2027 RANGER ORDER GUIDE

[WsDesmond]

Something maybe not everyone is paying attention to it, or don’t care about it. The projector headlights, are they coming back to Lariats?
I see the reflectors are listed under XLT as standard equipment, but nothing mentioned under Lariat. I guess that means in 2027 the supposed flagship Ranger Lariat is once again (same as 2026) equipped with a joke reflector headlights. (My cheap bike I got came with a single utility light that even has a projector lens in it)

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[daytoncarter]

Something maybe not everyone is paying attention to it, or don’t care about it. The projector headlights, are they coming back to Lariats?
I see the reflectors are listed under XLT as standard equipment, but nothing mentioned under Lariat. I guess that means in 2027 the supposed flagship Ranger Lariat is once again (same as 2026) equipped with a joke reflector headlights. (My cheap bike I got came with a single utility light that even has a projector lens in it)

To be fair, the cost isn't in the projector itself it is probably in the swiveling action and matrix functions that the projectors have.

 

[WsDesmond]

To be fair, the cost isn't in the projector itself it is probably in the swiveling action and matrix functions that the projectors have.

Honestly, I will take it if they at least throw a fixed projector on the Lariat without all the fancy mechanics. At least to differentiate the flagship from other trims. The 2026 Ranger Lariat (what I have) just looks so wrong with those cheap reflectors, if knew they even cut the headlights I would’ve ordered a XLT instead.

Or at least make it clear so EVERYONE who’s considering buying a Ranger knows about all the downgrades. Especially for those who’s treading in their previous gen rangers (like me, my 19 Ranger Lariat had projectors).

 

[Offsidewing]

I'm big dumb with lightning and I'm trying to remember my what my father in law said (he was an electrical engineer and worked on lighting for advanced vehicles at Ford) but I think that reflectors are easier to matrix/locally dim. I could be wrong.

Also, everytime I start my truck and projector headlamps do their thing, I realize its only a matter of time before I use the ESP + Lighting coverage to dodge that $1500-$3000 bill when they break.

 

[AlloyPony]

Anybody have a picture of that Neptune Blue?

If I order, I'd really like the larger engine because I'll run 35" tires but I would prefer the 2.7 over the 3.0. This is frustrating. Seems like snagging a '26 before the end of the year might be best bet....or not get a Ranger at all if they're going to keep decontenting vehicles every year.

 

[OHTREMOR]

My 24 Lariat has everything listed in the luxury package. Happy with the 2.7.
where is the tremor?

 

[HighDesertRanger]

where is the tremor?

And that right there is the really crappy thing about this release. I had my heart set on a Tremor. Now I get to reassess my whole plan.

 

[AlloyPony]

So here's the issue I keep running into....

I want a 2.7L engine, locking diff, integrated brake controller, and spray in bed liner. That's all I want.

I just built the least expensive '26 Ranger I could possibly buy to get those things. MSRP is $47,520(!)

Then I built the least expensive '26 Colorado possible to get the same equipment. MSRP comes to $39,215.

That's $8,300 less money. EIGHTY THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS. And I'm talking '26s....for 2027 the Colorado gains HP and torque to the tune of 350 HP/455 lb.ft. standard across the board. So if Ford bumps the price even more to get the 3.0 I can see the chasm growing to maybe $10,000 between the two trucks.

I do not like GM products. I try to avoid them. But my goodness... benjamins talk! What's going on over at Ford these days???

 

[Onceaneagle]

So here's the issue I keep running into....

I want a 2.7L engine, locking diff, integrated brake controller, and spray in bed liner. That's all I want.

I just built the least expensive '26 Ranger I could possibly buy to get those things. MSRP is $47,520(!)

Then I built the least expensive '26 Colorado possible to get the same equipment. MSRP comes to $39,215.

That's $8,300 less money. EIGHTY THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS. And I'm talking '26s....for 2027 the Colorado gains HP and torque to the tune of 350 HP/455 lb.ft. standard across the board. So if Ford bumps the price even more to get the 3.0 I can see the chasm growing to maybe $10,000 between the two trucks.

I do not like GM products. I try to avoid them. But my goodness... benjamins talk! What's going on over at Ford these days???

It is called customers paying for Jim Farley's $ billions investment in EV and PHEV plus the bath he took on the Ford Lightning per unit sold.

 

[tivct]

Anybody have a picture of that Neptune Blue?

If I order, I'd really like the larger engine because I'll run 35" tires but I would prefer the 2.7 over the 3.0. This is frustrating. Seems like snagging a '26 before the end of the year might be best bet....or not get a Ranger at all if they're going to keep decontenting vehicles every year.

There's one at the Raptor Rally this week. The only thing I can find so far is a thumbnail for an Instagram post, and a video with a couple-second closeup

I'll be going with a '27 Neptune. Shelter on my '26 just hasn't grown on me much.

 

[NASSTY]

There's one at the Raptor Rally this week. The only thing I can find so far is a thumbnail for an Instagram post, and a video with a couple-second closeup

I'll be going with a '27 Neptune. Shelter on my '26 just hasn't grown on me much.

Neptune Blue looks like a slightly lighter version of Antimatter Blue.
I'm still bummed out that Lightning Blue wasn't an option on 6 gens.

 

[alrashid2]

I bought a 2.7L XLT this year. Does that mean these 2.7 Rangers will be rare and collectible now?

 

[Jason B]

And that right there is the really crappy thing about this release. I had my heart set on a Tremor. Now I get to reassess my whole plan.

Why? For the added price of a Tremor package, you could do a lot more yourself.
IIRC, the 5G Tremor was just FX4 with a factory 2" level. Fox 2.0 shocks and slightly bigger (1") tires. Oh, and a $1000 decal set.

2021 Ford Ranger Tremor Package (option 91T, MSRP $4,290) adds a lifted suspension, FOX 2.0 shocks, 32‑inch General Grabber A/TX tires, 9.7 inches of ground clearance, upgraded off‑road geometry, skid plates, locking rear differential, and unique Tremor styling, while retaining a 7,500‑lb tow rating and 1,430‑lb payload.

 

[shwarmapolice]

The Australian Tremor has full time 4WD like the Raptor - that was the hope for a new Tremor package, make it a situation like the Tacoma Trailhunter/Pro (but without a dumb fake snorkel or those weird seats everyone hates).

I do not like GM products. I try to avoid them. But my goodness... benjamins talk! What's going on over at Ford these days???

This has been my struggle. The RR without beadlocks is almost $60k.

I could get a Colorado ZR2 for $46-47k and it would technically be as capable as I actually need and still fun but I just don't trust contemporary GM. Even Lariat FX4s are more expensive and none of them local to me have a 2.7 and black appearance package in a color I like.

I had a 2016 Colorado that was an absolute dog (third light leak, some kind of parasitic draw that drained batteries on me, heater went out at 20k miles in the dead of winter, AC went out at 63k miles as I gave up on the POS) and I'm still mad about it so I'm pretty sure I'm stuck paying the Ford premium.

 

[OHTREMOR]

So here's the issue I keep running into....

I want a 2.7L engine, locking diff, integrated brake controller, and spray in bed liner. That's all I want.

I just built the least expensive '26 Ranger I could possibly buy to get those things. MSRP is $47,520(!)

Then I built the least expensive '26 Colorado possible to get the same equipment. MSRP comes to $39,215.

That's $8,300 less money. EIGHTY THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS. And I'm talking '26s....for 2027 the Colorado gains HP and torque to the tune of 350 HP/455 lb.ft. standard across the board. So if Ford bumps the price even more to get the 3.0 I can see the chasm growing to maybe $10,000 between the two trucks.

I do not like GM products. I try to avoid them. But my goodness... benjamins talk! What's going on over at Ford these days???

I had a 23 Colorado Z71. Nothing but trouble. Electrical/software issues and the 2.7 4 banger is no comparison to my 2.7 6 cylinder. It was a nice looking truck but a piece of crap. Traded it in on my Ranger after just a year. Just my 2 cents.

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