Ford Ranger by Tickford
The Ford Ranger is a staple of the Australian
motoring scene, being one of the more popular models of its kind on the
continent. Ford specialist Tickford has given the pick-up truck/ute a once-over, including a powertrain upgrade worth AU$ 7,995 which takes the 3.2 litre, five-cylinder turbodiesel’s outputs to
228 hp and 560 Nm of torque, up from the standard 197 hp and 470 Nm.
The parts list doesn’t stop there; Tickford also
offers Bilstein dampers and a set of custom 20-inch wheels for the Ranger with
matching tyres for AU$ 4,530, or AU$ 1,285 for just the
dampers. An exhaust system with carbon-fibre finishing is also available, as
are items such as wheel arch extensions, new grille, side sill steps and
Tickford leather interior trim.
The Ranger is just one of several Fords that have
been tuned by Tickford; the Australian outfit also has aftermarket items for
the Mustang, in both EcoBoost and 5.0 V8 GT forms. Components for the Ford
Everest seven-seater SUV are also set to be available from the Australian
company in the first half of next year, while the Focus RS might also be up for
some customised parts.
