It’s no secret that Ford has dominated the truck world for a while now, thanks to the legendary F-Series. But for those who prefer something a step down in size, there hasn’t been a midsize option since 2011. It’s a good thing America’s favorite nameplate has some big news for next year: The Ford Ranger is making a comeback.
Descending from a lineage of ruggedness and reliability that spans more than a century, the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger looks to usher in a new era of the midsize rig. Here’s what we know about it so far.
The 2019 Ford Ranger: 3 Things We Know
Its Performance Is Ford Tough®
The 2019 Ranger will be as capable on-road as it is off. Featuring a 2.3L EcoBoost® engine and class-exclusive 10-speed transmission at the base trim level, this pickup is more than ready to tackle your daily grind in Princeton, Illinois.
But what about your day off? With an available electronic rear-locking differential, the new Ranger will make it easy to play in the woods. The available Terrain Management System™ will allow on-the-fly shifting into one of four highly-capable modes: Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud Ruts, Sand, and Normal.
And if you want to sit back and enjoy the scenery? Trail Control™ will serve as an off-road cruise control.
Its Design Is Adventurous
Everything about the all-new Ranger looks tougher and more ambitious than its predecessor. It all starts with a solid steel bumper, a stronger grille, and an aggressively-sculpted hood. The Ranger’s frame-mounted hooks and cargo box rails will be the standard for both form and function in the segment.
Every Ranger trim will have a higher ground clearance than ever before. But the FX4 Off-Road Package looks to take things even further. With this upgrade, you’ll enjoy all-terrain tires, heavy-duty skid plates, and a status screen that helps you keep an eye on the pitch and roll of the truck.
Its Technology Is Assistive
The 2019 Ranger is part of a wave of Ford vehicles that are receiving cutting-edge tech upgrades. Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, and the Lane-Keeping System are a few of the assistive technologies that will be made available.
And with the available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with class-exclusive trailer coverage, your Ranger will not only alert you when another vehicle enters your blind spot but when one enters your trailer’s blind spot as well.
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The 2019 Ford Ranger won’t show up at Prescott Brothers Ford-Lincoln of Princeton until early next year, so you’ll want to make sure you don’t forget about it. Follow us on Facebook for more updates and information. Trust us: You want to be the first to know when this epic midsize pickup truck debuts in our inventory of cars for sale.
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