News from the N.E. Car Show

[4x4RangerGuy]

Hey Guys,

I went over to the N.E. car show today with my mom, and talked with a Ford Trucks rep for a little over an hour. He was really informative, and knew a lot about the future of Ford's truck line.

I talked to him about the Ranger, and here's what I got. The Ranger WILL be continued; it is not being dumped. It will maintain a truck body (ladder frame) and a solid rear axle. It will be getting a major redesign with new options, including a new V6 and a possible 4x4 w/ 4cyl option. The 5 speed manual will still be an option on ALL models.

He said there's a lot of excitement over the Ranger in Detroit, and that he couldn't say what Ford has in store in terms of specifics because of confidentiality issues. However, he hinted at...wait for it...a TURBODIESEL option being on the table. From what I gathered, Ford is working with the government to reduce emissions requirements for diesels in order to bring over the 4 banger diesel from Europe. Pretty cool.

Anyway, he said look out in January for new updates at the Detroit Auto Show.

 

[jdm90]

Sweet! Now if they would make a true four door with a useable bed and not sit up high like the SportTrac.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Sweet! Now if they would make a true four door with a useable bed and not sit up high like the SportTrac.

I have yet to see a compact full 4dr truck with a worthwhile bed...

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

i hope that comes true, u know, the ranger still being the king of the compact trucks, alive never dead!!

 

[Beanmachine7000]

I really hope what you say is true!

 

[grey ghost]

I have yet to see a compact full 4dr truck with a worthwhile bed...

true but it's better than nothing

 

[Toreadorranger]

A new ranger has been on the books for a sometime now.

 

[Beanmachine7000]

A new ranger has been on the books for a sometime now.

Yeah, but this is the first time I've even heard of a HINT of a small turbo diesel... Which if it's true will be very nice...

 

[Jim Oaks]

Not to sound stupid, but is the Detroit Auto Show open to anyone, or just the media & corporate?

 

[Beanmachine7000]

$12 for a ticket, unless you can convince someone you're under 12 or over 65 years of age
$8 per person for group pricing of 25 or more... I feel a trip to Detroit in January coming...

 

[Jim Oaks]

Where's Bobbywalter? Maybe he'll let me sleep on his floor.....

 

[Beanmachine7000]

I have family that lives just outside Detroit... Aren't I lucky?

 

[Joseph61189]

Hey Guys,

I went over to the N.E. car show today with my mom, and talked with a Ford Trucks rep for a little over an hour. He was really informative, and knew a lot about the future of Ford's truck line.

I talked to him about the Ranger, and here's what I got. The Ranger WILL be continued; it is not being dumped. It will maintain a truck body (ladder frame) and a solid rear axle. It will be getting a major redesign with new options, including a new V6 and a possible 4x4 w/ 4cyl option. The 5 speed manual will still be an option on ALL models.

He said there's a lot of excitement over the Ranger in Detroit, and that he couldn't say what Ford has in store in terms of specifics because of confidentiality issues. However, he hinted at...wait for it...a TURBODIESEL option being on the table. From what I gathered, Ford is working with the government to reduce emissions requirements for diesels in order to bring over the 4 banger diesel from Europe. Pretty cool.

Anyway, he said look out in January for new updates at the Detroit Auto Show.

Any updates?