Ford Ranger Tremor coming?

[Anthony]

https://fordauthority.com/2020/08/ford-ranger-tremor-features-details-revealed-exclusive/

 

Sounds kinda meh if this is it.  Doesn't sound much different from an FX4 (different air dam, shocks, etc...) with the addition of some unique running boards and graphics.

 

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Sources familiar with the product tell Ford Authority that the Ranger Tremor will feature a unique set of wheels wrapped in a set of BF Goodrich All-Terrain rubber.

 

The body will utilize the same front and rear ends as the existing Ranger, though there might be a unique air dam treatment that will enable higher approach angles. The cab will feature a set of unique tubular, high-clearance running boards for the front and rear passengers. Tremor script graphics will adorn the sides of the box.

 

As of this writing, things are bit murky as it relates to the suspension of the upcoming Ranger Tremor. It’s possible that the suspenders will be fortified in some way, potentially with larger shocks. What we do know for sure is that the Ranger Tremor will have a very healthy amount of ground clearance.

 

[Kev-Mo]

Ranger is so solid - massive potential for cool variants to take on Tacoma, fun colors and trims, large off road tire options - c'mon Ford, what are you waiting for?

[fuzzymoomoo]

13 minutes ago, Kev-Mo said:

Ranger is so solid - massive potential for cool variants to take on Tacoma, fun colors and trims, large off road tire options - c'mon Ford, what are you waiting for?

The next generation. Gotta get Bronco rolling first and that process is well underway. 

[T-dubz]

I wonder what the difference is between this and the 3 ford performance packages?

I like the looks of this. Interesting that it’s an xlt with a lariat grille. It’d be cool if this came with an upgraded sound system like the old ranger tremor.

 

[wildosvt]

Thanks for the  pics. I've Been waiting for them to hit the web. Not BFG's.  You'll find a nice touch on the inside..  Not a normal stance for a Ranger.  Graphics may come as a surprise. It Looks better in Race Red though.   

[fuzzymoomoo]

6 hours ago, wildosvt said:

Thanks for the  pics. I've Been waiting for them to hit the web. Not BFG's.  You'll find a nice touch on the inside..  Not a normal stance for a Ranger.  Graphics may come as a surprise. It Looks better in Race Red though.   

I doubt that last bit. Race Red looks awful on any vehicle, especially Ranger. 
 

But that's just me  

[70 Stang]

On 8/18/2020 at 5:58 PM, fuzzymoomoo said:

The next generation. Gotta get Bronco rolling first and that process is well underway. 

Do you think we are still looking at MY22 for the next generation?

[fuzzymoomoo]

1 hour ago, 70 Stang said:

Do you think we are still looking at MY22 for the next generation?

I honestly don't know. 

[T-dubz]

It’s next year for the rest of the world right? I would have expected more spy pics by now

[ausrutherford]

Just now, T-dubz said:

It’s next year for the rest of the world right? I would have expected more spy pics by now

 

Well it has already leaked...

 

There have been mules in Oz. 

[T-dubz]

10 minutes ago, ausrutherford said:

 

Well it has already leaked...

 

There have been mules in Oz. 

I’ve only seen the renders, but not any actual prototypes

[ausrutherford]

3 hours ago, T-dubz said:

I’ve only seen the renders, but not any actual prototypes

 

That's the real McCoy. That is basically what we will get besides some slight fascia changes that normally occur. 

[T-dubz]

2 hours ago, ausrutherford said:

 

That's the real McCoy. That is basically what we will get besides some slight fascia changes that normally occur. 

Ah ok, I thought that was a render too

[silvrsvt]

9 hours ago, T-dubz said:

Ah ok, I thought that was a render too

 

if it is-its pretty damn good-you can see the reflection of a sign in the hood of the Ranger! LOL

I bet it says no Photography authorized too

[70 Stang]

11 hours ago, ausrutherford said:

 

That's the real McCoy. That is basically what we will get besides some slight fascia changes that normally occur. 

I was hoping that was a render when it came out, but I'll reserve my thoughts until it's debut. This isn't all that clear....as a leak shouldn't be.

[silvrsvt]

Only issue I have is with the headlights/Grill area...it looks too GMish to me. Overall I like the design....it brings it closer to the design language of the F-series. 

[T-dubz]

I’m just ready to see some pics of it in the wild. So the headlights are below the two black bars. Is that the turn signal in between them?

[fuzzymoomoo]

If it come in a PHEV I'll buy one tomorrow even though I don't really care for that styling (assuming that's accurate and/or hasn't changed) 

[bzcat]

13 hours ago, T-dubz said:

Ah ok, I thought that was a render too

 

That was a clay model

 

I think the reason we haven't seen any mules is because Ford is testing the mule in plain sight under existing T6 Ranger body. The only significant mechanical change to the next gen Ranger is new front subframe to support V6 engine which was engineered as part of Bronco project. So Ford can test and validate this without building a cobbled together mule. Just drop the V6 and Bronco subframe in an existing Ranger and off you you. There is also supposed to be PHEV program for the Ranger but status of it is not clear... maybe that will come later and we are not at the mule stages yet for the PHEV. 

 

Prototypes (camo'd new body) should appear soon if you assume we are roughly 12 months ahead of Australian debut. 

Edited September 11, 2020 by bzcat

[rmc523]

7 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said:

If it come in a PHEV I'll buy one tomorrow even though I don't really care for that styling (assuming that's accurate and/or hasn't changed) 

 

Yeah, I'm not big on it either.

[jpd80]

4 hours ago, bzcat said:

 

That was a clay model

 

I think the reason we haven't seen any mules is because Ford is testing the mule in plain sight under existing T6 Ranger body. The only significant mechanical change to the next gen Ranger is new front subframe to support V6 engine which was engineered as part of Bronco project. So Ford can test and validate this without building a cobbled together mule. Just drop the V6 and Bronco subframe in an existing Ranger and off you you. There is also supposed to be PHEV program for the Ranger but status of it is not clear... maybe that will come later and we are not at the mule stages yet for the PHEV. 

 

Prototypes (camo'd new body) should appear soon if you assume we are roughly 12 months ahead of Australian debut. 

There were two mules running around Melbourne back in May doing exactly what you suggest.

Also, one supercharged 5.0 Coyote Ranger mule built in Thailand last year but nothing came of it,

Ford deciding that there was no business case for it.

 

[ausrutherford]

9 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said:

If it come in a PHEV I'll buy one tomorrow even though I don't really care for that styling (assuming that's accurate and/or hasn't changed) 

 

They'll be some changes.

 

Remember when the clay model of the Taurus leaked out 2 years before its debut? Most of it was the same come production save the lower bumper and some other slight details.

 

I'd venture to guess the headlights and sheetmetal are locked in with that Ranger clay model. Some bumper details, etc will change. 

[bzcat]

For sure there will be multiple grilles so the clay model is just one of them.

[jpd80]

There's at least three grille versions.