R-pod Owners Forum : New Ford Ranger https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : New Ford Ranger Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:33:35 +0000 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 19:00:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12154 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ New Ford Ranger : My 1999 Ford Ranger 4WD, 4.0 would... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=116039#116039 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12154
Posted: 04 Oct 2018 at 7:00pm

My 1999 Ford Ranger 4WD, 4.0 would pull the pod. Ford was losing a ton, not having a mid size competitor.]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2018 19:00:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=116039#116039 New Ford Ranger : According to TFL, payload will... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=116037#116037 Author: backin15
Subject: 12154
Posted: 04 Oct 2018 at 6:51pm

According to TFL, payload will be 1500 - 1840 depending on the model, and towing will be 7,500#. Not too shabby!]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2018 18:51:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=116037#116037 New Ford Ranger : I might disagree with the Colorado... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114695#114695 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12154
Posted: 07 Sep 2018 at 9:51am

I might disagree with the Colorado being the main competition. I still see the Tacoma as the big dog in this segment. We've owned several Tacomas, and every single one was a great vehicle. Never had a single problem with any of them. Well, I take that back, one of them had a sticky tailgate latch that had gotten gummed up with dirt from our dirt driveway.]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2018 09:51:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114695#114695 New Ford Ranger : It will be interesting to see... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114689#114689 Author: backin15
Subject: 12154
Posted: 06 Sep 2018 at 10:59pm

It will be interesting to see what the torque and towing specs are when they are released. I am sure they see the Colorado as their main competition and if the Ranger will indeed pull 7,700# it would certainly do a nice job of tugging a pod. I like the Ecoboost since DW wants to do some high altitude towing, and I had a bad experience towing our bunkhouse trailer through the Grand Tetons with our Dodge Hemi. It suffered a nasty case of altitude sickness.  ]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2018 22:59:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114689#114689 New Ford Ranger : Originally posted by lostagainIn... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114669#114669 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12154
Posted: 06 Sep 2018 at 11:31am

Originally posted by lostagain

In other countries it is becoming much more common for small pickups to have diesel engines, including Rangers.  The problem with them is they're pretty dirty.  The eco-boost engine is a pretty good idea except for the expensive gas.  I think I'll just plug along in my old Dodge Dakota until it dies.  Hopefully, that will be at a point where I probably shouldn't be driving anyway.
Some places (noteably England) are re-thinking their wholesale embrace of diesel. They are discovering that "cleaning up diesel" is almost as hard as "cleaning up coal".

And around here, diesel costs a lot more than gasoline. Not quite enough to offset the generally better MPG, but it's a close call.

I think in another decade, the use of diesel will be on a steep decline.
]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2018 11:31:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114669#114669 New Ford Ranger : From Ford PR,“The current lay... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114667#114667 Author: Awchief
Subject: 12154
Posted: 06 Sep 2018 at 9:56am

From Ford PR, 
“The current lay of the land places the Chevrolet Colorado at about 7,000lbs, The Colorado Diesel and Canyon Diesel at about 7,700lbs, Toyota Tacoma at around 6,800 lbs, and Nissan Frontier at about 6,700lbs. 

That means that the Towing Capacity of the 2019 Ford Ranger is more than 7,700lbs.”

Looking very attractive if true. 

]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2018 09:56:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114667#114667 New Ford Ranger : In other countries it is becoming... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114666#114666 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12154
Posted: 06 Sep 2018 at 8:50am

In other countries it is becoming much more common for small pickups to have diesel engines, including Rangers.  The problem with them is they're pretty dirty.  The eco-boost engine is a pretty good idea except for the expensive gas.  I think I'll just plug along in my old Dodge Dakota until it dies.  Hopefully, that will be at a point where I probably shouldn't be driving anyway.]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:50:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114666#114666 New Ford Ranger : I looked it up. Both my HP guess... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114665#114665 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12154
Posted: 06 Sep 2018 at 8:45am

I looked it up. Both my HP guess and my torque guess were low. The 2.3L EcoBoost has been in production for 3 years and is used in a number of vehicles now.

From Wikipedia:

The 2.3L version of the EcoBoost engine debuted in the 2015 Lincoln MKC crossover. Based upon the 2.0L EcoBoost, the 2.3 L engine produces 289 PS (213 kW; 285 hp) @ 5500 rpm, 305 lb⋅ft (414 N⋅m) @ 2750 rpm. This engine is also available in the Ford Mustang EcoBoost, with power figures of 310 hp (231 kW; 314 PS) @ 5500 rpm, 320 lb⋅ft (434 N⋅m) @ 3000 rpm.

The 2.3 L EcoBoost engine is produced with the 2.0 L EcoBoost at the Valencia Engine Plant in Valencia, Spain. In March 2015 Ford announced the official production start of the all-new twin-scroll 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost engines for North America at its Cleveland Engine Plant in Ohio. [47]

Applications

  • 280 hp (209 kW; 284 PS) @ 5600 rpm, 310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) @ 3000 rpm
  • 285 hp (213 kW; 289 PS) @ 5500 rpm, 305 lb⋅ft (414 N⋅m) @ 2750 rpm
  • 310 hp (231 kW; 314 PS) @ 5500 rpm, 320–350 lb⋅ft (434–475 N⋅m) @ 3000 rpm
  • 350 hp (261 kW; 355 PS) @ 6000 rpm, 350 lb⋅ft (475 N⋅m) @ 3200 rpm
  • 385 hp (287 kW; 390 PS) @ 6000 rpm, 369 lb⋅ft (500 N⋅m) @ 3200 rpm
]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:45:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114665#114665 New Ford Ranger : Dar's car has a 1.5 liter... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114659#114659 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 12154
Posted: 06 Sep 2018 at 6:20am

Dar's car has a 1.5 liter Ecoboost four cyl, and it makes 177 HP.  For a small engine it is amazing.  I think with a ten speed transmission it will pull well.
]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2018 06:20:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114659#114659 New Ford Ranger : A 2.3L EcoBoost will pull like... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114655#114655 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12154
Posted: 05 Sep 2018 at 9:00pm

A 2.3L EcoBoost will pull like a normally aspirated 4.6L engine. So it will probably have more horsepower and torque than the similar 4L V6 Tacoma. Do not let the number of cylinders fool you. EcoBoost engines are built like diesel engines, so they are very stout.

I would hazard a guess that it will have in the neighborhood of 260HP and 300 ft-lbs of torque. I don't know this, but I'm extrapolating based on other EcoBoost engines.
]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 21:00:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114655#114655 New Ford Ranger : If they offered it with the Ecoboost... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114653#114653 Author: backin15
Subject: 12154
Posted: 05 Sep 2018 at 6:18pm

If they offered it with the Ecoboost V6 I would be pre ordering one! My understanding is that it will not be an option, the V6 won't fit in the engine bay. A diesel engine may someday be available though.]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 18:18:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114653#114653 New Ford Ranger : I pulled with a 2L Ecoboost Escape... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114640#114640 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12154
Posted: 05 Sep 2018 at 8:59am

I pulled with a 2L Ecoboost Escape for a while. The Ecoboost engines have a lot of torque for the size. The cost is running premium to get that power. Take that into consideration as you look. An Ecoboost V6 would be better.]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:59:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114640#114640 New Ford Ranger : I was just looking at the new... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114631#114631 Author: backin15
Subject: 12154
Posted: 04 Sep 2018 at 9:56pm

I was just looking at the new Ranger of Ford's website, I am really liking what I am seeing but the only engine is a 2.3 Ecoboost with a 10 speed. Not much out there yet for specs, any thoughts on how this little 4 banger would pull a pod?]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 21:56:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12154&PID=114631#114631