If the Ranger lives on redesigned how will it differ?

[jasonl]

According to fueleconomy.gov , my 1996 while not as powerful, got 15/20mpg under the new standard. Where as the current Ranger 4x4 gets 14/18. Hmmm, wonder why small trucks don't sell??? I saw a article on pickuptrucks.com that has the 2010 ranger with safety updates like roll stability control, side air bags, but it makes no mention of an updated 3.5v6 or any other powertrain news. FYI the old 4cyl 4x4 (I believe was only available as a reg cab) was rated at 18/23mpg. I really wish Ford would just update the powertrain and keep the price down and let the Ranger live on. Look at the imediate success the Focus had with a minor face lift and some modern feature updates for 2008.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

My 08 Colorado has drums in the back.

What id like to see...

First the unrealistic list...

A Carbuated option of a 351W H.O with a T18 4sp, 4.11 gears, and 2 solid axles.

A 300 I6 Option for a "W/T" package like chevy offeres, with no options but air and cruise

Real Body panels you can lean against and not dent, rubber floors, vynil seats, and a 9 inch rear end.

later,
Dustin

 

[Will]

I want the new Ranger like this.

 

[Maverick]

I want the new Ranger like this.

You want a Ranger with no windshield that can drive down a dirt road

 

[Will]

I was poking fun at Dustin for his VTec sig. This is the truck in that video. Here is more about it.

It's not just poking fun, it's also saying that the future isn't what old hardheads want, but it isn't bad either. This is a mostly stock vehicle that can thrive in a punishing environment. I would love to see a Ranger modernized like this. I would love to see Ford finally put their best effort forward instead of selling us recycled junk.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

I wonder how much stock ridgeline shit is actually on that truck....i didnt watch the video cause my interent is running slow tonight, but, i do remember a magazine article i read about the ridgeline one time where the editor drove it down a washboard road at 35MPH and broke all 4 strut mounts.

Give me TTB anyday.

later,
Dustin

 

[bobsleder251]

how about ford just miniaturizes this truck: f 150 raptor

 

[bobbywalter]

how about ford just miniaturizes this truck: f 150 raptor

yeah!.......



with a carb 351 for rusty...he wont mind being left behind

 

[Will]

I wonder how much stock ridgeline shit is actually on that truck....i didnt watch the video cause my interent is running slow tonight, but, i do remember a magazine article i read about the ridgeline one time where the editor drove it down a washboard road at 35MPH and broke all 4 strut mounts.

Give me TTB anyday.

later,
Dustin

Read the article in the second link. It tells you what is stock. The guys they hred to build the truck said the frame didn't need the cage for strength--they only used it because the safety rules required it. The engine is stock with the exhaust being the only change. They locked 4th and 5th out. It runs 105mph in 3rd gear down that road. They left the suspension stock but replaced the struts with custom built things with larger pistons inside the stock housings for the heat. They kept all of the electronic drivetrain control intact. It's basically a stock Ridgeline. The motor sounds great--exactly what the 3.5 Ford is going to be after they shove the old crappy stuff out.

 

[Nipplechops]

I was poking fun at Dustin for his VTec sig. This is the truck in that video. Here is more about it.

That thing is bitchin'! Good read!

 

[Beanmachine7000]

My 08 Colorado has drums in the back.

What id like to see...

First the unrealistic list...

A Carbuated option of a 351W H.O with a T18 4sp, 4.11 gears, and 2 solid axles.

A 300 I6 Option for a "W/T" package like chevy offeres, with no options but air and cruise

Real Body panels you can lean against and not dent, rubber floors, vynil seats, and a 9 inch rear end.

later,
Dustin

I like the W/T idea, I was thinking something along the lines of that, like a Ranger with heavy duty drivetrain (4-cyl turbo diesel (i'd even take that turbo 4/6-gasser), front and rear 31 spl 8.8", 5-speed) and no options, except A/C... I'd buy one... I'd buy two if they offered a small SUV like that... A Ranger and Bronco, both 4-popper turbo diesel (turbo 4/6-banger gas, whatever), manual tranny and t-case, rear 31spl 8.8", IFS(if it's a 8.8"), and A/C, both white, with gray vinyl interior and rubber floors, and all metal exterior... I need something I can beat up and not feel bad about it... Instead I guess I'm just gonna have to build my own

 

[Will]

I like the W/T idea, I was thinking something along the lines of that, like a Ranger with heavy duty drivetrain (4-cyl turbo diesel (i'd even take that turbo 4/6-gasser), front and rear 31 spl 8.8", 5-speed) and no options, except A/C... I'd buy one... I'd buy two if they offered a small SUV like that... A Ranger and Bronco, both 4-popper turbo diesel (turbo 4/6-banger gas, whatever), manual tranny and t-case, rear 31spl 8.8", IFS(if it's a 8.8"), and A/C, both white, with gray vinyl interior and rubber floors, and all metal exterior... I need something I can beat up and not feel bad about it... Instead I guess I'm just gonna have to build my own

How about GM's 2 liter VVT direct injection turbocharged gasoline motor? 20psi of boost. 250hp out of 122cid? And there's no problem with low-end torque. There's the future. Mazda has had this in production for a couple of years too.

 

[Beanmachine7000]

Is that the turbo Ecotec that is in the Cobalt SS? Those things are wicked fast...

 

[Beanmachine7000]

I just read that article, and wow... Just amazing... I wouldn't mind having something like that in a new Ranger

 

[aridranger03]

I just bought my 2008 Ranger. I am a previous owner of a 1999 F150 XLT 4X4 looking for better gas milage. I bought the Ranger XLT 4 cylinder 5 speed rear wheel drive. Would of bought the 4X4 Ranger if it came with the 4 cylinder engine. Ford should offer the 4 cylinder engine in the 4X4.

my dad just bought a 1999 F-150 XLT here in TN.I agree with you the ranger should be offered in a 4cyl/4wd like toyota has