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It is structurally the same. It will likely have different turbos, intercooler, etc. and way less aggressive tuning than the Raptor engine. This engine in a Ranger being detuned should be very reliable. It's not breaking a sweat at 315hp.

I was referring to the engine only and not the tune and other external items. Basically the engines used for general use and not specialty engines. It the Ranger, the 3.0L won't break a sweat in Lariat and lower trim levels.

Seeing the Bronco get the 3.0L for 2027 makes me think that the Ranger will get it too. Estimates are that around 10%-15% of Rangers come with V6 engines. This means that Ford can likely accommodate the production volume needed to switch the Ranger to the 3.0L engine. Also, the 2027 models of...

There probably aren't any since most newer vehicles don't have them like older vehicles did from the factory. Higher quality replaced ball joints, etc. typically have a grease fitting.

I would like them to be tilted back more or be adjustable. The ones in my wife's Edge adjust so maybe I'll try one of them to see if they work. The Ranger ones aren't terrible but on longer drives I would like for them to tilt further back.

For many years I have done the following: Oil changes every 5k miles Transmission fluid every 60k miles Transfer case every 60k miles Brake fluid every 60k miles Differentials every 100k miles Coolant every 100k miles Lube fittings every 30k miles where possible IMO, many of Ford's...

I would take adjustable front headrests over the rear window. Has anyone found adjustable headrests that fit in Rangers?

Typically it means towing, carrying heavy loads, etc. often.

I see any kind of glass in a roof as a liability. They can leak, fail and are something I don't want over my head in a crash. The all glass roofs are another level of potential misery.

I am old enough to remember when the rear sliding window was mostly a passthrough from a bed camper to the cabin while going down the road. These were also the days when a truck could be flying down the highway with a half dozen kids in the bed with a state trouper following. These days I see...

From what I have seen of the specs of the F-150 3.0L it will be a nice upgrade from the 2.7L. It has an insane amount of torque just above 2k rpm. All the reasons the 2.7L is liked are amplified with the 3.0L. Also, my bet is that it will be updated to dual port injection very soon.

@BWXT As a small business owner I understand the need to balance appearance with economy. I think a RR is a good balance between the two for the reasons you mentioned. One major reason that I think a Ranger is a good choice is that its drive trains, and other components, have been vetted over...

I think that if the 3.0L ends up in the Ranger it will be an exact copy of what is in the F-150 just like the 2.7L has been.

@DakotaSize I think the Ranger is currently the overall the best mid size truck available in the US. It has a solid design and benefits greatly from Ford's vast experience with engineering full size trucks. It also benefits from the non US market Rangers adding to its design and function. My...

ActiveX is a non leather seat material. I don't see this as a deal killer. Getting rid of the projector headlights is a major downgrade for the Lariat trim level, IMO. My 2024 Lariat came with them and they are very nice to have and are a big improvement over reflection style headlights.

IMO, Ford is going in the right direction with the Ranger. It seems that the 2024+ models are getting more and more respect as time passes. The addition of the 2.7L V6 seems to have had a big impact on the Ranger's credibility factor. It is the best engine to be installed in a mid sized truck...

Unfortunately, these days R&D extends to the first 1-2 years that an engine, transmission, etc. is sold. I try not to buy a vehicle with an all new component. The current engine line in the Ranger are all very well vetted motors. The 10R60 is also another well vetted item. Another thing the...

As far as I am aware, the 2.7L/3.0L engines are the only US available engines they have that would work in the Ranger. With the F-150 getting the 3.0L I don't see Ford going to the expense of creating another engine for the Ranger, Bronco and Explorer. Especially when a high percentage of...

I don't see this happening. IMO, Ford made the 2.7L an option because the competition was offering more hp and torque than the 2.3L could deliver. Chevy just upped the torque output of their 2.7L. Ford needs a V6 for the Ranger to stay relevant as a strong towing option in the lower trim...

I think the 3.0L will be very reliable in detuned applications like the F-150, Lariat and lower Ranger models, Broncos. etc. At 325hp it won't be breaking a sweat.