B.Rocket Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Well, I’m glad I didn’t wait for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 14 hours ago, B.Rocket said: Did the bed length increase any? Super cab specifically For the NA market, doesn't the super cab already have the longest bed length at 6 ft anyway? Other markets will probably continue to offer a regular cab model with a 7 ft bed but I wouldn't expect that here. Since Ford uses the same length frame for all Ranger models getting a longer bed with any body style than what is already available would require a longer frame. As Mr Kirby said, I wouldn't count on that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Rocket Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Yeah, just thinking of all the motorcycles, bicycles and atvs that would fit (with tailgate shut) if it was about 3” longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Rocket Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 A size large 29” mountain bike is literally a half inch too long to fit in the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 20 minutes ago, B.Rocket said: A size large 29” mountain bike is literally a half inch too long to fit in the bed. Is something like this an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Rocket Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Yeah, I’m aware of those, but have never been comfortable with half the bike hanging out of the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Rocket Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 And I’ve driven into way too many garage tops/ drive thru’s / awnings to ever have one mounted above the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisgb Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, B.Rocket said: Yeah, just thinking of all the motorcycles, bicycles and atvs that would fit (with tailgate shut) if it was about 3” longer. Still not long enough... My V-Strom 650 would need a full 8ft bed to fit entirely in the box. This is how it fits in my Ranger SuperCab, would barely fit in a SuperCrew with the tail gate down: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Got a 1998 Ranger with the 7 foot long bed that's hauled many motorcycles, all of them with both wheels in the bed and on some I could even close the tailgate. With the short beds common now one wheel generally ends up on the tailgate, and tailgates and the cables holding them up were never designed for those weights- I've seen Harley trikes that weight at least a thousand pounds with the heavy end (back) sitting on a tailgate. As these tailgates and cables get rusted and dump their loads on the road the manufacturers are going to be looking at a lot of lawsuits. If you look at the trends over the last couple decades trucks have become supersized old tech cars and lost the features that attract real truck users to them. If I were in the market for a work truck, I'd probably skip pickups entirely and buy an Isuzu or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 hour ago, blksn8k2 said: Is something like this an option? Take the front tire off. I used to cart my bike around in a Taurus with trunk closed. Easily put 2 bikes in back of Escape with tailgate closed. Quick release hubs make it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Rocket Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 3 hours ago, FordBuyer said: Take the front tire off. I used to cart my bike around in a Taurus with trunk closed. Easily put 2 bikes in back of Escape with tailgate closed. Quick release hubs make it easy. I have a cannondale MTB with a lefty fork, so the quick release is not an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Rocket Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 I’ve been leaning toward something like this. Except clamp the rear wheel and let the front hang loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 On 3/10/2022 at 12:35 PM, B.Rocket said: I have a cannondale MTB with a lefty fork, so the quick release is not an option. I have a Fusion right now but I'm most likely going to get a truck next so this is also on my radar. I use a sea sucker right now and they may have a solution for this. Their mounts attach to any flat surface (rear glass, cab top) and I believe the have a lefty mount too. I was skeptical using them at first but. I've driven up to 80 with my bike on top and have had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 On 12/5/2021 at 3:46 AM, akirby said: May of 2023 for a 2023 model? That doesn’t make any sense. Well we finally have some confirmation on model year for the next generation Ranger. 2023 will be a carryover model and the new generation will be a 2024. Not sure when Job #1 for the 2024 will be, but 2023 will probably be a short model run. Looks like the current gen ended up getting a 5 year model run. https://fordauthority.com/2022/06/2023-ford-ranger-order-banks-to-open-up-next-month/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, 2005Explorer said: Well we finally have some confirmation on model year for the next generation Ranger. 2023 will be a carryover model and the new generation will be a 2024. Not sure when Job #1 for the 2024 will be, but 2023 will probably be a short model run. Looks like the current gen ended up getting a 5 year model run. https://fordauthority.com/2022/06/2023-ford-ranger-order-banks-to-open-up-next-month/ The plan as I heard it was always Global launch plus 12 months for North America as the current Ranger had upgrades over final PX III Ranger it was base on. Those upgrades were intended to keep it fresh for slightly longer than the global version. Probably wise anyway to get more Bronco production stability before switching Ranger. I know this disappoints certain Ranger buyers but a little bird says that Maybe Ranger Raptor is coming sooner than the rest of the NG Ranger range, I’ll keep my ear to the ground on this one…could be false. Edited June 26, 2022 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 6 hours ago, jpd80 said: I know this disappoints certain Ranger buyers but a little bird says that Maybe Ranger Raptor is coming sooner than the rest of the NG Ranger range, I’ll keep my ear to the ground on this one…could be false. That would be too good to be true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Farley promised both the Ranger and Ranger Raptor for next year, so JDP makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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