akirby Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 53 minutes ago, T-dubz said: I hope you are right. But they have to do a better job then on the current gen where the only difference in grilles is adding some color or chrome to the same grille. The raptor doesn’t have that small body panel that goes between the headlights and the grille. That space is instead filled up with the grille. I think that larger grille helps the overall look of the truck. I hope the tremor gets a similar front end to the raptor but maybe just has the ford logo instead of the ford script. They did the bare minimum for the current Ranger while they focused on the Bronco launch. I’m confident they’ll have multiple configurations and appearance packages, Those are cash cows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 29 minutes ago, akirby said: They did the bare minimum for the current Ranger while they focused on the Bronco launch. I’m confident they’ll have multiple configurations and appearance packages, Those are cash cows. They did add the splash packages and Tremor later on in the middle of the Bronco launch, not that the former were all that complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I don't get the black paint and rear bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I hope they keep the blackout package. For the relatively low cost the current one is easily the best value of any package ford offers across the entire lineup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM222 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, bzcat said: I don't get the black paint and rear bumper Are you talking about the black section on the lower rear quarter? That's a changeable section (in most international markets most trim levels get an integrated step). Edited January 20, 2023 by AM222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM222 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 On 1/19/2023 at 6:16 AM, akirby said: I like it but it desperately needs a 6’ box. Wasn't there a spy photo of one? -Motor1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 8 hours ago, bzcat said: I don't get the black paint and rear bumper Prototype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, AM222 said: Wasn't there a spy photo of one? -Motor1 Yes but it was an Asian built truck in Australia. Not clear if it’s coming here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 27 minutes ago, akirby said: Yes but it was an Asian built truck in Australia. Not clear if it’s coming here. I’ve heard yes and I’ve heard no so we’ll see when the official reveal happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM222 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 38 minutes ago, akirby said: Yes but it was an Asian built truck in Australia. Not clear if it’s coming here. It appears to be US spec. It has US-spec roof-mounted center brake light, sliding back window, tailpipe that exists to the side behind the right rear tire. PS: Thailand and Australia happen to be right-hand drive, this one is left-hand rive. Edited January 20, 2023 by AM222 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 4 hours ago, AM222 said: It appears to be US spec. It has US-spec roof-mounted center brake light, sliding back window, tailpipe that exists to the side behind the right rear tire. PS: Thailand and Australia happen to be right-hand drive, this one is left-hand rive. That’s a different photo than the one I was thinking about. That’s good news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 19 hours ago, T-dubz said: I hope you are right. But they have to do a better job then on the current gen where the only difference in grilles is adding some color or chrome to the same grille. The raptor doesn’t have that small body panel that goes between the headlights and the grille. That space is instead filled up with the grille. I think that larger grille helps the overall look of the truck. I hope the tremor gets a similar front end to the raptor but maybe just has the ford logo instead of the ford script. the current Ranger was always a stopgap with minimal work done to have a product in the market. Even then it’s been at the top of the class, though sales have fallen on their face in 22 with Bronco being the priority. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRunrGuy Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 R6G is now reporting Job 1 to be July 10th, 2023, pushed from May 1,,,,, HRG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 While watching this test of the Aussie version of the Raptor, besides the awesome performance capabilities, I was surprised to see that the rear seat base not only folds up but you also have the option to fold the seat back down. Would be nice if the seat or at least the seat back were split but it's not a show stopper either. Not sure if the rear seat design is a Raptor only feature or if it will be available on all models. Does the current model have a similar rear seat design? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 2:41 PM, HotRunrGuy said: R6G is now reporting Job 1 to be July 10th, 2023, pushed from May 1,,,,, HRG https://www.thedrive.com/news/next-gen-ford-ranger-pickup-will-start-us-production-in-july-report The Drive is reporting the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM222 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 18 hours ago, blksn8k2 said: While watching this test of the Aussie version of the Raptor, besides the awesome performance capabilities, I was surprised to see that the rear seat base not only folds up but you also have the option to fold the seat back down. Would be nice if the seat or at least the seat back were split but it's not a show stopper either. Not sure if the rear seat design is a Raptor only feature or if it will be available on all models. Does the current model have a similar rear seat design? Here's the Next gen Ranger XL and the rear seats are like that too. (13:33 mark of the video) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisgb Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 1:41 PM, HotRunrGuy said: R6G is now reporting Job 1 to be July 10th, 2023, pushed from May 1,,,,, HRG 14 hours ago, silvrsvt said: https://www.thedrive.com/news/next-gen-ford-ranger-pickup-will-start-us-production-in-july-report The Drive is reporting the same The drive posting refers back to R6G: "According to a recent report from Ranger6G forum, sources close to one of the sites administrators claim that production will kick off at the Michigan Assembly Plant on July 10, 2023." I suppose it could be true but I'm skeptical of 'heard it from a friend of a friend of a friend' rumors. With 2022MY orders ending, that's a lot more downtime to the 6G's Job 1. Ford must've read all the outcry here concerning steel bumpers and 6' box SuperCrews and are rushing additional tooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Chrisgb said: The drive posting refers back to R6G: "According to a recent report from Ranger6G forum, sources close to one of the sites administrators claim that production will kick off at the Michigan Assembly Plant on July 10, 2023." I suppose it could be true but I'm skeptical of 'heard it from a friend of a friend of a friend' rumors. With 2022MY orders ending, that's a lot more downtime to the 6G's Job 1. Ford must've read all the outcry here concerning steel bumpers and 6' box SuperCrews and are rushing additional tooling. There’s work to be done in body that can’t be done until 375 ends. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Chrisgb said: With 2022MY orders ending, that's a lot more downtime to the 6G's Job 1. Ford must've read all the outcry here concerning steel bumpers and 6' box SuperCrews and are rushing additional tooling. Means they can go full bore with Bronco Production to get those last bit of reservation holder orders done LOL ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Chrisgb said: The drive posting refers back to R6G: "According to a recent report from Ranger6G forum, sources close to one of the sites administrators claim that production will kick off at the Michigan Assembly Plant on July 10, 2023." I suppose it could be true but I'm skeptical of 'heard it from a friend of a friend of a friend' rumors. With 2022MY orders ending, that's a lot more downtime to the 6G's Job 1. Ford must've read all the outcry here concerning steel bumpers and 6' box SuperCrews and are rushing additional tooling. 2022MY has been over since last fall. They are building 2023s right now. This will be a 2024. Maybe it's just the white paint, but the mini F-150 chrome front end with the white plastic bumper looks pretty generic. Looks a bit wider in the front and rear track where the fenders flare out. Cab looks pretty much carryover except for a deeper character line in the door. It's a natural progression of the model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM222 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, Chrisgb said: The drive posting refers back to R6G: "According to a recent report from Ranger6G forum, sources close to one of the sites administrators claim that production will kick off at the Michigan Assembly Plant on July 10, 2023." I suppose it could be true but I'm skeptical of 'heard it from a friend of a friend of a friend' rumors. With 2022MY orders ending, that's a lot more downtime to the 6G's Job 1. Ford must've read all the outcry here concerning steel bumpers and 6' box SuperCrews and are rushing additional tooling. Probably the only metal bumpers you'll see on a new Ranger... ? Ford Ranger FG-P light tactical vehicle -Top Gear Philippines Ford Ranger with ARB accessories. I have a feeling ARB USA will sell these too. -Top Gear Philippines Edited January 24, 2023 by AM222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 https://fordauthority.com/2023/01/will-the-2024-ford-ranger-tremor-be-offered-with-supercab/ this will make some of you happy. Looks to be a NA ranger with a supercab and possibly the tremor package. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildosvt Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 22 hours ago, T-dubz said: https://fordauthority.com/2023/01/will-the-2024-ford-ranger-tremor-be-offered-with-supercab/ this will make some of you happy. Looks to be a NA ranger with a supercab and possibly the tremor package. fx4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 55 minutes ago, wildosvt said: fx4 Quote it’s equipped with a skid plate up front, along with what appears to be a raised suspension, and General Grabber tires, which are currently included with the 2023 Ranger Tremor and not the FX4 Off-Road Package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) FX4 also comes with a skid plate. Also, he works in final, I think he would know a little more than a website who is guessing. Edited January 27, 2023 by fuzzymoomoo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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