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Scrambler82 wrote:
I was hoping for a 2-door also, 4-doors do have any a place for one.
Wondering what the drivetrain is going to be like, thinking solid axles on both ends, and what will the mpg be, hoping for about 30 mpg ?
Probably never going to buy another new Ford, I will keep my '03 Ranger going for as long as possible.
Then there is always a 1988 Bronco II !
Ltr
My guess the drive train would be the same as the new Ranger.
Tsquare wrote:
2019 RWD Ranger 1/4 mile by Car and Driver had it at 14.6 sec @ 96 mph. The 2020 RWD was listed at 14.7 sec but did not list speed.
For a Wranglerish Bronco with the same drivetrain add up to a second and drop up to 10mph.
It will be interesting to see what they do when the warranty runs out.
Ordinary Biker wrote:
Rumor has it coming with a 2.7l ecoboost engine. Should come with the 10spd auto and a 7spd manual that has a super low crawler gear. Based on the Ranger platform. 2 door version is also rumored. They say Ford showed the 2 door at a dealer conference. Top might be removable also. Latest rumor has them maybe making a pick-up version. Makes a little sense, as this is aimed squarely at the Wrangler. We saw a couple 4 door ones in camo driving through Denver about a month ago.
All interesting info BUTT no one really knows for sure !
The engine, 2.7L ECO Boost, four cylinders with Turbos, man..., what is needed is a rugged 4x, with a V-8 and modifiable suspension that will handle HD Off Roading, AND I do not believe Ford will deliver on any of those things !
Ford doesn't take anyone opinions for styling or size of vehicle or power from anyone butt themselves.
The four door is too big be any good off roading, the suspension will be another story but the general public will probably think it is goo to go !
I'm waiting to see but not hold my breathe, because Ford has disappointed us/me so many times, I don't expect anything Off-Road worthy to come out of their plants.
AND of course the pricing of this thing will probably be WAY over where it should be.
Where we go from here will depend on so many things... Ford WILL screw us again if and when possible.
If the picture posted are correct, why do we need another SUV, too big and under powered to do anything but be a grocery getting for Soccer Mom's.
Do I sound a little negative, sorry to those that think this is a good thing that Ford has done for us, AND I am hoping the styling and power is up to the task.
Ltr,
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Ltr,
2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !