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Alright, I’ve got my stick out and I’m beating dead horses…
What if Ford uses a diesel for CAFE standards? A ranger with a little diesel would be a truck that gets near or over 30mpg. That would be an impressive number and couldn’t hurt their truck division.
If Ford offers a manual, I will get it. Well, if they offer a diesel there will be a debate in my head until the order banks open, then I will buy a new Ranger.
If there is no manual nor diesel option, likely go with a used F150. If Jeep can put a manual in the Gladiator (Yes I have one) then...
I get the hybrid idea, but the ranger is a smaller vehicle. I don’t know if there will be room for a battery large enough to do what would be required. The diesel has been proven overseas. At least that’s my hope.
Does anyone else think there is a chance Ford will surprise us with a diesel option?
1. The 3.0l has already passed the EPA. This takes time and money, so with not many sold in the F150 they will want to try and recoup costs.
2. The engine gets really good mileage which would help with CAFE...
What I would love Ford to do, and I think it maybe possible, is release the 3.0l diesel here in the US. The engine has already passed EPA compliance, it is used all over of the rest of the world, the MPG numbers are excellent for CAFE standards, it was pulled from the F150 last year maybe so it...
