That title needs some explaining. At present, the USA Ranger production is scheduled to stop at the end of 2011. But Ford has extended the Ranger's day of execution a couple of times in the past few years. Will the Ranger get a reprieve again? Or better, a redesign using Ford's world truck, which is built in Thailand?
Not likely, according to Ford's VP of product development, Derrick Kuzak, in an interview with Pickuptrucks.com.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/01/ford-f150-is-likely-ranger-replacement.html
Instead, it's probable that Ford will build a version of the F150 with a four cylinder version of its turbocharged, direct injected EcoBoost engine. The result is expected to provide the same or more power (200+ hp and 200+ ft lbs.) with better fuel economy than the V6 Ranger offers today (19 city, 24 highway). The F150 also provides more carrying capacity and more room in the cab than the Ranger offers.
Today, the Ranger costs about $3500 less than an F150 with 4.6L V8. Ford would have to set the price of the EcoBoost models in the same price range as the Ranger to fit into the lineup.
Not likely, according to Ford's VP of product development, Derrick Kuzak, in an interview with Pickuptrucks.com.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/01/ford-f150-is-likely-ranger-replacement.html
Instead, it's probable that Ford will build a version of the F150 with a four cylinder version of its turbocharged, direct injected EcoBoost engine. The result is expected to provide the same or more power (200+ hp and 200+ ft lbs.) with better fuel economy than the V6 Ranger offers today (19 city, 24 highway). The F150 also provides more carrying capacity and more room in the cab than the Ranger offers.
Today, the Ranger costs about $3500 less than an F150 with 4.6L V8. Ford would have to set the price of the EcoBoost models in the same price range as the Ranger to fit into the lineup.