Bad news. No new Ranger

nitrofan1 · Nov 9, 2009

At least this report says so. Ok there may be a market for a "midsize" truck that Ford can sell but we need the Ranger.

Jim and others: We need a list of names, signatures etc sent to Ford to let them know we want a new Ranger. If possible get the other forums involved as well. I can see so many names associated with each forum there must be thousands that could contribute, even if you can email them to let them know about this.

Here's the link to Autoblog's article: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/09/report-mullaly-says-global-ranger-and-ka-wont-be-offered-in-fo/

Let's get something going!!!!!! :annoyed:

hilbile · Nov 9, 2009

pickup trucks.com had a theory that we might get some type of f100 instead of a new ranger but who knows. if the Ranger dies, I might have to cry

LittleBigFoot · Nov 9, 2009

Ford can't keep up in the compact truck corner of the market.

The 4.3 in the Dimes will out a 4.0 w/o a doubt.

Toyota and the foreigns are throwin in lockers, super chargers, and deeper gearing.

Ford could make a very good compact truck, if they would pull their heads out of their asses.

I'm still a blue oval boy, but it's no big loss to me if they kill the Ranger. To me, it died in 98.

If you want a basic as hell fleet truck, Ford's the way to go. If you want all the bells and whistles, look across the ocean.

Sasquatch_Ryda · Nov 9, 2009

Meh they already said that 2009 would be the last year of the ranger...guess what...the 2010's are rolling into a dealership near you. I don't think the ranger is going anywhere.

Gotta_gofast · Nov 9, 2009

I'm not worried. The ranger is aging in technology. I don't think Ford is going to leave the mini-truck market all together. They'll have something else to replace it.

Pshh, 4.3L? My bud has a 2wd S10 and I can outrun him with my 4.0L 4x4. I think the colorado with the V8 and the dakota with a v8 is more of a threat.

LittleBigFoot · Nov 10, 2009

Was it the vortec?

How often to stock trucks drag race?

And the 4.3 is a torqey bastard.

Gotta_gofast · Nov 10, 2009

His is an '04. I would assume its the vortec.

We were goofin around. He could pull me off the line but he was never able to lead very long. Probably because of his low first gear and the lower rpm torque.

Yea, the 4.3L is a torquey six.

85rx7_93ranger · Nov 10, 2009

my nieghbor works at the minneapolis ranger plant and he says after 2011 they are retooling for some sort of small compact car, hes thinking its for the new 2012 festivas, and correct me if im mistaken i believe the minneapolis plant is the only US ranger plant right?

85rx7_93ranger · Nov 10, 2009

Sasquatch_Ryda said:
Meh they already said that 2009 would be the last year of the ranger...guess what...the 2010's are rolling into a dealership near you. I don't think the ranger is going anywhere.

oh i was also told the 2010+ rangers are supossed to be made to us saftey standards by adding side curtain airbags into teh seats so they dont have to redo the intire interior just the seat...pretty cool i thought

Sasquatch_Ryda · Nov 10, 2009

Along with 4 wheel disc brakes, 4 channel abs, roll stability control, and traction control.

Jay FX4 · Nov 10, 2009

I don't know about you guys, but I don't want that "Global Ford Ranger" shown in the link.

That's no better than a Sport Trac.

MountainMike · Nov 10, 2009

Sasquatch_Ryda said:
Along with 4 wheel disc brakes, 4 channel abs, roll stability control, and traction control.

And a slightly revamped interior with a new steering wheel and IP.

darkspork · Nov 10, 2009

I love my Ranger, but if its discontinued I'll just have to get a Frontier or Tacoma as my next newer truck. They aren't terrible trucks. If I get another used truck it will be a F250 with the 7.3L PSD, Ranger wasn't necessarily in my plans unless they roll out a diesel. If the European Ranger were brought to the states and the manual transmission is kept I might like it.

ZMan · Nov 20, 2009

I'm not worried about new rangers, I'll stick to my oldies, Taurus SHO will be my next vehicle purchase.

idfeiid · Nov 20, 2009

Yea, I'm pulling out.... I'm going to buy a Tacoma next year, Ford is just not putting the right equipment in their trucks anymore... and I don't want a full size.

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