Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger
Production period:	since 1982
Class :	Pick up
Body versions :	Utilities
Previous model:	Ford Courier

Ford Ranger is a pickup truck produced by the US company Ford Motor Company . The models for the North American market and the world market are technically similar, but not identical. The vehicle is also sold internationally as the Mazda BT-50 under the Mazda brand and as the Mazda B-Series in North America . Since 2003, the vehicle has also been offered in Vietnam and South Africa as a station wagon version Ford New Everest and as a Ford Endeavor in India .

North America

The American Ranger was initially built from January 1982 to December 2011. Between 2012 and 2017, Ford stopped selling a small pickup in North America and referred interested parties to the larger F-150 . At the North American International Auto Show in January 2018, Ford presented a new Ranger for the US market. This is based on the international version and is to be built in Wayne from autumn 2018 .

In North America, the Ranger was Ford's entry-level model in the pickup segment. The name Ranger was first used from 1967, at that time for the high-quality equipment variant of the F-series . This was retained until the end of 1981, after which the Ranger became an independent model and replaced the Ford Courier in spring 1982 .

The first model was optically based on the larger pickups from Ford and was initially offered with a 2-liter (53 kW / 72 PS) and a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine (63 kW / 86 PS).

At the beginning of 1989 the first major facelift took place, whether this facelift can be counted as a separate generation is controversial. The 2.3 liter engine was equipped with two spark plugs per cylinder and now had an additional 10 kW. In 1990 a 4-liter engine with 118 kW (160 hp) was introduced.
In the spring of 1993, the Ranger was completely redesigned and given a more aerodynamic body. The previously available 2.9-liter engine was replaced by a 3-liter V6. In 1995 it received a new dashboard, which enabled the installation of a passenger airbag, which was first offered in 1996.
At the beginning of 1998 the Ranger was completely redesigned and received a larger passenger compartment, made possible by an extended wheelbase.
In the summer of 2001 the Ranger received modified bumpers, headlights and a modified grille. Further revisions of this type followed in late 2003 and early 2006.

Ford Ranger (1982-1989)
Ford Ranger (1989-1993)
Ford Ranger (1993-1998)
Ford Ranger (1998-2001)
Ford Ranger (2001-2012)
Ford Ranger (2004-2009)

International

This model is based on the current Mazda pickup, i.e. on the Mazda B-series until 2006 , since then on the Mazda BT-50 and is sold with different body designs and engine configurations depending on the market.

Ford Ranger (1998-2002)
Ford Ranger (2002-2006)
Ford Everest (2003-2007)

Ranger (2006-2012)

A new model was presented at the end of 2006 and was offered in Germany in three cabin configurations, as a single, extended single and double cabin. Depending on the size of the cabin, the loading area was 2.28, 1.75 or 1.53 meters long. The drive units were two diesels, a 2.5-liter engine with 105 kW (143 hp) and a 3.0-liter engine with 115 kW (156 hp). A facelift followed in autumn 2009.

In November 2010, around 140 Ford Rangers with automatic transmissions, which were built in Thailand between May 15, 2007 and July 25, 2008, were recalled in Germany. There was a possibility that the vehicles rolled away when parking on sloping terrain.

Ford Ranger (2006-2009)
Ford Ranger (2009-2012)
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Ford Everest / Ford Endeavor II (since 2007)

Ranger (2012-2016)

Ford Ranger with double cab (2012-2016)

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In March 2012, a new generation of models appeared, the outward appearance of which is still based on its predecessor and thus more clearly differentiated than before from its sister model Mazda BT-50, which was significantly changed with its model change in 2011. The Ranger was again offered in the three cabin configurations single, extra and double cabin. The length is 5274 mm, the width 2163 mm (without mirror 1850 mm) and the height is max. 1848 mm. Depending on the size of the cabin, the loading area is now 2.32; 1.85 or 1.56 meters long. A 2.2-liter in-line four-cylinder diesel, optionally with 92 kW (125 PS) and 320 Nm at 1500 rpm or with 110 kW (150 PS) and 375 Nm at 1500 rpm, as well as a 3.2-liter in-line five-cylinder -Diesel with 147 kW (200 PS) and 470 Nm at 1500 rpm were the engines offered. A 6-speed manual transmission was standard, and a six- speed automatic transmission was also available for the two more powerful engines . The power transmission was carried out as standard on the rear axle, but a manually switchable all-wheel drive is standard. The Ranger was offered in the equipment variants XL, XLT, Limited and Wildtrak.

This generation of the Ford Ranger has extensive safety equipment. In addition to the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and vehicle dynamics control (ESP), hill descent control, hill start assist, trailer stabilization, safety brake assist, emergency brake lights, rollover protection and a traction control system are standard. In addition, the vehicles for the German market are equipped with seven airbags ex works. In October 2011, this series was the first pickup in the world to achieve the top rating of 5 stars in the Euro NCAP crash test.

This model was not offered in North America.

Ranger (since 2015)

since 2015
Ford Ranger with double cab
Production period:	since 2015
Body versions :	Utilities
Engines:	Diesel engines : 2.2–3.2 liters (96–157 kW)
Length:	5277-5363 mm
Width:	1860-2028 mm
Height:	1703-1873 mm
Wheelbase :	3220 mm
Empty weight :	1920-2585 kg

Ford Ranger Limited

Ford Ranger Wildtrak

Ford Ranger Raptor

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Ford Ranger as an emergency vehicle

On March 25, 2015, the latest Ford Ranger was presented at the Bangkok International Motor Show, which is an extensive facelift of the previous model. The new Ranger has been available in Germany since February 2016.

The 2.2-liter TDCi diesel engine with four cylinders, automatic start-stop , voice assistance, lane assistant and reversing camera as well as hill descent control and hill start assistant are new . The Ford SYNC-2 system now includes the emergency call assistant. From September 2016 all models will have an SCR system and thus meet the Euro 6 emissions standard .

The Ranger allows a permissible trailer load of 3500 kg ex works . For models with rear-wheel drive, for the four-cylinder engines with 96 kW (130 PS) and for the four-cylinder engines with 118 kW (160 PS) in combination with manual transmission and consumption-optimized axle ratio, this is reduced to 2500 kg.

Equipment variants

The equipment lines XL , XLT , Limited and Wildtrak are offered . As a body variant , the Ranger is available as a single cabin with two seats, an extra cabin (in Austria : super cabin ) with two additional emergency seats or a double cabin with three additional, full-size seats.

XL : The Ranger XL is the basic equipment and the only model that is available as a single cabin and with rear-wheel drive . The basic equipment includes an audio system, ABS , ESP with traction control , hill start assist , an on-board computer, electric windows, front, side and head airbags as well as a knee airbag for the driver, power steering and roll-over protection . The XL is only available with the four-cylinder engine and manual gearbox, the 118 kW (160 hp) variant, like the all-wheel drive, is subject to a surcharge.
XLT : The Ranger XLT extends the features of the XL among other things, a higher quality audio system with MP3 function and USB port, high-order design elements on the body, a heated windscreen, a cruise control system , an air-conditioning , leather steering wheel and shift knob, fog lamps and 16-inch Alloy wheels. The XLT is only available as an extra and double cab ; the only available engine is the 2.2-liter diesel engine with 118 kW (160 hp) and all-wheel drive, optionally with manual gearbox or 6-speed automatic.
Limited : The standard equipment of the Ranger Limited offers, in addition to the XLT ex works, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, automatic two-zone air conditioning, leather interior, rear parking aid , a chrome-plated roll bar, lashing rails on the loading area, heated front seats, heat-insulating glass and larger light-alloy wheels. The Limited is also available exclusively as an extra or double cabin , but is optionally equipped with the more powerful four-cylinder or five-cylinder diesel engine.
Wildtrak : The Wildtrak is the top model of the series and offers the most extensive standard equipment ex works as well as equipment-dependent details that are not available for the other variants for an extra charge. The standard scope of delivery is based - in terms of body and engine variants as well as the basic equipment - on the Limited , but expands it to include ambient lighting, a special "sports decor" on the exterior mirrors, the door handles and the radiator grille, a railing on the roof and on the Load space, an aerodynamically optimized “sports bar” made of plastic, a reversing camera , two-tone partial leather trim and larger light alloy wheels.

Additional equipment

In addition to the standard equipment, Ford offers a wide range of optional and additional equipment for the Ranger. This includes an "off-road package" with limited slip differential and underrun protection, several different load compartment covers, protective tubs for the load compartment and a hard top for an extra and double cab .

Special models

The Black Edition was presented in June 2017 . The equipment of the vehicle is based on the Ranger Limited and is only available in black. Attachments such as aluminum rims, the "sports bar" or the radiator grille are also black. The Black Edition is only available as a double cab with the 3.2-liter engine with 147 kW (200 hp); the standard equipment includes a Park Pilot system with a reversing camera and a trailer hitch.

On the commercial vehicle show in Birmingham, UK in April 2018, Ford, the special model Wildtrak X ago. This is powered by a five-cylinder diesel engine with 3.2 liter displacement and an output of 147 kW (200 hp), the power is transmitted to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. The Wildtrak X is available with a double cab and painted in the color Performance Blue , some body and add-on parts as well as the rims are black. The black leather seats have gray stitching. In the course of 2018, the Wildtrak X should also be available in Germany; the first delivery to customers was planned for August 2018.

In August 2018, the Raptor was presented at Gamescom in Cologne . This came on the market in May 2019, but has been included in the video game Forza Horizon 4 since October 2018 . Visually, the special model is based on the F-150 Raptor .

Technical specifications

Engine characteristics
	2.2 TDCi	2.0 TDCi	2.2 TDCi	2.0 TDCi	3.2 TDCi	2.0 TDCi	Raptor
Construction period	02/2016–01/2019	since 01/2019	02/2016–01/2019	since 01/2019	02 / 2016-03 / 2020	since 01/2019	since 05/2019
Engine type	R4 diesel engine				R5 diesel engine	R4 diesel engine
Displacement	2198 cc	1996 cc	2198 cc	1996 cc	3198 cc	1996 cc
Max. Power at min ⁻¹	96 kW (130 PS) / 3200	96 kW (130 PS) / 3500	118 kW (160 PS) / 3200	125 kW (170 PS) / 3500	147 kW (200 PS) / 3500	157 kW (213 PS) / 3750
Max. Torque in min ^-1	330 Nm / 1500-2500	340 Nm / 1500-2500	385 Nm / 1500-2500	420 Nm / 1500-2500	470 Nm / 1500-2750	500 Nm / 1750-2000
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Drive, optional	all wheel drive	-
Gearbox, as standard	6-speed manual transmission						10- speed automatic transmission
Gearbox, optional	-		6-speed automatic transmission	10-speed automatic transmission	6-speed automatic transmission	10-speed automatic transmission	-
Readings
Trailer load	2500 kg		3500 kg ¹	3500 kg	3500 kg	3500 kg	2500 kg
Top speed ²	170 km / h (175 km / h)	165 km / h	175 km / h	180 km / h	175 km / h	180 km / h
Acceleration 0-100 km / h ²	13.1-13.5 s (13.5-13.9 s)		11.8 s [12.8 s]		10.3-10.9 s [10.6 s]		10.5 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined) ²	6.6 l diesel (6.9 l diesel)	6.9–7.2 l diesel	7.0 l diesel [7.8 l diesel]	6.9–7.2 l diesel [7.5–7.7 l diesel]	8.3–8.9 l diesel [8.7–9.5 l diesel]	7.8–7.9 l diesel [7.6–7.9 l diesel]	8.9 l diesel
CO ₂ emissions (combined) ²	173 g / km (181 g / km)	179-188 g / km	184 g / km [207 g / km]	179–188 g / km [197–201 g / km]	218–229 g / km [228–248 g / km]	203–208 g / km [199–207 g / km]	233 g / km

¹ Vehicles with manual transmission and consumption-optimized axle ratio: 2500 kg

² Values in round brackets for all-wheel drive, in square brackets for automatic transmission

Web links

Commons : Ford Ranger - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Manufacturer website

Individual evidence

↑ With turbo power and 10 gears. January 15, 2018, accessed January 15, 2018 .
↑ http://www.autoservicepraxis.de/fiesta-fusion-und-ranger-muessen-in-die-werkstatt-982687.html
↑ Ford press release: New Ford Ranger with a fresh design, clever technologies and improved fuel efficiency. March 25, 2015, accessed March 29, 2015 .
↑ Ford presents Ranger Wildtrak-X on truck-mobiles.de, accessed on September 27, 2018
↑ Lővei Gergely: Óvatos duhaj a Ranger Wildtrak X , in automotor.hu, April 26, 2018, accessed on September 26, 2018
↑ Elias Holdenried: Ford Ranger Raptor (2019): all information, market launch, engine, technology. In: autobild.de. August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2018 .

[1] With turbo power and 10 gears. January 15, 2018, accessed January 15, 2018 .

[2] ttp://www.autoservicepraxis.de/fiesta-fusion-und-ranger-muessen-in-die-werkstatt-982687.html

[3] Ford press release: New Ford Ranger with a fresh design, clever technologies and improved fuel efficiency. March 25, 2015, accessed March 29, 2015 .

[4] Ford presents Ranger Wildtrak-X on truck-mobiles.de, accessed on September 27, 2018

[5] Lővei Gergely: Óvatos duhaj a Ranger Wildtrak X , in automotor.hu, April 26, 2018, accessed on September 26, 2018

[autobild-975901-6] Elias Holdenried: Ford Ranger Raptor (2019): all information, market launch, engine, technology. In: autobild.de. August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2018 .