Ford unveiled the 2019 Ranger at the North American
International Auto Show but the truck won’t go on sale in the United States
until early next year. The company isn’t just twiddling its thumbs in the
meantime as Ford is continuing to test the model to ensure it’s up to snuff.
The Ranger will be offered in three different trim
levels and the truck will only be available in SuperCab and SuperCrew
configurations. Two styling packages will be available but customers looking
for more meaningful upgrades will want to stick with the FX4 Off-Road Package.
It includes the usual off-road goodies such as special shocks, all-terrain
tires and underbody skid plates.
While there’s where most off-road packages would
call it a day, the Ranger’s package also includes an electronic-locking rear
differential and a terrain management system with four different modes: normal,
grass, gravel / snow and mud / ruts. The package also adds a Trail Control
system which will keep the truck moving at a slow and steady speed while
off-roading so drivers can focus on steering.
Regardless of how customers configure their Ranger,
all US-spec models will come equipped with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder
engine that is connected to a ten-speed automatic transmission. Ford hasn’t
released performance specifications but the engine produces 310 hp and 474 Nm of torque in the Mustang.
Cr : Carscoops
