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Good question. Most of the automotive press (like Ford authority's reporting: Ranger PHEV) says that it will be the 2.3 Ecoboost paired with the hybridized 10 speed automatic. This hybrid system is currently utilized in the F-150 PowerBoost and the Explorer but with different Ecoboost engines...

It would overlap to much with the Ford Explorer. Only my opinion, but I think it has zero chance of coming to the NA market.

Assuming the automotive press is correct about the 2.3 turbo being the ICE in a PHEV system, then that will be the only significant difference between the Ranger's PHEV system and the PHEV system currently incorporated in the Ford Explorer Hybrid, 2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring and the...

I take long trips in our Ranger and value a comfortable and quiet highway ride while towing the boat. I don't think a Bronco pickup would compare well in that regard. The Bronco is a cool vehicle but it would not match up well to our lifestyle and needs. If Ford dropped the Ranger in North...

The F-150 PowerBoost is a great truck. I'm sure hoping that Ford follows through with the Ranger PHEV as it will be an even better hybrid platform and packaged in a reasonable size.

The North America version (P703N) will most likely have a bumper detached from the rest of the front fascia similar to the way that our 5G Ranger is different than the ROTW Ranger. In order to do that I think that "goatee like" styling element will disappear or be severely diminished. I think it...

I don't think that is true. The F-150 Powerboost does have the ability to run in EV only mode but certainly not very far. This video demonstrates EV only in the F-150 Powerboost:

I think all of Ford's hybrids have this capability and I would expect the Ranger PHEV to do this when the battery SOC reaches the point where it begins operating in traditional hybrid mode (i.e. you have used up the energy in the battery from plug-in charging). I have a 2015 Fusion traditional...

The F-150's 3.3 Duratec produces 290 hp @ 6500 rpm and 265 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.. The Ranger's 2.3 turbo produces 270 hp @ 5500 rpm and 310 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm. Torque is what matters when towing and for a Ranger owner who is use to its outstanding towing capability the 3.3 Duratec would be a step...

Jeep Wrangler 4xe comes to mind. I think there are several others also. It makes a lot of sense when you want high performance combined with improved fuel economy. Only speculation on my part, but a 3.3 NA PHEV in a Ranger would not be a great performer. The tow rating would likely be less than...

A future Ranger PHEV would likely have a hybrid system similar to the Ford Explorer PHEV. The Explorer's PHEV system is described in the article linked below but this is how it works (note that this is the same way the Escape PHEV works): Here is the article I found this in: Ford Explorer PHEV

...and the Pro Power Onboard generator is a must have.

The mechanical setup would not be similar in my opinion. Ford has two hybrid architectures. One is the eCVT setup as in the Escape and Maverick. It is intended for light duty and would not get the job done in a Ranger. The second hybrid architecture is the hybrid system incorporated into the 10...

The Maverick has the same hybrid powertrain as the Escape (i.e. a 2.5 Atkinson cycle engine paired with an eCVT). That hybrid powertain is designed for light duty service (2000 pound tow limit in the Maverick). It is not capable of the performance, durability, and load/towing ability that...

Yes, here are the dimensions for a 2021 Ranger...

I have found Ford Authority to be one of the more accurate automotive press outlets. This article has some information on the Ranger Raptor: https://fordauthority.com/2021/09/2023-ford-ranger-production-will-begin-in-may-2023-at-map/

You won’t see a manual available in any Ford hybrid power train. They are mutually exclusive.

It is my understanding that both the 2.3 and the 2.7 are available in the Bronco and the Bronco Raptor is going to get a step up such as the 3.0 turbo that is in the Explorer. Since the Ranger is the same platform as the Bronco I’m betting you see the exact same power train options.

Looking at it from a different direction, the points you are making are a strong argument for the PHEV being an ideal combination with the 2.3 turbo. That is, for those short trips where the ICE would not reach full operating temperature you will be driving on 100% EV mode (the ICE will never...

I was not aware it has been proven that babying the 2.3 causes valve coking. Can you point us to something on that? I'm also not aware that moderate fuel dilution in the 2.3 (which I experience) has been proven to cause any problems so far. Have not heard of any 5G Rangers blowing up because of...