Adventure advice

Ford Ranger engines: Pros and cons of all available options detailed

By David Morley · 20 Mar 2024

Ford’s Ranger continues to be a hugely popular vehicle with legions of happy customers. But when it comes to in-service issues, the Ford Ranger engine is far from immune to the common problems of modern, common-rail turbo-diesel powerplants. On top of that, there are also a few watch-outs specific to the Ranger’s engine line-up, and it pays to be aware of these when shopping for a Ranger.

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Ford Ranger roof racks: Factory and aftermarket options

By David Morley · 19 Mar 2024

When a vehicle like the Ford Ranger is so successful and, let’s face it, such a Swiss army knife of a thing to have, the idea of making it even more versatile was always going to be a thing.

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Ford Ranger: Features and accessories

By Marcus Craft · 07 Mar 2024

The Ford Ranger is one of Australia's best-selling utes and because of its popularity there are many accessories available for it – from the factory and aftermarket.

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Ford Ranger bull bars: Factory and aftermarket options

By David Morley · 01 Mar 2024

Australia is pretty much the global home of the bull bar. Some countries favour the nudge bar which is okay for smaller animals and mounting lights and aerials, but here, where an adult male kangaroo needs to bend down to eyeball you in your car, the full-spec bull bar rules.

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Ford Ranger configurations: All the models & body styles

By David Morley · 23 Feb 2024

There can be no doubting the popularity of the Ford Ranger. The designed-in-Australia, Thai-built ute range of single and dual-cabs finally (for the 2023 sales year) knocked the Toyota HiLux off its perch as this country’s best-selling individual make and model.

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GWM Tank 300 2024 review: Ultra - off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 18 Feb 2024

The Chinese-made GWM Tank 300 Ultra, is a well-stocked, petrol 4WD with front and rear diff locks - all for a price-tag around $50,000. Could this be the purpose-built adventure machine so many people have been looking for, but have thus far failed to find due to high prices in the market?

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How to build your ultimate 4WD

By Marcus Craft · 04 Feb 2024

Some off-road vehicles are capable of being driven straight out of the dealership and into the Simpson Desert … and some aren’t. Here’s our condensed list of some of the more important aftermarket mods and products you’ll need for safe and stress-free off-road adventures.

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Don't make the mistake of buying a 4WD!

By Marcus Craft · 20 Jan 2024

So, you want a daily driver, family taxi and weekend adventure mobile all rolled into one? Well, your best bet is an all-wheel drive SUV, rather than a 4WD. Here’s why everyone should own an AWD.

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Why the GWM Tank 300 is an underrated 4x4

By Marcus Craft · 05 Jan 2024

Suffice to say, the GWM Tank 300 has a fair few tongues a-wagging. And for good reasons. Through on-road testing and hard initial off-road testing the Tank 300 has certainly logged impressive performances with me and proven itself to be a solid high achiever, in terms of build quality, ride and handling and off-road capability.

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Is the Patrol better than the LandCruiser?

By Marcus Craft · 10 Dec 2023

It’s a lively campfire debate – nay a blood feud – as old as time itself: which company makes the best four-wheel drive – Nissan or Toyota? It’s a rivalry even more bitter than that of Ford vs Holden.

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