Ford Ranger Storm

**Jim Oaks** · 11-08-2018, 01:39 PM

If it wasn’t bad enough that Ford told us we weren’t going to get the Ford Ranger Raptor here in the United States, Ford has released a new Ford Ranger concept to add to that frustration.

Introduced at the Sao Paulo International Motor Show this week, the Ford Ranger Storm is an off-road pickup concept that looks ready to go on sale tomorrow. Unfortunately for us, if the Storm does go to production, it will probably only be sold in Brazil.

To create the Storm concept, Ford gave the Ranger an integrated snorkel, a roof rack, more protective body cladding, 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, off-road bumpers, running boards, and what appears to be a small lift. It also gets a “STORM” grille and tailgate, as well as an orange and black graphics package. Under the hood, the Ranger Storm has a 3.2-liter diesel engine that makes 200 hp, with shifting handled by a six-speed automatic transmission.

Very little information is known about this vehicle, but I think Ford needs to give us something like this on the North American platform , since they’re not letting us have the Ford Ranger Raptor.

**Jim Oaks** · 11-08-2018, 01:46 PM

**adsm08** · 11-08-2018, 02:42 PM

As long as this isn't like a "Sharknado".

**85_Ranger4x4** · 11-08-2018, 02:46 PM

Graphics need help but it is a nice looking truck.

Wish Ford could come out with wheels that don't look like they belong in a mid 00's 500/Taurus.

Kinda hope they bring the Raptor here but with a different name. Ranger Raptor sounds weird. FX4 Level II?

Ranger850 · 11-08-2018, 03:30 PM

It almost seems as if each market is getting a Ranger specific to that market. Australia gets the WildTrac, Rapor is not for USA. Brazil might get this one. The American market is just so far behind. This is an old design in most places, only new to us. I think eventually we will start to get the cool ones, I mean come on, this IS America, the coolest country on the planet. We will have the coolest trucks too, eventually, (I hope)

Ranger850 · 11-08-2018, 03:33 PM

In some pics, on the Fender vent, it says 3.2 diesel, what do the OTHER ones say?

Dirtman · 11-08-2018, 03:58 PM

That thing looks like a 1980's JC whitney catalog threw up on a F-150...

**Jim Oaks** · 11-08-2018, 04:23 PM

I wish ford would stop struggling to catch up, and start leading.

Some people get it.......

Some don't.

Sad when I want Ford to follow this Chevy example for inspiration.

**adsm08** · 11-08-2018, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtman

That thing looks like a 1980's JC whitney catalog threw up on a F-150...

There is a Gen2 running around near me that looks like an old man went to town on it with a JC Whitney catalog.

The kid who drives it is just as bad.

Dirtman · 11-08-2018, 04:29 PM

See that thing looks somewhat built tough and functional not just goofy plastic accessories everywhere and a paint job...

11-08-2018, 01:39 PM	#1
Jim Oaks Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Roanoke, Texas Posts: 8,164 Rep Power: 10	Ford Ranger Storm If it wasn’t bad enough that Ford told us we weren’t going to get the Ford Ranger Raptor here in the United States, Ford has released a new Ford Ranger concept to add to that frustration. Introduced at the Sao Paulo International Motor Show this week, the Ford Ranger Storm is an off-road pickup concept that looks ready to go on sale tomorrow. Unfortunately for us, if the Storm does go to production, it will probably only be sold in Brazil. To create the Storm concept, Ford gave the Ranger an integrated snorkel, a roof rack, more protective body cladding, 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, off-road bumpers, running boards, and what appears to be a small lift. It also gets a “STORM” grille and tailgate, as well as an orange and black graphics package. Under the hood, the Ranger Storm has a 3.2-liter diesel engine that makes 200 hp, with shifting handled by a six-speed automatic transmission. Very little information is known about this vehicle, but I think Ford needs to give us something like this on the North American platform , since they’re not letting us have the Ford Ranger Raptor. __________________ See My 2017 Roadtip - 21 Days, 13 States, And Over 7,000 Miles Check out my Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blueovaladventures/ Vote For TRS In Top 4x4 Sites

11-08-2018, 01:46 PM	#2
Jim Oaks Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Roanoke, Texas Posts: 8,164 Rep Power: 10	__________________ See My 2017 Roadtip - 21 Days, 13 States, And Over 7,000 Miles Check out my Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blueovaladventures/ Vote For TRS In Top 4x4 Sites

11-08-2018, 02:42 PM	#3
adsm08 Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dillsburg PA Posts: 29,361 Vehicle Year: 1987 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger XLT I use this vehicle for: Making money and being broke. Rep Power: 140	As long as this isn't like a "Sharknado". __________________ Project: Hillbilly Deluxe Project: Amazing Grace Project: Cash 'N Carry Project: 12-Volt Sandwich, project finished Project: Birthday Present I identify as an attack helicopter. I like it when things catch fire and explode, which means I do not have your best interests in mind.

11-08-2018, 02:46 PM	#4
85_Ranger4x4 December 2013 OTOTM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Between Omaha & Des Moines Posts: 17,774 Vehicle Year: 1985 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger I use this vehicle for: A weapon of massive consumption. Rep Power: 10	Graphics need help but it is a nice looking truck. Wish Ford could come out with wheels that don't look like they belong in a mid 00's 500/Taurus. Kinda hope they bring the Raptor here but with a different name. Ranger Raptor sounds weird. FX4 Level II? __________________ 1985 Ford Ranger Custom, 4x4, PA 3" BL, 5.0HO, M5R2, Twin-Stick NP205, 31 spline T/L 8.8 w/ disc brakes. Check out my Build Thread Check out my NAIAS Ranger Trip "I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas A. Edison.

11-08-2018, 03:30 PM	#5
Ranger850 Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 817 Vehicle Year: 2001 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: SWB 2wd Ranger Edge 3.0 Oxford White / Charcoal int. I use this vehicle for: Work and Play Rep Power: 3	It almost seems as if each market is getting a Ranger specific to that market. Australia gets the WildTrac, Rapor is not for USA. Brazil might get this one. The American market is just so far behind. This is an old design in most places, only new to us. I think eventually we will start to get the cool ones, I mean come on, this IS America, the coolest country on the planet. We will have the coolest trucks too, eventually, (I hope) __________________ 2001 Single Cab 2wd Ranger EDGE. 3.n0 v6 95 LTC aluminum wheels / stock tires: 95 Explorer buckets: Explorer center console : Explorer cup holder for manual: 03 chrome Grill & Bumper Last edited by Ranger850; 11-08-2018 at 03:35 PM. Reason: Spellchecker is my enemy

11-08-2018, 03:33 PM	#6
Ranger850 Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 817 Vehicle Year: 2001 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: SWB 2wd Ranger Edge 3.0 Oxford White / Charcoal int. I use this vehicle for: Work and Play Rep Power: 3	In some pics, on the Fender vent, it says 3.2 diesel, what do the OTHER ones say? __________________ 2001 Single Cab 2wd Ranger EDGE. 3.n0 v6 95 LTC aluminum wheels / stock tires: 95 Explorer buckets: Explorer center console : Explorer cup holder for manual: 03 chrome Grill & Bumper

11-08-2018, 03:58 PM	#7
Dirtman Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Over there ---> Posts: 436 Vehicle Year: 2009 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: ranger I use this vehicle for: Squishing jelly beans My credo: give me money. Rep Power: 3	That thing looks like a 1980's JC whitney catalog threw up on a F-150...

11-08-2018, 04:23 PM	#8
Jim Oaks Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Roanoke, Texas Posts: 8,164 Rep Power: 10	I wish ford would stop struggling to catch up, and start leading. Some people get it....... Some don't. Sad when I want Ford to follow this Chevy example for inspiration. Attached Images __________________ See My 2017 Roadtip - 21 Days, 13 States, And Over 7,000 Miles Check out my Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blueovaladventures/ Vote For TRS In Top 4x4 Sites

11-08-2018, 04:29 PM	#10
Dirtman Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Over there ---> Posts: 436 Vehicle Year: 2009 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: ranger I use this vehicle for: Squishing jelly beans My credo: give me money. Rep Power: 3	See that thing looks somewhat built tough and functional not just goofy plastic accessories everywhere and a paint job...

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