Ford Ranger 2021

The Ford Ranger is popular for its wide stance and beefy exterior. The vehicle's ground clearance that measures 232 mm (256 mm for the FX4 Max) gives it the capability to pass through 800 mm water deep and exudes an authoritative driving feel. Only the top-of-the-line Wildtrak variants get LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights (DRLs) and front fog lamps. Meanwhile, the XLT and FX4 variants use projector headlamps, and the base XLS variant utilizes reflector headlamps.

The top-trim Ford Ranger Wildtrak

Ford Philippines offers the pickup truck with a wide array of body color options including Cool White, Arctic White, Absolute Black, Meteor Gray (excluding XLS), Aluminum Metallic, Diffused Silver, Blue Lightning (FX4 Max and XLT), True Red (FX4 Max and FX4), Sunset Red (XLT and XLS), and Saber (Wildtrak only)

In the Philippines, the Ford Ranger is equipped with a spacious cabin - the biggest in its class which provides a comfortable riding experience. Also, its NVH insulation has improved compared to before. It has a four-spoke steering wheel with a clump of buttons on both sides. Only the FX4 Max and Wildtrak owners get the upper hand getting in and starting their truck with the inclusion of the smart keyless entry with a push start button.

It comes with a rugged look inside and out

The gentle-touch upper layer of the dashboard, together with the thick piano black panel fixated on the dashboard's middle layer, forms a well-built and plushy appearance for the pickup truck. Various seating materials used for the cabin include fabric for the XLS and XLT variants and leather with each unique accent of the other variants.

The Ford Ranger comes with various features depending on the chosen. It features an 8-inch infotainment system and six speakers as standard that supports SYNC 3 infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Sync3 with Voice-activated controls is available for the FX4 Max and Wildtrak variants only. Navigation is also included for the top-of-the-line variant.

Considered as one of the toughest vehicles in the country

As for safety, the standard features include an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with an electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and ISOFIX tethers. Wildtrak variants are equipped with six airbags, while the rest of the variants come with two (driver and front passenger). In addition, only the Wildtrak 4x4 variant is installed with driver assistance systems such as the pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection, lane keeping aid, driver alert system, adaptive cruise control with forward collision alert, active park assist, and auto high beam. 

The Ford Ranger body-on-frame truck shares the same Ford's T6 platform with Ford's midsize SUV, the Everest. In the Philippines, the only available body configuration is the four-double cab version. Depending on the variant, the pickup truck is offered in either 4x4 configuration or rear-wheel drivetrain.

Ford Ranger FX4 Max

Excluding the Ford Ranger Raptor, the Ranger lineup comes with a double-wishbone with coil springs front and leaf spring rear suspension setup. Furthermore, ventilated discs are used in the front brakes while drums are utilized at the back. The truck has a length of 5354 mm, a width that measures 1860 mm, a wheelbase that measures 3220 mm.

In the Philippines, the Ford Ranger comes with various engine options. The standard variants feature a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine that produces a maximum output of 158 hp and 385 Nm of torque. Also, it is offered with both 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual gearboxes.

The Ford Ranger is one of the longest-running nameplates in the brand's lineup

As for the top-spec Wildtrak version, it is equipped with 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel is available in two states of tune - the power of 210 hp and 500 Nm of torque for the bi-turbo 4x4 form and power of 178  hp as well as 420 Nm of torque for the single turbo 4x2 form. Moreover, both of them acquire a standard 10-speed automatic gearbox.

The newly added FX4 Max further bridges the gap between the Raptor and the regular Ranger. It uses also uses the 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel, and its suspension was given a set of Fox Shocks. While that may be the case, it retains the leaf spring suspension thus providing a great balance between off-road performance and payload capacity.