Ford Performance and ARB 4×4 Accessories have joined
their forces to create components for the North American-spec Ranger. The first accessory is a
winch-capable front bumper, which will be included into the Ford Performance
Parts starting next year, costing US$ 1,495 plus installation.
Compatible with the pickup truck’s factory
components, the bumper is offered with a limited warranty and doesn’t affect
the safety systems and sensors. As a result, the Co-Pilot 360 driver assist
technologies, Forward Collision Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control will
continue to function accordingly, plus it also meets the regulatory crash test
standards.
ARB’s new bumper is compatible with other
accessories. Thus, aside from Warn Industries’ M8000, XD9000, 9.5XP, 9.5XDC and
VR Evo 10-S winches, it can be fitted with a series of LED light bars, antenna
and sand flag mounts, and jacking points for off-road jacks.
Ford’s collaboration with ARB will soon expand to include
accessories for other vehicles developed in Dearborn. It’s hard to say what
these are, but ARB is known for making steel bumpers, snorkels, roof racks, air
compressors, lighting and more, so we guess more pickup trucks, or even SUVs,
are the most likely candidates.
