Ford Ranger 2018 facelift receives new EcoBoost engine in the US

Updated Jan 20, 2021 | Same topic: Most Updated Car Concept

Here is information about the US version only.

Recently, the Ford Ranger 2018 facelift has officially been revealed in the US. In this market, the new Ranger will be available in four variants totally with two body types: the XL, XLT, Lariat series with FX Off-road packages along with Chrome & Sport appearance, and in SuperCrew and SuperCab configurations. Up to present, only the Ford Ranger FX4 Off-road package has been unveiled.

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For starters, the Ford Ranger exterior is now revamped with a new two-bar front grille surrounded by revised headlamps as well as refreshed bumpers. In particular, the US-mode will come with different set of lights. Please note that these are about the US-spec appearance; for other markets, all have remained secret for now.

Ford Ranger 2018 facelift angular front

The Ford Ranger 2018 facelift has officially been revealed in the US

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Back in last week, we admired the facelifted Ford Ranger surfaced on the Internet. Called the Limited, that car has the same grille as the US-spec FX4 but with more added chrome detailing. It also shares some components with the outgoing Ranger like the bumper corners and taillights. While the US variants have been revealed already, it is highly likely that this Limited would be made for Australian and Asian markets.

Ford Ranger 2018 facelift sideview

The Ford Ranger exterior is now revamped with a new two-bar front grille surrounded by revised headlamps

Moving inside, the Ranger interior fairly resembles the Everest’s. Outstandingly, the passenger side trim piece is now attached with Ranger name. In the meantime, the steering wheel looks more angular with several located buttons while the gear selector is also redesign to have a capacity for a touch-shift manual mode.

Ford Ranger 2018 facelift angular rear

The US-mode will come with different set of lights

The powertrain is where the changes occur most. In the US market, the Ford Ranger 2018 facelift will pack a 2.3L 4-cylinder EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline mill used in the Ford Explorer, in lieu of a turbo diesel. No words on the exact output produced but it’s expected to range between 260 PS and 300 PS. The new engine will come paired to a 10-speed automatic gearbox.

Ford Ranger 2018 facelift interior

Moving inside, the Ranger interior fairly resembles the Everest’s

According to latest car news, the refreshed Ranger also shares the Terrain Management System and more latest techs with the Everest, in which worth mentioning is the Trail Control package for better off-road credentials.

In the end, while the new Ranger 2018 is still something vague, you should turn your attention to the Ford Ranger Rapter 2018 which will be debuting in Thailand next month.

Let's have a peek at the latest Ford Ranger 2018 price in the Philippines below:

Ford Ranger 2018 Price in the Philippines
Model Price
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 Cab and Chassis 4x2 MT ₱720,000
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 Single Cab 4x2 MT ₱780,000
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 Base 4x2 MT ₱909,000
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 XLS 4x2 MT ₱1,059,000
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 XLT 4x2 MT ₱1,199,000
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 XLS 4x4 MT ₱1,219,000
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 XLT 4x2 AT ₱1,259,000
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 FX4 4x2 MT ₱1,299,000
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 FX4 4x2 AT  ₱1,359,000
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 Wildtrak 4X2 MT ₱1,429,000 
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 Wildtrak 4X2 AT ₱1,489,000
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 Wildtrak 4X4 MT ₱1,539,000
2018 Ford Ranger 2.2 Wildtrak 4X4 AT ₱1,599,000
2018 Ford Ranger 3.2 Wildtrak 4X4 MT ₱1,709,000
2018 Ford Ranger 3.2 Wildtrak 4X4 AT  ₱1,769,000

Know more about Ford Ranger 2024

Ford Ranger

The 2023 Ford Ranger is a 4x4 or 4x2 pickup truck. It is the latest version of the said model, and as of its launch in the Philippine market, it has a total of eight different variants.

These are the top-spec Wildtrak 4x4, Wildtrak 4x2, Sport 4x4, Sport 4x2, XLT 4x2, XLS 4x2 AT, XLS 4x2 MT, and the entry-level XL 4x4. As of 2023, prices for these trims ranges from php 1,213,000 to Php 1,910,000.

Under the hood of the new Ranger are two-different diesel mills. For the Wildtrak 4x4, it uses a 2.0-liter biturbo that can churn out 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. It is also the sole trim that uses a 10-speed automatic tranny.

The rest of the all-new Ranger then gets a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can produce up to 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque. Only the XLS 4x2 and the XL 4x4 may come with a six-speed manual. The other non-biturbo trims then use a six-speed automatic.

Size-wise, the all-new 2023 Ranger is 5,370mm long, 1,918mm wide, and 1,884mm in height. They also offer a wheelbase length of 3,270mm, and a ground clearance of 235mm.

Locally, the 2023 Ford Ranger faces the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Strada, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, etc.

₱ 1,213,000 - ₱ 1,910,000

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