Ford Ranger Lightning Bolt
2002 Ford Ranger Lightning Bolt Concept I’ve seen a lot of Ford Rangers over the decades both in person and online. Some of those Rangers have gone on to influence a generation of... READ MORE
Stop Overloading Your Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger in the photo above is looking overloaded. Just those ten sheets of plywood weigh 510-570 lbs. The steel rack carrying the drywall probably weighs 120-160 lbs. How much stuff is... READ MORE
Spirit of America Ford Ranger
The Spirit Of America: A Patriotic Ford Ranger Build Looking For Its Final Chapter For July 2026, I wanted to feature a patriotic Ford Ranger in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary. That turned... READ MORE
Patriotic Ford Bronco II
A Patriotic 1986 Ford Bronco II Built for America’s 250th Birthday With July 2026 being the 250th birthday of the United States of America, I really wanted to find a Bronco II... READ MORE
The Right Size Truck
I’ve had a lot of experience with truck ownership. From compact trucks to 1-ton diesels, I’ve had them all. In high school I had a 1982 Datsun pickup that had a manual transmission,... READ MORE
Motor Trend Ford Bronco II
Motor Trend Ford Bronco II AKA ‘Lil Bucky’ In 1986 Ford Motor Company gave Motor Trend Magazine a 1987 Ford Bronco II to customize as a concept vehicle. During that time a... READ MORE
Not A Ford Adventure
A Ford Adventure Shouldn’t Cost This Much Ford Motor Company seems to think your Ford Ranger isn’t an adventure vehicle. Ford has released dates and locations for their “Ford Off-Road Adventures,” but the... READ MORE
Ford Ranger Seat Bolt Recall
Ford has boasted about profits and the huge bonuses it has given its top executives such a Jim Farley’s $5.75 million cash performance bonus, but they lead the industry in recalls. Ford issues... READ MORE
Project Yuma Bronco II
The Bronco II Ford Never Built? One of the most fascinating early Ford Bronco II prototype photos shows a compact SUV sitting in a Ford design studio sometime around 1979 wearing a... READ MORE
El Chingon Bronco II
The Evolution of “El Chingón”: A 20-Year Journey with a 1984 Bronco II Most Bronco II builds are static snapshots—a list of parts installed over a weekend. But “El Chingón” is different.... READ MORE
Sabot Foundation VelociRaptor Ranger
Built For Performance, Purpose, and Patriotism When the North American Ford Ranger returned for 2019, enthusiasts immediately started wondering how far the platform could be pushed. Few answered that question more dramatically than... READ MORE
Ford Ranger Recall – Fire Risk
Ford Recalls 140,201 Ranger Trucks Over Wiring Fire Risk Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall for 140,201 Ranger midsize pickups in the U.S. produced from the 2024 to 2026 model years after... READ MORE
Adventure Inspired V8 Bronco II
1989 Ford Bronco II – From Diesel Experiment to 5.0L V8 Trail Rig TRS forum member Northidahotrailblazer’s 1989 Bronco II is the kind of build that evolves the hard way—through real use,... READ MORE
RADwood Ford Ranger
Celebrating the 1983–1997 Ford Ranger: A RADwood Icon The 1983-1997 Ford Rangers weren’t just compact pickups—they were statements of style, attitude, and individuality. In 2026, younger enthusiasts are rediscovering these trucks not only... READ MORE
Ford Performance 2024 Ranger
Ford Performance ORV Package Ford used the SEMA Show to preview a new off-road upgrade package designed specifically for the next-generation 2024 Ford Ranger. Known as the Ford Performance ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) Package,... READ MORE
Turbo 6.0 LS Ford Ranger
Ryan Zemla’s 1988 Ford Ranger “Danger Ranger” When you think of a compact pickup, “drag-strip monster” might not be the first image that comes to mind. But for Ryan Zemla, his 1988 Ford... READ MORE