The Ford Ranger, code named T6, was unveiled at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The T6 replaces two regional Ranger platforms: the Mazda BT-50-derived model sold in the Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions and the North American model sold in select Latin American markets1
Although the T6 Ranger is offered in 180 markets globally, it is not currently planned to be sold in the United States or Canada,[2] due to the new platform being too close in size and cost to the F-150, and due to overall declining sales of compact pickups in North America. However, it is offered in the Middle East and Mexico in addition to the F-150.[3][4] Ford initially planned a mid-size truck based on a modified F-150 chassis for the North American market named the F-100;[5] however, this was shelved in favour of offering the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine on the F-150. Additionally, American and Canadian safety and emissions standards as well as the long-standing 25% import tariff imposed on non-American built light trucks prevent the T6 Ranger from being imported into North America. Similarly, safety and emissions standards in ECE-compliant nations, the need for right-hand drive in certain international markets, and foreign perception of American vehicles being too large prevent the F-150 from being globalised
Production commenced in summer 2011, starting with Thailand's Rayong plant, with production in South Africa and Argentina to follow.[8] Additionally, Mazda offers a badge-engineered version of the T6 as the second generation BT-50. Although the BT-50 shares few exterior and interior parts with the Ranger, both trucks are the same mechanically
Although the T6 Ranger is offered in 180 markets globally, it is not currently planned to be sold in the United States or Canada,[2] due to the new platform being too close in size and cost to the F-150, and due to overall declining sales of compact pickups in North America. However, it is offered in the Middle East and Mexico in addition to the F-150.[3][4] Ford initially planned a mid-size truck based on a modified F-150 chassis for the North American market named the F-100;[5] however, this was shelved in favour of offering the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine on the F-150. Additionally, American and Canadian safety and emissions standards as well as the long-standing 25% import tariff imposed on non-American built light trucks prevent the T6 Ranger from being imported into North America. Similarly, safety and emissions standards in ECE-compliant nations, the need for right-hand drive in certain international markets, and foreign perception of American vehicles being too large prevent the F-150 from being globalised
Production commenced in summer 2011, starting with Thailand's Rayong plant, with production in South Africa and Argentina to follow.[8] Additionally, Mazda offers a badge-engineered version of the T6 as the second generation BT-50. Although the BT-50 shares few exterior and interior parts with the Ranger, both trucks are the same mechanically
interior 2012 - 2013 model years
Overview
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Also called Mazda BT-50
Production 2011-present
Assembly Rayong, Thailand (AAT)
Silverton, South Africa
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Ford Argentina)
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size pickup truck
Body style 2-door single cab
2-door open cab
4-door double cab/crew cab
Layout Front engine, rear wheel drive
Front engine, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.5L Duratec 25 I4 petrol
2.2L Duratorq I4 diesel
3.2L Duratorq I5 diesel
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,226 mm (127.0 in)
Length 5,359 mm (211.0 in)
Width 1,849 mm (72.8 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Ford Ranger (Argentina)
Ford Ranger (Mazda BT-50)
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Also called Mazda BT-50
Production 2011-present
Assembly Rayong, Thailand (AAT)
Silverton, South Africa
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Ford Argentina)
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size pickup truck
Body style 2-door single cab
2-door open cab
4-door double cab/crew cab
Layout Front engine, rear wheel drive
Front engine, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.5L Duratec 25 I4 petrol
2.2L Duratorq I4 diesel
3.2L Duratorq I5 diesel
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,226 mm (127.0 in)
Length 5,359 mm (211.0 in)
Width 1,849 mm (72.8 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Ford Ranger (Argentina)
Ford Ranger (Mazda BT-50)
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