Will Ford ever bring the Ranger back to us?

[NitroArrow27]

Do yall think Ford will ever bring back the Ranger to us?

 

[5.0Flareside]

Nope..........

 

[SuperCab]

Unfortunately no.

 

[NEWFIE F-150]

doubt it. I know I'd never buy one anyhow.

 

[NitroArrow27]

Sigh well it dont matter I suppose cos if they did I couldnt afford it lol

 

[kiwi f150]

The new gen Ranger is almost the same size as the current F150 ...... i'd say what you really want is the 3.2l 5 cyl diesel and six speed manual gearbox they have in them added to the engine options available in the F150 - the torque these engines deliver low down in the rev range is unbelievable which means out here the ranger has a towing rating of 7700 lb and a load rating of 3000lb on the xtra cab.

http://www.ford.co.nz/commercials/all-new-ranger/specifications/spec-data

 

[NEWFIE F-150]

The new gen Ranger is almost the same size as the current F150 ...... i'd say what you really want is the 3.2l 5 cyl diesel and six speed manual gearbox they have in them added to the engine options available in the F150 - the torque these engines deliver low down in the rev range is unbelievable which means out here the ranger has a towing rating of 7700 lb and a load rating of 3000lb on the xtra cab.

http://www.ford.co.nz/commercials/all-new-ranger/specifications/spec-data

that drivetrain would be nice. one, and pretty much the only thing i did like about the rangers was the manual trans.

 

[Beach66Bum]

never mind the Ranger...

Bring back the BroncoII !!

 

[taxreliever]

never mind the Ranger...

Bring back the BroncoII !!

Ummmmmmmm....ABSOLUTELY! !!!


^^^WHAT HE SAID!

 

[NEWFIE F-150]

never mind that, bring back the bronco!!

 

[taxreliever]

never mind that, bring back the bronco!!

X10!

 

[NEWFIE F-150]

X10!

I like 97-02 expys, but I really liked broncos!! broncos are amazing!!!

I like broncos.

 

[polarbear]

Ford keeps waffling back and forth on this. They'll be watching the Colorado's sales figures closely, since GM is the only manufacturer to field a new entry in this segment.

Here's the issues:

1. The compact/mid sized field is pretty much the Tacoma. Everything else is a side show. In truth, the Tacoma probably wouldn't sell as well as it does if Toyota could design a Tundra that actually sells- but that's another story.

2. A mid size truck comes very close, in price and fuel mileage, to a full size. In Toyota's case, the Tacoma's actual selling price (after inventives) is typically higher than for a comparably equipped Tundra.

3. The full-size is profitable... with a capitol P.

 

[NEWFIE F-150]

Ford keeps waffling back and forth on this. They'll be watching the Colorado's sales figures closely, since GM is the only manufacturer to field a new entry in this segment.

Here's the issues:

1. The compact/mid sized field is pretty much the Tacoma. Everything else is a side show. In truth, the Tacoma probably wouldn't sell as well as it does if Toyota could design a Tundra that actually sells- but that's another story.

2. A mid size truck comes very close, in price and fuel mileage, to a full size. In Toyota's case, the Tacoma's actual selling price (after inventives) is typically higher than for a comparably equipped Tundra.

3. The full-size is profitable... with a capitol P.

yup. I really don't miss the ranger. they were just as hard on gas as, if not harder than, many F-150s. defeats the purpose. even getting marginally better....it's hardly worth a little truck with a tiny box and 2 useable seats. their only true advantage was being cheaper to purchase. and IMO that doesn't pay for itself.

as said, the new gen is almost the same size as an F-150. it'd be a waste for them to return to the north american market.

 

[polarbear]

One thing I have learned in the car biz- never say never. Five short years ago, would anyone have believed that the European Ford Transit would succeed the E-Series in the North American market?

(I'm starting to see some on the road up here- good looking rig).

 

[NEWFIE F-150]

One thing I have learned in the car biz- never say never. Five short years ago, would anyone have believed that the European Ford Transit would succeed the E-Series in the North American market?

(I'm starting to see some on the road up here- good looking rig).

they're ok....I don't like them honestly but that could be changed with a few styling cues I guess....one thing that really annoys me is the console (dash??) shift.

I'm not saying never, I just think it'd be pointless to bring them back. my dad had an old one years ago now......she ended up 4 colors not including the cap but man she was one tough little F**ker. couldn't kill her, till she rusted in half. my great uncle drives an '07 4.0, and I'll admit she's a good looking decent truck....so I'm not badmouthing them altogether....I just think they outgrew and outlived their original purpose/usefulness. I'll take my F-150s, even the black sheep one I pick on day in day out, any day over the rangers.

hell, I'm pretty sure my good trucks' next buddy will be a superduty.

 

[clutch]

The new gen Ranger is almost the same size as the current F150 ...... i'd say what you really want is the 3.2l 5 cyl diesel and six speed manual gearbox they have in them added to the engine options available in the F150 - the torque these engines deliver low down in the rev range is unbelievable which means out here the ranger has a towing rating of 7700 lb and a load rating of 3000lb on the xtra cab.

http://www.ford.co.nz/commercials/all-new-ranger/specifications/spec-data

YES! That is what I want, my two current rides melded together! You listening Ford? Yeah I know I keep my rigs for a long time, oh well, but do you want to lose me to Subaru? Time is running out...

 

[Tennesseepowerstroke]

The new gen Ranger is almost the same size as the current F150 ...... i'd say what you really want is the 3.2l 5 cyl diesel and six speed manual gearbox they have in them added to the engine options available in the F150 - the torque these engines deliver low down in the rev range is unbelievable which means out here the ranger has a towing rating of 7700 lb and a load rating of 3000lb on the xtra cab.

http://www.ford.co.nz/commercials/all-new-ranger/specifications/spec-data

A Ranger that can tow 7700 lbs has a reserved spot in my garage as well as a new Bronco. I hate to say it but I am looking to buy a new Jeep Wranger. Are you listening Ford? I am a Ford retiree.

 

[460Trucker]

There was talk about a year ago of bringing back the F100, Ford had some concepts they made up as well.

 

[jebadiah04]

I keep hearing bronco is coming back. Probably a load of poopaloops.

However they made the raptor and sold it for way more than It was ever worth. So maybe they will make a 50,000 dollar bronco too. Lol