The Ford Ranger is back in America

[The Beast]

my buddy saw this on 90 east tonight before 53

those wheels look like aftermarket cheap chrome

 

[Kensington]

You still haven't posted a single issue.

https://jalopnik.com/why-so-many-ford-focus-rs-owners-are-freaking-out-about-1820280550

This article includes a video from a member on this board

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

No, I was trying to show [MENTION=10105]GTPpower[/MENTION] that there are quite a few issues with 2.3. Maybe not all, but some.

You just can't run high boost on an open deck. The head gasket issues with the Focus RS would have most likely been completely avoided if it was a closed deck and That 9 sec UPR car ran 9's because It was in a Gutted car, on Race gas, and a bunch of spray. The added timing from race gas and spay carried that car to that number. Impressive but not actually doable for any length of time as it threw a rod out of the block after a couple runs and now that car is on a big turbo and built closed deck block.

Now if they had an option for the 2.7 in the ranger... ohh fuck yes give me that.

 

[Yaj Yak]

i thought the ranger would have gotten the 2.7. that'd have been fucking awesome.

 

[GTPpower]

It seems like the problem is only with the focus. The mustang doesn't have the head gasket problem.

 

[Kensington]

You just can't run high boost on an open deck. The head gasket issues with the Focus RS would have most likely been completely avoided if it was a closed deck and That 9 sec UPR car ran 9's because It was in a Gutted car, on Race gas, and a bunch of spray. The added timing from race gas and spay carried that car to that number. Impressive but not actually doable for any length of time as it threw a rod out of the block after a couple runs and now that car is on a big turbo and built closed deck block.

Now if they had an option for the 2.7 in the ranger... ohh fuck yes give me that.

Exactly what I've been trying to get across.

Also in for a Ranger ST with the 2.7T

 

[Pewter-Camaro]

I don't even know what the hell we're talking about to be honest.

stock open deck 2.3l block...
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6010-23T

same block but closed deck built block..
https://www.livernoismotorsports.com/cache/ex_q90_w680_h_images_ePIM_original_ZZ3_LPP750098_bore.jpg

the open deck allowes for the top of the cylinders to shift around especially under high boost.

I'm just saying, I believe all ecoboost motors are open deck. So I'm not sure what that has to do with anything.

The 2.7s are closed deck and run high boost to make the power 26+psi stock. 2.3's are open deck and stock do around 21-24psi depending on the car its in. 3.5's are open deck but those run low psi around 15psi and still rely on displacement a great deal for power over straight boost like the 2.3 and 2.7.

 

[GTPpower]

Ah ok. I wasn't aware the 2.7 was closed deck.

 

[Kensington]

stock open deck 2.3l block...
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6010-23T

same block but closed deck built block..
https://www.livernoismotorsports.com/cache/ex_q90_w680_h_images_ePIM_original_ZZ3_LPP750098_bore.jpg

the open deck allowes for the top of the cylinders to shift around especially under high boost.



The 2.7s are closed deck and run high boost to make the power 26+psi stock. 2.3's are open deck and stock do around 21-24psi depending on the car its in. 3.5's are open deck but those run low psi around 15psi and still rely on displacement a great deal for power over straight boost like the 2.3 and 2.7.

The Gen 2 3.5's share their architecture with the 2.7, I'm assuming they're close deck now too, yeah?

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

those wheels look like aftermarket cheap chrome

Yep.
He couldn't quite make out the license plate but it was definitely not from around here.
RANGER badge was on the top left of the tailgate vs being stamped along the bottom.

weird for sure

 

[Kensington]

those wheels look like aftermarket cheap chrome

Yep.
He couldn't quite make out the license plate but it was definitely not from around here.
RANGER badge was on the top left of the tailgate vs being stamped along the bottom.

weird for sure

Possible Mexican market Ranger?

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

I didnt see it so who knows.
FERD BADGE makes it legit, right ?

 

[Kensington]

Here's the back of the 2017 Mexican market Ranger, so I'm assuming yes

 

[Yaj Yak]

bueno

 

[The Beast]

Makes sense

 

[Bru]

[MENTION=12]Bru[/MENTION]

Are we serious with only ONE fucking transmission and engine choice?!

For years, Ford said the N/A V-6 F-150 is perfectly adequate so they don't need a midsizer, and that the international Ranger was too big so there would be overlap with F-150 sales. Considering trends in gas prices and trucks sales, which grew in 2017 even as the entire market otherwise shrank, it sounds like they've gotten past that; Colorado/Canyon sales probably help too.

But, this is a carryover truck, which means it's already a few years outdated (2015/2016?). I'm sure they'll see how this truck performs and consider other engine/transmission options if there's demand, because this is a risky and costly move. I believe there's a planned Colorado redesign coming too, and, of course, the Ridgeline is newer and very good. I doubt Ford would update its Ranger quickly, but they could get caught out of the redesign cycle. Depends on how good the current Ranger is, of course.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Ford is just throwing something out there to see what bites. AWESOME

 

[Yaj Yak]

For years, Ford said the N/A V-6 F-150 is perfectly adequate so they don't need a midsizer, and that the international Ranger was too big so there would be overlap with F-150 sales. Considering trends in gas prices and trucks sales, which grew in 2017 even as the entire market otherwise shrank, it sounds like they've gotten past that; Colorado/Canyon sales probably help too.

But, this is a carryover truck, which means it's already a few years outdated (2015/2016?). I'm sure they'll see how this truck performs and consider other engine/transmission options if there's demand, because this is a risky and costly move. I believe there's a planned Colorado redesign coming too, and, of course, the Ridgeline is newer and very good. I doubt Ford would update its Ranger quickly, but they could get caught out of the redesign cycle. Depends on how good the current Ranger is, of course.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Here's the back of the 2017 Mexican market Ranger, so I'm assuming yes

PS I hate when the rear wheel well touches the back of the cab.

 

[Kensington]

For years, Ford said the N/A V-6 F-150 is perfectly adequate so they don't need a midsizer, and that the international Ranger was too big so there would be overlap with F-150 sales. Considering trends in gas prices and trucks sales, which grew in 2017 even as the entire market otherwise shrank, it sounds like they've gotten past that; Colorado/Canyon sales probably help too.

But, this is a carryover truck, which means it's already a few years outdated (2015/2016?). I'm sure they'll see how this truck performs and consider other engine/transmission options if there's demand, because this is a risky and costly move. I believe there's a planned Colorado redesign coming too, and, of course, the Ridgeline is newer and very good. I doubt Ford would update its Ranger quickly, but they could get caught out of the redesign cycle. Depends on how good the current Ranger is, of course.

:sad:

 

[Yaj Yak]

PS I hate when the rear wheel well touches the back of the cab.

like a 90's 4 door tahoe

 

[EmersonHart13]

like a 90's 4 door tahoe

For the record SUVs are different. Those can touch.

 

[FESTER665]

Spied! Ford Ranger Raptor Caught on U.S. Soil - Motor Trend

Will we see a Raptor Ranger here is the question....

 

[Kensington]

I agree, the 2.7T with dual fuel and about 350 HP would be pretty fucking great

 

[The Beast]

this got interesting