Ford Ranger 2018 Problems

The bolt pattern, also known as the Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD) is 6x139.7mm or 6x5.5in. This means the Ranger has six wheel studs on each wheel, which are spaced 139.7mm apart.

There is no hard and fast answer, as some parts will need customising to interchange between different body styles or drivetrains. When looking to interchange parts between vehicles, you should do as much research as possible to work out if the parts will fit. Key to this is using trusted sources of information. Generally, you will be able to interchange some parts between models of the same generation, so parts fitted to a T6 (or PX) Ranger will be able to be interchanged, however minor differences in wiring or computer coding need to be explored.

Ford updated the Ranger with an update for the 2018 model year, and this isn't just because the current-generation PX model (otherwise known as the "T6") has been around for seven years. The Ranger nameplate is heading back to the US after a seven year hiatus, with American-built examples to roll out of Michigan from mid-2018 as a 2019 model year. Aussie customers will be able to get their hands on the updated 2018 model from mid-year, including the all-new Ranger Raptor! The 2018 changes will be key in tackling fresh rivals like the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, plus existing foes like the Toyota HiLux and the Mazda BT-50.  

In my view it’s just a way of extracting more money from you.

Ford's evergreen T6-generation Ranger ute weighs between 1866kg up to 1968kg, depending on the model purchased and what specification it comes in.

The answer depends on your budget and what you need the Ranger to do for you. Obviously, the best Ranger available will be the new-generation model launching later this year, in the highest trim level possible. All PX-series (otherwise known as T6 models) are good utes, including the 2.2-litre and 3.2-litre models, two wheel drive and 4x4, dual cab or single cab. Depending on your budget I'd suggest buying the highest specification model in the best condition possible, as the extra features in an XLT or Wildtrak will come in handy, compared to having to add them to a base model later on.

First launched in October 2010, the current-generation Australian-designed T6 Ranger is built by AutoAlliance in Rayong, Thailand, though it is also built in several factories around the world. From Buenos Aires in Argentina, to Michigan in the USA, as well as Nigeria and South Africa, the third-generation Ranger has been extremely popular with buyers who have purchased more than 33,000 T6 Rangers in Australia alone!

Thanks to modern locks and rolling encoded security systems it is not a job for an amateur to try to unlock a Ford Ranger's door without a key. The key sends a code to the car to unlock the doors, and also allow the engine to start, as it turns off the immobiliser. Modern security systems make it impossible to hotwire a car like in old Hollywood movies. The best way to get into a Ford Ranger if you lock your keys inside is to call a locksmith.