Ford Ranger Gets Spec Upgrade for 2018

Ford has updated the specification on its popular Ranger double-cab bakkie for 2018. Herewith the details.

Ford South Africa has implemented a range of enhancements to its Ranger double-cab bakkie which is locally produced at Ford's Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria.

All Ranger XLT and Fx4 derivatives will now offer front park assist as standard which complements the existing rear park assist and rear-view camera. This is in addition to the SYNC3 infotainment system with navigation which is already offered on these derivatives.

The limited edition Ranger Fx4, which was previously only available on the Ranger 3.2 XLT double cab, has proven to be hugely popular on the local market and Ford is now offering the Fx4 treatment, in limited numbers, on all XLT double cabs, including the Ranger 2.2 and 3.2-litre derivatives in both automatic and manual guise.

The Ranger Fx4 wears special styling features such as black finishes on the grille, fog lamp bezels, side mirrors, roof rails and on the door and tailgate handles. The wheels on the Fx4 are 17-inch in size and finished in black, which is also applied to the side steps, rear bumper and the sports bar. A fitted bed liner is also standard.

A new spray-in bed liner is offered on the Ranger as an option.

The Ranger will also be available with a spray-in bed liner as an option. The bed liner is fully tested and approved according to Ford’s engineering specifications. It is a Polyurea-based 2-component material that offers extra durability and anti-slip protection for the load bed. The liner is also covered by Ford’s 4-year/120 000km warranty.

"The Ford Ranger has cemented its status as one of South Africa's best-selling vehicles overall and in the light commercial vehicle category, having topped the monthly vehicle sales charts on various occasions this year. The 2.2 TDCi Auto has been a great success for us, offering superb performance and economy matched to the convenience and ease-of-use of the refined six-speed automatic transmission. With the latest enhancements introduced for the 2018 model year, we are delighted to offer our customers even greater value for money, driving convenience and safety, as well as trend-setting style" says Tracey Delate, General Manager, Marketing, at FMCSA.

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