Ford Ranger (T6)


The current generation of the Ford Ranger is a range of midsize pickup trucks that is manufactured and sold by Ford Motor Company. Designed and engineered by Ford of Australia, the current generation consolidated worldwide production of the Ranger onto a single platform, replacing the 1998–2012 Ranger and the Mazda-derived Ford Ranger sold in Asia-Pacific, Europe and several Latin American regions. First unveiled at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney in October 2010, the Ranger T6 has been produced since the summer of 2011.
Initially excluded from sale in the United States and Canada, Ford commenced sales of the Ranger T6 in these two markets in January 2019. Although a mid-size truck, the model line is again slotted below the Ford F-150 in the Ford truck range. Outside of North America, Mazda sells a restyled version of the Ranger as the Mazda BT-50 pickup truck. The third generation Ford Everest SUV and Troller T4 off-road vehicle are derived from the Ranger T6.
The Ford Ranger is produced across several facilities worldwide. First produced by the AutoAlliance facilities in Rayong, Thailand, production is also sourced from Ford Argentina in General Pacheco, Argentina, Nigeria and South Africa. North American production is sourced from the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.

Overview

Following its 2006–2011 predecessor in the mid-size segment, the Ford Ranger T6 is produced in three body styles worldwide. A two-door is standard, with a cargo capacity of. A cargo capacity of is offered with a four-door extended cab, or a four-door crew cab. Along with the standard pickup truck, the Ranger is also offered as a chassis cab, effectively taking the place of the Ford Falcon cab-chassis.
All four-door Rangers have the same ground clearance, whether two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive; two-door versions are offered with a "Hi-Rider" option in two-wheel drive configuration, giving them the same ground clearance as 4x4 versions. Hi-Rider versions have water-fording clearance of, while standard-height Rangers have clearance of. The Ranger T6 has a rated towing capacity of ; versions with the 2.2-litre Duratorq diesel have a payload capacity of.
In 2015, the Ford Ranger T6 underwent a mid-cycle redesign, with the front fascia adopting elements of Ford Kinetic Design. In place of the rectangular three-bar grille, the Ranger adopted a slightly oval grille with a single center bar, allowing further differentiation between the Ranger and the mechanically similar Ford Everest SUV.
Pre-facelift styling
First post-facelift styling

Powertrain

Trim levels

The global Ranger T6 follows traditional Ford truck trim level nomenclature, offering XL, XLS, and XLT trim levels. Based on its four-wheel drive versions, Ford offers the Ford Ranger FX4 and the Ford Ranger Wildtrak, with model-specific exteriors. The North American version of the Ranger T6 shares similar nomenclature, with XL, XLT, and Lariat; the FX4 is offered as an option package for 4x4 vehicles.

Wildtrak

In certain global markets, including Australia, Ford released the Ford Ranger Wildtrak as a special edition of the Ranger. Based on the four-wheel drive crew-cab, the Wildtrak was equipped with a 3.2-litre Duratorq diesel engine with a manual or automatic transmission. To visually distinguish the model, the Wildtrak was equipped with a model-specific grille, model-specific 18-inch wheels, and other exterior and interior trim. Marketed in a colour exclusive to the trim, the Wildtrak was also offered in several other colours.

Raptor

Unveiled by Ford in Thailand in 2018, the Ford Ranger Raptor is a 2019 production model. Similar to the larger F-150 Raptor, the Ranger Raptor is a high-performance truck optimized for off-road driving. Marking the debut of the 210 hp 2.0-litre EcoBlue bi-turbo diesel engine in the Ranger paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission, the Raptor is equipped with standard four-wheel drive and upgraded chassis and suspension. As with the F-150 Raptor, the grille of the Ranger Raptor replaces the Ford Blue Oval with "FORD" in block letters. In October 2018, Ford confirmed that the Ranger Raptor would not be available in North America, citing that the Ranger Raptor is designed specifically for markets where the F-150 Raptor is not available; Ford also noted that demand for the F-150 Raptor in the U.S. exceeds supply.

Safety

The Ranger T6 is equipped with six airbags. Along with dual front and side airbags, the Ranger is equipped with curtain airbags; European versions are equipped with a driver-side knee airbag. Along with standard anti-lock brakes, the Ranger is equipped with emergency brake assist. The twin-piston by front brake rotors are joined by by rear drums and by rear drums.
Australian XLT and WildTrak variants have the optional Tech Pack for $800. This includes adaptive cruise control, lane keeping aid, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, front windscreen mounted camera and a radar placed on in the front right side of the grille.

North American version (2019–present)

For its 2011 launch, the Ford Ranger T6 replaced previous generations of the Ranger worldwide, consolidating designs developed by Ford and Mazda. A notable exception included the United States and Canada, as Ford exited the compact truck segment entirely. During the early 2010s, Ford concentrated its light truck design resources in North America on its F-Series trucks, with its 2015 redesign including an aluminum-intensive body and introducing direct-injection and turbocharged engines in an effort to improve fuel economy. Outside of North America, the F-Series trucks were not as widely marketed as the Ranger; along with their larger size and taxes on engine displacement, in global markets, the F-Series were met with a lack of diesel engines and factory right-hand drive capability.
After an eight-year market hiatus, Ford introduced the fourth generation-Ranger for North America for 2019 at the 2018 North American International Auto Show, marking the first Ford entry into the mid-size pickup truck segment. The first mid-size Ranger sold in North America, the Ranger T6 underwent several design modifications to accommodate US crash standards, with the 2019 Ranger receiving fully-boxed frame rails. Externally, the front fascia was restyled to allow for a separate steel front bumper. All fourth-generation Rangers are built on the Hi-Rider chassis; SuperCab and SuperCrew configurations are sold. Exclusive to North American production, the Ranger is powered by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-4 engine, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. All versions of the Ranger sold in the United States and Canada have a 127-inch wheelbase, regardless of cab or drivetrain configuration. Production started on 29 October 2018.

Body

The Ranger is sold in four-door SuperCab and four-door SuperCrew configurations.
While externally similar to its global counterpart, the Ranger features a number of exterior design changes. Most visibly, the front fascia was redesigned with a frame-mounted steel bumper. At the minor expense of frontal aerodynamics, the sturdier front bumper was designed to better comply with American crash standards.
To better market the vehicle towards private buyers in North America, the Ranger was given a distinct hood design and grilles related to trim level. Additional trim included color-contrasting fender molding and fender grilles. The "RANGER"-embossed tailgate was modified; in the interest of aerodynamics, a spoiler was added.
As the global Ranger was designed before the current F-Series, usage of aluminum in the body is minor, with only an aluminum hood and tailgate.

Powertrain

For North American production, the Ranger is produced with a single powertrain: a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-four paired with 10-speed 10R80 automatic transmission. For increased fuel economy, the engine includes direct fuel injection, four valves per cylinder, and a twin-scroll turbocharger.
While offered in both rear-wheel drive and part-time four-wheel drive, all Rangers in North America are produced using the "HiRider" chassis of the Ranger T6 4x4. For 2019 production, Ford has not announced sales plans for the Ranger Raptor nor the Ranger Wildtrak for the United States or Canada.

Trim levels

The fourth-generation Ranger shares the traditional trim levels used by Ford light trucks in North America, with base-trim XL, mid-level XLT, and top-trim Lariat. To supplement each trim level, Chrome, Sport, and FX option packages are offered for all three trim levels.
The base XL trim includes features such as sixteen-inch silver-painted steel wheels, a four-speaker audio system with an AM/FM radio, auxiliary audio input, and USB port, along with cloth seating surfaces, power windows, and door locks. Options include aluminum-alloy wheels, a six-speaker audio system, and carpeted flooring with floor mats.
The mid-level XLT trim adds more convenience features to the base XL trim, such as an AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD/MP3 player, auxiliary audio input and USB port, a FordPass 4G LTE internet connection, seventeen-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, keyless entry, carpeted flooring with floor mats, Ford SYNC with Bluetooth hands-free phone and wireless audio streaming capabilities, and a six-speaker audio system. Options include a SYNC 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities and GPS navigation, SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Travel Link, remote start and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The range-topping Lariat trim adds luxury features to the mid-level XLT trim, such as the SYNC 3 infotainment system with GPS navigation, SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Travel Link, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, polished aluminum-alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, additional chrome exterior accents, keyless access with push-button ignition, luxury leather-trimmed seating surfaces, and LED front headlamps. Options include remote start, a Bang & Olufsen B&O Play premium amplified audio system, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
There are several different appearance packages available for each trim level. The base XL trim offers the STX Appearance Package, which adds options such as aluminum-alloy wheels, Ford SYNC, and a six-speaker audio system. Mid-level XLT and range-topping Lariat trims offer two different appearance packages: either the Sport Appearance Package, which adds features such as upgraded aluminum-alloy wheels and darkened exterior accents, and the Chrome Appearance Package, which adds features such as polished aluminum-alloy wheels, and additional chrome exterior accents. An FX-4 Off-Road Package is available on all 4X4-equipped models, adding features such as side pickup box FX-4 Off-Road decals, an off-road suspension package, and on/off-road tires.

Interior

To comply with American safety mandates, a rear view safety camera is standard. Several sizes of interior touchscreens are offered, depending on trim packages ordered. To increase interior storage, waterproof storage compartments were added under the rear seats.

Derivatives

Ford Everest

The T6 Ranger is used as the basis for the second generation Ford Everest. Unveiled in November 2014, the Everest visibly shared body panels with the T6 Ranger including the front hood, front doors and front fenders. The Everest is developed and adapted by Ford Australia.

JMC Yuhu

has assembled the JMC Yuhu since August 2015. A mid-size pickup based upon a proprietary platform, the exterior of the Yuhu is derived loosely upon both the Ranger and the Mazda BT-50.

Mazda BT-50

Developed in tandem with the Ford Ranger T6, the second generation Mazda BT-50 is mechanically identical to the Ranger, using the 2.2-litre and 3.2-litre Duratorq diesel engines. In the reverse of Mazda truck tradition in global markets, the second-generation BT-50 was developed by Ford. As the BT-50 was styled using the work of a separate design team, the two vehicles share almost no common body panels, with the exception of the roof stamping and the window glass.

Troller T4

The Troller T4 is an off-road vehicle produced in Brazil by Ford subsidiary Troller Veículos Especiais S/A that has been produced since 2004. Using a similar body and chassis configuration as the Jeep Wrangler and Land Rover, in 2014, Troller modernized the T4, replacing the entire chassis with a version of the Ranger frame shortened to fit the T4 body.

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