The Ford Ranger having originated in the United States of America in 1983 under the original name of Edsel Ranger was the successor to the Ford Courier, It was designed to be compact, practical and versatile for light commercial and personal use. It gained popularity in both fields due to its smaller size and fuel efficiency.
Over the years the Ford Ranger went through several generations with each design change evolving its performance and technological advancements resulting in it becoming a staple in the small pickup truck market, well this was until 2011 with economic challenges and a shift in the market resulted in the Ford Company discontinuing the Ranger in the North American market.
Some Eight years later the consumer demand for midsize trucks was growing and the Ford Motor Company announced the return of the Ranger to the North American Market. This new Ford Ranger had a sleek modern design, advanced technology and improved capabilities to meet contemporary standards.
What happened next was something that the Ford Motor company never expected. In 2015 The Ford Ranger not only became the top selling pickup in Australasia but the top selling motor vehicle, which while profits soared for the Ford Motor Company the delays in getting to consumers grew with an average delay being Ninety days from order and as the demand grew in the years to come so did the wait times, but this did not stop the ‘Ranger Mania’ from taking over Australasia.
Its 2023 and the Ford Ranger is still the top selling truck in Australia and New Zealand so Here’s a quick rundown on some key questions and facts about the Ford Ranger.
Is the Ford Ranger popular in Australia? Yes, the Ford Ranger is the top selling pickup truck in Australia in 2023.
How many countries is the Ford Ranger sold in? In 2022 the Ford Ranger was sold in more than 180 countries.
Where is the Ford Ranger produced? The Ford Ranger is manufactured in multiple locations globally including Thailand, South Africa, Argentina and The United States of America.
Has the Ford Ranger ever appeared in a video game? Yes, the Ranger made its virtual debut in Forza Horizon 4 which allowed gamers to experience the trucks off-road capabilities.
Was a Ford Ranger driven to the North Pole? Yes, in 2011 the Ford Ranger covered 2,000 miles of treacherous terrain including snow caps, ice and freezing temperatures to reach the North Pole.
Why does the Ford Ranger seem like the Mazda BT50? From 1998 to 2011, The Ranger nameplate was used for models developed by Mazda for sale outside the North American Market.
Should I get Bull Bars on my Ford Ranger? A bull bar will offer front end protection and can be equipped with extra lighting for those off-road adventures.
What is the price of a standard Ford Ranger in Australia? A Ranger XL base will have a driveaway cost of $47,472.
Are there any issues with the Ford Ranger? Like most trucks there are some common problems that can arise and with the Ranger they can be turbo failure and engine crank damage.
Why is the Ranger better than the new Hilux? The Ranger is a bit smaller than the Hilux, it also offers a better fuel economy and more comfortable interior.
Will there be a 2024 Ranger? Yes, and from what we hear it has been totally redesigned!