The Ford Ranger (T6) Thread

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Oldest is 5yrs 135k mileage. Youngest is a 2021 with 15k mileage.

The older one's have had some turbo sensor issues replaced inder warranty. Also an older one needed a new turbo under warranty but it was replaced before a full failure. The oldest needed a front left wheel bearing 2 months ago.

Other than that, all good.

My 3.2 XLT is approaching 100k mileage and 5yrs. Extended the warranty on this one and a CAT replacement already paid us back. Love it as my daily and will see through the full finance agreement until settlement and then chuck the R220-R250k trade in / private sale cash in as a deposit on a 2023 XLT.

Thanks, that's reassuring. I added to my warranty, it's now 6y/200k km, I'll hopefully be able to add time to it when the warranty expires.

Passat gone?

Yip, traded it in a few days ago on a 2019 2.2 xl, 40k km on. Passat didn't suit our life style anymore, we've been very active the last year or two and driving a low car with wide low profile tyres didn't work for us anymore. That and it was on 163k km already, didn't have the appetite for potential issues that comes with age.

I really miss the fuel consumption of the passat though, 7.4 Ave and 5 odd on the open road, ranger sitting at 8.3l/100 km now after a lot of stop go traffic in Cape Town, will see how it looks after a week or two.

 

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That oke may think he's an influencer, but he just ripped those images from the following YouTube video (same carpet etc) shot in Australia. Pathetic!

 

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That oke may think he's an influencer, but he just ripped those images from the following YouTube video (same carpet etc) shot in Australia. Pathetic!

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Yup, Aussie Paul is the real though. Top notch reviewer, easily beats any of the "brand name" Murican ones.

 

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Chasing Cars walkaround of the 2022 Ranger

 

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New rendering shows us how the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor could look

With the new Ford Ranger having been revealed to the world last week, the next obvious question is: when will the Raptor version arrive? Thankfully it appears that the high-speed off-road variant is not too far off, with Motor1 recently reporting that the new Ford Ranger Raptor is set to be unveiled in February 2022, although it will likely only reach our market after 2023.

We now also have a better idea of how it might look, thanks to these unofficial renderings posted by DDesign AG on Behance.net. Click here to see more of their renderings.

As you’d expect there’s a bold new grille with FORD block lettering and honeycomb trim, as well as a more protrusive front bumper with large air inlets and a sizeable skid plate. At the back we see darkened taillights and a black panel stretching across the tailgate and incorporating FORD block letters once again.

New rendering shows us how the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor could look

Word on the street is that the new Ford Ranger Raptor will be revealed early next year. Here’s what we know so far:

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TechnoBok review of the 2021 Ranger FX4

 

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SEE | Old vs New - These design changes reveal differences on Ford's new Ranger bakkie

• The all-new Ford Ranger will make its South African debut in 2022.

• The bakkie features several design changes over the outgoing Ranger.

• Ford confirmed that a new V6 engine will headline the local powertrain line-up.

The all-new Ford Ranger has finally been revealed. The new bakkie has South Africans raving about its design, with eager fans of the Blue Oval commenting that this could be the bakkie that will dethrone the Hilux off its perch. Of course, it remains to be seen how South Africans will react to the new Ranger when it arrives in 2022.

Ford confirmed that the new bakkie would be powered by a choice of petrol and diesel engines, but the local market will only feature diesel engines. These include the familiar single- and bi-turbo 2.0-litre engine, and a new 3.0-litre V6 unit said to produce 186kW and 597Nm. A choice of manual and automatic transmissions will be available, with the 10-speed automatic being the core gearbox.

The big news about the new Ranger is its design. At the front, the grille is more pronounced and bigger. It now almost stretches the entirety of the bakkie's width, only 'stopped' by the new headlights. Even these have a new design and are they a significant departure from the outgoing bakkie's design. If the headlights look familiar, that's because they are. The new Ranger is now more in line with its bigger F150 and F250 siblings by adopting this design.

SEE | Old vs New - These design changes reveal differences on Ford's new Ranger bakkie | Life

We highlight the design changes between the current and all-new Ford Ranger bakkies.

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The New Ford Ranger Has ARRIVED, And This Is Exactly What We Think Of It - TFLtalk

 

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New Ford Ranger’s V6 diesel engine to be built in South Africa

Ford South Africa’s Struandale Engine plant hit a significant milestone this month with the production of more than 3.81-million engines comprising 10 different engine programs since it started production in 1964.

This coincides with Ford’s announcement of a R600-million investment in the facility for the introduction of a third engine program, in the form of the new 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine, and upgrades to the existing 2.0-litre single turbo and bi-turbo engine assembly operations. These engines will be used in the next-generation Ranger, scheduled for launch in 2022.

“Ford remains one of the key automotive manufacturers and investors in Nelson Mandela Bay, supporting approximately 850 employees at the Struandale Engine Plant, and thousands more in the total value chain,” Struandale Plant Manager Shawn Govender said.

“The 2.0-litre single turbo and 2.0-litre bi-turbo engines are modern and sophisticated units assembled on a high-tech line that includes automated robotic head sub-assembly, fully automated sealant application, along with extensive error-proofing and traceability mechanisms by means of multiple camera and transponder systems to ensure the highest level of production quality,” says Govender.

Production of the 2.0-litre single and bi-turbo four-cylinder turbo diesel engines has hit the 175 000-unit mark since it was launched in 2019 for the current Ranger line-up. The 2.0-litre turbo diesel power plant has become the mainstay of the Ranger line-up, with the full range of Ranger models manufactured at Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria for domestic sales and exports to more than 100 global markets. They also power the Everest seven-seater sports utility vehicle (SUV) which is built alongside the Ranger in Silverton.

New Ford Ranger’s V6 diesel engine to be built in South Africa

Ford South Africa is investing R600-million in its Struandale engine plant for the introduction of the new 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel.

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Ford invests R600m in SA engine assembly line to accommodate new Ranger's V6 engine

• Ford Motor Company made a R600 million investment in its South African engine plant.

• The investment will prepare both staff and the facilities for the next Ranger's engine applications.

• The big news is the addition of the V6 turbodiesel engine that will also be produced locally.

Ford Motor Company announced an R600 million investment in Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha, previously known as Port Elizabeth. The investment has been brought about to support Ford South Africa in producing the next-generation Ranger bakkie and the engines that will be powering it. And, of course, the financial injection will help prepare both staff and machinery for engine production for the all-new Ranger that will launch locally in 2022.

Currently, the Struandale plant only produces the 2.2- and 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engines and the single- and bi-turbo 2.0-litre diesel engine. Come next year, Ford South Africa will also be building the new 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine that will power select Ranger models.

Ockert Berry, VP Operations, Ford South Africa, says: "The R600 million investment in the Struandale Engine Plant is part of our commitment to modernizing and growing our local operations. It is over and above the R15.8 billion investment in the Silverton Assembly Plant and supplier tooling that we announced in February to support the next-generation Ranger production.

Ford invests R600m in SA engine assembly line to accommodate new Ranger's V6 engine | News24

To further equip Ford South Africa for the new Ranger's local assembly, Ford HQ made a substantial investment in the local engine production facilities.

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Ford South Africa invests R600 million in Struandale engine plant

Ford South Africa has announced an investment of R600 million in the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha. This investment anticipates the launch of a new twin-turbodiesel 3,0-litre V6 engine as well as upgrades to the existing assembly line for the 2,0-litre SiT and BiT mills, all of which will be offered in the recently unveiled next-generation Ford Ranger bakkie, set to launch in 2022.


“The R600 million investment in the Struandale Engine Plant is part of our commitment to modernising and growing our local operations, and is over and above the R15,8-billion investment in the Silverton Assembly Plant and supplier tooling that we announced in February this year to support production of the next-generation Ranger,” says Ockert Berry, VP Operations, Ford South Africa.


“Through this investment we are introducing a third diesel engine to the Struandale operations, in the form of the new 3,0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine that will power selected next-gen Ranger models when production commences next year,” Berry says. “The majority of the investment is going into expanding and modernizing the current assembly line that has produced the existing 2,2L and 3,2L Duratorq TDCi engines since 2011, with 792 000 engines assembled to date.”


The extensive changes to this assembly line will enable the Struandale Engine Plant to run a flexible format, as it will produce the new V6 engine alongside the Duratorq TDCi engines. There are 40 stations on the line that will be common to both engines, with a further 25 stations unique to the V6.

Ford South Africa invests R600 million in Struandale engine plant

Ford South Africa has announced an investment of R600 million in the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha. This investment anticipates the launch of a new twin-turbodiesel 3,0-litre V6 engine as well as upgrades to the existing assembly line for the 2,0-litre SiT and BiT mills.

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Ford Ranger accessories for off-roading, touring and camping revealed

The upcoming all-new Ford Ranger has been built with more versatility in mind compared to the model it will be replacing. To captialise on this, a set of accessories have been deesigned with adventuring in mind. As described by the brand, these parts aim to unleash the full versatility of next-gen Ranger and personalise it like never before.

The parts here are supplied to Ford Australia by ARB and are designed with work, play and family in mind. For the off-roading package, a conclusive bumper attachment with bars, spotlamps and recovery points is available together with a snorkel attachment and roof rack with tie-down points.

For those who just want to use their Ford Ranger to engage in light-hearted but adventurous family activities, the touring bumper is available as well which boasts some cues from the off-roading one but with a less dramatic bar and no spotlamps. It also features a bonnet deflector and roof rails.

Ford Ranger accessories for off-roading, touring and camping revealed

The upcoming all-new Ford Ranger has been built with more versatility in mind compared to the model it will be replacing. As described by the brand, these parts aim to unleash the full versatility of next-gen Ranger and personalise it like never before.

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Ford Struandale Engine Plant surpasses 3,8 million engine assemblies

The Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha has reached several significant production milestones for its two current engine programs as of December 2021.

This coincides with the announcement of Ford’s R600-million investment in the facility for the introduction of a third engine program, in the form of the new 3,0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine, and upgrades to the existing 2,0-litre SiT and BiT engine assembly operations. These engines will be used in the next-generation Ranger, scheduled for launch in 2022.

“To date, the Struandale Engine Plant has produced more than 3,81-million engines, comprising 10 different engine programs, since opening its doors in 1964,” says Shawn Govender, Plant Manager of the Ford Struandale Engine Plant. “Ford remains one of the key automotive manufacturers and investors in Nelson Mandela Bay, supporting approximately 850 employees at the Struandale Engine Plant, and thousands more in the total value chain.”

Production of the 2,0-litre Single Turbo and Bi-Turbo four-cylinder turbodiesel engines has hit the 175 000-unit mark since it was launched in 2019 for the current Ranger pick-up. The 2,0-litre turbodiesel powerplant has become the mainstay of the Ranger line-up, with the full range of Ranger models manufactured at Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria for domestic sales and exports to more than 100 global markets. The 2,0-litre diesel engines also power the Everest seven-seater (SUV) which is built alongside the Ranger in Silverton.

“The 2,0L Single Turbo and 2,0L Bi-Turbo engines are modern and sophisticated units assembled on a high-tech line that includes automated robotic head sub-assembly, fully automated sealant application, along with extensive error-proofing and traceability mechanisms by means of multiple camera and transponder systems to ensure the highest level of production quality,” Govender says.

“Having now reached the 175 000 mark, we are proud to be further enhancing the capability of the line to accommodate additional complexity and engine derivatives as part of the R600 million investment in the Struandale Engine Plant for the next-generation Ranger,” Govender adds.

All these engines are supplied to the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria for the Ranger and Everest, with around two thirds of the locally produced Rangers destined for export markets.

Ford Struandale Engine Plant surpasses 3,8 million engine assemblies

The Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha has reached several significant production milestones for its two current engine programs as of December 2021.

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Ford Ranger V6 to be built in Gqeberha

Big Ranger six will be built in the Bay.

The Ford Ranger is one of South Africa’s automotive industry success stories.

And in anticipation of the new version, Ford has been investing massively in its local production assets.

Ford South Africa runs an interesting production system for the Ranger, with final assembly in Pretoria and engines being built at the Struandale plant, in Gqeberha.

Although it seems strange to build engines so far away from a core final assembly plant, Ford has made it work. And it is spending R600m to ensure that new Ranger, with its greater powertrain complexity, remains a local assembly success.

The new Ranger will present a total of 13 engine and gearbox choices – four more than the current bakkie product portfolio. To ensure that Ford South Africa has ample supply of each, tooling at the Struandale plant is being radically updated.

It is an exciting project, with Struandale switching from producing only in-line engines, to adding a V6. The most significant engine update for the new Ranger is the 3-litre V6 turbodiesel, which is where most of the R600m investment is going.

The Struandale plant will add the V6 to its production matrix while discontinuing the 3.2-litre five-cylinder engine.

New Ford Ranger's V6 Turbodiesel Outputs Confirmed

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has confirmed the peak outputs of the 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel that will power the new Ranger and Everest...

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Bakkie 0-100-0km/h Testing! - Hilux vs Ranger vs Amarok vs Navara vs P-Series vs BT-50 - Cars.co.za

 

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Ford Ranger MS-RT review: special edition pickup tested

Didn’t Ford just announce a new Ranger?

Correct. On another note, you should probably get out more. But yes, the next generation Ranger has now been unveiled. At the moment Ford says that won’t be available for order in the UK until late 2022 though, and you won’t have one delivered until 2023 at the earliest, so it’s a way off yet. Until then, unless you really want the very slight styling tweaks, you’re probably better off saving some cash and sticking with the Wildtrak.

Ford Ranger MS-RT review: special edition pickup tested Reviews 2023 | Top Gear

That looks rather schporty for a pickup truck? Well spotted. This is the Ford Ranger MS-RT, and those four letters are the important bit here. If you like your rallying or your heavily bodykitted Transit vans, you’ll probably already know that MS-RT stands for M-Sport Road Technology.

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New Ford Ranger Accessories Detailed

The all-new Ford Ranger is out in the open and attention now turns to its comprehensive accessories on offer.

The aftermarket accessories business is big money and naturally, the carmakers want to capitalise on that. With the launch of the all-new Ford Ranger, the Blue Oval said it had been working on a detailed catalogue of add-ons for its new bakkie.

While we’ve yet to hear from Ford South Africa in this regard, Ford Australia has already shared images of the goodies on offer. Divided into three categories of 4×4, camping and touring, these upgrades give the new Ranger a solid level of personalisation.

For the offroad enthusiasts, there’s a steel front bumper, red tow hooks (similar to those on the current Ranger Raptor), front skid plate, colour-coded bull bar, LED spotlights and a snorkel. Ford has worked with offroad specialists ARB to source some of these products.

Other images show a Ford Ranger with front-wheel arch protection, steel rock sliders, and a black sportsbar with a roof rack.

On the touring side of things, there’s a steel ARB front bumper, LED light bar as well as a protection bar in front of the grille, finished in matte black.

New Ford Ranger Accessories Detailed

The Ford Ranger accessories give us some idea of what the new bakkie will offer as far as personalisation goes. Listen up, camping fans!

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