fuzzymoomoo Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 It's Job 1 is September 2019, so it will be for MY2020 vehicles Wrong It's September 2018 for model year 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Wrong It's September 2018 for model year 2019. He referring to the 10R140, which is September 2019 for 2020 Super Duty trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPF Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Wrong It's September 2018 for model year 2019. For the 10R140? Sharonville Job 1 on it is Sept 2019. Is it being built somewhere else a year earlier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 For the 10R140? Sharonville Job 1 on it is Sept 2019. Is it being built somewhere else a year earlier? I thought we were still on the Ranger. Nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I would prefer it not have the Expedition face, and be more consistent with the F150. Not that the Expedition is bad, just that render looks too soft to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 So I wonder how Ford is planning to adjust the current Ranger face to fit in with the F trucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) So I wonder how Ford is planning to adjust the current Ranger face to fit in with the F trucks... as you may have seen me say elsewhere, Jpd... ...I find rectangles 'comforting' - specially rounded rectangles ❤ those angular mouth-thingies scare me... ...think I want the Bronco-face shared (after launch) with A variety of Ranger, think if well-done it could-will spread world-wide -- eventually Edited October 24, 2017 by 2b2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 as you may have seen me say elsewhere, Jpd... ...I find rectangles 'comforting' - specially rounded rectangles ❤ those angular mouth-thingies scare me... ...think I want the Bronco-face shared (after launch) with A variety of Ranger, think if well-done it could-will spread world-wide -- eventually What about a toned down variation of F150 grille that has smaller/thinner center double bars running through the lights 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) I don't see why it wouldn't just be a downsized 2018 F150 grille. I really like the new one. Edited October 24, 2017 by akirby 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I don't see why it wouldn't just be a downsized 2018 F150 grille. I really like the new one. I didn't care much for it at first, but now that I've seen it in person, it looks much better and makes the '15-'17 version look dated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I don't care as much for the gaping mouth 15-17 version. It makes the front end look too tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I also like the sport version. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I don't care as much for the gaping mouth 15-17 version. It makes the front end look too tall. The extra painted piece framing the bottom of the grille above the bumper definitely helps that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 The extra painted piece framing the bottom of the grille above the bumper definitely helps that. Yep. And it looks like the various grilles will be interchangeable and easily swapped. I think the standard XL black 2 bar plastic grille painted body color would look great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Yep the 2018 version looks smoother and more refined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I don't see why it wouldn't just be a downsized 2018 F150 grille. I really like the new one. they will definitely have to change the proportions. That big honking grille would look awkward on a Ranger as it is right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 they will definitely have to change the proportions. That big honking grille would look awkward on a Ranger as it is right now. I don't see why it wouldn't just be a downsized 2018 F150 grille. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Sorry, I just woke up, I missed that ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I'm sure Ranger will have multiple front end treatments just like F-150. I figure there will be at least 3 regular Ranger fascia: XL/XLT, Lariat, Platinum. Plus two variation on the standard look: a sports appearance option on XL/XLT with color matching grill surround and bumpers instead of black plastic/chrome; and a FX4 package with unique grille inserts. And we already know Raptor will be on the dance card. So 3 x 2 +1 = 7 different Ranger front end designs for the US market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 What about a toned down variation of F150 grille that has smaller/thinner center double bars running through the lights sure (I've *LOVED* every F/SD-series grille for some time now) tho just-imho, NOT for the Bronco <&which I'd like to selectively proliferate A BIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Yeah, looking at the current Ranger grille it's not hard to imagine that the sharp "points" of the grille that enter the light areas could be replaced with ah F150 like double bar. Just a few small changes to move the styling cohesion more in the F truck direction or too much Durango? Is Ranger's pointy grille exactly what Ford needs to differentiate it form F150, do we need up to seven grilles? There's points for and against, i guess we'll start to see more in the next few months.. Edited October 24, 2017 by jpd80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Is Ranger's pointy grille exactly what Ford needs to differentiate it form F150, do we need up to seven grilles? Differentiation with F150 is not a primary concern. Differentiation between different Ranger trim level will be more important for US market. The current global Ranger has 2 different grille and 4 different finish: XL black, XLS silver, XLT chrome, wildtrack painted. I would expect US model to have more variation, not less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Yeah, looking at the current Ranger grille it's not hard to imagine that the sharp "points" of the grille that enter the light areas could be replaced with ah F150 like double bar. Just a few small changes to move the styling cohesion more in the F truck direction or too much Durango? Is Ranger's pointy grille exactly what Ford needs to differentiate it form F150, do we need up to seven grilles? There's points for and against, i guess we'll start to see more in the next few months.. imho, anywhere from 100k upto ???k per grille styling... actually let me reverse that 100k for lowest price/profit versions = 1 grille 50-75k for next-up price/profit structure = another grille (can be opt^) 25-50k is plenty for higher price/profit versions to get their own grille(s) 'course then there's the chicken/egg/FieldOfDreams dilemma Edited October 25, 2017 by 2b2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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