Diesel 2019 Ford Ranger caught testing in Michigan

[Jim Oaks]

When the 2019 Ford Ranger's U.S.-spec model was finally revealed, only one engine was announced to go with it, a gasoline turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder derived from the same engine in the Mustang EcoBoost and Focus RS. We certainly have can't complain about the engine, especially having not experienced it in the new truck yet, but Ranger fans might've been surprised to see that no diesel engines were announced. Imagine our interest, then, when we saw these spy photos of a diesel-powered Ranger testing in Michigan.

See more HERE

https://www.autoblog.com/2018/02/20/2019-ford-ranger-wildtrak-diesel-spy-shots/

 

[98v70dad]

When the 2019 Ford Ranger's U.S.-spec model was finally revealed, only one engine was announced to go with it, a gasoline turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder derived from the same engine in the Mustang EcoBoost and Focus RS. We certainly have can't complain about the engine, especially having not experienced it in the new truck yet, but Ranger fans might've been surprised to see that no diesel engines were announced. Imagine our interest, then, when we saw these spy photos of a diesel-powered Ranger testing in Michigan.

See more HERE

https://www.autoblog.com/2018/02/20/2019-ford-ranger-wildtrak-diesel-spy-shots/

The end of the linked item says tell us what you think so here goes.

I am personally tired of the speculation and tired of waiting. All the hype and marketing has done nothing but irritate me. I'm sure others have had the same reaction. I need Ford to say there will be a diesel in 20XX or there are no plans for a diesel. Armed with that information I can make a rational decision to either continue to wait or buy another brand.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

The end of the linked item says tell us what you think so here goes.

I am personally tired of the speculation and tired of waiting. All the hype and marketing has done nothing but irritate me. I'm sure others have had the same reaction. I need Ford to say there will be a diesel in 20XX or there are no plans for a diesel. Armed with that information I can make a rational decision to either continue to wait or buy another brand.

If it is even coming here (smoking at startup isn't a good sign) they are probably going to wait until they get it ironed out before they announce anything. It might not be feasible to bring to market in the US.

 

[2002edgeplussupercab]

The end of the linked item says tell us what you think so here goes.

I am personally tired of the speculation and tired of waiting. All the hype and marketing has done nothing but irritate me. I'm sure others have had the same reaction. I need Ford to say there will be a diesel in 20XX or there are no plans for a diesel. Armed with that information I can make a rational decision to either continue to wait or buy another brand.

If we get it, it will be a "complicated engine" with all kinds of "electronics and newfangled gadgets" and no manual transmission. So why wait ?

 

[98v70dad]

If we get it, it will be a "complicated engine" with all kinds of "electronics and newfangled gadgets" and no manual transmission. So why wait ?

Thanks. I appreciate your input. You apparently don't like my viewpoint and that's fine with me, you're entitled to your opinion. I'm entitled to mine.

Please don't follow me around the forum and heckle me like I am some sort of uninformed nit wit. I have a masters degree in engineering and 35 years experience designing machines - nuclear power plant parts, rocket nose cones (rocket science), aircraft , etc.

Simple beats complex every time in reliability, longevity, cost to maintain and cost to repair - always. My point in the other thread is that simple vehicles are no longer available - you can't buy one - everything is complex now and it doesn't necessarily need to be. That doesn't mean I have to like it or want it.

 

[BlackBII]

If we get it, it will be a "complicated engine" with all kinds of "electronics and newfangled gadgets" and no manual transmission. So why wait ?

Sounds to me like a good opportunity to learn more and become better educated on internal combustion engines and how engineers are finding ways to make them more efficient. I can't wait to tear into one and see how it works.

The willfully ignorant will never cease to amaze me.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Sounds to me like a good opportunity to learn more and become better educated on internal combustion engines and how engineers are finding ways to make them more efficient. I can't wait to tear into one and see how it works.

The willfully ignorant will never cease to amaze me.

I am really ignorant when it comes to dd's. I just as soon not have to figure out how they work. Every dime and minute into upkeep is another minute/dime away from my Ranger which is fun to work on and I don't have to depend on to get to work.

When I have the interior ripped apart in my Ranger trying to figure out how to retrofit OEM cruise control it is no biggie for it to sit a few weeks while I pick at it in my free time.

When the intake gaskets go out of my F-150 in December and it won't idle and it is flipping cold, it won't fit in my garage, we are full at work and I have to carpool with the wife (and get to work half an hour early and staying half an hour late) I don't want to know how it works, I just want it to work.

 

[2002edgeplussupercab]

Thanks. I appreciate your input. You apparently don't like my viewpoint and that's fine with me, you're entitled to your opinion. I'm entitled to mine.

Please don't follow me around the forum and heckle me like I am some sort of uninformed nit wit. I have a masters degree in engineering and 35 years experience designing machines - nuclear power plant parts, rocket nose cones (rocket science), aircraft , etc.

Simple beats complex every time in reliability, longevity, cost to maintain and cost to repair - always. My point in the other thread is that simple vehicles are no longer available - you can't buy one - everything is complex now and it doesn't necessarily need to be. That doesn't mean I have to like it or want it.

I am sorry. I didn't mean to seem like I am heckling you. You do seem uninformed about the new Ranger, however.

 

[98v70dad]

I am sorry. I didn't mean to seem like I am heckling you. You do seem uninformed about the new Ranger, however.

Thanks. You are correct about me knowing little about the new ranger other than its not the truck I want so far and I've waited a long long time.

 

[2002edgeplussupercab]

Thanks. You are correct about me knowing little about the new ranger other than its not the truck I want so far and I've waited a long long time.

Maybe when the diesel version comes out and you learn more about it and test drive it you will like it and buy one.

 

[98v70dad]

Maybe when the diesel version comes out and you learn more about it and test drive it you will like it and buy one.

I think you kind of missed my point. I am sick of waiting for it. I have a camper to pull and my 96 won't do it. The 4 cylinder they are starting with has the performance figures but I don't think it a great choice for a tow vehicle that will be pushed all day long. The people I know with 6 cylinder eco boosts in their f150s aren't particularly happy with them for towing a camper all day in the mountains. They also come with a hefty price tag.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I think you kind of missed my point. I am sick of waiting for it. I have a camper to pull and my 96 won't do it. The 4 cylinder they are starting with has the performance figures but I don't think it a great choice for a tow vehicle that will be pushed all day long. The people I know with 6 cylinder eco boosts in their f150s aren't particularly happy with them for towing a camper all day in the mountains. They also come with a hefty price tag.

How big is camper?

 

[98v70dad]

How big is camper?

It's an Escape 5.0 fiberglass camper. Loaded weight is about 4000 lbs. Pin load is about 350 -400 lbs. I don't own it yet but I've been shopping and finally located a nice used one. They are made in Canada and almost never for sale used in the southeast. The 96 ranger will do it in theory but everyone who I've talked with who has done it said its a miserable tow vehicle for that camper. It's way too slow going up grades. People at the same fiberglass camper forum have said that the diesel Colorado is a perfect tow vehicle for this camper. I'd much rather have a ford though.

 

[blksn8k]

While none of us has obviously had the opportunity to drive the new Ranger with any engine yet I am glad to see someone else shares my concerns about the towing ability of a 4 cyl turbo engine. I have been waiting since about 2011 for Ford to offer a capable mid-size truck to replace my V8 Sport Trac. I hope I am wrong but so far I don't see the 2019 Ranger as being that truck. I have never owned anything but Fords my entire life (I currently have six) but there is a first time for everything...

 

[wildbill23c]

While none of us has obviously had the opportunity to drive the new Ranger with any engine yet I am glad to see someone else shares my concerns about the towing ability of a 4 cyl turbo engine. I have been waiting since about 2011 for Ford to offer a capable mid-size truck to replace my V8 Sport Trac. I hope I am wrong but so far I don't see the 2019 Ranger as being that truck. I have never owned anything but Fords my entire life (I currently have six) but there is a first time for everything...

Ehh, the new Ranger will probably be able to tow 10k+ seems the way they keep pushing 1/2 ton trucks now so it should be fine...course these new engines haven't been around in the real world long enough for anyone to really find out for sure how long they're going to hold up to being over-worked.

If they do come out with a diesel its going to be overly complex and complicated full of emissions shit and choked down as a result making it a gutless POS...add to that the ridiculous price tag...I see a $40k+ price tag already just the mention of a diesel ranger. Sure it'll be better than the diesel that was in the 1st gen rangers but at a cost and not reliable at all...I can only imagine the issues with all these new diesels that have emissions crap on them and are all electronically controlled. And like any other diesel truck, they're meant to be driven for long distances not to be driven around town for short distances and repeatedly started and stopped like a short trip to the store and back home type stuff.