Ford Ranger (T6)

Ford Ranger (T6)
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	2011–present
Assembly	Rayong, Thailand (AAT) Silverton, South Africa Buenos Aires, Argentina (Ford Argentina)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size pickup truck
Body style	2-door single cab 2-door extended cab 4-door double cab
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Related	Mazda BT-50 JMC Yuhu
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L Duratec 25 I4 (petrol) 2.2 L Duratorq I4 (diesel) 3.2 L Duratorq I5 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,226 mm (127.0 in)
Length	5,359 mm (211.0 in)
Width	1,849 mm (72.8 in)
Height	1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Curb weight	1,866–1,968 kg (4,114–4,339 lb) [1]
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford Ranger (Argentina) Ford Ranger (Mazda BT-50)

The Ford Ranger, codenamed T6, is a mid-size pickup truck produced by the Ford Motor Company, first unveiled in October 2010, at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The T6 replaces two regional Ranger platforms: the Mazda BT-50-derived model sold in the Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions and the North American model sold in select Latin American markets.^[2] Ford's affiliate, Jiangling Motors builds a model based on the Ford Ranger called the JMC Yuhu for the Chinese market.

Although the T6 Ranger is sold in 180 countries, it is not currently planned to be sold in Canada and the United States,^[3] due to the new platform being too close in size and cost to the F-150, and due to overall declining sales of compact pickups in North America. However, it is offered in the Middle East, Mexico, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, and St. Marteen), the Cayman Islands and most Caribbean countries in addition to the F-150.^[4][5] However the Ranger isn't sold alongside the Ford F-Series in Iceland. Ford initially planned a mid-size truck based on a modified F-150 chassis for the North American market named the F-100;^[6] however, this was shelved in favour of offering the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine on the F-150. Additionally, American and Canadian safety and emissions standards as well as the long-standing 25% import tariff imposed on non-American built light trucks prevent the T6 Ranger from being imported into North America; however, the 3.2L Duratorq is being adapted for North American consumption as a Power Stroke engine in the 2015 Ford Transit. Similarly, safety and emissions standards in ECE-compliant nations, the need for right-hand drive in certain international markets, and foreign perception of American vehicles being too large prevent the F-150 from being globalised.^[7][8]

Production commenced in summer 2011, starting with Thailand's Rayong plant, with production in South Africa and Argentina to follow.^[9] Additionally, Mazda offers a badge-engineered version of the T6 as the second generation BT-50. Although the BT-50 shares few exterior and interior parts with the Ranger, both trucks are the same mechanically.

Engines and transmissions

The Ranger is available in rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive with three engines:

• 2.5L Duratec (L5-VE) petrol engine (122 kW & 226Nm) mated with a 5-speed manual transmission
• 2.2L Duratorq TDCi ("PUMA" ZSD-422) diesel engine (88 kW & 285Nm; 92 kW & 330Nm or 110 kW & 375Nm) consumes 7.6 L/100 km^[10] (37.2 mpg_-imp or 30.9 mpg_-US) with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission
• 3.2L Duratorq TDCi ("PUMA" P5AT) diesel engine (147 kW & 470 Nm) at 8.4 L/100 km^[10] (33.6 mpg_-imp or 28.0 mpg_-US) with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission
• double cab; cargo capacity of 1.21 cubic metres
• open cab/rear access panel; cargo capacity of 1.82 cubic metres
• single cab; cargo capacity of 1.82 cubic metres

Features

Main features includes:

1. Water wading tolerance of 800mm (600mm for standard 2WD models)
2. Electronic stability programme (ESP) that gives greater control and safety, on-road and off, with features such as trailer sway control, hill launch assist, hill descent control, rollover mitigation, locking rear differential and adaptive load traction control
3. Twenty built-in storage spaces, a glovebox, and a 12-V power point in the centre console
4. Dual zone climate control, centre console that becomes a mini cooler, power adjustable seats, an on-board computer, SatNav, cruise control and audio controls on the steering wheel
5. Rear park assist sensors and rear-view camera
6. Satellite navigation and cruise control, voice control and Bluetooth audio streaming, USB and iPod connection
7. Curtain airbags, side airbags, driver knee airbag (in European models) and dual front airbags
8. For stopping power: emergency brake assist, ABS and electronic brake-force distribution are complemented by gravel road logic, features 302x32mm rotors up front clamped by twin-piston calipers, two-wheel-drive vehicles use a 270x55mm rear drum, while the Hi-Rider and 4x4 vehicles use a 295x55mm rear drum
9. Towing capacity ranging up to 3500 kg
10. Models with the 2.2-litre diesel have a payload capacity of up to 1333 kg
11. 80-litre fuel tank

2015 Update

Parker's Car Guides announced that the Ranger was to receive a face-lift in 2015,^[11] along with the possible replacement of the 2.2-litre Duratorq with an all new 2-litre 'Panther' engine.^[12]

Ford Everest

Ford revealed the concept for the next-generation Ford Everest in August 2013. The Everest SUV features Kinetic Design cues similar to the EcoSport, Kuga/Escape, and the next-generation Edge.^[13] The vehicle will be offered in both rear wheel drive and four wheel drive, matted either to the 2.5L Duratec petrol or the 3.2L Duratorq turbo diesel. Presently, there are no plans to offer the Everest outside of the Asia-Pacific markets; in North America, the Everest overlaps with the Explorer, Flex, and Expedition in terms of size and cost as well as seating, cargo, and towing capacity.^[14][15]

Ford Everest Concept (Auto China 2014)  Ford Everest Concept (Auto China 2014)

Gallery

2013 Ford Ranger Wildtrack in Düsseldorf, Germany (Front)  2013 Ford Ranger Wildtrack in Düsseldorf, Germany (Back)

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ford Ranger (T6).

• Official Site: United Kingdom
• Official Site: South Africa
• Official Site: Australia