Ford Ranger gets regulated out of production!

Captain Awesome · 11-27-2011, 08:20 PM

DODGE DAKOTA AND FORD RANGER: Ford's ancient but successful compact pickup (despite its decades-old frame, it outsold the Taurus in September) perishes because it cannot meet coming government standards without expensive updates. The second generation of the slightly larger Dodge truck simply never caught on in the market.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11331...#ixzz1exk29R5y

TOMS1SS · 11-27-2011, 08:22 PM

I'll have to email this to the ex, she has a 06 Ranger.

S3XPanther · 11-27-2011, 08:29 PM

WOW. I hate emissions standards/all government restriction on auto makers.

*DGthe3* · 11-27-2011, 08:54 PM

Yes ... our Ford Ranger is dead. But the truck has just been redesigned for the global market.

So the excuse that it would have cost a lot of money to get a new Ranger for North America that meets the new standards is a total load of BS. Ford was going to be spending that money on it no matter what. Designing it to meet slightly different specs costs practically nothing. They simply decided not to sell it here, mainly because it would steal too many sales from the F-150.

LimaCharlie · 11-27-2011, 10:03 PM

I can't believe it lasted this long. The body has basically been the same since 1993 and the general chassis design has been the same since 1983.

BATMAN! · 11-27-2011, 10:13 PM

I cant believe GM didnt cancel its hideous new design. I dont think the old one sold very well but it looked better than this new turd.

S3XPanther · 11-27-2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BATMAN!

I cant believe GM didnt cancel its hideous new design. I dont think the old one sold very well but it looked better than this new turd.

What exactly are you referring to? GM does NOT own Ford.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-27-2011, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S3XPanther

What exactly are you referring to? GM does NOT own Ford.

He's referring to the next-generation Colorado.

And looks are subjective.

BATMAN! · 11-27-2011, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

He's referring to the next-generation Colorado.

And looks are subjective.

yes and yes

derklug · 11-28-2011, 10:50 PM

Ford said that the new Ranger is too close in size and price to the F-150 to warrent the cost to bring it to North America. They reported that most buyers of Rangers are looking at the lowest cost new vehicle, not specifically a truck, and that they want those people into a Fiesta or a Connect if they need the hauling capacity. Doesn't matter to me either way, I don't care for trucks.

CAPT D · 11-29-2011, 03:04 AM

I wish we wouldnt have all these emission standard or at least less restrictive ones. I would love to have a Toyota Hilux.

Overflow · 11-29-2011, 04:49 AM

I never really liked those trucks anyway. Especially with the F-150 in the lineup. Oh well, more sales for the F-150.

McBeevee · 11-29-2011, 06:15 AM

I've got a 2003 with 180k on the clock and it has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. One of these days I'll have to give it up and move on....kinda disappointed I won’t be able to replace it with another.

Scrappy Doo · 11-29-2011, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Yes ... our Ford Ranger is dead. But the truck has just been redesigned for the global market.

So the excuse that it would have cost a lot of money to get a new Ranger for North America that meets the new standards is a total load of BS. Ford was going to be spending that money on it no matter what. Designing it to meet slightly different specs costs practically nothing. They simply decided not to sell it here, mainly because it would steal too many sales from the F-150.

THIS. And I like that new look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

I can't believe it lasted this long. The body has basically been the same since 1993 and the general chassis design has been the same since 1983.

They still sold them. Just a few minor, and I mean minor, refreshes along the way. That truck was paid for years ago and ford has refused to do the redesigns to keep it alive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Never Satisfied

I've got a 2003 with 180k on the clock and it has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. One of these days I'll have to give it up and move on....kinda disappointed I won’t be able to replace it with another.

You can snap up a new 2011 still for 17,000 here. XLT, ext cab 4x4, but stick. Autos are 19000.

It's sad we are losing this. They are built in St paul and a lot of minnesotans are losing their jobs because the plant is closing.

11-27-2011, 08:20 PM	#1
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	Ford Ranger gets regulated out of production! DODGE DAKOTA AND FORD RANGER: Ford's ancient but successful compact pickup (despite its decades-old frame, it outsold the Taurus in September) perishes because it cannot meet coming government standards without expensive updates. The second generation of the slightly larger Dodge truck simply never caught on in the market. Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11331...#ixzz1exk29R5y

11-27-2011, 08:22 PM	#2
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	I'll have to email this to the ex, she has a 06 Ranger. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

11-27-2011, 08:29 PM	#3
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	WOW. I hate emissions standards/all government restriction on auto makers. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

11-27-2011, 08:54 PM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Yes ... our Ford Ranger is dead. But the truck has just been redesigned for the global market. So the excuse that it would have cost a lot of money to get a new Ranger for North America that meets the new standards is a total load of BS. Ford was going to be spending that money on it no matter what. Designing it to meet slightly different specs costs practically nothing. They simply decided not to sell it here, mainly because it would steal too many sales from the F-150. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-27-2011, 10:03 PM	#5
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I can't believe it lasted this long. The body has basically been the same since 1993 and the general chassis design has been the same since 1983. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

11-27-2011, 10:13 PM	#6
BATMAN! Banned Drives: Corvette, F350, Durango but no svt Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 163	I cant believe GM didnt cancel its hideous new design. I dont think the old one sold very well but it looked better than this new turd.

11-28-2011, 10:50 PM	#10
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	Ford said that the new Ranger is too close in size and price to the F-150 to warrent the cost to bring it to North America. They reported that most buyers of Rangers are looking at the lowest cost new vehicle, not specifically a truck, and that they want those people into a Fiesta or a Connect if they need the hauling capacity. Doesn't matter to me either way, I don't care for trucks. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

11-29-2011, 03:04 AM	#11
CAPT D Drives: 1SS Black w/ White Strips M6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 735 View My Garage	I wish we wouldnt have all these emission standard or at least less restrictive ones. I would love to have a Toyota Hilux.

11-29-2011, 04:49 AM	#12
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,897 View My Garage	I never really liked those trucks anyway. Especially with the F-150 in the lineup. Oh well, more sales for the F-150.

11-29-2011, 06:15 AM	#13
McBeevee 220/221 whatever it takes Drives: See sig.... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette In Posts: 1,132	I've got a 2003 with 180k on the clock and it has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. One of these days I'll have to give it up and move on....kinda disappointed I won’t be able to replace it with another. __________________ Brent 2022 BMW X5 M50i 2022 Ram TRX 2021 GT500 CFHP 2016 Challenger Hellcat A8 1058whp/898wtq 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd

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