNdI[/video]
FiestaST
Honorary Master
MotorMatters review of the Ranger FX4
[video=youtube_share;4D2iIhi2aF4]https://youtu.be/4D2iIhi2aF4[/video]
[video=youtube_share;4D2iIhi2aF4]https://youtu.be/4D2iIhi2aF4[/video]
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Updated Ford Ranger to be offered with Raptor engine!
At the start of 2018, Ford revealed an updated version of the Ranger specifically for the North American market. And now the Blue Oval brand has released more details about the refreshed bakkie set to debut in other markets (including ours).
The big news? The fact that the 2,0-litre turbodiesel from the new Raptor will be offered in other Ranger derivatives further down the line-up, as confirmed by the brand’s Australian arm.
As in the Raptor, this twin-turbo, four-cylinder oil-burner is worth 157 kW and 500 N.m, and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. It boasts a braked towing capacity of 3 500 kg, the same as the current 3,2-litre models and better than the 2 500 kg limit offered by the Raptor (the latter’s towing capacity is stifled by the special suspension arrangement).
While Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa could not confirm details of the local version of the refreshed Ranger, it did indicate that SA could expect a launch at some point in 2019. Of course, in March 2018, Ford’s local arm announced an expansion of operations at its Struandale engine plant in Port Elizabeth, adding that it would start building this very diesel engine.
So, what else do we know about the updated Ranger? Well, the 2,2-litre four-cylinder (118 kW/385 N.m) and 3,2-litre five-cylinder (147 kW/470 N.m) turbodiesel engines will carry over unchanged, as will the six-speed automatic and manual gearboxes.
In terms of styling, the updates appear fairly subtle, led by a new grille and broader air-intakes up front. From what we understand, changes to the cabin are minor, too. Interestingly, however, Ford has revised the Ranger’s suspension setup in a bid to reduce body roll and improve both comfort levels and steering precision.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/updated-ford-ranger-to-be-offered-with-raptor-engine/
At the start of 2018, Ford revealed an updated version of the Ranger specifically for the North American market. And now the Blue Oval brand has released more details about the refreshed bakkie set to debut in other markets (including ours).
The big news? The fact that the 2,0-litre turbodiesel from the new Raptor will be offered in other Ranger derivatives further down the line-up, as confirmed by the brand’s Australian arm.
As in the Raptor, this twin-turbo, four-cylinder oil-burner is worth 157 kW and 500 N.m, and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. It boasts a braked towing capacity of 3 500 kg, the same as the current 3,2-litre models and better than the 2 500 kg limit offered by the Raptor (the latter’s towing capacity is stifled by the special suspension arrangement).
While Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa could not confirm details of the local version of the refreshed Ranger, it did indicate that SA could expect a launch at some point in 2019. Of course, in March 2018, Ford’s local arm announced an expansion of operations at its Struandale engine plant in Port Elizabeth, adding that it would start building this very diesel engine.
So, what else do we know about the updated Ranger? Well, the 2,2-litre four-cylinder (118 kW/385 N.m) and 3,2-litre five-cylinder (147 kW/470 N.m) turbodiesel engines will carry over unchanged, as will the six-speed automatic and manual gearboxes.
In terms of styling, the updates appear fairly subtle, led by a new grille and broader air-intakes up front. From what we understand, changes to the cabin are minor, too. Interestingly, however, Ford has revised the Ranger’s suspension setup in a bid to reduce body roll and improve both comfort levels and steering precision.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/updated-ford-ranger-to-be-offered-with-raptor-engine/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ford reveals facelifted version of 'global' Ranger
While Ford has already revealed the Raptor version of its Ranger, until now it has not shown us the rest of the 2019-model-year range for global markets (as in those outside of the US).
Now Ford of Australia has spilled the beans on its facelifted MY19 Ranger line-up, which gets styling updates, additional driver assist gadgets, a new 2-litre twin-turbodiesel (as per the Raptor), a 10-speed automatic gearbox and an enhanced chassis.
Ford South Africa has confirmed that local models will be upgraded in 2019, but exact details and launch timing have yet to be confirmed.
Given that our range has always closely mirrored that offered in Australia, it’s a fairly logical assumption that we’ll be seeing similar updates.
Although only two frontal pictures have been released thus far, it is clear to see that the changes are rather minor, the highlights being a new grille that resembles some versions of the US-spec Ranger, as well as a revised lower bumper, while XLT and Wildtrak versions get HID headlights and LED daytime running lights. Ford has also made minor trim changes inside the cabin.
Raptor engine now offered in XLT, Wildtrack
Yet the biggest news is that Ford’s new 2-litre twin-turbodiesel engine, first announced along with the Raptor earlier this year, will also be offered in XLT and Wildtrak models. The advanced new engine, which produces 157kW and 500Nm, is paired with Ford’s 10-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
Although the exact South African model mix has yet to be announced, Ford SA has previously confirmed that the new 2-litre, which will be built locally, will also power other models in the range (in addition to Raptor).
Ford is not giving up on the current ‘tried and tested’ engines, however, with the existing 3.2-litre five-cylinder (147kW/470Nm) and 2.2-litre four-cylinder (118kW/385Nm) turbodiesel engines being carried over from the previous range to complement the new engine.
New driver-assist gadgets
A raft of new driver assist gadgets becomes available on Aussie-spec MY19 Rangers, including Pre-Collision Assist with Vehicle and Pedestrian Detection and Autonomous Emergency Braking, as well as Traffic Sign Recognition and, for the first time in the segment, Ford’s ‘Active Park Assist’ semi-autonomous parallel parking assistant.
Also in place to make life easier for the wider audience that Ford is targeting here is an ‘easy-lift’ tailgate mechanism for which Ford claims a 70 percent reduction in the effort needed to lift the tailgate.
In addition, Ford has made suspension changes across the range, aimed at improving the ride and reducing body roll.
As mentioned, any possible local changes are still to be confirmed, but we will keep you in the loop.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...-facelifted-version-of-global-ranger-14998021
While Ford has already revealed the Raptor version of its Ranger, until now it has not shown us the rest of the 2019-model-year range for global markets (as in those outside of the US).
Now Ford of Australia has spilled the beans on its facelifted MY19 Ranger line-up, which gets styling updates, additional driver assist gadgets, a new 2-litre twin-turbodiesel (as per the Raptor), a 10-speed automatic gearbox and an enhanced chassis.
Ford South Africa has confirmed that local models will be upgraded in 2019, but exact details and launch timing have yet to be confirmed.
Given that our range has always closely mirrored that offered in Australia, it’s a fairly logical assumption that we’ll be seeing similar updates.
Although only two frontal pictures have been released thus far, it is clear to see that the changes are rather minor, the highlights being a new grille that resembles some versions of the US-spec Ranger, as well as a revised lower bumper, while XLT and Wildtrak versions get HID headlights and LED daytime running lights. Ford has also made minor trim changes inside the cabin.
Raptor engine now offered in XLT, Wildtrack
Yet the biggest news is that Ford’s new 2-litre twin-turbodiesel engine, first announced along with the Raptor earlier this year, will also be offered in XLT and Wildtrak models. The advanced new engine, which produces 157kW and 500Nm, is paired with Ford’s 10-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
Although the exact South African model mix has yet to be announced, Ford SA has previously confirmed that the new 2-litre, which will be built locally, will also power other models in the range (in addition to Raptor).
Ford is not giving up on the current ‘tried and tested’ engines, however, with the existing 3.2-litre five-cylinder (147kW/470Nm) and 2.2-litre four-cylinder (118kW/385Nm) turbodiesel engines being carried over from the previous range to complement the new engine.
New driver-assist gadgets
A raft of new driver assist gadgets becomes available on Aussie-spec MY19 Rangers, including Pre-Collision Assist with Vehicle and Pedestrian Detection and Autonomous Emergency Braking, as well as Traffic Sign Recognition and, for the first time in the segment, Ford’s ‘Active Park Assist’ semi-autonomous parallel parking assistant.
Also in place to make life easier for the wider audience that Ford is targeting here is an ‘easy-lift’ tailgate mechanism for which Ford claims a 70 percent reduction in the effort needed to lift the tailgate.
In addition, Ford has made suspension changes across the range, aimed at improving the ride and reducing body roll.
As mentioned, any possible local changes are still to be confirmed, but we will keep you in the loop.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...-facelifted-version-of-global-ranger-14998021