Ford Ranger 2020 News

Ford Performance Australia says work is underway on the 2021 Ranger Raptor, with the brand's program manager saying that nothing is off limits when it comes to improving the Blue Oval's halo dual-cab. While he wouldn't be drawn on exactly when the Ra

Ford in Australia could expand the Ranger Raptor family to include a more affordable off-road weapon as the brand looks to "give customers what they want".A baby Raptor has been mooted since Ford trademarked the name "FX4 Max" with the Australian  In

Tickford believes it could apply its Roush supercharger kit to the V8 Ranger Raptor - if one materialises - that could lift power and torque figures to a supercar-slaying 529kW/828Nm.Already available for the 5.0-litre Coyote V8-powered Mustang GT, Tickfo

The Ranger will become the first ute in Australia with connected services as a FordPass Connect modem will become standard equipment from mid-2020 across the pick-up range.Ford's workhorse will also herald the inclusion of the FordPass Connect across the

Tickford is studying the potential to roll out more powerful versions of Ford products, with all models on the table for the aftermarket tuners.However, the caveat is that there has to be a sustainable business case for Tickford Automotive, which commence

Ford specialists Tickford might not have a hand in developing the rumoured V8-powered Ranger Raptor, even though they admit to having the capability to so, but they see a $120,000 price point as the sweet spot for the potential flagship model.Speaking exc

This could be the year the Ford Ranger steals the title of Australia's best-selling vehicle from the Toyota HiLux, with the Blue Oval planning a host of special editions to help it claim the crown. The battle to be names Australia's best-selling vehi

Australian new car sales have continued their free-fall after January's results proved worst start to a year since 2009, with the Toyota HiLux taking the early lead over the Ford Ranger for the title of the country's best-selling vehicle. Australians

There’s no doubt that squeezing a Mustang V8 in a performance dual-cab ute will please enthusiasts, but finding a market for an even-more-expensive Ranger Raptor might be a struggle.It made big waves in the car community when it was suggested that Ford is readying the Ranger Raptor to accept a Coyote V8, which would certainly give the high-riding pick-up the extra grunt that many believe it needs.The current Raptor uses a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine that delivers 157kW and 500Nm, putting it well behind V6-powered rivals like the Volkswagen Amarok Ultimate 580 and Mercedes-Benz X-Class 350d in terms of output.In fact, many Australians have claimed that the Raptor’s outputs are simply too weak, which is a reasonable suggestion, but perhaps just as many complain that its $76,290 plus on-road costs pricetag is too big an ask for most ute customers.Jamming in the 339kW/556Nm 5.0-litre petrol V8 from the Mustang GT will certainly dispel the grunt issue, but considering development and production costs, it will likely blow out the Raptor’s pricetag well-and-truly above $100,000.CarsGuide has spoken to Tickford, Herrod Performance and Premcar – the three engineering houses most likely to develop the vehicle, however, all three have denied any involvement.Assuming that the project is going ahead, one particular engineer said that it would have to be priced around the $140,000 mark to cover the costs of such a small-volume endeavour.Ford Australia has yet to officially confirm, nor deny, that it is working on the project, but has always been adamant that the current Ranger Raptor configuration serves its purpose.With a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel and a ten-speed automatic transmission, the Raptor is no animal, but its significant suspension upgrades and muscular exterior has cemented its appeal, with Ford having no problems selling units.Late last year, Nissan revealed its new flagship ute to compete with the Ranger Raptor, offering similar off-road focused upgrades like ride-height-increasing suspension, all-terrain tyres, underbody protection, 17-inch alloy wheels and aggressive styling. Knows as the Navara N-Trek Warrior, it delivers 140kW/450Nm from its 2.3-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, which is not far off the Raptor’s figures, yet it comes in significantly less expensive at $65,490 driveaway in automatic guise.There is no shortage of comparable dual-cab units, with other heavy hitters like the Toyota HiLux Rugged X ($62,490 plus on-road costs), the Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme ($60,792) and HSV-fettled Colorado SportsCat ($62,990).It has recently been speculated that Ford is developing a baby Raptor, after information surfaced that the brand trademarked the name “FX4 Max” with the Australian Intellectual Property Office.If the rumours are true, Ford will likely attempt to bridge the gap in its dual-cab line-up and position the FX4 Max just beneath its Raptor flagship.With Ford’s expansive Ranger line-up that starts at $28,340 for the base variant and tops out at $76,290 for the Raptor, the brand has just about every corner of the market covered.Whether or not there is room for an even higher-spec variant – one that may almost double the current Raptor’s pricetag – remains to be seen.

Ford in Australia could be cooking up a new baby Raptor, trademarking the name "FX4 Max" with the Australian Intellectual Property Office. The name was registered in December 2019, with final approval scheduled for June this year, but the listing doe