While American customers have been crying out for a Ranger Raptor, Ford hasn’t introduced one to the U.S. Many tuners have stepped in to upgrade the standard model, and one of them is Roush. With the 2021 Ranger, Roush’s approach isn’t about chasing big power numbers like they do with their Mustangs, so don’t expect insane figures.
What you get is a dual-tip cat-back
exhaust system turned out from stainless steel, which is said to increase
horsepower and add a touch of aggression to the exhaust note. The Roush Ranger
sits a further two inches higher than the standard truck and uses a co-branded
set of Roush/Fox 2.0 coilover shocks with Ranger-specific valving.
Visual enhancements are subtle but
nonetheless present. They include the signature Roush grille with integrated
LED lighting, proudly proclaiming what you have to all and sundry. A new
graphics package does much the same, with custom red tow-hooks and fender
vents. Wheels and tires are upgraded too, with Roush 18-inch rims wrapped in
massive 32-inch General Tire Grabber A/TX all-terrain tires tucked under
beefier fender flares finished n Magnetic Gray.
The Roush Ranger’s interior features
customized leather seats with embroidered headrests, a Roush gauge cluster, and
serialized badging. Easily-removable Roush-branded WeatherTech floor liners
finish off the interior additions.
Owners can further upgrade the Roush
Ranger with a Roush Chase Rack, which features dual Rigid light bars. Also on
offer is an off-road utility kit, locking vault for the center console and rear
seats, and various graphic package upgrades. The Roush package will set you
back US$ 12,750 over the standard truck, can be added to any 2.3-liter
EcoBoost-powered Ranger and comes with a 3-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty.
