Ford always has a big presence at SEMA and this year
won’t be any different as the company has teased six different Rangers. First up is the Hellwig Ranger
which is billed as the “ultimate adventure vehicle for outdoor enthusiasts who
value sustainability.” It features a number of off-road focused components
including a 3.5-inch lift kit, Hellwig sway bars and 17-inch Icon Compression
wheels that are wrapped in beefy Falken tires.
The truck also sports a cat-back exhaust and a recovery
kit. Other highlights include heavy duty bumpers, extended fender flares and
auxiliary lights. The truck also has a Tepui hard-shell tent, a Trail Kitchens
stove and a Goal Zero solar panel.
RTR Rambler Ranger
Sticking with the off-road theme, the RTR Rambler
Ranger has a revised grille, auxiliary lights and side steps. The truck has
also been equipped with underbody protection, snowboard racks and a SkyRise
tent. Rounding out the highlights are 33-inch Nitto Ridge Grappler tires and a
suspension leveling kit that provides a 2-inch lift up front.
Ford Performance Parts Ranger
The Ford Performance Parts Ranger has a
retro-inspired wrap as well as Ranger Raptor wheels with BFGoodrich All-Terrain
KO2 tires. There’s also Rigid lights, red tow hooks and the aforementioned
suspension leveling kit.
Other highlights include a Warn winch, an RSI Smart
Cap and a Tepui HyBox tent. Rounding out the accessories are a bed storage
system, recovery boards and an ARB refrigerator/freezer.
Yakima Ranger
The Yakima Ranger has RPG bumpers, side steps and
off-road wheels that are wrapped in 33-inch BFGoodrich T/A KO2 tires. Other
upgrades include a Warn winch, Rigid lights and kayak / bike mounts. The truck also features an
assortment of Ford Performance Parts including a cat-back exhaust system, a
rear differential cover and a recovery kit. There also an off-road suspension
leveling kit.
Advanced Accessory Concepts Ranger
The Advanced Accessory Concepts Ranger is based on
the XLT variant and it’s a “must-have accessory for exploration.” It has AFN
bumpers, a skid plate and rock sliders as well as a 3.5-inch lift kit from
Icon. Elsewhere, there’s a Warn winch, a Tepui Hybox tent and an ARB
refrigerator. The model also has a rear differential cover, Vector wheels and an
aluminum tray bed with a canopy.
Tjin Edition Ranger
While most of the trucks are focused on off-roading,
the Tjin Edition Ranger goes in a different direction. It’s a sport truck that
features an air suspension which lowers the model 8 inches in the front and 9
inches in the rear.
To further enhance the Ranger’s appearance, the
model has been equipped with an RTR grille, RTR fender flares and custom
20-inch wheels. The truck also has a retractable bed cover and a wood bed floor
with stainless steel hardware.
Under the hood, the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder
engine has been equipped with a Roush Performance intake, a cat-back exhaust
and a new intercooler. Other highlights include an Optima yellow-top battery
and a high-performance braking system with six-piston Baer calipers and 14-inch
discs. Besides the Rangers, Ford will showcase two Transits. One is slammed
to the ground thanks a 5 inch lowering kit, while the other has tracks instead
of tires.
