2027 Ranger?

[fordtrks4ever]

Correction, Non-Raptor Rangers have 3.73 gears.

My bad hit wrong keys thank you

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[stemplar]

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.

I have a pair of old mercedes, one with real leather and another one year newer with their "mb tex" fake leather. Over 2 decades the difference in cleaning effort is at most, minimal. Only a few times over two decades have I applied leather conditioner, and that was simple and quick to do. And despite my not putting a lot of effort into the care of the leather, it's holding up far better than the fake stuff, despite the good reputation for the mb tex durability. The fake leather seat bolsters are cracked as are the main seat bottoms. As for breathability, I'd personally call it a tie; it seems to me that I'd need an agenda then dishonestly convince myself that one is better than the other if I really wanted to. But I don't.

 

[DakotaSize]

Physics would say yes.
But why does that matter? My stock 2.3 is plenty fast and there will always be someone faster. I never got the obsession for power/speed, especially with fuel prices these days.

I basically agree. I was in a Dakota with a small V8 for so many years I was VERY skeptical when Dakota went away. Tried GM's twins Canyon/Colorado and found percieved quality really lacking. Hood flutter at 75 mph for example among other things. Had to admit the 2.3L Ranger pleasantly surprised me. Been driving that one for 6 years now.
That being said, I just ordered a 3.0L Lariat (2027) without test driving anything. Mistake? I sincerely doubt it. ; )

 

[Texasota]

That being said, I just ordered a 3.0L Lariat (2027) without test driving anything. Mistake? I sincerely doubt it. ; )

I don't think that is a mistake. I've done the same thing on my last two Ford new car purchases. A 10 minute test drive has never revealed anything significant in my experience.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

Nothing revolutionary here, but goes over a bunch of the changes for 2027

 

[Jasonkflo]

I basically agree. I was in a Dakota with a small V8 for so many years I was VERY skeptical when Dakota went away. Tried GM's twins Canyon/Colorado and found percieved quality really lacking. Hood flutter at 75 mph for example among other things. Had to admit the 2.3L Ranger pleasantly surprised me. Been driving that one for 6 years now.
That being said, I just ordered a 3.0L Lariat (2027) without test driving anything. Mistake? I sincerely doubt it. ; )

Im sure you will love it. I had a 2.3 2019 fx4 xlt loved now have a 25 2.7 xlt fx4 i love.

 

[AlloyPony]

I still wish the 3.0 had the same direct+port fuel injection setup that the 2.7 uses. I also wish Ford would offer some fun colors on Ranger. Red, blue, white, black, and grey are SO played out.

I do applaud them for making the 3.0 available without having to pay for the XLT High trim package though.

Gosh this midsize truck segment is a disaster. If a guy could take the engines from the Ranger, the off-road hardware from the Gladiator, the 6’ bed from the Frontier, and the factory 2” lift from the Colorado and blend them all together….he’d have the perfect truck.

 

[Jason B]

I still wish the 3.0 had the same direct+port fuel injection setup that the 2.7 uses. I also wish Ford would offer some fun colors on Ranger. Red, blue, white, black, and grey are SO played out.

I do applaud them for making the 3.0 available without having to pay for the XLT High trim package though.

Gosh this midsize truck segment is a disaster. If a guy could take the engines from the Ranger, the off-road hardware from the Gladiator, the 6’ bed from the Frontier, and the factory 2” lift from the Colorado and blend them all together….he’d have the perfect truck.

In other words, a Ranger Raptor with a 6' bed.

About the 3.0 package, anyone know if it's only with 4x4 like the 2.7?
A RWD with 3.0 would be sweet.

 

[got3fords]

I basically agree. I was in a Dakota with a small V8 for so many years I was VERY skeptical when Dakota went away. Tried GM's twins Canyon/Colorado and found percieved quality really lacking. Hood flutter at 75 mph for example among other things. Had to admit the 2.3L Ranger pleasantly surprised me. Been driving that one for 6 years now.
That being said, I just ordered a 3.0L Lariat (2027) without test driving anything. Mistake? I sincerely doubt it. ; )

Do you have an idea of delivery date?

 

[got3fords]

In other words, a Ranger Raptor with a 6' bed.

About the 3.0 package, anyone know if it's only with 4x4 like the 2.7?
A RWD with 3.0 would be sweet.

If I'm reading the ordering guide correctly, the 2.3 is the only option in the 4x2.
"★3.0L EcoBoost® Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology (req 4x4) "

 

[AlloyPony]

In other words, a Ranger Raptor with a 6' bed.

About the 3.0 package, anyone know if it's only with 4x4 like the 2.7?
A RWD with 3.0 would be sweet.

Does Raptor have a front solid axle with a disconnecting sway bar (i.e., articulation)? Oversized tires? A 2" lift? I thought it was basically a stock Ranger with fancy graphics, shocks, and still sitting on itty bitty 285/70 tires?

Oh, and there's still the bit about that itty bitty 5' box.

Oh, and then that pesky $60,000 price tag.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

I still wish the 3.0 had the same direct+port fuel injection setup that the 2.7 uses. I also wish Ford would offer some fun colors on Ranger. Red, blue, white, black, and grey are SO played out.

I do applaud them for making the 3.0 available without having to pay for the XLT High trim package though.

Gosh this midsize truck segment is a disaster. If a guy could take the engines from the Ranger, the off-road hardware from the Gladiator, the 6’ bed from the Frontier, and the factory 2” lift from the Colorado and blend them all together….he’d have the perfect truck.

I expect we'll see direct and port injection pretty quick with this engine. Maybe even for 2027. I haven't heard anything either way from Ford officially. But I don't think Ford ever even made an announcement about the 2.3 getting dual injection, it just showed up one day unannounced. Considering this is becoming THE Ford engine I bet it won't take long.

 

[DakotaSize]

Do you have an idea of delivery date?

After my salesman kinda gave up trying to find a 2026 Lariat that met my specs, I went with the new order route. I said "I guess I can wait until January since I still am driving a low-miles, paid off, good running truck anyway..."
He said "You WILL NOT have to wait that long. 2 months max..." Great vague type answer.
So, I guess it's December, not January. ; )

 

[CACTUSGREYFX4]

After my salesman kinda gave up trying to find a 2026 Lariat that met my specs, I went with the new order route. I said "I guess I can wait until January since I still am driving a low-miles, paid off, good running truck anyway..."
He said "You WILL NOT have to wait that long. 2 months max..." Great vague type answer.
So, I guess it's December, not January. ; )

saleman lied to you order banks are open but production doesn't start til Jan 2027.

 

[Jason B]

Does Raptor have a front solid axle with a disconnecting sway bar (i.e., articulation)? Oversized tires? A 2" lift? I thought it was basically a stock Ranger with fancy graphics, shocks, and still sitting on itty bitty 285/70 tires?

Oh, and there's still the bit about that itty bitty 5' box.

Oh, and then that pesky $60,000 price tag.

Yeah that $60k beats Gladiator but it also beats it in almost every spec.

Gladiator Ranger Raptor
3.6 V6 285HP/ 260lb/ft 3.0 Eco 405HP/ 430lb/ft
P245/75SR17 (9.6 x 31.5) 285/70R17 (11.2 x 33)
Leading Link front IFS front
Open diffs, except Rubicon lockers front and rear
3.73:1 (4:10 on Rub and Mojave) 4:27:1

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