Ford Ranger

Overview

The Ford Ranger is a stylish and muscular midsize pickup truck from Ford and part of the Truck Wars that has been launched in the Philippines. this car has its wide stature and great traction, it is one of the most sought after pickup trucks in the country today, which is the best selling car of Ford Philippines today. An SUV with a pickup in the back with a choice of single cabin and double cabin is suitable for adventures with a lot of luggage. Ford itself presents the New Ranger in seven types, namely Single Cabin 2.2L, RAS XL 2.2L, Single Cabin Base 2.5L, Double Cabin Base 2.2L, Double Cabin XLS Plus 2.2L, Double Cabin Wildtrak 2.2, as well as variants with a capacity load the largest engine cylinder, namely Double Cabin XLT 3.2L.

History

The Ford Ranger is a pickup truck type vehicle made by the Ford Motor Company. Initially, this name was used on the Edsel Ranger, then reused in 1982. Since 1998 Ford has also sold other versions of the Ranger which are sold internationally. In 1983, this Ford Ranger introduced the first Ranger pickup. It was available with four engine options ranging from 73 to 115 horsepower. The truck will get a major refresh for 1989 with updated styling, frame upgrades, and interior upgrades. The current-generation Ford Ranger was launched on September 21, 2018 in the Philippines, refreshing the local lineup of Ford Ranger and adding the first-ever Ranger Raptor.

Price

In 2022, the Ford Ranger price in the Philippines starts at P1,155,000.00. The lowest price is the Ford Ranger 2.2 XLS 4x2 MT, ranging all the way up to the Ford Ranger 2.0 Biturbo FX4 Max 4X4 AT priced at P1,758,000.00. 

Exterior

The outward appearance of this Ford Ranger specification has an aura of a new design that is more masculine and elegant. The exterior of the New Ranger looks sturdy and strong because the frame resembles a protective shield structure that is integrated with one another. With this framework, the Ford Ranger will have a more manly character while making it have maximum protection for the driver in it. The face of the Ford Ranger also looks more elegant thanks to the placement of the fog lamps at both ends of the bottom. Moving up, this New Ford Ranger has a tiered steel armor that is accented with shiny chrome and is equipped with RANGER writing engraving on the very top.

Dimensions

 Lighting

The Ranger’s top-level trims are equipped with HID headlamps with LED daytime running lights. This lighting setup makes the American pickup truck standout on the road even at night. The Ford Ranger XLT Plus, Ranger Wildtrak, and Ranger Raptor variants receive automatic HID projector headlights with LED daytime running lights.

All other Ranger variants get regular halogen reflector units. 

Wheels

The Ford Ranger is available with wheel sizes ranging from 16- to 18-inches.

Interior

Generally, cars with the category of business or commercial trucks only rely on the performance sector and override passenger comfort. However, unlike the specifications of the Ford Ranger, Ford embeds the tagline that the New Ranger is a car with two functions, namely to carry loads and bulldoze heavy terrain and recreational functions. The interior of the New Ford Ranger is very well built by Ford. The interior of this car is very beautiful with a stylish and modern dashboard and has been equipped with futuristic features typical of modern cars.

Dashboard

The dashboard panel on the New Ford Ranger is dominated by black which makes it look more elegant. Of course, the material that wraps the dashboard does not come from arbitrary materials. The steering wheel looks so stylish with a complete and informative instrument panel. The speedometer panel on the Ford Ranger also has a 4-inch screen on the side that can display telephone calls, music playlists, and vehicle information such as trip meters, fuel meters, and others.

Space and Practicality

While the cabin build quality may be better than rival pick-up trucks, its actual usable space inside is average at best. The centre console offers a very shallow spot for your smartphone, while the centre armrest storage is deep enough to store your miscellaneous items. For the single cabin type, it can only accommodate two people. While the specifications of the Ford Ranger double cabin are wider and can accommodate up to a maximum of five passengers.

Boot

The dimensions of the cargo bed of the Ford Ranger is as follow:

Features

Safety Features

All variants of the Ford Ranger get electronic stability control and traction control as standard. As for airbag count, upper variants of the Ford Ranger get 6 airbags, while lower variants get dual airbags. The Ranger, especially the top-of-the-line Wildtrak, gets the most safety gear in its class. It has a full set of airbags: driver, front passenger, side and curtain. In addition, it is equipped with an electronic program with traction control, hill start assist, ABS with EBD, driver and front passenger safety guards, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

Comfort Features

The back seat in the Ford Ranger offers a nice 12-degree incline, which makes the back seat more comfortable than most pick-up trucks, but still slightly poorer than the Mitsubishi Triton. And unlike the Mitsubishi Triton's roof-mounted air circulator, passengers at the rear of the Ranger have to rely on the front blowers to get cool air.

Infotainment features

To support entertainment needs, there is also an LCD in the middle that can function as a rear view camera to monitor the situation around the car, and there is also a parking sensor that will make it easier for you when you want to park your vehicle. Upper variants of the Ford Ranger are equipped with Ford's SYNC 3 infotainment system with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other variants get a regular audio system with USB and Bluetooth connectivity

Powertrain performance

Engine

It's time to go inside the kitchen runway room to see the specifications of the Ford Ranger at the heart of the drive. This car is divided into several variants. The diesel engine base that has been Ranger's mainstay from generation to generation has proven to be tough. besides being very powerful the engine in this car is also quite economical in fuel consumption.

The Ford Ranger gets several engine options: 

Transmission

The Mitsubishi Triton can be had with several transmissions. 

Drivetrain

The Mitsubishi Triton is available as a full-fledged 4x4 model or a 4x2 model.

Fuel Consumption

Ford claims the Ranger 3.2-litre automatic will do 32.1mpg and emit 231g/km, while the manual claims 33.6mpg and 221g/km. In comparison, the 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel in the Ranger Limited manages 40.4mpg in manual guise.

Driving performance

Acceleration

During our time with the Ranger Wildtrak, we recorded a 0-100 km/h time of 9.8 seconds. Pretty remarkable for a truck that weighs 2-tonnes.

Transmission Performance

Alongside its segment-leading power output figures, upper variants of the Ranger are fitted with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Other variants of the Ranger receive a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. 

Steering and Handling

Unlike a lot of its rivals, the steering in the Ford Ranger is surprisingly light. In fact, the steering is lighter than the one found in the Isuzu D-Max, which makes parking manoeuvres much easier. 

Whether you're a business owner that needs to carry work equipment or a family man that wants a pick-up truck, Ford has you covered with the sheer amount of Ranger variants on sale. The Ford Ranger is a very capable all-rounder, as the upper variants with their refinement and comfort levels comparable with regular passenger cars. If safety is paramount to you, then the Ranger Wildtrak and its ADAS suit should be shortlisted.