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Old 09-05-2015, 09:53 AM
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How come the ranger is still made in the UK but not here
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Old 09-05-2015, 09:54 AM
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How come the ranger is still made in the UK but not here
They are made all over the globe. That's where the market is.
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Old 09-05-2015, 10:13 AM
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I think Ford thought companies and regular mini truck buyers would buy the 150, but they buy Toyotas and Nissans instead. Most rangers in Europe are diesels, I would buy one in an instant they are getting 42 miles per gallon also. And last forever.

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Old 09-05-2015, 10:18 AM
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I think Ford thought companies and regular mini truck buyers would buy the 150, but they buy Toyotas and Nissans instead.
No, they are buying f-150's



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Old 09-05-2015, 10:24 AM
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I'm from the uk own 2.5 tdci on a 2007 plate ...we have had a new shape in the uk since 2012 engine size 2.2 and 3.2 both diesel ....and I've heard there is a new shape coming out soon
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Old 09-07-2015, 07:03 PM
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Because we have the F-150. Nothing beats a big american 5.0 V8 and leather seats
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Old 09-08-2015, 04:29 AM
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Because we have the F-150. Nothing beats a big american 5.0 V8 and leather seats
Air conditioned seats is where it's at.
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Old 09-08-2015, 07:52 AM
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Because we have the F-150. Nothing beats a big american 5.0 V8 and leather seats
v8 will be gone soon... ford has lost their minds
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Old 09-08-2015, 08:26 AM
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I think Ford is on the right track when they have a V6 with better torque numbers and better mpg numbers than the 5.0. Also, it's lighter. It's smaller so they can stick it in a smaller engine compartment and have more cab space instead. Smart. FoMoCo FTW !!!
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Old 09-08-2015, 08:38 AM
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I think Ford is on the right track when they have a V6 with better torque numbers and better mpg numbers than the 5.0. Also, it's lighter. It's smaller so they can stick it in a smaller engine compartment and have more cab space instead. Smart. FoMoCo FTW !!!
uh the 3.5 takes up more space with the turbos and all
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Old 09-08-2015, 08:44 AM
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uh the 3.5 takes up more space with the turbos and all
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Old 09-08-2015, 11:48 AM
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Still better than the 5.0 if it has more torque and more mpg's.

Hey ! How can I put a 1.0 ecoboost in my Ranger ??? (Jk)

It probably has better numbers than my 3.0 !!!
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Old 09-08-2015, 06:53 PM
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uh the 3.5 takes up more space with the turbos and all
x2. All that piping for the turbos is ridiculous.
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Old 09-08-2015, 07:21 PM
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theres really no reason for a global ranger in US, its big and not anywhere near a "compact" truck.

compared to a fullsize ram 1500

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