Just on the PHEV 2.3 EB in the Ranger, it looks like Ford has absolutely knobbled the EB’s power and torque, probably to comply with Europe’s tight CO2 emission limits.
Total System Power
207 Kw @ 4,600. 697nm @2,700
277 hp @ 4,600. 516 lbft @ 2,700
Electric Motor
75 Kw / 101 hp. 286 nm / 211 lb ft
2.3 EB engine
138 Kw / 185 hp @ 4,600. 411 nm / 304 lb ft @ 2,700
The other issue is that Ford Europe also supplies ROW markets, the supply of those vehicles has been drying up.
As an alternative, it would be great if Ford could expand its Chinese production to cover south east Asia and Australia.
Heck, even Bronco Sport and Maverick exports from Mexico would help…..
I don't think it's a mistake. It's a way forward for Otosan.
It is interesting to note that Iveco bought Ford's medium and heavy truck business in Britain back in the late 80's.
USPS tracking shows the brackets went from New Jersey to Connecticut and they are now back in Pittsburgh exactly one week after they left Pittsburgh the last time.
After filling all the scratches, divots, etc. with spot putty and/or body filler and then lots of sanding, I sprayed the first coat of primer today.
Haven’t heard if road reliability testing was done as that would be part of the final sign off and handover.
Could be that Ford wanted to wait until maybe four door could use the PHEV as well, just speculation here but maybe the PHEV makes more sense in the four door?
Good point.