Texasota
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- First Name
- Al
- Joined
- Jan 27, 2019
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- Location
- Rochester, MN
- Vehicle(s)
- 2020 Ranger XLT, 2023 Escape PHEV
I added #5 as it slipped my mind. It could be a good bet also.Oh my gosh, Billy! You just told us that the engine in the Ranger hybrid is not the 2.3 Ecoboost! That means all of the leaks to the automotive press has been one giant misdirection! Reminds me of Ford having everyone convinced that it was going to be the Bronco Warthog instead of Bronco Raptor. This is killing me!
Okay, since we know its not the 2.3 Ecoboost, I see a few possible alternatives which makes the guessing a challenge since Ford has so many arrows in their quiver. Here are some possibilities:
- The 2.5 Atkinson cycle engine that is in the Escape/Maverick.
No way. This would be a dud/dog in a Ranger.
- The 3.3 base engine (naturally aspirated) in the F-150
This is a possibility, but it would not be that exciting and it would likely not compete well with what Toyota has coming for the hybrid Tacoma.
- The 3.0 Ecoboost in the Aviator PHEV as suggested by (@TheQuixotic1).
OMG, that would be exciting but that would result in a Ranger PHEV blowing away the Ranger Raptor when it comes to HP and torque. Not sure Ford would do that.
- The 2.7 Ecoboost that is an optional engine in the Bronco.
This makes the most sense to me. It would be an amazing performer when combined with a hybrid system, it would likely outperform the Tacoma hybrid and it does not overshadow the Ranger Raptor. In addition, the MAP assembly line already installs these in Broncos. I'm betting that this is it.
- The all new 2.3 Ecoboost going into the new Mustang
Almost forgot about this possibility. This all new 2.3 has dual injection and improved specs. This also would be a good bet for the Ranger hybrid.
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