More T-6 Pics!!!

[85_Ranger4x4]

I want more than the 175 hp too. That little will only likely make it feel abut as lethargic as my F150 does now. That's the reason I've dumped money into mods on my last two trucks... Not that my last Ranger needed it, stock it would have run circles around a F150 with a 4.6L, but only have 175 would be a step backwards for a Ranger. I think they should at least give us an option of something near 250 hp to be competitive with Nissan and Toyota.

175 hp is more than any Ranger engine aside from the 4.0 SOHC has had... and being a 1.3L it is probably the base engine.

Judging by Jim's pic, it kinda looks like the std cab, longbox 4x4 may be staging a comeback...

From the looks of the back of the cab the box will contour around it like the F-150's too.

 

[BlackBII]

 

[BlackSTX]

Yes, one would think it will have a bigger optional engine, but in these days of government meddling....Government Motors, Chrysler/Fiat... one would wonder if there is some compromise being made anywhere to appease the osama administration.

However, Ford seems to be trying to stick to its guns by providing us with some vehicles they know people will buy. I curious to see what we'll end up getting from the others.... modern, Americanized replacements for the Yugo?

 

[willied]

Well, knowing that they have a 350 ft. lb. torque engine available for the Taurus, I would think that they would offer something bigger than an engine with 180 ft. lb. of torque in the Ranger.

 

[Sevensecondsuv]

This is totally a guess, but the logical optional engine would be the 3.5L duratech that is currently offered in the taurus, edge, flex, and fusion sport. It makes roughly 265 HP and 270 Torque depending on which vehicle it's in. My guess is that the 4.0 SOHC finally gets tossed and the 3.5L will be the new base engine in the mustang.

They are just finishing the Ecoboost (turbocharged) version of the 3.5L and it will debut in the new Lincoln MKS, and then be featured in the new Taurus SHO. At 350 HP / 350 TQ, I see an awesome swap possibility for the new ranger, if it gets the 3.5 as an option.

Just so long as I can get a T-6 ranger with a manual transmission, I'll be happy.

 

[BlackSTX]

Something to ponder.... Twin turbo 3.5L in a new Ranger.... possible reincarnation of a new down-sized lightning? Or perhaps a smaller version of a Raptor? There's possibilities for some interesting versions.

Hopefully someone from Ford is looking at these forums, there could be some easy sales made for them.

 

[robbieo11]

Ford We Want Quad Cab If You Want I Have A Few Pics U All Could Use As A Reference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Cacher]

The 4dr Rangers are very interesting. Why have we NEVER seen these in the US?

 

[BlackSTX]

I guess we haven't seen them here because they chose to appease us with a Sport Trac instead. Granted, they're nice, but they just looked to heavy and low.

 

[Toms01PSD]

It had something to do with the A-pillar supports I believe...apparently they didn't meet "strict US safety crash tests". That and there are a lot more diesel cars and light duty pick up trucks over seas than there are here.

 

[willied]

It had something to do with the A-pillar supports I believe...apparently they didn't meet "strict US safety crash tests". That and there are a lot more diesel cars and light duty pick up trucks over seas than there are here.

You're right, they didn't meet safety standards here and I guess they didn't want to do a costly redesign just to sell it here, though it would have been big time worth it if you ask me.

 

[mgn465]

uff amazing pics..

 

[Smurf Mobile]

The 4dr Rangers are very interesting. Why have we NEVER seen these in the US?

I see them every day! They just have a funny white and orange license plate that says Sonora. Its funny how they're "not safe" enough, but they can drive around on our streets all day long. Yay life down on the border.

Andrew

 

[stegomon]

looking at jim's last pic.....you can see that is not the right box. and look behind the door with the indent of cab....i think it is going to have the "wrap around" box like the 97-03 f-150s and the head light look like it may be taped in....if i squint and pock my eyelllit looks really good!

 

[Mac]

They are just finishing the Ecoboost (turbocharged) version of the 3.5L and it will debut in the new Lincoln MKS, and then be featured in the new Taurus SHO. At 350 HP / 350 TQ, I see an awesome swap possibility for the new ranger, if it gets the 3.5 as an option.

Just so long as I can get a T-6 ranger with a manual transmission, I'll be happy.

That would be a sweet deal as long as they don't make the new Ranger heavy as a pig.
Dave