Not only did Ford bring back one of America’s most popular small trucks to their Ford car lineup, but it sweetened the pot with a promise of better fuel economy. The revamped midsize pickup scores better on fuel economy than not only every other truck in its class, but also the original. Soon to come to local Ford dealers, the 2019 Ford Ranger is proving its worth at every angle.
The 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with stop-start technology delivers 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, managed by a 10-speed automatic transmission, adequately competing on power ratings with V6-powered trucks in its class while standing tall on fuel economy rating. The previous Ford Ranger in the U.S. hosted a 143-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed automatic transmission, proving the Ford brand’s focus on developing powertrain technology and fuel economy.
Other specifications of note regarding the new Ford Ranger are the fully boxed, high-strength steel frame with six crossmembers for rigidity, and a very traditional truck suspension with a solid rear axle.
With two cab and bed options available, SuperCab with a long bed or Super Crew with a short bed, and a few FX packages that add off-road capabilities as well as new driver-assist tech, prospective Ranger owners are sure to find a truck that fits their lifestyle.
Additionally, Ford says it will debut a system hailed by Ford as Trail Control™ in certain models. This new technology allows drivers to set and maintain a vehicle speed between one and twenty MPH while on the trail, no matter how rough or mountainous the terrain. It’s being referred to as an “off-road cruise control.”
Production of the new Ford Ranger has already begun at the Wayne, MI plant, just in time for an early 2019 dealership ETA, keeping soon-to-be Ford Ranger owners holding their breath.
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