Ford is still working on the 2016 Ford Ranger, which will be unveiled in the course of the year. The new 2016 Ford ranger represents the epitome of modernity in its segment.
It comes with new features which make it an admiration in the trucks segment. It will be sportier, sleeker, stylish and with improved performance. It will definitely make a tenacious comeback the world market. Here are just some of the expected features:
Exterior Description
Ford will use the Ford Atlas Platform to redesign 2016 Ford Ranger. A more rugged and aggressive look is expected on the exterior. High resistant steel and Aluminum will dominate the exterior panels. This will significantly reduce its weight. It will be slightly longer and wider that its previous model.
The vehicle comes with a newly designed grille, bumpers and with new improved chassis. The headlights and taillights will be sharper and more ambient, with LED lighting. There will be more space for luggage, with a maximum capacity of 1000 pounds. The wheelbase will also be widened.
Pictures from Frankfurt Motor Show
New Ford Ranger Interior Features
This premier vehicle will undergo a comprehensive redesign in the interior. It will be more luxurious, spacious and comfortable compared to the previous model. There will be more legroom and the headroom. The seats are expected to be made from high quality fabric material. The front seats will be electric, fitted with screens for back passengers.
Other expected interior features include wireless phone charging, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite navigation, modern infotainment system, air conditioning system, traffic control features and climate control system.
Safety and security features will also be put into consideration (5 star security rating). It will be fitted with a rear camera to assist when parking.
Engine Options for Ford Ranger 2016
Three engine options will be available for the redesigned Ford Ranger. The first option is a powerful five cylinder TDCi engine with 3.2 liters and 197 hp. Maximum torque of this engine is 470 Nm. By applying new technologies in recirculation of exhaust gases, fuel consumption is reduced by 18 percent. Expected fuel consumption for this engine is 21 mpg for city driving and 30 mpg on the highway.
Another option is the new diesel TDCi Duratorq 2.2 liter engine with 158 hp and 385Nm of torque. For which is also increased fuel efficiency by 22 percent.
The third is a petrol 2.5 liter Duratec engine with direct injection. This power train will produce 163 hp and given 225 Nm of torque. All engines will be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
There are rumors of a hybrid version of the new Ranger 2016 with Turbocharged 2.3 liter Ecoboost engine with direct injection. The engine will be coupled with electric motors and starters which will give the Ranger excellent fuel consumption, ecological characteristics and high performance.
All variants of the Ford Ranger 2016 will be available with Start / Stop technology. The 2016 Ford Ranger will be a 4 wheel drive, but will have the option 4×2 drive.
2016 Ford Ranger Release Date and Price
The estimated price (MSRP) of this iconic truck depending on a market where sales, and is somewhere around $20,000 for the basic version with a gasoline engine, and goes up to $ 50,000 for the XL Plus version with the most powerful diesel engine and the highest trim level.
The price on the Australian market, where is already in showrooms, for the XLT 2WD model is $ 46.690, while the 4WD bit expensive and costs $ 52.390. The price of 2016 Ford Ranger Wildtrak for the version with manual transmission is $ 52.390, while for the automatic transmission need to add $ 5.500 (prices are in Australian dollars).
The biggest competition for the new Ranger is the 2016 Toyota Tacoma or maybe 2016 Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Update:
The new 2016 Ranger I already occupies a large place in Ford sales in the European, Australian and some other markets. On the US market are not selling, here Ford has confidence in the F-150, although customers from America and Canada, Ranger is deep in the heart, so they can change plans in the future.
New pictures:
I have to wonder how this truck will do in comparison to the new GM twins, the Colorado and Canyon. From what I’ve seen here, the GM twins win hands down as far as exterior/interior appearance and quality of materials. I don’t want to buy a GM product ever again, mainly because of the recall scandals and the way they have treated their customers trying to get their cars fixed so they are safe to drive!
The last time I was comparison shopping was when I wanted to replace my 1997 Expedition with a pickup truck in 2007. I drove every Ford pickup, and they were nice. But then I drove the 2007 Chevy Avalanche and fell in love! I sold my Expedition and my 1998 Ford Sport Trak (fantastic vehicle) and bought the Avalanche LTZ. I still have it and still love it.
Now I’m looking to downsize and I’m looking at smaller pickup trucks. I had heard about the Ford Ranger coming back to market. But, short of driving it or either of the GM twins, I’m leaning toward the Motor Trend truck of the year, the Chevy Canyon, especially after seeing the newest version of the Ranger. Sorry, Ford.
Reading your comment nearly made me throw up. “GM twins” wtf? Shut up. You say you “don’t want to buy a GM product ever again”, but then you conclude with “leaning toward a chevy”. Why would you come here to post that crap? Do you work for obama motors? Ford is hands down a better truck. I’ve drove Chevy and they suck in so many different ways. They start falling apart quickly. Don’t hold up to real work like a Ford. I started buying Ford in 1999, and I would never buy a pos Chevy ever again. Ford is better engineered, better built, better driving, top rated in safety crash test, easy to perform maintenance on…Sorry, Jerry, chevy sucks
I must say that I hate Chevy’s and love Ford’s, I love the ranger and il take it over any car by GM! Ford really went past their limits to create the altimate truck, sorry but I hate Chevy’s more than anything.
I want to buy a new Ford Ranger in the USA, with greatly improved fuel milage over my current 1997 model, which I’m still driving. BUT, I can’t seem to find a definite answer as to whether Ford is bringing it back to USA. I will not buy any of there current trucks. I want a small truck, so if they don’t bring back the Ranger, I hope someone begins marketing small trucks again. I need the utility of the open truck bed, but don’t need larger size which has poor fuel economy. So Ford, nothing else you have interests me & I believe that I’m not alone in this preference.
Totally agree here. I love my 2008 fx4 ranger which is a great vehicle off road or for travel. I work on a ranch and have yet to really get it stuck; even pulled a Land Rover out of the mud the other day. You are right that there is no other comparable American truck on the market right now as far as power and size are concerned.
I agree, Carolyn. What they show here is nothing like the Ranger, and it shouldn’t have the same name. This new hunk of truck will never fit in my garage.
…I’d instantly buy a new, “small”, regular cab PU, ( an updated version of my ’94 ), which still runs great. It’s a 2×4. I need a 4×4 with manual tranny…I don’t want a mini-monster truck, which the ’16 seems to be…
Couldn’t agree more. Put almost 400,000 miles on a ’94 Ranger and want a new one. Bad
No you are not alone….. I bought a 2002 F 150 to replace my 1991 Ranger and have regretted it ever since but holding on to it until it dies or Ford starts selling the Ranger again. Have even considered going to Mexico to get one since they aren’t for sale in Canada. Right now in USA Toyota seems to be best option.
I agree! I have had a 2005 Ford SportTrac and it is been extremely reliable vehicle for us. My wife feels comfortable driving it and it is a 4×4 so it does fantastic in the snow and mud. With 247,000 miles on it and still running as good as it did at 1,000 miles. I am in the market for a replacement vehicle and I am becoming more and more interested in the M-Sport Ranger. FORD – Bring it to the US for a resemble price and I will be first in line to buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can the new 2016 Ranger be flat towed behind a motor home with automatic transmission
You can install a drive shaft disconnect and tow it flat. I installed one on my 2008 ranger. Works great
Currently driving a 2001 Sport Trac and am very interested in the new Ranger. I’m just waiting for it to be introduced in the USA.
Will the new ranger be offered in a two door fing cab type version?
I had a 1987 Ford Ranger STX, I lifted it and absolutely loved it for many years. Have been waiting patiently for the Ranger to come back.
stick shift and diesel options please !
Have missed the Ranger, still driving 91 Ranger(reg cab) i ordered new(short bed) 4.0 with tow package, 5 speed and limited slip. Have had to clean snow from grille during snow storm and never been stuck! also works great towing behind my rv. Not interested new big pick ups with all those doors. Hope Ford gets it right and gives us these choices. If so i,ll be placing another order for new Ranger! Get your specs on your page so i so I start ordering !
No clutch pedal no thanks…
The steering wheel is on the wrong side? what’s up.
I’m looking for a New useable field working Ranger. Where it fits where I need to go..
My current 2000 is still running great, and I plan on keeping it.
It still has the original battery – I’m not sure if it will ever quit.
I can handle the 23 annual MPG and it starts up the first time every time.
I would consider a new one if:
it can go into the woods and not have to worry about some plastic falling off or breaking.
Good ground clearance and hauling in rough terrain.
Something that is built to last like this one has!
It must survive a normal day in the woods and on the road.
Give us a truck that will last and the paint will stay where it should.
If you have to protect the vehicle from tree branches & scrapes it’s not the everyday work truck.
We need an affordable vehicle that will last and take a beating
Yes we Love our Rangers.
They are, apparently showing us the British Ford Ranger. Specs (metric) can be found on their British web site.
I will not buy one of your larger trucks . I have had 3 new rangers, 2001,2004,2011
Until you make rangers again, no ford’s for me.
martin,
I know the ranger is great but if u cant touch it under 15000 it s to much we want a small truck
not an over priced house payments
I do hope the new Ranger will be available in a manual transmission, otherwise I’m not buying one.
It looks to me like they have ruined the Ranger. What they are showing here is a very slightly smaller F150 with all the creature comforts and price.
This is not what made the ranger such a popular truck in the past. I have an 2011 XLT extended cab V6 and it is the perfect utilitarian truck. The only thing missing is the 4 X 4 but I couldn’t find one.
I love it! It is definititely bigger, but it has to be to have 4 full doors and compete with the chevy colorado and toyota tacoma. I hope the keep the diesiel , and a raptor like ecoboost v6 would be great. My 2005 FX4 has 185k miles, and still runs like a champ, but the 2016 version is a real grabber! Step aside chevy and toyota!
I saw the metalic orange one pictured above in Colon, Panana in mid January. We were on a cruise and it was parked in the shopping center at the harbor. I took some pics and sent them to Ford asking when it will be released in the US. The truck i saw was exatly like the orange one pictured above, it was a LEFT HAND DRIVE, just like the one pictured above….look closely, 3.2 V6 4×4 automatic.
Since I will never drive a GM auto of any kind again, this is the truck I am going to wait for. I have a 2005 F150 and will keep it until this new Ranger is avaiable.
Well its about time that Ford is bring back the Ranger. However. I do wish they would have mad it smaller like the old ones. Al the Competitors are getting bigger and bigger with their “Small Trucks” I have owned Small Nissan, GMC Cannyon, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma. My last truck was a 2007 Chevy Colorado. Which they now have come out to BIG. So I am anxious to see the new Ranger. Shelia
I really want a Ford, still feel that they got screwed by the government bailing out the other two. The price of a Ford is such an issue particularly comparing it to the Toyota’s, which I unfortunately have to feel will be a better quality product as well as cheaper. I wish Ford could prove their quality is equal to Toyota and compete on the price.
I am waiting patiently for the new Ford Ranger. I currently drive a 1992 Ranger that is 1000 miles shy of 300,000. Original engine and transmission. I too am interested in a manual transmission. It’s all I have driven for the past 24 years. Love my Ranger and don’t want to part with it but would definately buy another Ford *
Please , Standard cab , Manual 5sp , 2wd , 3.0 6 cyl. I will order today !! I just want a small , standard , usable truck. like the Ranger I have now . THANX
I have a 1999 Ford Ranger XLT extended cab 4X4 Flareside. Besides being a beautiful designed truck it has been just as durable. It has the 4.0L with an automatic trans. It now has 285,000 and still going strong. The problem for me with the new trucks and cars is the so called ( smart car technology ) which just has to much electronics that can and will not last. They should know by now that us Ranger owners would like it better if they kept the retro body designs and kept the electronics to a minimum. From the prices in the above article it does not look as if I will be able to afford the XLT model with a price of $50,000.00+.
Quite frankly, I could care less about the styling, or new grill and wheels. All I want is a small work truck that can hold some tools in the bed and transport me to customer’s houses. Iv’e used mostly Mazda B series for the past 20 years, (they’re Ford Rangers in disguise), and they work great!
I made a big mistake traded my perfect size sport track for a new monster 2011 f150 crew cab hopefully the new ranger will be about the same as the sport track I am ready for a reasonable size truck.
I have a 99 3.0 and also owned 3 General Maintenance trucks ! As usual Ford beats GM for quality hands down. Yes, I am a tech. I have serviced 200,000 vehicles over 31 years. I can’t wait for the new Ranger !
Judy
Have a 1997 Ranger Xtnd Cab, 5 speed, 97K miles. Have owned it since 1999. It has been a great truck, just the right size for me. Hope the new Ranger comes out soon, will be one of the first to buy one.
I’m currently driving 2 Chevy’s — an ’05 Equinox and an ’03 S10. I need to consolidate down to one vehicle, but like many others here, I don’t want to spend $40K-$50K on a giant F-150. I don’t like the Colorado and Canyon. I’ve been patiently waiting for the Ranger/F-100 to arrive. In a couple years, I just may have to go with a Tacoma if Ford keeps dragging their feet.
I just read above that the Ranger will be “slightly” wider and longer. One of the design problems of all mid-size trucks in recent years has been the trend to lower the roof, reducing head room access, in addition to being narrowing the cab. Narrowing the cabs is great for those going extreme off road to pass through ravines, trees, etc. I just the think the market is larger for the trades who need cab room. The only “truck?” that offered decent upright door access and an uncramped interior has been the Ridgeline. The next is my truck, the expanded Nissan Frontier, which is now going small again. Where I drive for my client’s, the turning circle on a 4 wheel full size truck just doesn’t make it. Ford, please build the new Ranger so that the dimensions are closer to the ’60’s to ’70’s F100’s. You will have a winner..
Charles
I purchase my first Ranger in 1986 second 1988 third 2000 .I’m still driving my 2000 ranger until ford bring the ford ranger back home again . I enjoy driving my ranger and hope to drive a new ranger in the future . I hope ford move forward with the return of the range .I know I will be the first to purchase the new ford ranger .
Thanks,
Crap. What kind of tone deaf marketing is this? Theres plenty of room in North America for an economical small pickup like the Ranger. Ford’s going to lose market share to Toyota, Nissan, and Chevy for no reason at all. Not everyone wants a ginormous F150 cluttering up their life, ok? Just build a standard small work truck, keep the gizmos to a minimum, the fuel economy to a maximum and it’ll sell faster than you can make them.
Had Ford executives not forced the Ranger out of production in ’12 to promote the larger F-150, The Ranger would still be a big seller in the USA.
Since I have no want, need, nor desire for a full sized pickup truck, I have little choice but to look to Toyota.
I have owned GM and have been completely screwed by Mr. Goodwrench. The truly sad part is that GM Customer care stood by the dealer and I was forced to pay over $400 for a blown fuse (all documented and the dealership had to close shortly after)
Because of that, I will never again consider a GM product. I don’t care what ratings they get, what incentives they have, or how much people love the product.
I have a 1999 extra cab Ford Ranger, still looks and runs great. What I like is I can stand beside the bed and reach things in the bed. I hope ford will keep the new ranger the same size and pretty simple so there is not a lot to go wrong. If it is taller please make it with a step to stand on to reach things in the bed and more tie downs. I have been waiting for the new Ranger because I want a smaller pick-up with the crew cab and I will only buy a Ford.
A 50 thousand dollar Ford Ranger? LOL!
I bought my Ranger in 1996 and it is still going strong. Have never had the first issue with it. I would love for the Ranger to be re-released in the US so I can get another reliable truck. Ford keeps trying to push the F-150, but not everyone wants or needs a full sized vehicle. Add to that, everyone I know who made the leap to the F-150 has regretted the decision due to one reason or another. I will continue to drive my 1996 Ranger until it will no longer move on its own.
I have a 97 mazda b2300 with 200k. Great truck. Park it in my garage. It’s a stick with the 2.3l 4 cylinder. I will buy a new ranger if it is the same length as my b2300 and I can get a stick shift. Not crazy about the crew cab as it shortens the bed. Not sure I could get a sheet of plywood in it. Also the 25k price seems high
I have a 2003 Ranger. I love it. Only 64000 miles on it and have been wondering why Ford quit selling them in the USA. I live in Oregon and see tons of them every day.
Now they are bringing them back and who the hell can afford them. I can’t believe the prices they are talking about. Come on Ford, we need something that all the pickup drivers can buy for less than the big monster trucks at the price of a new home.
Have F150 would like smaller truck will buy this summer when lease is up hopeing by then the ranger will be here but not for 40,000 will get some thing else
it would be great to see the ranger back but i’m seeing payloads of 1000 pounds? it’s 1100 KG’S in australia! [that’s 2220 lbs.] when are these guys gonna get serious? the ozzies get a work truck and we get a glorified station wagon? come on ford- built ford tough? hardly.
Well the Ford Ranger as I have heard is coming back to the US sometime in 2017 or 2018. Ford is resurrecting a assembly in Michigan for it I think. Now the problem could end up like the new Colorado from GM which basically has a pretty steep base price to begin with. Nice amenities but you won’t find a cheap one. Once you realize this you have to ask yourself is buying a slightly smaller under powered mid pickup worth it? This is really something that killed both the small GM pickups and the Ford Ranger. Toyota killed it with a solid where it counts Tacoma for those wanting off road truck in a suburban package. Toyota runs three shifts in Mexico for the Tacoma so you know there is a market out there. But can Ford take away from Toyota without hurting its own full size sales?
Ditto for my ’97 extended cab Ranger. But the NEW Ranger should have a payload of 1200 lbs. not 1000 for a LOT of reasons not the least of which is that it would deliver 1/3 of a cord of wood by average weight. And by the way, what idiot decided we should be talking about 1000 lbs of “LUGGAGE”??? instead of what a truck should be carrying. Who is in charge of that person who is not mentally in line with the reason people want the vehicle. It must be someone related to who paid for ads last year that were immediately superseded by competitors ads Good move becoming the NFL sponsor so lets give people a working person’s perspective of how to use a truck. Contact me for ideas for free and the ads will blossom. I’ve seen a lot in construction and farming and never seen 1000lbs of “luggage”.
I saw this truck last year in Mexico, and was instantly thrilled, at the
posibility of getting a diesel Ranger in the US. I am still driving my
faded 1998 Ranger XLT (mainly a home depot and driveway queen),
but would love to move to this one and retire the old lady. Waiting!
My Escape lease is up in September 2017 and I am holding my breath for that Ranger. Come on Ford, get some more current information out there!
Hey Look, they took a Subaru SUV and put a bed on it. Does not look like a truck.
Ford you blew it again. Could have brought it back as a compact and didn’t. To late to the party for mid size soccer mom vehicles. Then just took a front end design from any low end SUV. It doesn’t look like a truck at all. No standard cab? Screwed up the Ranger legacy.
I had a Chevrolet Colorado for almost 10 years without any issues at all except normal maintenance until someone ran a red light and totaled it. I loved that truck and want to replace it with the same size pickup but they just got bigger. I want to test drive the Ranger when it comes out, it might be the way to go. Ford has always made the best trucks.
I have a 2004 Nissan Frontier that I planned to trade for a Ranger in 2011 or 2012, but Ford screwed up and discontinued it, and the Frontier still looks and rides like new.
Are truck buyers getting fatter? Do they expect to use their trucks for hauling stuff in the bed? New trucks are stupid with crew cab and 1/2 truck bed and automatic transmissions. Really? Why don’t these fat trucker wannabes get sedans and pull the lids off the trunks!! Trucks are for hauling. They’re not cars, but small to medium pickups should be affordable, not $25-30K with a lot of toys added on. A real truck has a manual transmission, not automatic, extended cab, and a full bed.
I bought a Ford ranger XLT 2016 model in 2016. Used it for 5 months (5000km). The vehicle is still in the ford dealer workshop until now (March 2016) with a problem which they are not able to solve until now. The engine shuts down on its own while the vehicle is running which is very risky especially when on a freeway or pulling out of a junction into a main road.
When is the Ford Ranger going to be sold in the US? I have been waiting for almost 2 years to trade my husbands larger F150 for a new Ford Ranger. We had heard that they would be coming back to the US by 2017…….still waiting!
I have been waiting almost 2 years to trade my husbands F150 in on a new Ford Ranger because we had read that they would be coming back to the US in 2017. Still waiting…….does anyone have any updated information on when they will be back?