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The Ford Ranger Is Finally Back
www.popularmechanics.com ^
| 01/16/2018
| By Timothy Dahl
Posted on 01/16/2018 2:37:10 PM PST by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger
I bought my last Ford Ranger brand new for $10K in 1990.
I am betting the new one costs more.
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posted on
01/16/2018 3:00:06 PM PST
by
Bubba_Leroy
(The Obamanation has ended!)
To: Red Badger
I too am disappointed that it does not come with a diesel option
42
posted on
01/16/2018 3:00:11 PM PST
by
taxcontrol
(Stupid should hurt)
To: blam
I have a 1999 Ford Explorer Sport..with 272k on it.
Still runs great....Trannie slips now and again...but it's been a great vehicle.
43
posted on
01/16/2018 3:01:44 PM PST
by
Osage Orange
(Watch your six.)
To: LTC.Ret
> Im concerned that this new and improved Ford Ranger will be a disappointment since I KNOW what a Ranger is supposed to be. Any help or ideas??? <
I can’t read the article because I’m using Adblock, and the site won’t allow that. But I’ve been told by someone supposedly in the know (a guy who works at a Ford dealership) that the new Ranger will be noticeably larger than the old one.
If that’s true, I’m going to be mighty disappointed. One of the reasons I’ve been waiting is that I want a small truck. if I wanted a big truck, I would have bought a F150 by now.
44
posted on
01/16/2018 3:01:49 PM PST
by
Leaning Right
(I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
To: editor-surveyor
>>Way too many useless curves and crap.
There is an engineering reason for all those curves: they give strength to thin sheet metal. There are CAFE standards coming for light trucks in a few years.
45
posted on
01/16/2018 3:02:18 PM PST
by
Bryanw92
(Asking a pro athlete for political advice is like asking a cavalry horse for tactical advice.)
To: Red Badger
I've heard Ford mechanics say they wouldn't have an EcoBoost engine........
46
posted on
01/16/2018 3:03:29 PM PST
by
Osage Orange
(Watch your six.)
To: Red Badger
Sure...just try to rent a trailer that requires a 3/4 ton truck at a rental agency that is a stickler for rules/laws...
No Go.
It’s a 1/2 ton truck, as such it’s not full sized.
5,000 lbs towing, 600 lb. tongue weight..
I have the 1st generation Ridgeline and will buy a 2nd generation next year (waiting for a few upgrades).
I DO agree it looks ‘bigger’ than it ‘is’ as far as ‘big’ trucks go.
Drive one and you will never want another truck...
Best!
Happy New Year!
47
posted on
01/16/2018 3:03:35 PM PST
by
BBB333
(The Power Of Trump Compels You!)
To: Red Badger
I loved my '92 Toyota pickup. 22RE 4 cyl. w/ 5 speed manual was great.
My 2010 Tundra with the 4.6l and 34" tires leaves the 6 speed transmission always hunting for the right gear.
My choice would be a small pickup with a 4cyl. diesel and a 6 speed manual transmission. Any manufacturer listening?
48
posted on
01/16/2018 3:03:40 PM PST
by
stevio
(God, guns, guts.)
To: Red Badger
Ford has yet to announce a Raptor version of the Ranger Now that might get me to the new car lot.
49
posted on
01/16/2018 3:04:02 PM PST
by
usurper
( version)
To: Red Badger
.
They could have gone retro and had a huge success, but they blew it, just like they blew it on the mustang when they started radically restyling it.
No smarts at all anymore.
50
posted on
01/16/2018 3:04:08 PM PST
by
editor-surveyor
(Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
To: stevio
51
posted on
01/16/2018 3:05:40 PM PST
by
editor-surveyor
(Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
To: Red Badger
The F-150 will introduce a diesel option in 2019, but that will not be available on the Ranger. Dang it Ford!
52
posted on
01/16/2018 3:06:38 PM PST
by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(Not a Romantic, not a hero worshiper and stop trying to tug my heartstrings. It tickles! (pink bow))
To: Red Badger
4 and 5 cylinder engine options? Pass.
53
posted on
01/16/2018 3:07:15 PM PST
by
mrmeyer
(You can't conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him. Robert Heinlein)
To: NorthMountain
"That's not a Ford Ranger. It's a wannabe Honda Ridgeline. It's for urban yuppies..."
That was my first thought.
I'm on my 2nd Ranger - a 2003, looks a lot like yours (although not as clean).
54
posted on
01/16/2018 3:08:18 PM PST
by
Psalm 73
("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
To: editor-surveyor
They could have gone retro and had a huge success, but they blew it, They didn't blow it with the "styling". They blew it with the 4ft bed. Make a 6ft bed version with an extended cab, or even an 8ft bed with a standard cab, and they'll have something. The '90s Ranger was an awesome little working TRUCK.
55
posted on
01/16/2018 3:08:50 PM PST
by
NorthMountain
(... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
To: Red Badger
I just wish Ford would make an affordable truck, either an F-150 or a Ranger. I don’t want to spend $40K for a pickup. I just want to be able to haul stuff. Manual transmission, crank windows, vinyl seats and an AM/FM radio would be fine with me. I am willing to pay extra for A/C.
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posted on
01/16/2018 3:09:24 PM PST
by
Bubba_Leroy
(The Obamanation has ended!)
To: Red Badger; NorthMountain
.
Last century was the “greatest century” automotively speaking.
Everybody went off the rails after 2010, but especially Ford, who was firmly in control until they got the changies.
.
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posted on
01/16/2018 3:09:27 PM PST
by
editor-surveyor
(Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
To: shotgun
O.J. was on of the last own a Bronco so, not surprised it died....
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posted on
01/16/2018 3:09:37 PM PST
by
Vendome
(I've Gotta Be Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-pk2vZG2M)
To: Psalm 73
The picture is not of mine, although mine is very similar. And mine has a few dings, here and there.
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posted on
01/16/2018 3:09:57 PM PST
by
NorthMountain
(... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
To: NorthMountain
.
Real pickups do get dings!
.
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posted on
01/16/2018 3:12:33 PM PST
by
editor-surveyor
(Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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