In this article we are going to discover what makes the Ford Ranger one of the top selling Pick Up Trucks. We’ll cover its features, price and lots, lots more. So sit back and find out about the Ranger in detail below.
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Brief history of the Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger pick up truck was launched in 2011 and is one of the best selling pickup trucks available; with around 16,000 Raptors sold in the UK each year.
Images of the Ford Ranger
What colours can a Ford Ranger come in?
The new Ford Ranger comes in the following colours:
Frozen White
Race Red
Moondust Silver
Diffused Silver
Sea Grey
Blue Lightning
Agate Black
See the Ford Ranger in action
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Comes with Ford Pass Pro
The Ford Ranger is compatible with the Ford Pass Pro. This connectivity feature allows you to to use your phone to add up to 5 Ford vehicles to your App. Once added, you can then see key information such as: individual health checks on each vehicle; real time notifications such as low oil levels; real time map location and remote locking and unlocking abilities, and lots more.
How long and wide is the Ford Ranger?
The Ford Ranger tends to be 5,362 mm long, and wide depends on the wing mirrors. With mirrors it is 2,163 mm, and without mirrors a Ford Ranger is 1860 mm wide.
How high is a Ford Ranger?
A Ford Ranger is 1,706 mm high.
What size is the back of a Ford Ranger?
If you are wondering what the bed size of the Ford Ranger is in the UK, this depends on the cab model you go for. With a single cab the maximum load length is 2,317 mm, and with a double cab it is 1,613 mm, with a depth of 511 mm. This is one of the largest bed sizes of any pick up on the market currently.
What is the maximum carrying capacity of a Ford Ranger’s load bed?
The maximum carrying capacity of the Ford Ranger’s load bed is 1,200 kg.
What Models does a Ford Ranger come in?
The Ford Ranger can come in 3 main models. These include:
Ford Ranger Regular Cab
Ford Ranger Super Cab
Ford Ranger Double Cab
What type of engines can a Ford Ranger come with?
The Ford Ranger can come with the following engines:
Engine
Power
Pick Up Regular XL 2.0 EcoBlue 130
130 BHP
Pick Up Regular XL 2.0 EcoBlue 170
170 BHP
Pick Up Super XL 2.0 EcoBlue 170
170 BHP
Pick Up Chassis Cab XL 2.0 EcoBlue 170
170 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab XL 2.0 EcoBlue 170
170 BHP
Pick Up Super XLT 2.0 EcoBlue 170
170 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab XLT 2.0 EcoBlue 170
170 BHP
Pick Up Super Limited 1 2.0 EcoBlue 170
170 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab XL 2.0 EcoBlue 170
170 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab Limited 1 2.0 EcoBlue 170
170 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab Limited 1 2.0 EcoBlue 170 Auto
170 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab Limited 1 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto
213 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab Wildtrak 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto
213 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab MS-RT 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto
213 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab Raptor 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto
213 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab Wolftrak 2.0 EcoBlue 170
170 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab Stormtrak 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto
213 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab MS-RT Ltd Edn 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto
213 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab Raptor Spec Ed 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto
213 BHP
Pick Up Double Cab Raptor 3.0 EcoBoost V6 288 Auto
288 BHP
Key Metrics
The Ford Ranger’s key stats include:
Engine
Power
CO2 :
178 - 188 G / KM
MPG:
40 MPG
Annual Road Tax
£260
Max Speed
102 MPH
0 - 60:
11.1 seconds
Length:
5,362 mm
Height:
1,706 mm
Width with mirrors:
2,163 mm
Width without mirrors:
1,860 mm
Seats:
2 - 5 depending on the cab and model you get
Towing capacity:
7,500 pounds
Bed size ( Boot ) Single Cab :
2,317 mm
Bed size ( Boot ) Double Cab :
1,613 mm
Bed depth ( Boot ) :
511 mm
Maximum carrying capacity in the load bed :
1,200 KG
What Awards has the Ford Ranger won?
The Ford Ranger overall scores well amongst the industry’s leading car critics. With some of the following scores:
Car Critic / Reviewer
Overall Score
Auto Express
4.6 / 5
Car Buyer
4 / 5
Carwow
9 / 10
Top Gear
7 / 10
When it comes to pure awards the Ford Ranger, some of these include:
Car of the Year Awards 2021: Pick-up of the Year Award , at the What Car Awards
Car of the Year Awards 2022: Pick-up of the Year Award , at the What Car? Awards
Pick Up of the Year Award , at the Auto Express Awards
Pick Up of the Year Award , at the What Van Awards
Best Buy Award , at the Car Magazine Awards for 11 consecutive years
1,900 kg+ Towing Award , at the Tow Car Awards
Best Pick Up Award , at the Fleet World Awards
Auto Stop Start Technology
The Ford Ranger comes with Auto Stop Start technology to save around 10% fuel usage when in busy areas such as traffic queues - or traffic lights - by automatically switching the engine on and off at key times.
Find out more about Stop and Start technology here:
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Active Park Assist
The Ford Ranger is a big truck. Consequently, parking isn’t always the easiest. That is why the Ford Ranger comes with Active Park Assist which takes away the hassle of parking.
Find out more about how the Active Park Assist technology works here:
VIDEO
How much does a Ford Ranger cost?
A Ford Ranger can cost from £30,625 + VAT, going up to £60,655 + VAT for the highest model.
Main features that come with a Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger can come with the following features:
10 speed SelectShift® automatic transmission
16 inch Silver Steel Wheels
2.3 inch Productivity Screen in Instrument Cluster
2.3L EcoBoost® Engine
255 / 70R16 BSW all season tires
3.5 inch Centre Stack with SYNC®
AdvanceTrac® with RSC® ( Roll Stability Control™ )
Airbags - Front, Driver and passenger seat mounted side
Airbags - Front, Driver and passenger
Airbags - Safety Canopy® side curtains
AM/FM stereo radio with Bluetooth Pass Thru and 4 Speakers
Applink®
Autolamp - automatic on / off headlamps
Axle, Front - Independent Front Suspension
Black vinyl floor covering
Brakes - 4 Wheel Disc with ABS
Bumper, Front - Black
Bumper, Front - Steel, Frame-Mounted
Bumper, Rear - Black
Bumper, Rear - Steel
Cargo lamp, integrated with centre high-mounted stop lamp ( CHMSL ) - Halogen
Child proof rear door locks ( SuperCrew® )
Child Seat Tether Anchors
Curve Control
Daytime Running Lamps - Halogen
Dome light
Easy Fuel® capless fuel filler
Electronic Power Assist Steering ( EPAS )
Electronic Shift On the Fly ( ESOF ) ( 4x4 only )
Exhaust - Single Rear
Fade to off interior lighting
Flow through centre console with floor shifter
FordPass Connect™
Four Wheel Anti Lock Brakes
Fuel Tank - 18 gallon
Fully-boxed, high-strength steel frame
Grab handles ( A Pillar ) - Front, Passenger side
Grille - Black Mesh with Black Surround
Handles, door - Black
Headlamps - Halogen
Hooks - Cargo box tie-down ( 4 )
Intermittent windshield wipers
Locking Glove Box
Manual air conditioning, Single Zone
Manual Mirrors
Outside temperature display
Power Door Locks
Powerpoint, 12v - Front, ( 2 ) Rear ( 1 )
Pre Collision Assist: Automatic Emergency Braking
Rear View Camera
Rearview mirror, Day / Night
Safety belts - Active Restraint System ( ARS ), three point manual lap / shoulder belts with pretensioners and energy management retractors on outside front positions; and height adjusters ( SuperCrew )
Seats - Front - Cloth Bucket, 8 way manual driver / 6 way manual passenger adjustments
Seats - Rear - Cloth Bench Seat with armrest and under seat storage ( SuperCrew® )
Seats - Rear - Cloth Seats with Removable Cushions and under seat storage ( SuperCab )
SecuriLock® passive anti theft system
Shock Absorbers, Front - Gas
Shock Absorbers, Rear - Gas
Side Mirrors - Skull Caps - Black
Smart-Charging USB port - one ( 1 )
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
Spare Tire Carrier - Rear underframe
Springs, Front - Coil
Springs, Rear - Leaf, two stage linear rate
Steering wheel - Black urethane
Steering wheel, manual tilt / telescoping
Suspension - Front - Independent short long arm and solid stabiliser bar
Suspension - Rear - Hotchkiss type non independent live, parabolic leaf springs
Tailgate - Manual Locking
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS )
Tow hooks - Front, two ( 4 x 4 )
Trailer Sway Control
Trailer Towing - 4 pin wiring, ball mounting provisions in rear bumper
Visors - Driver Side and Passenger Side
Wheel lip Mouldings - Black
Window - Rear - Fixed glass
Windows - First row - Power, one touch up / down driver side
Windows - Second row - Fixed ( SuperCab )
Windows - Second row - Power ( SuperCrew® )
Where is the Ranger built?
For the UK market the Ford Ranger is manufactured at the Silverton, Pretoria, in South Africa.
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