The Ford Ranger (T6) Thread

New 2022 Ford Ranger: plug-in hybrid pick-up tested off-road

Updated hybrid Ranger tested in extreme environments including desert and rugged off-road terrains

The new hybrid-powered Ford Ranger has undergone tests in extreme off-road environments ahead of its launch in 2023.

Ford says the heavily updated pick-up truck has covered around 6213 miles (10,000km) of desert driving, 776,714 miles (1,250,000km) of customer driving and 388,357 miles (625,000km of rugged off-road durability testing, all with a maximum load capacity.

The Ranger has also undergone “thousands of hours” of computer and real-world simulations covering aerodynamics and the durability of components and structures.

“It’s important that our customers are able to rely on the Ranger to deliver years of dependable service,” said Ranger chief program engineer John Willems. “So we’ve gone to great lengths to subject the next-gen Ranger to extreme tests – stressing it much more than a typical consumer would – to help ensure it's ready to face everything life throws at it.

“Whether it’s tackling muddy bush tracks, coping with the rigours of extreme tropical weather, towing over Alpine passes or enduring temperatures of more than 50deg C, the Ranger has to do it all.”

www.autocar.co.uk

New 2022 Ford Ranger to be revealed tomorrow morning | Autocar

Reinvented pick up will be shown on Wednesday morning, following more than one million miles of extreme testing
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New Ford Ranger likely to stick around for a decade

The highly anticipated new Ford Ranger is set to go on sale in South Africa and other international markets in 2022, but word on the street is that it could stick around until at least the early 2030s.
Citing insider information, CarBuzz says that the US-spec Ford Ranger will have an eight-year lifecycle, running from 2023 until early 2031.

Although that does not necessarily mean that the global version of the Ranger (as sold in SA) will have a similar lifespan, it is likely given that the vehicle is expected to share its basic architecture with the US version.

Long life spans are not unusual in the bakkie world, with the current Ford Ranger having been launched in SA exactly 10 years ago, while Toyota’s latest Hilux, introduced in 2016, isn’t likely to be replaced until mid-decade.
The new Ford Ranger will be officially revealed later in 2021 ahead of its 2022 on-sale date, and it is widely reported that the newcomer will be built around a modified version of the current model’s ‘T6’ architecture.

The new bakkie is also set to inherit the 2-litre single- and twin-turbo diesel motors, which were introduced late in the current model’s life cycle, while rumours of a V6 diesel engine (sourced from the Ford F-150) have also been doing their rounds.

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New Ford Ranger likely to stick around for a decade

Word on the street is that the new Ford Ranger could stick around until the early 2030s.
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New Ford Ranger likely to stick around for a decade

The highly anticipated new Ford Ranger is set to go on sale in South Africa and other international markets in 2022, but word on the street is that it could stick around until at least the early 2030s.
Citing insider information, CarBuzz says that the US-spec Ford Ranger will have an eight-year lifecycle, running from 2023 until early 2031.

Although that does not necessarily mean that the global version of the Ranger (as sold in SA) will have a similar lifespan, it is likely given that the vehicle is expected to share its basic architecture with the US version.

Long life spans are not unusual in the bakkie world, with the current Ford Ranger having been launched in SA exactly 10 years ago, while Toyota’s latest Hilux, introduced in 2016, isn’t likely to be replaced until mid-decade.
The new Ford Ranger will be officially revealed later in 2021 ahead of its 2022 on-sale date, and it is widely reported that the newcomer will be built around a modified version of the current model’s ‘T6’ architecture.

The new bakkie is also set to inherit the 2-litre single- and twin-turbo diesel motors, which were introduced late in the current model’s life cycle, while rumours of a V6 diesel engine (sourced from the Ford F-150) have also been doing their rounds.

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New Ford Ranger likely to stick around for a decade

Word on the street is that the new Ford Ranger could stick around until the early 2030s.
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Not really new. Current T6 launched in 2011. Clearly just needed to push out an article...
 
WRAP | Why Ford's Ranger FX4 4x4 is such an easy-to-live-with bakkie

• The Ford Ranger FX4 has been in the Wheels24 garage to see what it's like to live with as a daily.

• The bakkie is powered by a single-turbo diesel engine.

• We report on the bakkie and how we came to experience it.

In summary

The Ford Ranger has been around for a decade, but the bakkie has matured well as production capabilities were ramped up and improved over the years. The Ranger FX4 is just another variant that is testament to the Ranger's prowess, and it's proved itself as a dependable daily companion.

Though not perfect, the Ranger FX4 was often the first-choice vehicle when taking a trip. From running to the shops to taking on a trip to a random destination, the FX4 is what they call 'the consummate companion'.

The Ford Ranger FX4 4x4 Auto double cab retails for R712 300 (October 2021). All Ford Rangers come standard with Ford Protect, comprising a four-year or 120 000km comprehensive warranty, three-year or unlimited distance roadside assistance, and five-year or unlimited km corrosion warranty. A six-year or 90 000km service plan is included.

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WRAP | Why Ford's Ranger FX4 4x4 is such an easy-to-live-with bakkie | Life

We highlight our findings of the special edition bakkie, and what it's like to live with as a daily vehicle.
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Ford Ranger Skyjacker revealed as SEMA special with tough suspension

In celebration of this year’s SEMA, the Ford Ranger Skyjacker has been unveiled as a special one-off build that shows off the possibilities of how it can be customised for extreme off-roading via the aftermarket sector.

“Just how far can a 2021 Ford Ranger Skyjacker travel off the beaten path?” The North American brand asks.

Giving it an extreme off-road persona, the Ford Ranger Skyjacker features a Skyjacker suspension which consists of a six-inch lift plus front and rear off-road bumpers, a Warn winch and rock slider side steps.

The Ford Ranger Skyjacker also adopts some parts from the Performance department. Furthermore, Rigid Industries A-pillar lighting, a rooftop off-road lightbar, EcoBoost engine Power Pack performance calibration, cat-back exhaust with black chrome tips and differential cover have been added in an attempt to create the ultimate in off-road gear.

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/ford-ranger-skyjacker-revealed/

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Next-gen Ford Ranger official reveal date announced for later this month

The official reveal of the next-generation Ford Ranger has been finalised by the North American manufacturer. The brand now confirms that the locally built bakkie will officially break cover on the 24th of November 2021.

The brand says that it has reimagined, redesigned and reengineered the next Ford Ranger to be the smartest, most versatile and most capable example yet for customers in more than 180 markets around the world. Ford confirms that it has conducted more than 5 000 interviews and worked with hundreds of bakkie owners, in dozens of workshops across the globe to find out how owners used their bakkies, what they liked, what they wished it had and what experiences mattered the most to them.

The brand says that this customer-centric approach helped it design and engineer solutions with the next-generation Ford Ranger that customers wanted and would appreciate.

It confirms that a rugged new Built Ford Tough look, and a host of new features that boost productivity, capability and versatility will be included on the next-generation Ford Ranger. With this in mind, it has been described as a product that is designed to go more places, work harder and offer more comfort and refinement than ever before.

www.carmag.co.za

Next-gen Ford Ranger official reveal date announced for later this month

The official reveal of the next-generation Ford Ranger has been finalised by the North American manufacturer. The brand now confirms that the locally built bakkie will officially break cover on the 24th of November 2021.
www.carmag.co.za www.carmag.co.za

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Just three more weeks! Ford reveals debut-date for SA's next-gen Ranger bakkie

It's been a long-time coming, and the Blue Oval brand has been ramping up the excitement of their long-awaited next-generation Ranger bakkie.

There have been teaser images, camo-clad testing videos, and now finally, Ford has announced when it will reveal its brand-new Ranger in a global debut. That date is just less than a month away, on 24 November.

Could this be the Ranger that will finally overthrow the Toyota Hilux from its thrown here in South Africa? If looks have anything to do with it from teaser images, I'd say we're in for the ultimate showdown when it launches locally next year.

The automaker says it has reimagined, redesigned and reengineered the Ranger to be the most innovative, most versatile, and most capable Ranger yet for customers in more than 180 markets worldwide. They conducted more than 5000 interviews and worked with hundreds of bakkie owners in dozens of global workshops to discover how owners used their vehicles, what they liked, what they wished they had, and what experiences mattered the most to them.

https://www.news24.com/wheels/offro...-date-for-sas-next-gen-ranger-bakkie-20211101
 
New 2022 Ford Ranger: PHEV to be full revealed later this month

Updated hybrid Ranger will be officially revealed on Wednesday 24 November on Ford's social channels

The new hybrid-powered Ford Ranger will be officially revealed later this month, where the US firm will showcase the model’s rugged new design and freshly introduced features.

The Ranger will be unveiled at 7am on Wednesday 24 November on Ford’s YouTube channel, where the manufacturer has published a short video teaser with insight into the model’s design.

“As designers, we engaged with customers much earlier in the process, spent more time with them and got more insights than ever before”, said Max Tran, chief designer for the Ford Ranger.

“Interestingly, we found that no matter what market, our customers are doers. They like solving their own problems, and they like to feel confident in their truck… not just the way the vehicle functions but the way they feel when they’re driving it.”

The model has previously been spotted with a camouflage design livery undergoing tests in extreme off-road environments ahead of its launch in 2023.

“Interestingly, we found that no matter what market, our customers are doers. They like solving their own problems, and they like to feel confident in their truck… not just the way the vehicle functions but the way they feel when they’re driving it.”

The model has previously been spotted with a camouflage design livery undergoing tests in extreme off-road environments ahead of its launch in 2023.

www.autocar.co.uk

New 2022 Ford Ranger to be revealed tomorrow morning | Autocar

Reinvented pick up will be shown on Wednesday morning, following more than one million miles of extreme testing
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Ford Ranger gets Mustang-inspired face from Wat Ford Thailand

A combination we thought we would never see but actually makes total sense is the Ford Ranger and Mustang, given how popular these two products are in the global market. A custom Ford specialist based in Thailand has put together a kit that allows owners to turn this dream design into a reality.

Using the facelift of the current generation which is soon due to be replaced, Wat Ford has provided a conclusive redesign of the front-end which retains the original headlamps (with dynamic indicators and Mustang-inspired design cues) but applies the grille, badge, bumper and racing stripes of the Ford Mustang. Adding more presence to the design is a set of wide wheel arches, window shields and, of course, a set of racing stripes.

Wat Ford gives us very little details of the design but from its promotional video, we can tell that this Ford Ranger has been fitted with an air suspension kit.

https://www.carmag.co.za/videos/off-beat-video/ford-ranger-mustang-inspired/


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New Ford Ranger teased again, November reveal date confirmed

Given all the spy pictures and the drawn out teaser campaign, the new Ford Ranger is hardly a state secret anymore. However, we’re still waiting to see it disguise-free and to hear all the technical details.

Thankfully Ford has now given us a date, with the latest teaser release confirming that the new model will make its official debut on November 24.

Although it is expected to be built around a modified version of the current model’s T6 platform, the new Ford Ranger is expected to offer some innovative new features, as Ford’s latest statement implies:

“With a rugged new Built Ford Tough look, and a host of new features that boost productivity, capability and versatility, the next-generation Ranger is designed to go more places, work harder and offer more comfort and refinement than ever before.”

As the latest teaser and previous spy shots confirm, the new Ford Ranger will have a more rugged look, with a frontal design heavily inspired by the latest F-150, and also bearing a resemblance to the Maverick compact truck.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/indu...onfirmed-ced1e3a4-5559-4a24-b5a7-33c7e51b1486
 
WATCH | Ford designers reveal a closer look inside the new SA-bound Ranger bakkie

The all-new Ford Ranger will be revealed on 24 November 2021, with its South African launch penned for late-2022. Leading up to the debut, Ford's design team shares insights into what went into designing the next generation of this bakkie.

Max Tran, the Ranger's chief designer, says: "As designers, we engaged with customers much earlier in the process, spent more time with them and got more insights than ever before. Interestingly, we found that no matter what market, our customers are doers. They like solving their own problems, and they like to feel confident in their bakkie. Not just the way the vehicle functions, but the way they feel when they're driving it."

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WATCH | Ford designers reveal a closer look inside the new SA-bound Ranger bakkie | Life

Leading up to the all-new Ranger's debut, Ford's design team shares insights into what went into designing the next generation of this bakkie.
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New 2022 Ford Ranger to be revealed on Wednesday

Hybrid-powered pick-up will be shown for the first time on Wednesday 24 November

The next-generation Ford Ranger pick-up, which will feature hybrid power for the first time, will be revealed later this week.

The new model, which replaced the current T6 generation machine that has been on sale since 2011, will be unveiled at 0700hrs on Wednesday 24 November on Ford’s YouTube channel, where the manufacturer has published a short video teaser that gives hints at the model’s design.

The model has previously been spotted with a camouflage design livery undergoing tests in extreme off-road environments ahead of its launch in 2023.

www.autocar.co.uk

New 2022 Ford Ranger to be revealed tomorrow morning | Autocar

Reinvented pick up will be shown on Wednesday morning, following more than one million miles of extreme testing
www.autocar.co.uk www.autocar.co.uk
 
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