New Ford Ranger Wildtrack Special Edition

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 08 August, 2005

Ford Motor Company today announced a new special edition Ford Ranger Wildtrak. Available as a Double-Cab, loaded with extras and priced at £19,100 OTR, the Wildtrak is designed and equipped specifically for the outdoor adventure sports devotee, looking for both head turning looks and real-world functionality.

With its outstanding selectable 4×4 capability, the Ranger Wildtrak is the ideal vehicle to transport the active sportsperson to the most extreme terrain, anywhere in the world.

Wildtrak stands apart from the existing Ranger line-up with a unique metallic red two-tone paint option, available as part of a five-colour line-up. A variety of sporty interior and exterior styling cues ensure Wildtrak is as visually exciting as it is uncompromising – both on and off road.

On the outside Wildtrak sports a unique front grille, functional roof bars and side steps. A stylish front over-rider, unique aluminium sports bar and colour-coded door handle protectors at the side and rear complete the exterior additions.

Outstanding functionality has not been achieved at the expense of interior luxury, and this special edition is equipped to the same level as a premium family car. Wildtrak is the first Ford vehicle to be launched in the UK with a fully integrated DAB digital radio with MP3 technology as part of the standard specification. Further refinements include stylish two-tone leather seats, air-conditioning, ABS and driver and passenger airbags.

With its generous payload and spacious rear load box, the sports enthusiast has all the capacity necessary to take on even the toughest of challenges. For added flexibility, Wildtrak comes complete with a load liner and lockable roll ‘n’ lock “Mountain Top” cover. When locked the cover ensures that the load bed is the ideal location for storing equipment. When an open bed is required, rolling the shutter back enables larger loads to be carried with ease.

Standard Specification includes:

  • ABS
  • Driver and passenger airbags
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Two-tone leather dark grey/light grey interior
  • Blaupunkt DAB54 digital radio with MP3 technology
  • Scuff plates
  • Electric windows and mirrors
  • Roll ‘n’ lock “Mountain Top” Tonneau cover
  • Sports bar
  • Roof bars
  • Bed-liner
  • Side step rails
  • Rear stop bar
  • Five-spoke alloy wheels
  • Unique Wildtrak side and rear decaling
  • Price: £ 19,100 OTR
  • Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab
  • Powertrain 2.5-litre turbo diesel 109PS
Model
Body Type 

Double Cab

Doors 

4

Seating Capacity (max)

persons

5

 
Weights & Dimensions
Kerb weight exc. Driver  

kg

1710

Gross vehicle weight

kg

2845

Max. pay load (gross) GVW less kerbweight

kg

1135

Max. axle weight front

kg

1170

Max. axle weight rear

kg

1840

Max. trailer weight braked

kg

2800

Max. trailer weight unbraked

kg

750

Max. gross train weight

kg

5645

Overall length  

mm

5012

Overall width

mm

1810

Overall height

mm

1760

Wheelbase

mm

3000

Track Front

mm

1475

Track Rear

mm

1470

Load box length at floor

mm

1530

Load box width at floor

mm

1536

Load box depth at floor

mm

405

Loadspace between arches

mm

1090

Loading height  

mm

802

Fuel tank capacity

litres

70

 
Interior dimensions
Effective headroom

Front

mm

1012

 

Rear

mm

983

Max effective legroom

Front

mm

1087

 
Maneuverability
Min. turning circle (kerb to kerb)

m

12.6

Approach angle  

degrees

35

Departure angle

degrees

28

Tilt angle (unladen)

degrees

49

Ramp breakover angle

degrees

24

Ground clearance  

mm

208

Wading depth

mm

450

 

  

About The Author

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Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and cross-country routes.

Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.

Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.