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What would the ideal redesigned Ranger be like?

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#5 of 30 Re: What would the ideal redesigned Range be like? [classic65] by carfax

Mar 22, 2006 (7:24 pm)

Replying to: classic65 (Mar 22, 2006 7:17 am)
I have a 2006 and it isn't much different then my 1998 was.
Same boring motor with little power and hard on fuel. Ford has 200hp in the 3 liter Escape and 148 in the Ranger, which is a truck for hauling and pulling. The bucket seats are more comfortable then the bench was and the outside design is better looking. Other then the five speed automatic tranny, the rest is made up of the same old parts off the shelf. I really hope they do change them by 2009 when my lease is up, because i won't be getting an other one. I think they are still better then the Chevy and GMC models, but if Hyundai has their truck built by 2009 like they are talking about and the prices are low like their cars then Ford could be in big trouble. They haven't made up their mind to go mid-size or full size, so Ford had better hope they go full size so they won't lose too much more of the market to the Hyundai and Honda makes. If Ford doesn't improve as fast as some of the other companies are, then they could be in bigger trouble then GM.. is at the moment.

#6 of 30 Re: What would the ideal redesigned Range be like? [carfax] by raddog

Apr 11, 2006 (12:01 am)

Replying to: carfax (Mar 22, 2006 7:24 pm)
I have a 2005 Ford Ranger and to tell you the truth the only difference between the 2005 and 2006 Ford Rangers is the front grille and the fender flares. Everything else is the same. To give you another perspective I have a friend that has a 1996 Ford Ranger he replaced the front grille, rims, tires, and put a lift kit on it. The truck looks exactly like mine. How scary is that a truck that is 12 years older then mine and still looks the same.
 
If they ever redesign the Ranger I think that they should at least put a V-8 underneath the hood. I also think that they should make it possible to get the Tremor stereo inside an FX-4 package. Right now you have to decide do you want the kick-ass sound system or the kick-ass off road capability.

#7 of 30 New Rangers by bolivar

Apr 13, 2006 (12:28 am)

I looked at new Rangers from about 2000 thru 2005 and never replaced my 1994 4L Ext Cab STX because the new ones were not much different from my 94. And some of the things about my 94 were better. They have really screwed up how the bucket seats move forward and then will not 'remember' their previous setting. My 94 would do that, the 'tilt' was lost but the distance would return. New Rangers lose both settings. Dumb, dumb.
 
Dash and radio was just about the same, you could just get CD player was about only real difference.
 
The front of the XLT looks bad. Only the Edge (some other name in 2006) with body color bumper and grill is decent, and they never would put this on the XLT. And I didn't want the Edge raised look, rubber floor mats, and agressive tire tread design (noisy).
 
Never could bring myself to jump to a new one.
 
Finally sold my 94, got a huge price for it at 84,000 miles in great condition and bought a Honda Ridgeline. Only vehicle almost as ugly as the Chevy Avalanche (sp)! But it's a Honda - reliable, rides almost as well as our old Caddy Deville, drives great, full time 4wheel drive.
 
Ford has basically forgotten the Ranger. Just making money on the old design.

#8 of 30 Re: New Rangers [bolivar] by landdriver

Apr 13, 2006 (9:16 pm)

Replying to: bolivar (Apr 13, 2006 12:28 am)
Only the Edge (some other name in 2006) ...
 
They renamed it the Sport for 2006 (Ford is releasing another vehicle (car-based SUV?) called the Edge).
 
... with body color bumper and grill is decent ...
 
Totally agree with you -- that's why I'm planning to have the front and rear bumpers and grille on my '06 XLT painted to look like the Edge, er, Sport (and will be adding the split-spoke aluminum wheels).
 
Dude, you sold the Ranger?!? Seems like you're the only one who has the answers to the questions on this board! Glad you like the Honda; didn't look at it myself as I was in the market for a regular cab.
 
Ford has basically forgotten the Ranger. Just making money on the old design.
 
Just on the radio today -- Ford announced they'll be closing the St. Paul plant (the factory where they make the Rangers) in 2008; will be introducing a new compact pickup in a few years.

#9 of 30 Re: New Rangers [landdriver] by bolivar

Apr 14, 2006 (12:31 am)

Replying to: landdriver (Apr 13, 2006 9:16 pm)
... with body color bumper and grill is decent ...
  
Totally agree with you -- that's why I'm planning to have the front and rear bumpers and grille on my '06 XLT painted to look like the Edge, er, Sport (and will be adding the split-spoke aluminum wheels).
 
Yes, my 94 STX was originally a dark grey bumper and grill (I think) and one of the previous owners had painted it body color. Looked great. I loved the big STX strips also. It was Electric Candy Red or something like that and gold and red stripping. It was also 2 wheel drive. Lots of arguments on various boards about all STX's being 4wheel drive, but not true, mine was 2wheel. Had the window sticker. It had just about all the options on it, don't know what else, rather than 4x4, it could have had.
 
I loved my truck. For 8 years.

#10 of 30 which type of oil by moochorbb

Jul 24, 2006 (11:16 am)

i have a 98 ranger with the 2.5L 4cyl, which type of oil would be best to use in it, as in 5w30, 10w40 ect...? thanks for the replies

#11 of 30 Re: which type of oil [moochorbb] by Kirstie@Edmunds HOST

Jul 25, 2006 (8:38 am)

Replying to: moochorbb (Jul 24, 2006 11:16 am)
Since this discussion is about a possible redesign, please visit the Ranger Experience discussion.

#12 of 30 wouldn't mind a diesel by clintonjohn

Jul 31, 2006 (1:16 pm)

If Ford were to come out with a 4 or 6 cylinder diesel and keep it reasonably priced, I would consider buying another Ranger. Otherwise, I don't think I would get another Ranger, especially the 4 cylinder. I'm just not all that impressed with the fuel economy-I don't think I've ever topped 22mpg, despite what the window sticker claims.

#13 of 30 Ranger name is still good. It's just been neglected! by icescort

Dec 15, 2006 (4:58 pm)

I currently own a 92 3.0 Ranger STX. I bought it new, as I had the previous three Rangers I owned and liked.I would buy another if Ford would step up and put some thought into the next one and not just make it larger. the smaller Ranger fits my needs well. It is simple,very ruggedly built and not expensive to own or repair.I have seen some of the Brazilian Rangers ford produces and am quite impressed with the diesel engines available in them! I hope Ford wakes up and sees the value in using their global capabilities to bring new products to market that are durable and stylish. I do not see a point to a V8 Ranger. I would like to see the availability of a 7ft box supercab.The sportrack is the opposite of that idea! I have driven the rack and pinion steering Ranger and do not have any desire to see a return of I-beam front suspension,not that even the most thick headed engineer would advocate that dumb idea! Ford needs to dedicate people to Ranger development.I mean they need to eat sleep and drink Ranger!Honda does this with ALL vehicle lines.Ford did it on the first Taurus, made a huge splash with it and then let it die!They have dedicated staff for Mustang and F series. If they dont see a pattern in the failure or sucess within their own product lines, I just don't hold out much hope. F Series and Mustang have a strong customer loyalty that Ford has been able to write checks on FOR DECADES. I worked in a Ford dealership when talk was going around that the Mustang was soon to be ended,replaced by the Probe.People got angry! wrote letters! Ford listened,they did not change the Mustang(although sales of 5.0 stangs exploded!)but they did raise the price, about $1,200 bucks I recall. Can any of us see that happening in todays market? Not very likely.

#14 of 30 Neglect by fordenvy

Mar 09, 2007 (1:45 am)

To be more like the ranger of overseas, instead of taking toyota and nissans lead to make them bigger. I live in the city I don't need a full-size pickup of any size bigger then the rangers are right now. Bigger isn't always better. In the next generation what set for 2010 now I would love a 4-door ranger.

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