2024 Ranger

[85_Ranger4x4]

I can see a remote chance that the 2.3L in the 2024 Ranger could be available with the same 7-speed manual as in the Bronco. If by some slim chance the Ranger is also available with the 2.7L V6 I doubt it would get the the manual trans as it is not an option on the 2.7L Bronco.
I also seriously doubt the North American version will get a Diesel option. For international markets I believe the only Ranger that doesn't get a Diesel as the only choice is the Raptor.
The biggest problem I see with Ranger options is that the Bronco is always going to be a higher priority for Ford than the Ranger which means just getting them to build a basic Ranger is going to be a challenge. Even if an option is available on the Ranger that will just delay it being built even further.

Ford Is Pausing Production On Manual Bronco Models - Jalopnik

Building cars is hard. Building Ford Broncos, it seems, is particularly difficult. The truck’s production has been stymied at every turn by issues from chip supplies to improperly-built parts, but now it faces a new issue: The Ford Ranger. Ford is pausing production on all manual-transmission...

jalopnik.com

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Interesting review of the aussie version.

 

[mrmike7189]

I bought a 2024 XL 2.3 /10 speed auto 4x4 STX package ,running boards&carpet option.
It is longer and wider than a 2023 and the grille looks more F150 ish

 

[superj]

Yup, welcome to the club. I have rhe 2wd version of yours, in grey

 

[bigb]

Yup, welcome to the club. I have rhe 2wd version of yours, in grey

I'm looking at a 2024 Lariat in white. I noticed in the pics it's missing the black running boards that, according to the window sticker, it came with.

 

[superj]

go back and get credit for them, or get them installed

 

[bigb]

go back and get credit for them, or get them installed

If I buy that one I will get credit.

 

[superj]

If I buy that one I will get credit.

there are some nice aftermarket steps that you can put in for fairly cheap, or look for someone selling their factory ranger raptor steps because those are super nice. i picked some up for my son and after we installed them, they are so solid and wide that i wish i had some. no one in texas south of austin has any for sale though and i don't want to make another super long drive for a set because the only ones i have found lately are in cali or florida.