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Damion Smy
Ford Ranger's entry-level engines appear safe in Australia – for now
Ford won’t confirm plans to drop Ranger's entry-level turbo-diesel in Australia despite emissions laws killing it overseas.
9 Months Ago
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CarExpert Choice winner: Best Ute
The Ford Ranger remains a class-leader, offering an excellent blend of comfort and capability plus a wide range of configurations.
9 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Why the Ford Ranger is a CarExpert Choice winner
The Blue Oval brand’s locally designed and engineered Ranger is Australia’s favourite ute for good reason.
9 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Ford Ranger PHEV built for choice not compliance, says exec
Ford says the introduction of the Ranger PHEV is about broadening consumer choice, not simply complying with emissions regulations.
9 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Why Ford thinks its Ranger PHEV doesn't need a bigger battery than Shark 6, Cannon Alpha
Ford says that plug-in hybrid ute buyers care more about towing capacity and payload than electric driving capability.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Initial pricing and specs detailed for more capable ute
Pricing for the cab-chassis versions of Ford’s extra-capable Ranger is almost as much as a Ranger Raptor – more once you add a steel tray.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
Ford Ranger, Everest among almost 30,000 vehicles recalled
Reversing cameras in close to 30,000 Fords may not display what's behind the vehicle, posing a safety risk.
10 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Why Ford detuned its EcoBoost engine for the Ranger PHEV
Ford prioritised efficiency at the cost of performance when tuning its EcoBoost engine for the Ranger PHEV.
10 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Top Ford executive backs Australia to lead development of key models into the future
Ford has poured cold water on rumours surrounding the future of the brand's Australian design and development teams.
10 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Ford Ranger Raptor claims third Finke Desert Race in a row
The Aussie-bred Ford Ranger Raptor super ute set a Production 4WD record on its way to its third straight win in the outback torture test.
10 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty punished by robot test drivers
Prototypes of the Ford Ranger Super Duty have left drivers speechless after being put through the wringer in an exhaustive 24/7 test regime.
10 Months Ago
Max Davies
Ford Ranger PHEV won’t be for tradies
Ford doesn't want owners to retrofit steel trays to the back of its dual-cab Ranger PHEV, citing issues with "integrated systems".
10 Months Ago
Max Davies
Which electrified pickup would you buy?
More utes with electric assistance are arriving in Australia by the month, and here's what the CarExpert team is watching closely.
10 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Ford Ranger Raptor scores supercharged Mustang V8 power – with a catch
If its circa-300kW twin-turbo V6 isn’t enough, you can now have a Ford Ranger Raptor powered by a supercharged 5.0-litre V8.
11 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford Ranger tech upgrade to see SYNC4 axed, hands-free driving added
Ford is phasing out SYNC4 in favour of a new infotainment system, with the Ranger to ditch it but gain BlueCruise hands-free driving
11 Months Ago
Damion Smy
VFACTS: Toyota HiLux takes back top spot from Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger has outsold the Toyota HiLux for the past two years, but April 2025 saw the latter back on top again.
11 Months Ago
