Ranger and Bronco confirmed for return by 2020

crysalis_01 · 11-10-2015, 02:22 PM

Ford deal with UAW brings back Ranger pickup
USA Today
By Alisa Priddle and Brent Snavely, Detroit Free
November 9, 2015

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The new-product investments include a commitment by Ford to bring its Ranger midsize pickup back to America and to revive the storied Bronco nameplate. Both would be built at the Michigan Assembly Plant which will stop making the Ford Focus and C-Max families of vehicles there in 2018.

Production of the Bronco is expected to start after the Ranger and no later than 2020, according to a person briefed on the agreement who was not authorized to speak publicly.

The Ranger will enter a revived field of smaller pickups while the Bronco, known to off-roaders from the 1960s, would likely be aimed at the four-wheel-drive, dirt trail-ready market.

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Competition has bread the best pony cars ever built. Its elevated full size trucks to levels unheard of. Time for Colorado/Canyon to benefit from a little domestic competition now as well. Here's to the domestic vehicle market.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-10-2015, 02:24 PM

Toyota just **** themselves.

Stingray · 11-10-2015, 02:55 PM

The new Ford Ranger has been out in select markets overseas for awhile... FMC should'a released it sooner domestically but I guess better late than never.

For example, here's one in Pride Orange and with a 3.2 Turbodiesel :

And another one in Metropolitan Gray...

And even a pre-facelifted one...

FenwickHockey65 · 11-10-2015, 03:01 PM

Ford basically figured F-150 would be good enough, even for people who didn't need or want an F-series. A lot of those people went to Tacoma and now to Colorado/Canyon.

But like I said, in the long run, Toyota is probably panicking right now. Ironically enough, the Tacoma reeks of last-gen Ranger, it's been withering on the vine with only minor updates for years now. There probably isn't an all-new model scheduled for a few more years out, by then Colorado/Canyon and Ranger will have eaten into Tacoma's market share.

HeavyIOM · 11-10-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Toyota just **** themselves.

Explain... Lol

FenwickHockey65 · 11-10-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyIOM

Explain... Lol

Read above.

Stingray · 11-10-2015, 03:05 PM

^ Yeah... no brainer. This will cannibalize Taco sales. That's enough explanation right there.

CamaroSkooter · 11-10-2015, 03:38 PM

Am I the only one that thinks that looks very similar to the Colorado/Canyon?

khell86 · 11-10-2015, 04:10 PM

If they throw the 2.7L Ecoboost in it, I'll have one in my driveway as soon as its available.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-10-2015, 05:29 PM

It looks pretty good. Since the State of Florida is insisting on Ford trucks I wouldn't mind if I was issued one.

The Ranger I have right now though...

The Ford dealer is searching the country for its 3rd transmission.

Donald · 11-10-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Am I the only one that thinks that looks very similar to the Colorado/Canyon?

I thought the exact same. Ford messed up dropping the Ranger. Now they are playing catch-up.

motorhead · 11-10-2015, 07:14 PM

Build this and he will come.

crysalis_01 · 11-10-2015, 08:32 PM

The examples posted are all Global Ranger. Which currently rides on the T6 platform, along with Ford Everest. T6 debuted in 2010, these new offerings Ranger and Bronco will most likely ride on T6's replacement. Something akin to F-150's frame at 70-80%.

This being the case Bronco's prospects of coming back more in the vein of the 1st gen, '66-'77, are quite high and that idea alone has me a bit giddy. The full size Broncos were ok, but they never seemed to have the same je ne sais quoi. This sizeing would allow it to more directly compete with Wrangler, which has gone too long without direct competition.

I'd imagine Ranger's engine line up would be geared heavily towards fuel economy, to better set Ranger apart from F-150. Perhaps something like:
Base----------------------- 1.6EB I4 -- 197hp/214tq
Top Standard trim-- 2.3EB I4 -- 310hp/320tq
Diesel--------------------- 3.2PS I5 -- 197hp/350tq

A Hi-Po option in the form of the 2.7EB tuned to 370hp/390tq could be done pretty easily I must imagine.

motorhead · 11-10-2015, 08:45 PM

Funny how much the ranger looks like the Colorado.

11-10-2015, 02:24 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Toyota just **** themselves. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

11-10-2015, 03:01 PM	#4
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Ford basically figured F-150 would be good enough, even for people who didn't need or want an F-series. A lot of those people went to Tacoma and now to Colorado/Canyon. But like I said, in the long run, Toyota is probably panicking right now. Ironically enough, the Tacoma reeks of last-gen Ranger, it's been withering on the vine with only minor updates for years now. There probably isn't an all-new model scheduled for a few more years out, by then Colorado/Canyon and Ranger will have eaten into Tacoma's market share. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

11-10-2015, 03:38 PM	#8
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Am I the only one that thinks that looks very similar to the Colorado/Canyon? __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

11-10-2015, 05:29 PM	#10
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	It looks pretty good. Since the State of Florida is insisting on Ford trucks I wouldn't mind if I was issued one. The Ranger I have right now though... The Ford dealer is searching the country for its 3rd transmission. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

11-10-2015, 07:14 PM	#12
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Build this and he will come. Last edited by motorhead; 12-09-2015 at 08:09 PM.

11-10-2015, 02:55 PM	#3
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	The new Ford Ranger has been out in select markets overseas for awhile... FMC should'a released it sooner domestically but I guess better late than never. For example, here's one in Pride Orange and with a 3.2 Turbodiesel : And another one in Metropolitan Gray... And even a pre-facelifted one...

11-10-2015, 03:05 PM	#7
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	^ Yeah... no brainer. This will cannibalize Taco sales. That's enough explanation right there.

11-10-2015, 04:10 PM	#9
khell86 Drives: 2012 Ford Focus Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 394	If they throw the 2.7L Ecoboost in it, I'll have one in my driveway as soon as its available.

11-10-2015, 08:32 PM	#13
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,228	The examples posted are all Global Ranger. Which currently rides on the T6 platform, along with Ford Everest. T6 debuted in 2010, these new offerings Ranger and Bronco will most likely ride on T6's replacement. Something akin to F-150's frame at 70-80%. This being the case Bronco's prospects of coming back more in the vein of the 1st gen, '66-'77, are quite high and that idea alone has me a bit giddy. The full size Broncos were ok, but they never seemed to have the same je ne sais quoi. This sizeing would allow it to more directly compete with Wrangler, which has gone too long without direct competition. I'd imagine Ranger's engine line up would be geared heavily towards fuel economy, to better set Ranger apart from F-150. Perhaps something like: Base----------------------- 1.6EB I4 -- 197hp/214tq Top Standard trim-- 2.3EB I4 -- 310hp/320tq Diesel--------------------- 3.2PS I5 -- 197hp/350tq A Hi-Po option in the form of the 2.7EB tuned to 370hp/390tq could be done pretty easily I must imagine. __________________ '03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 \|\| modded with mods'n'stuff

11-10-2015, 08:45 PM	#14
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Funny how much the ranger looks like the Colorado.