Ranger Picked as 2019’s ‘Best Midsize Truck’ by J.D. Power
J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study bases its findings on survey responses from new-car owners who’ve spent 90 days with their ride of choice.
Ford has been about quality for decades, especially with the F-Series, Ranger, and Explorer. The Blue Oval’s line of trucks and SUVs are tougher than anything else around, with impeccable styling and a wide assortment of power options for whatever job needs doing.
J.D. Power knows about the importance of quality, having issued its annual U.S. Initial Quality Study for the past 33 years. For the first time, Ford and Lincoln are among the study’s top five automotive brands in the U.S., with the Ranger leading the way.
“When it comes to quality, the all-new Ranger delivers on our Built Ford Tough promise to our customers,” said Ford’s chief of global quality, Linda Cash. “To have both Ford and Lincoln rank among the top five brands affirms our commitment to delivering the best cars, SUVs, and trucks for our owners.”
According to USA Today, the podium is occupied by Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai, respectively. Thus, Ford and Lincoln take the fourth and fifth spots, beating the likes of Chevy, Cadillac, and Honda. Ford was fifth in last year’s study, while Lincoln was seventh.
Meanwhile, the all-new Ranger takes its place as the highest-quality midsize truck around, while the Fusion tied for the top spot as the highest-quality midsize car. This may be one of the last times it’ll be tops in the category; Motor Trend reported last summer the Fusion will likely return as a wagon-esque crossover after its days as a sedan come to a end in the early 2020s.
Other Ford vehicles to take top honors in their respective categories include the Escape, Expedition, F-150, Super Duty, and Flex. On the Lincoln side, the Navigator, Nautilus, and MKC were among the top three in their categories.
The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study bases its findings on survey responses from new-car owners who’ve spent 90 days with their ride of choice. Per the 2019 study, Ford experienced just 83 problems per 100 vehicles, Lincoln only 84 out of every 100. Perhaps our two favorite brands can unseat the Korean trinity to start the 2020s off on the right foot.
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