Ford Ranger

Have not seen or heard any rumors that they will discontinue it. It really does need a redesign though. I do try to keep up on the news, and haven't heard anything.

My understanding is that Ford plans to discontinue the Ranger after next year.

Ed

I did some searching and there are no official articles. Not saying it will not happen. It is all supposition because of the closure of the factory. Mainly reported in blogs. That doesn't mean the assembly will not be moved to another factory. That is happened with other models. My understanding is the new assembly line set up they have now is much more flexible. More than one line from the official articles I have read have different models being assembled at the same factory.

And it didn't need to. Its a good solid small truck.

I just asked my oldest boy who works at the local Ford dealer and he has heard nothing about discontinuation of the Ranger. DaveD

Ford has not yet stated what they will do. They have decided to close and sell off the property that the current North American production facility starting this year. They are building a new factory in South Africa to build new Rangers targeted for markets overseas.

As far as using them for your business, the Ranger aftermarket is quite large with a significant number of vehicles sold. If you looking today, I can't imagine any reason why you wouldn't want to choose a Ranger, even if Ford is gonna discontinue them in the future. Great little trucks that can last a long time.

Yep. My dad has one with way more miles than I put on a truck before I trade them in. I was all set to buy two of them, and ultimately I just could not get a dealer to put the deal together right. I went back to the Chevy dealer I have bought my last five trucks from and went bigger instead.

You're exactly right. I love the Ranger, and I DON'T understand Ford's failure to market it. With the economic and fuel price crunch right now, the Ranger with the 2.3 engine is positioned to be a very attractive vehicle if it were marketed well. It's a great truck, extremely reliable, and plenty powerful with the 2.3 even. I'd much prefer the 2.3 to the 3.0, actually.

CJB

I would go with the 4.0. but I actually need the power. On the flip side, when the kids are ready to learn to drive I'll be picking up a little 4 banger w/ 5 speed.

I went to order a ranger friday in AZ and was told this was the last year, they also told me that i would have to put down a 2500 nonrefundable deposit to build one since allocation was short ...So i have to front $$$$$ ????Now ford has no small truck and I'm off to buy a TACOMA Another ford customer bites the dust!!!