Is there a diesel Ford Ranger?
As we mentioned, Ford doesn’t offer a diesel engine in the American-market Ranger. Instead, the only motor offered is the 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, rated at 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.
What is the Ford Ranger called in Europe?
Ford has released a new special edition of the Ranger pickup truck in Europe called the Thunder. Offering an exclusive color-contrast exterior and interior specifications, the Ranger Thunder is limited to 4,500 units for Europe, of which 1,400 will reach the UK and 30 will go to Ireland.
What diesel engine is in the Ford Ranger?
Ford Ranger (T6)
| Ford Ranger (T6/P375) | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 2.3 L EcoBoost turbo I4 2.5 L Duratec 25 I4 Diesel: 2.0 L EcoBlue turbo I4 2.0 L EcoBlue twin-turbo I4 2.2 L Duratorq turbo I4 3.2 L Duratorq turbo I5 |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual 6/10-speed 6R80/Ford-GM SelectShift automatic |
| Dimensions |
Where is the Ford Ranger made for Europe?
According to the latest data available from the end of May 2019, the Ford Ranger is Europe’s best-selling pickup with 30.4 percent market share. This is obviously great news for South Africa’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria where the Ranger and Ranger Raptor are built for European markets.
What years did the Ford Ranger have a diesel engine?
A 2.2L Diesel version was also available, which was also built by Mazda, but soon replaced by a Mitsubishi-built 2.3L turbocharged version. Eventually, Ford completely dropped diesel engines from the Ranger in 1986.
Is Ford Ranger reliable?
Is the Ford Ranger Reliable? The 2021 Ranger has a predicted reliability score of 88 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
When does the new Ford Ranger come out in Europe?
Ford recorded class-leading Ranger sales of 51,500 units in Europe in 2018, an increase of more than 15 per cent compared with 2017.* The Ford Performance-developed new Ranger Raptor – the toughest and most high-performing Ranger ever – also goes on sale to thrill-seeking customers across Europe in mid-2019.
What kind of engine does the Euro Ranger have?
The changes in the interior are equally minor and are limited to new trim options and premium leather upholstery for the more expensive variants. Much more important things are happening under the skin. The Euro Ranger gets a new 2.0-liter diesel engine from the recently introduced EcoBlue family of Ford.
Is there a diesel version of the Ford Ranger?
This means a U.S.-spec Ranger with the 2.7-liter could be sold globally, though that’s yet to be set in stone. Dropping in the 3.0-liter diesel, which is already EPA certified, is a different story as the certification process would be easier and significantly improve the towing capability of the truck.
Is the Euro Ranger the same as the US Ranger?
In fact, the US and Euro Rangers all have the same wheelbase (see table below). It’s interesting to see that the U.S. Ford Ranger has a restyled front-end and a clear separation between the grille and the lower steel bumper. The European version has a styled plastic bumper cover in the front.