- Steeped in history, Ranger has evolved over decades to become both a stylishly modern, and incredibly rough-and-ready rugged truck
- From Base trim, XLS to Wildtrak, fleet operators, families, and business owners can find features they want in a robust, dependable and versatile package
- Class-leading benchmarks set by Ranger secure its position at the pinnacle of mid-size truck segment
- The Built Ford Tough Ranger registered an 11% year-on-year sales increase across the Middle East, outselling the F-150 in Saudi Arabia for the first time ever with significant sales in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar
Saudi Arabia, Al Riyadh: Ranger once took a back seat to the infallible F-Series, and then Bronco, appearing merely as a trim on two of Ford’s most iconic terrain beaters. But in the ‘Eighties, Ranger demanded more limelight, stepping out of its stablemates’ shadows, launching in its own right as a compact pick-up truck.
In the ensuing years, it grew in reputation, stature and demand, now standing proud as a mid-size utility,capable both on and off-road tipping the scales in Ford’s favour for adventure enthusiasts.
And just like the unconquerable F-150, ‘Built Ford Tough’ is engineered into Ranger’s DNA – from its high-strength steel frame ladder chassis to its tough steel body and versatile cargo box. And it’s that purpose-built toughness that lends Ranger its air of indomitability, with a class-leading payload of 1,425kg, and an available best-in-class 800mm of water wading capability just the tip of the iceberg.
That payload, in tangible terms, means that if you can fit them in Ranger’s versatile cargo box, either a pair of cows, or as much as 300 million grains of sand, can join you on your journey without the need for a trailer, though we’re not suggesting you try. If a little more company is desired, up to 3.5 tonnes of towing capability is good enough to haul at least eight Arabian riding horses, or 10 jet skis, aided by Ford’s Electronic Stability Programme and Trailer Sway Mitigation. Whatever your business, Ranger has you covered.
The incredible dependability of Ranger is the result of an arduous and demanding testing programme, that has seen it endure a punishing schedule of vehicle and powertrain durability tests. From extreme hot and cold environmental testing, to high altitude assessment, Ranger is purpose-built tough to deliver years of reliable operation, with a minimum of down time.
Even beyond the creature comforts of high-riding four-wheel-drive Wildtrak – powered by a 3.2-litre inline five-cylinder Duratorq turbodiesel engine developing a class-leading 197 hp and 470 Nm of torque – fleet operators, families, and small business owners can find the features they want in Ranger’s robust, dependable and versatile package, be it Base, XL,XLS, XLT or the Wildtrak trim.
And under the hood, depending on specification level, the Ranger’s 2.2-litre Duratorq turbodiesel engine produces 148/158 hp and 375/385 Nm of torque. The 2.5-litre Duratec petrol engine also develops tremendous power and torque, with 160 hp and 226 Nm of torque. With the likes of 800mm wading depth, complemented by its three powerful engine choices, and a five-speed manual or six-speed auto transmission, Ranger can take you anywhere you need to go.
About Ford Motor Company:
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford trucks, utility vehicles, and cars – increasingly including electrified versions – and Lincoln luxury vehicles; provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company; and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving services; and connected vehicle services. Ford employs approximately 186,000 people worldwide.
