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Buckeyeman
08-17-2009, 07:18 PM
Ford announced increased production at the Twin Cites plant due to demand.

http://www.twincities.com/ci_13052476?nclick_check=1
nitrofan1
08-17-2009, 08:21 PM
Good news. To quote Mark Twain.....well, you know.
BlackSTX
08-17-2009, 08:29 PM
It's a shame that Ford hasn't taken advantage of the Ranger at this point in its life cycle to come out with something different, say for example, and shortbed 2WD model with 4.0L and a stick complete with a true sport suspension.

I suspect most of the models that they're likely producing are then plain white, four cylinder delivery type Rangers.
85_Ranger4x4
08-17-2009, 09:36 PM
It's a shame that Ford hasn't taken advantage of the Ranger at this point in its life cycle to come out with something different, say for example, and shortbed 2WD model with 4.0L and a stick complete with a true sport suspension.

I suspect most of the models that they're likely producing are then plain white, four cylinder delivery type Rangers.

The only reason they have kept the line open this long is people are buying them as cheap trucks that get good milage.
mwood1985
08-17-2009, 10:32 PM
i wanna see the 2011 model they gotta keep it going now crossing fingers
_Kyle_
08-18-2009, 08:56 AM
Good to hear they are still pumping them out.
Jay FX4
08-18-2009, 09:37 AM
The link isn't working for me.

This is good news, though.
Buckeyeman
08-18-2009, 09:02 PM
The link isn't working for me.

You can read about it at www.pickuptrucks.com if you can't open the link.
Frank The Tank
08-18-2009, 10:28 PM
I hate Ford for not treating the Ranger better........
they could sell the hell out of them, if they'd just restyle them!!!

suspension upgrades...... and uhm here this for an idea (OPTIONS!!!!!!)

Frank
Buckeyeman
08-19-2009, 12:09 AM
I hate Ford for not treating the Ranger better........
they could sell the hell out of them, if they'd just restyle them!!!

Tell me about it. I wanted a 4-door supercab, 2wd, 4 cyl. and the dealer told me you can't get a 4 cyl. in a 4-door supercab only a 2-door supercab. If you want a 4-door supercab you have to get the 4.0L V-6. Can someone tell me why, this is stupid. You can get a Nissan Frontier in a 4-door xtracab, 4 cyl.
Ford and any other company are in no position to be putting on restrictions of what you can and can not order with the state of economy today.
ranger_runner
08-19-2009, 01:59 AM
i wanna see the 2011 model they gotta keep it going now crossing fingers
i started a thread about what could be the next gen ranger. found the pic in Four Wheeler mag, should check it out http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57758
Jay FX4
08-19-2009, 08:08 AM
The current Ranger doesn't have an outdated look, but they could have at least done something to freshen up the interior over the years. How hard/expensive would that have been???
Buckeyeman
09-02-2009, 06:19 PM
Ford wants to continue production of the Ranger through 2012 now. If they'd just give us a diesel or the Ecoboost 4cyl. without making it a mid-size too.

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/09/sources-say-ford-ranger-could-be-produced-through-2012.html
Frank The Tank
09-02-2009, 06:27 PM
It'd be nice if they'd stop lowering the trucks for fuel economy too......... we have the technology to pull more hp and mpg's!!!!
and fix the stuff they know will go wrong like the cargo light leaking.....
the auto's acting up
the door hinge going crazy and making the key beaper beep, and the interior light stay on.
And the center consoles/armrest breaking.

But that's just me.

Frank
Mac
09-02-2009, 06:28 PM
Restyling/retooling costs a lot of money. When was the Porche 911 really restyled? Little bit at a time but I'd sure take one. I think the motors are going to really change due to the up coming C.A.F.E requirements.
Dave
nooberiffic
09-02-2009, 09:44 PM
how did they screw up the Taurus (best selling sedan from 92-96) Explorer (was best selling SUV for like 13 years) and Ranger (Best selling compact pickup from 1987 to 2004)

But they did.
Beef52751
09-02-2009, 09:46 PM
I dont care if they just make plain white base trucks, ill add all the extras if i have to as long as Ford keeps pumpin out RANGERS!!!
Jay FX4
09-02-2009, 09:51 PM
I dont care if they just make plain white base trucks, ill add all the extras if i have to as long as Ford keeps pumpin out RANGERS!!!

:agree:
barrys
09-11-2009, 04:41 PM
If they came out with a quad cab that had a usable bed, I'd buy it in an instant. That Explorer SportTrack doesn't work for me -- niether form nor function.
tony314
09-13-2009, 06:56 PM
I want an damn diesel Ranger. Why won't they sell them here.I'm sure it has been answered, but no idea where.

Never mind. I found the page using google!
Buckeyeman
09-15-2009, 05:07 PM
I want an damn diesel Ranger. Why won't they sell them here.

I want one too, but the only way were gonna get one is put a Jetta TDI engine in one cause Ford is not going to.
barrys
09-15-2009, 06:11 PM
> put a Jetta TDI engine in one cause Ford is not going to.
Now that would be a great mod.
85_Ranger4x4
09-15-2009, 08:18 PM
I hate Ford for not treating the Ranger better........
they could sell the hell out of them, if they'd just restyle them!!!

suspension upgrades...... and uhm here this for an idea (OPTIONS!!!!!!)

Frank

The Ranger is on borrowed time, Ford was originally going to kill it altogether after '09. I suspect if sales drop off before the next truck is ready they will kill it then. The tooling has to be paid for by now, it is just gravy money for them as long as it pays the light bill and labor to build them.

Tell me about it. I wanted a 4-door supercab, 2wd, 4 cyl. and the dealer told me you can't get a 4 cyl. in a 4-door supercab only a 2-door supercab. If you want a 4-door supercab you have to get the 4.0L V-6. Can someone tell me why, this is stupid. You can get a Nissan Frontier in a 4-door xtracab, 4 cyl.
Ford and any other company are in no position to be putting on restrictions of what you can and can not order with the state of economy today.

Because you can burn more money making freaky one off trucks that only one person will buy than you will make on it. That is why custom ordered vehicles have been getting fewer and fewer options since the 70's.

It also could be that the Ranger with its four cylinder is transformed into a gutless turd with the extra weight.
tony314
09-17-2009, 01:17 PM
I was talking to a Ford dealership yesterday and the manager said Ford wants to do away with the Ranger all together and have the Ranger owners use them ( the Ranger ) as a trade in on either the F 150 or Raptor. He said they see the Ranger as out dated and a waste of money. So he said anyways. Wouldn't surprise me if it is true though.