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October 15, 2010

Hardest Worker — All-New Ford Ranger Debuts with More Power, Capability and Technologies

  • Subtitle: Bold, powerful and confident, the taut and toned all-new Ranger will be the new face of Built Ford Tough for compact pickup truck customers in 180 markets around the world — the result of a new global compact pickup truck platform
  • Subtitle 2: Ranger comprehensively transforms the compact pickup truck ownership experience with more capability, more power and more features than ever before
  • Subtitle 3: Ranger introduces three new engines — including two Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engines with up to 470 Nm of torque — and new six-speed transmissions engineered for uncompromised capability
  • Subtitle 4: Exceptional towing capability and a payload capacity of up to 1500 kilograms on selected models clearly signal how the all-new model extends the Ford Ranger heritage of strength
  • Subtitle 5: With more features and smart technologies than ever before seen on a Ford Ranger, including Adaptive Load Control, Trailer Sway Control, Rear Park Assist and the segment's first Rearview Camera system, the next-generation model is amongst the most high-tech vehicles in the compact pickup segment
  • Subtitle 6: Ranger offers new safety innovations, along with a comfortable, quiet, more refined ride. The new Ford pickup is executed with outstanding levels of craftsmanship and quality

Press Release

“Decreasing wind resistance was a start. Small incremental gains in fuel efficiency quickly add up and help meet fuel economy targets,” Metros said.

More muscle under the bonnet — three new engines
With a body that is lean and taut, the muscle lies beneath the bonnet. The all-new Ranger powertrains have been engineered to give customers an uncompromised combination of power and torque.

Ranger introduces three new engines to Ford's compact pickup truck range globally:

  • A new 2.2-liter Ford Duratorq TDCi I4 diesel engine with peak torque output of 375 Nm and power output of 110 kW (150 PS).
  • A highly responsive and efficient new 3.2-liter Ford Duratorq TDCi I5 diesel engine with a powerful 470 Nm of torque and power rated at 147 kW (200 PS).
  • A 2.5-liter Ford Duratec I4 petrol engine with more power at 122 kW (166 PS). It can be configured for E100 flexible fuel capability or aftermarket upfitted to run on CNG or LPG.
“This all-new engine family demonstrates our commitment to making Ranger the best option for today's pickup truck customer,” said John Tatge, Ranger chief program engineer. “We're bringing the best engine technology from the Ford powertrain range to make Ranger the clear choice for capability and fuel economy, particularly with our world-class Duratorq diesels. Their torque makes Ranger the truck to own.”

Developed in Australia and tested and validated around the world, Ranger powerplants are designed to run on a variety of locally blended fuels with different octane ratings.

Selected Ranger powertrains benefit from the advantages of lower engine rpm and reduced wear and tear, with six-speed automatic and manual transmissions available across selected models. Increased fuel economy, coupled with other advances to facilitate maintenance and serviceability, help reduce annual ownership cost.

“The all-new Ford Ranger is a driver's pickup truck,” said Rob Sharples, powertrain program team leader. “It's inviting to drive, and all of its driver inputs and vehicle controls work together in harmony.”

Transmissions and final drive ratios have been carefully matched to deliver exceptional acceleration, excellent fuel efficiency and a quiet ride.

The new Ford 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission has been extensively tuned to deliver smooth, quick shifts almost imperceptibly to the driver, reinforcing the car-like refinement of the new Ranger. In Normal mode, the calibration focuses on comfort and fuel economy. For sportier driving, a quick flick of the shifter changes the transmission into Sport mode. This provides later shift points and the driver can manually select gears through a forward (downshift) or rearward (upshift) movement.

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