If the Ranger lives on redesigned how will it differ?

[Blueranger99]

you know you cant get much more interior room without making the cab longer wider and taller. im not saying they should make them huge, just a little wider. i used to fight with my wife over the armrest... till i took the center console out and replaced it with a subwoofer.

 

[mattpresley]

you know you cant get much more interior room without making the cab longer wider and taller. im not saying they should make them huge, just a little wider. i used to fight with my wife over the armrest... till i took the center console out and replaced it with a subwoofer.

I have no desire to see it bigger. They might make it like the Colorado. i wouldn't like that

 

[idriveafordranger94]

All of these are great ideas but how much do you think it will cost with all of these options on it?

 

[Frank The Tank]

All of these are great ideas but how much do you think it will cost with all of these options on it?

400k dollars, bout 5,000 peso's after inflation and the economy craps out by production.

Frank

 

[SixFoFalcon]

I haven't read through all the posts in this thread, so I don't know if it has been mentioned already, but I wouldn't mind seeing a hybrid Ranger. DC electric motors are great for low-end torque.

 

[Rifleman]

I haven't read through all the posts in this thread, so I don't know if it has been mentioned already, but I wouldn't mind seeing a hybrid Ranger. DC electric motors are great for low-end torque.

It was mentioned. You should read, it's interesting...

 

[kp3ft]

From the product we have today? How will it be different and what would people like to see changed?

I'd like to see a completely utilitarian, minimalist, "KISS" (keep it simple, silly) version that focuses on gas mileage without compromising safety and has the lowest practical price tag, and that would appeal to shade-tree mechanics (like myself). Absolutely no extras whatsoever; no AC, no electric windows, no power steering, no ABS, no radio. Scrap all non-essentials (including electronic sensors and gadgetry) to reduce weight, cost, and future maintenance costs. Keep all the above available as options of course. Scrap or change all non-essential suspension parts/design. Redesign the the cab shape to cut down on wind resistance, which would increase gas mileage. Offer both a diesel (better mpg) and gasoline version with the lowest practical engine sizes. Keep airbags and structural safety features (those add weight which reduces gas mileage, but is necessary). I think a minimalist pickup would attract buyers who are on a budget, which is including more people as the economy continues sinking.

All the automakers need to offer optional car and truck models like that, not just Ranger pickups.

 

[Toms01PSD]

I'd like to see a completely utilitarian, minimalist, "KISS" (keep it simple, silly) version that focuses on gas mileage without compromising safety and has the lowest practical price tag, and that would appeal to shade-tree mechanics (like myself). Absolutely no extras whatsoever; no AC, no electric windows, no power steering, no ABS, no radio. Scrap all non-essentials (including electronic sensors and gadgetry) to reduce weight, cost, and future maintenance costs. Keep all the above available as options of course. Scrap or change all non-essential suspension parts/design. Redesign the the cab shape to cut down on wind resistance, which would increase gas mileage. Offer both a diesel (better mpg) and gasoline version with the lowest practical engine sizes. Keep airbags and structural safety features (those add weight which reduces gas mileage, but is necessary). I think a minimalist pickup would attract buyers who are on a budget, which is including more people as the economy continues sinking.

All the automakers need to offer optional car and truck models like that, not just Ranger pickups.

You're not going to be able to sell a truck with no AC, power brakes, power steering, and no radio just about anywhere. You obviously don't live in a southern state. I didn't have AC in my truck last summer and I absolutely hated going anywhere that consisted of traffic. Going to the mall I would be wet from sweating so bad.

 

[Coleosis]

i used to fight with my wife over the armrest... till i took the center console out and replaced it with a subwoofer.

 

[Beanmachine7000]

You're not going to be able to sell a truck with no AC, power brakes, power steering, and no radio just about anywhere. You obviously don't live in a southern state. I didn't have AC in my truck last summer and I absolutely hated going anywhere that consisted of traffic. Going to the mall I would be wet from sweating so bad.

+1... I like the idea of having a base model truck, but I think no A/C is a little extreme... I think it should be manual everything, the only standard option being A/C...

 

[TravisBailey1]

From what I have heard (don't know if it's true or not) Ford is discontinuing the Ranger after the 2010 model year, and is replacing it with the F-100 name after a complete re-design. It will be slightly bigger than a Ranger but still smaller than a F-150 ( kind of in the middle which I think would be great). As far as engines go it will definitelly have the 4 cylinger ecoboost engine (a huge improvement if you ask me).
What I would like to see in a new ranger would be a factory lift kit, at least 3 inches over the current height, with some 33's under it, all options of corse. I would also like to see a beefier engine mayby a small block v8 (a v6 turbocharged ecoboost engine would be GREAT), or a small diesel ( i personally wouldn't go for the diesel myself but I can see why lots of people would),even with my 4.0L it seems like it has no power. I would like it to have solid axles and a six speed auto trans. To me 4 doors would be a plus since its going to be a bigger truck but with the size it is now, it would be a bad option. These are just my opinions, feel free to critisize them if you like.

 

[Frank The Tank]

I saw a tundra today.....

It was brand new, and had a rear window that rolled down.
Some preppy looking young guy with a sideways cap and a polo.
And this b!tchin hot blonde beside him.

I was trying to picture her riding in my 88, I think she vomitted in this vision
and then I tried the 97 .... it just wouldn't happen (i think the smell would have done it).
then the 2004.... and that was going pretty good till I realized my truck still wasn't worth enough money (nor would it ever look like it)

Maybe the Ranger should just try to pull itself out of the public image of being a cheap little gas getter, reliable 4wd, crap box.
Keep the reliablility and fuel ecoonmy, just get away from the cheap fealing, and classy people looking at it like it's a crap box.

Now I have to go out and spend a few grand to make my truck look nicer, just so I can steal some panzies girlfriend. way to go Ford designers!!!!

Frank

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Women dont like 1st gen rangers.

Or any vehicle before 97 for that matter.

later,
Dustin

 

[Toms01PSD]

From what I have heard (don't know if it's true or not) Ford is discontinuing the Ranger after the 2010 model year, and is replacing it with the F-100 name after a complete re-design. It will be slightly bigger than a Ranger but still smaller than a F-150 ( kind of in the middle which I think would be great). As far as engines go it will definitelly have the 4 cylinger ecoboost engine (a huge improvement if you ask me).
What I would like to see in a new ranger would be a factory lift kit, at least 3 inches over the current height, with some 33's under it, all options of corse. I would also like to see a beefier engine mayby a small block v8 (a v6 turbocharged ecoboost engine would be GREAT), or a small diesel ( i personally wouldn't go for the diesel myself but I can see why lots of people would),even with my 4.0L it seems like it has no power. I would like it to have solid axles and a six speed auto trans. To me 4 doors would be a plus since its going to be a bigger truck but with the size it is now, it would be a bad option. These are just my opinions, feel free to critisize them if you like.

Save yourself the trouble, go buy an F-250.

 

[Toms01PSD]

I saw a tundra today.....

It was brand new, and had a rear window that rolled down.
Some preppy looking young guy with a sideways cap and a polo.
And this b!tchin hot blonde beside him.

I was trying to picture her riding in my 88, I think she vomitted in this vision
and then I tried the 97 .... it just wouldn't happen (i think the smell would have done it).
then the 2004.... and that was going pretty good till I realized my truck still wasn't worth enough money (nor would it ever look like it)

Maybe the Ranger should just try to pull itself out of the public image of being a cheap little gas getter, reliable 4wd, crap box.
Keep the reliablility and fuel ecoonmy, just get away from the cheap fealing, and classy people looking at it like it's a crap box.

Now I have to go out and spend a few grand to make my truck look nicer, just so I can steal some panzies girlfriend. way to go Ford designers!!!!

Frank

I bet it had BFG Mall-Terrains on it too huh?