Will there be a Replacement for the Ranger

[347 Ranger]

I was out testing new trucks and all the trucks I tested are a lot to heavy or are real undesirable, I tested a new F150 4door and the truck was 6200 pounds. This is almost twice the weight of my old Ranger. The bells and whistles are nice but I don't need a 3 ton truck ! Is there any hope Of a new Ranger replacement!

 

[RonD]

I hope so

The international Ford Ranger is available in 180 countries, but not the US/Canada
It's curb weight is 4,600lbs, US/Canada Rangers were 3,300
And it's other dimensions are 90% of an F150 which is why it won't be sold here, it is just not that much different so why compete against yourself.
But on the other hand why not get ALL the sales, so someone buys a Ranger instead of an F150???
Ford still gets the sale, not Toyota or Nissan, lol.

 

[straycat]

This has been brought up way to many times. NO NO NO NO. The Ranger is not here anymore. 'nuf said'!!!

 

[wildbill23c]

Unfortunately ford screwed themselves on sales by doing away with the Rangers. They seem to think that people will just buy the F-150. Wrong...People are now buying Toyota Tacomas, GMC Canyons, or Chevy Colorados, or the Nissan Frontiers. So all Ford did was boost sales of compact pickups for all other manufacturers.

 

[RonD]

This has been brought up way to many times. NO NO NO NO. The Ranger is not here anymore. 'nuf said'!!!

No, it's like overheating or rough idle posts, there can never be too many of those

We need more of the "Where did the new Rangers go?" posts

 

[straycat]

No, it's like overheating or rough idle posts, there can never be too many of those

We need more of the "Where did the new Rangers go?" posts

LOL...I hate those post....'Why does my truck run funny'?? Maybe you got a clown truck....lol

 

[RonD]

LOL...I hate those post....'Why does my truck run funny'?? Maybe you got a clown truck....lol

LMAO, yup, Big "shoes" and RED nose, what gave it away

 

[Mark_88]

Ford has "super sized" the Ranger...in 30 years we will all be driving semis with little boxes on the back to carry our lunch bags...we have evolved!

 

[Surrey]

Unfortunately ford screwed themselves on sales by doing away with the Rangers. They seem to think that people will just buy the F-150. Wrong...People are now buying Toyota Tacomas, GMC Canyons, or Chevy Colorados, or the Nissan Frontiers. So all Ford did was boost sales of compact pickups for all other manufacturers.

Due to changes in economies and rising fuel prices, small trucks just dont sell much anymore. People who want a truck buy a fullsize truck, while people who want something more economical buy a little car or cross-over these days.

The small truck segment used to account for 8% of new vehicle sales, now it accounts for less than 2%. Which is not enough market share for Ford to give a shit about it, when a base f150 is as cheap or cheaper than a Tacoma or Frontier or Canyon (which GMC doesn't make anymore either, btw)

 

[RonD]

Due to changes in economies and rising fuel prices, small trucks just dont sell much anymore. People who want a truck buy a fullsize truck, while people who want something more economical buy a little car or cross-over these days.

The small truck segment used to account for 8% of new vehicle sales, now it accounts for less than 2%. Which is not enough market share for Ford to give a shit about it, when a base f150 is as cheap or cheaper than a Tacoma or Frontier or Canyon (which GMC doesn't make anymore either, btw)

But that completely discounts the fact I want one.
Please don't tell me the world doesn't revolve around my wants and needs, that would just be too cruel.
And incorrect

 

[adsm08]

Ford has "super sized" the Ranger...in 30 years we will all be driving semis with little boxes on the back to carry our lunch bags...we have evolved!

You jest, but International makes one of those.

 

[RonD]

You jest, but International makes one of those.

WOW, something uglier than a Hummer, lol, another production car NOT destined to become a classic, move over Pacer

 

[kryptonitecb]

Unfortunately ford screwed themselves on sales by doing away with the Rangers. They seem to think that people will just buy the F-150. Wrong...

The small truck segment used to account for 8% of new vehicle sales, now it accounts for less than 2%. Which is not enough market share for Ford to give a shit about it, when a base f150 is as cheap or cheaper than a Tacoma or Frontier or Canyon (which GMC doesn't make anymore either, btw)

If I remember correctly the Ranger accounted for almost 1/2 of that 2% so it was still a money maker.

I also could care less how big/small the global ranger is, I want a diesel ranger. The diesel Hilux sold overseas that I drove in afghan was amazing. Granted it was tiny but that thing was 20 yrs old with unknown mileage and it still ran perfectly. It also could haul 4 guys in full battle gear without you noticing it. If a diesel ranger came close to that I would have bought one instead of the car I ended up with.

Sent from the road while ignoring traffic

 

[Mark_88]

You jest, but International makes one of those.

Cool! My prediction came true...almost...lol

WOW, something uglier than a Hummer, lol, another production car NOT destined to become a classic, move over Pacer

Haha...but I think it kinda looks like a Model F...or whatever Ford named it...I think I can even see the place where the crank used to go...

I'd drive one...if it was given to me...

 

[MastuhWaffles]

What about the Ford Atlas? What's the scoop with that? Are they going to go through with making it or something like it, or leave it as a concept vehicle?