Ranger vs F150

[GordoJay]

I had a ‘98 ranger that went 178k miles w/o issue until my friend totaled it, then had an ‘89 Ranger that went 280k miles on the original clutch!! Brake lines blew on me so I took it the junk yard lol, used it as a beater for a couple seasons during winter/bad weather when I was trying to keep my GTO in good shape.

Did you tow? Did you take them off road? That's where I've seen things fall apart. Literally. Commuting? I would expect zero issues.

My sister got 140k from a Mustang II. Without issue. I think it was a '74. It had all of the Cali smog pump BS on it. She did the minimum maintenance. Incredible. It was a rattletrap. It just kept going and going and going. What's really important is the average when you're looking at a purchase. Even models which are among the best in average reliability sometimes are lemons. Sometimes the worst will run forever. It's like going to a casino. Can you win a bad bet? Sure. Can you lose a great bet? Sure. That's why I go in with the idea of cutting my losses if it looks like I might have a lemon. That's why I at least think about reliability when I buy, although my needs and wants often push me in a sub-optimal direction. If the US version of the Ranger has demonstrated good reliability by 2030 or so, it might be a contender for me. It's a nice size. And Ford likely designed it for taller people without ruining it for everyone else the way Toyota did.

 

[shigman]

Ford Australia ran 35" tires on their Ranger Raptor Baja 1000 truck, but it did take a front leveling kit. Hennessey package has 35" as well, and there's no mention of suspension modifications in the package.

Im sure many will run 35s on the Ranger, but comparing stock for stock.

 

[someday]

rantor wheel wells already look full enough

 

[CruiserClass]

Im sure many will run 35s on the Ranger, but comparing stock for stock.

Probably. Just saying that for those who actually care about ground clearance and the like, it's an easy option.

It'd be sweet if they crib the underbody cameras from Chevy as well. Their newest midsize ZR2 has a forward and rear facing camera mounted fairly near the transfer case so you can actually watch the underside yourself and see if you're about to scrape something.

 

[someday]

i guess for 1"

 

[shigman]

Who knows ....Ford might come out with a PP with 35's for 6K extra. Don't know why they wouldn't to be honest.

 

[someday]

33s are pretty big already. 34s would make better sense

 

[CruiserClass]

i guess for 1"

Well...yeah. If you want 37" in this approximate size category, I *think* your only factory option is the Bronco Raptor. It is, IMO, a bit...aesthetically challenged...with the fender flares needed to do so. Gladiators, trim dependent, can be easily modified to take 37" with a small front lift, but just because they fit doesn't mean it's a good idea. They are already barely faster than walking, and with 37" tires if you don't re-gear you aren't going to see much time in 8th unless downhill.

35" have been my sweet spot for decades over a variety of trucks that will be multi-purpose. I get the appeal of 37" for a more dedicated off-roader and hear the siren song of 37" myself sometimes, but 35" remain the intersection of on road performance/off road performance/hauling capacity/value for my personal needs.

 

[wweaver]

I bet most people will go to a 295/70/17 or 285/75/17. Stock is 285/70/17. The 285/70/17 stock tires will be easy to sell, stock jeep rubicon size.

 

[CruiserClass]

Ford CEO Jim Farley reveals his regrets — and tough lessons learned for automaker

Ford CEO Jim Farley reveals regrets, lessons learned and changes at the automaker during a talk with investors in New York.

www.freep.com

Ford's CEO on the Ranger's role in Ford profits:

"Ranger, when I joined the company, was 14th on the globe of pickups outside the U.S., and now we're No. 2," he said. "We're constantly beating Toyota now with Ranger in Australia and South Africa. We're now the No. 1 pickup truck in Europe and the U.K. It's a big market there and it's very profitable."

And the Ranger pickup is a superstar globally. It's the second-highest-volume vehicle for Ford, outselling Super Duty trucks internationally, Farley said. "We sell 5,000 Raptors in China for $150,000 each."

This is why I said if you only think of US sales, you've got the wrong picture and should do some research. I had no idea $150k was the China price, though. Makes the US F-150 R seem really reasonable.