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Jul 15, 2020 | 05:40 PM

johnday

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'21 Ranger

Now that the Bronco has been unvieled, how much of it do you guys think will carryover to the Ranger. It was thought at one time, that both would be the same platform. If that's true, the next Ranger might just turn out to be a real bad a$$. I'd be a little more interested.

Jul 17, 2020 | 08:04 PM

Thinlizzy13

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I hope that maybe the manual will carry over.

Jul 17, 2020 | 08:45 PM

johnday

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Originally Posted by Thinlizzy13

I hope that maybe the manual will carry over.

I bet there's more than a few want that back. I'm thinking the 2.7 might find it's way in too. I don't expect any body parts coming over, but that running gear and Sasquatch option would be nice.

Aug 23, 2020 | 05:59 PM

Pgh Rebel

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I think most people want to see more choices powertrain in the next generation Ranger. I may be the odd man out but I'm hoping to see something naturally aspirated, be it a 6 or a 4; then pair it up with the manual transmission for those who want cheap and simple.

Aug 27, 2020 | 12:04 PM

99F150

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If we are going far out there.. I want a new version of my 2011 with electric powertrain. After owning a 2014 C-Max Energi for past 6 years and 60k miles. Nothing beats the smooth no shifting power and torque of electric power! If I have to have gas, give me my 2011 with current 2.3 turbo four and manual trans..

Sep 6, 2020 | 03:58 PM

johnday

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Was told yesterday, that the Ranger will stay the same platform for 2021. Have to wait for the 2022.

Sep 8, 2020 | 08:57 PM

YoGeorge

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Ford is spending a lot of money and putting a lot of engineering effort into the new Bronco. Better to get the Bronco out and make sure everything is solid (including drivetrain and suspension parts that are new to that vehicle) before redoing the Ranger. Hell, the Ranger came out in the US for 2019 so it's still very new in our market. I believe COVID has changed the recreational market enough (people want to camp, hike, and be outdoors on vacations instead of going to theaters and concerts) that Ford might choose to focus more on a Bronco pickup than a new Ranger...

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Sep 10, 2020 | 07:09 PM

Pgh Rebel

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Agreed. Besides that many indoor venues are still either closed to the public or at the very least drastically limiting their capacity. Furthermore, and I think this is where the pandemic is making a bigger impact; is that most automakers had shut down all vehicle production all over the world for several months. They are still no where near up to capacity yet as sales have taken a downward turn all over America as many people were forced out of work. Those that were able to continue working still had to tighten their financial purse strings somewhat. This means whatever new vehicle purchase they were planning for this year will now have to wait. Despite the fact that automakers and dealers are offering very steep discounts on new cars. All of these factors indicate to me that the manufacturers are having to delay some new model introductions by a a year or more. Anything that's still on the drawing board, so to speak, will have to wait also as engineers and developers are probably still working from home.