2015 Ford Ranger - Official

alfred1976 · Mar 23, 2015

From the press release:
Ford unveiled its new tough and smart Ford Ranger today, setting a new benchmark in the pickup truck segment with an uncompromised blend of robust capability, craftsmanship and advanced technology. Starting later this year, an updated range of the truck will take on the world in more than 180 markets worldwide.

9 pictures and full press release

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Mac · Mar 23, 2015

About the third mention of the new Ranger. Check to rated output. it's in metric so you know this is not for the US market.
Dave

85_Ranger4x4 · Mar 23, 2015

Ford will manufacture the new Ranger at its AutoAlliance Thailand facility in Rayong, Thailand for distribution throughout Asia Pacific, its Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, South Africa for distribution in Africa and Europe, and its Pacheco Stamping and Assembly Plant in Argentina for distribution in Latin America.

Not the best looking thing of 4 wheels but it is an improvement in the looks department.

240v outlet should light up a laptop pretty bright. :scare:

straycat · Mar 23, 2015

It is not for the USA!!!! I am sick of the same post coming back up!!!! NOT FOR THE USA. This truck is never coming to the USA!!!!!! That photo is from Bangkok!!! This is the asian Ranger....not for the USA!!!!!!! AhhhhhhhhhhhhAhhhhhhhhhhhh....not fo the USA!!!!!!

Here!!! See this note from FOX News!!!!

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/03/23/new-ford-ranger-pickup-revealed/?intcmp=features

killj0y · Mar 23, 2015

straycat said:
It is not for the USA!!!! I am sick of the same post coming back up!!!! NOT FOR THE USA. This truck is never coming to the USA!!!!!! That photo is from Bangkok!!! This is the asian Ranger....not for the USA!!!!!!! AhhhhhhhhhhhhAhhhhhhhhhhhh....not fo the USA!!!!!!

Here!!! See this note from FOX News!!!!

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/03/23/new-ford-ranger-pickup-revealed/?intcmp=features

Yea but is it coming out in Murica?

:icon_rofl:

85_Ranger4x4 · Mar 23, 2015

straycat said:
It is not for the USA!!!! I am sick of the same post coming back up!!!! NOT FOR THE USA. This truck is never coming to the USA!!!!!! That photo is from Bangkok!!! This is the asian Ranger....not for the USA!!!!!!! AhhhhhhhhhhhhAhhhhhhhhhhhh....not fo the USA!!!!!!

Here!!! See this note from FOX News!!!!

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/03/23/new-ford-ranger-pickup-revealed/?intcmp=features

The reason Ford let the Ranger wither and die is because they didn't think anybody wanted it.

Maybe people people getting excited about other parts of the world getting a smaller truck will light a fire under Ford to check into it.

My cousin just got a new 2015 Taco because he didn't want a big truck, it is a full four door TRD so it wasn't a cheap Taco either. Ford had nothing to offer even remotely comparable.

straycat · Mar 23, 2015

I love Tacoma’s. I have had 2 of the late 80's models and they were the best. Not cheap prices of course for the newer models, but they out last a Ranger and they hold their value. Ford will not bring the Ranger here. Too much other vehicles to compete with. The newer ones are just getting really fugly. I don’t want one.

Mark_88 · Mar 23, 2015

After owning an elderly Ranger from day one of my Ranger experience...I would want a 2015...in about 2025...so...there is life after market!

85_Ranger4x4 · Mar 23, 2015

straycat said:
I love Tacoma’s. I have had 2 of the late 80's models and they were the best. Not cheap prices of course for the newer models, but they out last a Ranger and they hold their value. Ford will not bring the Ranger here. Too much other vehicles to compete with. The newer ones are just getting really fugly. I don’t want one.

Only the taco, Nissan and the gm twins, probably the lightest market out there. All the new trucks are ugly so that is a hard bullet to dodge anymore.

On the odd occassion a 80's yota shows up around here the rocker panels are almost always gone, like from the tops of the wheel arches and below are no longer there. I haven't seen one for at least over a year driving around, doesn't meet my criteria for holding up well.

97RangerXLT · Mar 23, 2015

Gotta agree with 85 on the 'yota's around here as well. engines will last 400k, but the body and frame are gone after 150k.

Toyota also had major frame issues in the 90's. Toyota did make it right and bought the trucks back at above market value tho...

AJ

bobbywalter · Mar 23, 2015

it wasnt because they thought no one wanted it.....it would outsell mustangs with 0 advertisement. and it got shitty mpg because the assclowns would not put a real engine in it that they offer everyone else outside of north america.

its because it pulls away from f series sales.

so that is why ford can go choke on a weenie.

be nice to see the new little nissan and colorado blow out the f150 sales and kill the running sales record finally.....so we can get a sensible vehicle that gets 35 mpg.

because untill that happens we will be getting 2.7 liter fullsize trucks shoved down our throats.....

if people right now that need or want to buy a fullsize ford...waited a few years.....

we would get a good rig. and 35 mpg.

85_Ranger4x4 · Mar 24, 2015

I am sidelined until they get realistic on their pricing.

It is stupid to expect people to pay $40-60k for a piddley half ton truck. I built a nice XL Scab (comparable to a early '00's XLT for creature comforts, pw, pl, cruise, A/C) on their website for $40k. I built a pretty comparable XL F-350 with alloy wheels and a factory installed gooseneck hitch for $42k. Even has a floorshift t-case. What is the better deal?

As near as I can tell a big difference is the cab options. An Scab '150 is $3k where a SD is $1500. A Screw '150 is $7k whereas a SD is $3500. And the Super Duty has a much bigger cab? They know people will stand in line and fork over the cash for the half ton.

Mark_88 · Mar 24, 2015

I tried building a truck on Ford's website...couldn't find anything under $45,000...

If I took that same $45,000 I could build a honker of a good truck from junkyard parts or bought used for parts and still have enough to buy a nice trailer or put a down payment on a goose farm...(honker...down...goose...get it > yuk yuk)...

And that includes refinishing the frame and building up from there...

85_Ranger4x4 · Mar 24, 2015

Mark_88 said:
I tried building a truck on Ford's website...couldn't find anything under $45,000...

If I took that same $45,000 I could build a honker of a good truck from junkyard parts or bought used for parts and still have enough to buy a nice trailer or put a down payment on a goose farm...(honker...down...goose...get it > yuk yuk)...

And that includes refinishing the frame and building up from there...

You must have higher standards than I do :icon_twisted:

straycat · Mar 24, 2015

97RangerXLT said:
Gotta agree with 85 on the 'yota's around here as well. engines will last 400k, but the body and frame are gone after 150k.

Toyota also had major frame issues in the 90's. Toyota did make it right and bought the trucks back at above market value tho...

AJ

Well, between here in Florida, Utah and California the trucks hold up very well. I have lived out west and here while stationed n the Navy for 20 years. I have seen more rusted out Rangers and Mazdas here in Florida then I ever thought I would. I also think it has something to do how well you maintain your ride....lol. My Tacomas held up very well and had a lot of miles on them when I sold them and I still got a great price when I sold them.

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