6th gen 2024 Ranger Raptor rolling down the MAP line

[Taltyman]

Yes! Modern twin turbo V-6. 10 speed automatic transmission. But let's kick it old school and make people crawl around in the mud to lock the hubs. That would be cool!

Ford for years put manual hub locks on pickups that were also automatic locking. My 2000 F350 V10 has them. However the vacuum line or whatever has went out so now I have to put it in 4x4 and get out and manually lock them in. But for the 1st 200k miles they worked auto from inside. Currently it has over 300k miles. To me it's better to have dual capability to lock them.

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[Sherminiator]

So, launch another model while we can't deliver the other products we have launched.

hate to tell you this, but this is par for the course for the industry...just because they can't build something due to supply chain issues (which have been going on for ages-there's been shortages of certain packages/options for the past 25 years) isn't going to stop development of new product that has been in development for the past 36-72+ months prior.

Stopping development of new products isn't going to fix shortages of items that can't be built by 3rd party manufactures.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

The rangers towing capacity with the 2.3 ecoboost is very impressive. 7500 lbs! And the little beast weighing a whopping 6000 lbs . That's alot of weight for a little 2.3 4cyl. I'm impressed. Imagine towing that up a steep grade in 105 degree heat...pretty good cooling system.

 

[broncosor]

I much prefer the 2023 Colorado ZR2 look both interior and exterior.
But this has the best engine and suspension so it's a tough decision

 

[FLSTFI Dave]

hate to tell you this, but this is par for the course for the industry...just because they can't build something due to supply chain issues (which have been going on for ages-there's been shortages of certain packages/options for the past 25 years) isn't going to stop development of new product that has been in development for the past 36-72+ months prior.

Stopping development of new products isn't going to fix shortages of items that can't be built by 3rd party manufactures.

No this hasn't been an issue for 25 years. I have been special ordering new cars and trucks since 89, my first special order. I have ordered all new models. No body has had such a shit show rollout as Ford Bronco.

Supply chain issues Started in 2020, and got much worse in 2021.

 

[SwampCactus]

Cool little truck. Been following it off and on somewhat. I like the looks of this and the F150 but not the Braptor.

 

[Sherminiator]

No this hasn't been an issue for 25 years. I have been special ordering new cars and trucks since 89, my first special order. I have ordered all new models. No body has had such a shit show rollout as Ford Bronco.

Supply chain issues Started in 2020, and got much worse in 2021.

I'm not going to argue that the Bronco hasn't been a shit show launch wise, but there has always been shortages of packages or options on vehicles Ford has built over the years...but not to the magnitude that say the Bronco Wildtrack has been.

Just as an example, the magnaride suspension on the Mustang was a very limited option pre-covid. There has been others over the years ago.

 

[Tricky Dick]

Very sharp, best looking mid size truck on the market now, the others are all too garish. But a small truck is useless for me and I won't want any of the powertrains they're likely to offer.

 

[IROCnRoll]

Ford for years put manual hub locks on pickups that were also automatic locking. My 2000 F350 V10 has them. However the vacuum line or whatever has went out so now I have to put it in 4x4 and get out and manually lock them in. But for the 1st 200k miles they worked auto from inside. Currently it has over 300k miles. To me it's better to have dual capability to lock them.

Do you know how it works on a vehicle like the Bronco? Do the front axles still rotate when in 2H? How about the front diff? This all has me curious now.

 

[broncosor]

Nobody noticed it features the new BFG KO3 first spotted on the Sierra

 

[Rjacks258]

Wait, is that a FORD? I can't tell from the grill what wver happened to blue ovals or simple & tasteful lettering?

Have you never noticed the other Raptors out there? I.e. F150, Bronco…..

Nobody noticed it features the new BFG KO3 first spotted on the Sierra

Someone mentioned a few posts/pages back. Idr who.

 

[Gabby]

Have you never noticed the other Raptors out there? I.e. F150, Bronco…..


I have and it's still horrible. Makes me with for the tasteful days of Lightning and Splash editions.

 

[Rjacks258]

Yaaaas. Blank quote

 

[Gabby]

Yaaaas. Blank quote

 

[JIMBAD1]

That was me! BFG KO3's.

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