2027 Ranger?

[some_guy]

If only the F150 was the determining factor, we would have never had the 2.3 in the Ranger.

The 2.3t is in the Mustang and Explorer. No engine is exclusive to the Ranger line.

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[stemplar]

I knew there would be people that say the opposite. No doubt some people will use and enjoy stuff in a different way from me. But... I still RARELY see them open on ANY truck. Doesn't mean I don't see them used; just not much.
Seems like solid glass should be available across all trim levels. That's all I'm saying.

Crew cab with a manual back window means you’ll never see them open. The relatively few trucks with power sliding rear windows actually make sense and are useful, but still subject to opinions. I personally use mine all the time, because I can. Easily.

 

[purdyd]

Crew cab with a manual back window means you’ll never see them open. The relatively few trucks with power sliding rear windows actually make sense and are useful, but still subject to opinions. I personally use mine all the time, because I can. Easily.

I’ve always had one manual at least and they come in handy for long things.

but now that I have a powered window, I open it all the time. Even when I park because I don’t know who‘s idea it was to not alert you that it is open, have one touch open close, and open and close from the fob like all the other windows. Sorry little rant….

and to me, this is one of those low hanging fruit things that would be taken care of with next years models only now its 2027….

and since it was mentioned, i started looking, and I agree I don’t see rear sliding windows open that often If at all.

 

[cc1999]

Still a bit disappointed in the continued the de-contenting again this year.
Especially the loss of leather even on the Raptor now.
‘I think I read GM dropped leather in all their trucks too.
Very curious why these companies are dropping leather even on the most premium trims?

 

[emjay24l]

@cc1999
I can't speak regarding the Raptor seats but in the Lariat there appears to be leather only in the seat and back panels of the front seats. Everywhere else it looks and feels like the activeX material to me. I could be wrong.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

I think it’s been a minute since Ford put real leather in any of these trucks. They just finally gave up the facade.

 

[purdyd]

steering wheel, middle seat panels, door panel, shifter I think leather

 

[emjay24l]

I'll have to check the door. I don't think it has any leather.

 

[NOT_RAPTOR]

Very curious why these companies are dropping leather even on the most premium trims?

The fake stuff is overall better. Stays cooler in the summer, less freezing in the winter, more durable and less prone to cracks or tears. Doesn't stain as easily, and can be cleaned easier.
There's a lot of design and tech that goes into that stuff.

 

[purdyd]

I'll have to check the door. I don't think it has any leather.

the video shows a page with print saying door Insets but I think you are right

i think it is soft touch with leather stitching, door arm rests, window Sill front doors, top glove box, and top of instrument console.

so not leather but leather stitching. I’m not sure if the stitching is leather or if it is just stitching to make it look more like leather.

 

[emjay24l]

the video shows a page with print saying door Insets but I think you are right

i think it is soft touch with leather stitching, door arm rests, window Sill front doors, top glove box, and top of instrument console.

so not leather but leather stitching. I’m not sure if the stitching is leather or if it is just stitching to make it look more like leather.

From what I can tell, the only leather in my Lariat is the center panels in the bottom and back of the front seats and this doesn't include the side bolsters. For all practical purposes I wouldn't say the seats are leather and Ford is misleading people in their advertising. I agree with @NOT_RAPTOR in that the ActiveX material is likely as good, or even better, than leather for the reasons mentioned. Also, I would prefer the areas where the driver contacts the seats to be all leather or all ActiveX material. IMO, having a mix of materials makes the seats slightly less comfortable due to the leather being less pliable than the ActiveX fabric.

 

[surfstar]

The fake stuff is overall better. Stays cooler in the summer, less freezing in the winter, more durable and less prone to cracks or tears. Doesn't stain as easily, and can be cleaned easier.
There's a lot of design and tech that goes into that stuff.

Meh.
Fake stuff does not breathe as well as real leather. If it doesn't include vented option, give me real leather. Otherwise it gets clammy on longer drives. Their design and tech hasn't figured out a way to beat this yet. (not clammy w/o ventilation)

I'd rather have high-quality cloth. Not too hot, not cold, breathes, holds up well. Unfortunately as soon as you want certain features, they put in fake leather seats and ruin the vehicle for me.

 

[NOT_RAPTOR]

Fake stuff does not breathe as well as real leather.

OK but its easier to clean, more durable, lasts longer with less issues. Go ahead and find the magical material that does it all and you'll be rich as hell.

I'd also not agree with you, I find fake stuff to breathe very well and be very comfortable sitting in for long periods. I think real leather is what gets hot and clammy and the fake stuff stays more comfortable. My experience with the fake stuff has been from Mercedes and BMW mostly.

I think the only place the good quality fake stuff falls apart is the PR department - some old folks are never going to be convinced anything can be better than leather and there's absolutely nothing a better made material can do to convince them otherwise.

 

[surfstar]

OK but its easier to clean, more durable, lasts longer with less issues. Go ahead and find the magical material that does it all and you'll be rich as hell.

I'd also not agree with you, I find fake stuff to breathe very well and be very comfortable sitting in for long periods. I think real leather is what gets hot and clammy and the fake stuff stays more comfortable. My experience with the fake stuff has been from Mercedes and BMW mostly.

I think the only place the good quality fake stuff falls apart is the PR department - some old folks are never going to be convinced anything can be better than leather and there's absolutely nothing a better made material can do to convince them otherwise.

Myself, and the internet, would disagree with you. Simply ask google or your favorite AI and see what it says.

Maybe the fancy German stuff does better, but the Toyota and Ford stuff I've sat on is noticeably less breathable than leather.

 

[cc1999]

Long McArthur 2027 model video came out today.
‘Invoice pricing on all Ranger orders including Ranger Raptor.
‘They say order banks are now open for 2027 models.

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