By now, many people already know that the 2022 Ford Ranger is coming to the Philippines. Besides that, though, the American brand also said that FordPass is also coming to the local market as well.
The 2022 Ford Ranger displayed at the Ranger media ride and drive event in Phuket, Thailand
This was confirmed by Ford during the media ride and drive event for the next-generation Ranger in Phuket, Thailand, which Philkotse attended.
So what is FordPass? To put it simply, it is an application that allows the owners of particular Ford models to control their vehicles via their smartphones.
Specifically, it can be used to remotely lock or unlock a vehicle’s doors, and it can also help find your car via its vehicle locator function. The latter, of course, will be useful if you left your ride in a large and disorienting parking lot.
Also, it enables remote vehicle starting, while at the same time pre-cooling the interior by way of the climate control’s Auto mode.
Other features that FordPass offers include an easier way to book a service or locating a nearby Ford dealership, a vehicle status checker complete with vehicle health alerts, access to Ford’s roadside assistance phone number, and access to various guides.
Fancy the idea of using your phone to control your Ford vehicle?
Of note, not all features of the FordPass are confirmed to arrive in the Philippines, as this app’s feature set does vary depending on the market. Moreover, the said app is only available for phones that use Android 7.0 and above versions, and iOS 13.0 and above versions.
Furthermore, the Blue Oval brand also said that the FordPass app will not arrive just yet with the next-generation Ford Ranger, which is scheduled for its Philippine launch in the middle of this year. The automaker did say that the feature will be coming soon.
So, are you interested in the idea of literally using your smartphone to remotely control your car? If you are, then keep it here on Philkotse for more updates.
Know more about Ford Ranger 2024
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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