Comments on: Rumor: Ford to replace Ranger with F-100?

By: A4

A4 — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:01:01 +0000

they just need something with an F-series badge on it so they can boost sales numbers and still say that “f-series is americas best selling truck” now people have realized how good silverados are – NOT including colorado/canyon/sierra sales etc. If GM wanted that title im sure they could rebadge every truck a C/K #### and then pull some fancy numbers too.

By: AxeHead

AxeHead — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:32:34 +0000

small truck, diesel engine, light frame – sounds like a winner. If it looks good too, I’d buy it! Just don’t source the diesel to International…build it yourself Ford.

By: terminator

terminator — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:31:14 +0000

Looks like Ford finally took my advice, I’ve been saying this for years!

By: doctrsnoop

doctrsnoop — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:45:57 +0000

well just a rumor, but if true, it would be a dumb idea to be this big. I think the market is ripe for a modern fuel-efficient true compact truck, whether unibody or body on frame.

By: inline6

inline6 — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:21:08 +0000

Uh, the F-100 of 1983 was the EXACT same size as the 150s, 250s, and 350s. It was exactly the same truck, just with less payload, trim, and engine.

An F-100 that’s 90% of the size of an F-150 would be all of 0.7″ longer than the smallest Ranger.

It’s obvious that this is pure speculation.

By: Dodge_fanatic9

Dodge_fanatic9 — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:40:26 +0000

fords reliving the 80s: 5.0 stang and the f100

By: AMGoff

AMGoff — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:13:16 +0000

So they’re going to replace the Ranger with something bigger? Now there’s a bold move for ya… Let’s just hope this doesn’t turn out to be another 500/Taurus debacle… Ford should have already learned their mistake by dumping a name with so much built-in brand equity. If they do this, I guarantee the name will be changed back to Ranger within a year of its release… They should call it the “F100 Ranger,” or at the very least, use the “Ranger” name for maybe the top trim level..

By: RaineMan

RaineMan — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:53:57 +0000

I’ve always liked the Ranger. It is the only “light pickup” still in existance and is a great seller. The Dakota/Raider, Tacoma, & Frontier are just as big and bad on gas as their even larger full-sized brothers. Ford needs to stick with a 4-cyl… maybe a turbo one if they need extra power. But please, don’t make the truck too much bigger or its sales will drop like a rock.

By: DeansterTJ

DeansterTJ — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:39:17 +0000

A 4-cyl is necessary to break into developing markets. Gas is too expensive in Europe, and I have a lot of agrarian friends in rural Greece that are dying to get an American pickup truck with a thrifty 4-cyl.

By: rms492

rms492 — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:24:40 +0000

Sounds good, but where is the 4-cylinder?? A 4-cylinder for a compact truck is perfect, especially a regular cab work-truck basic model. I hope they continue to offer a simple regular cab with 4-cyl.

By: 400horseSS

400horseSS — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:19:15 +0000

^ Waiting for FordTaurusForever response.

By: MercMark

MercMark — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:56:11 +0000

Just cut out the crap and call it the F-TaurusRanger100

By: lucklaster

lucklaster — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:41:08 +0000

Ford, did you get a brain implant from a smart guy? Turbo6? V8 and DieselV8? In an F-100?
Just make sure you offer a Crew Cab and a Long Bed and an Off Roader. Then you can own the market.

By: frylock350

frylock350 — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:28:47 +0000

BOF doesn’t mean heavier. A Town Car and 7-series are about the same weight despite the town car being significantly larger.

Unibody makes the vehicle less durable, ride crappier, cost more (its more complicated to assemble a unibody versus BOF), less capable as far as towing/payload, etc, impossible to use specialized bodies, etc. On a work vehicle BOF is the only way to go.

By: Fletch

Fletch — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:18:00 +0000

Doesn’t sound that exciting. For the size of the F-100 and engine options, it won’t get great fuel economy. Back to the drawing board Ford.

By: shaver

shaver — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:11:07 +0000

Nissan Titan and Frontier share platforms.
Unibody kills ability to have different specialized truck bodies for commercial market (think plumbers, tradesmen and delivery people).

By: xyunya

xyunya — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:05:46 +0000

I would imagine that there would be option for unibody construction smallish truck. It would lighter and more fuel efficient. How much frame one need to haul 500 lbs? It’s like a pair of diet concisions in-laws in a back seat.

By: global_lightning

global_lightning — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:53:11 +0000

Two words: Turbo Diesel

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:51:18 +0000

I was having a hard time believing they were going to abandon this market. I still like the current Ranger/B-Series, and even if they don’t sell like they used to they must generate be some pretty easy profit considering all the tooling is loooong since paid for. They haven’t exactly been shelling out a lot for advertising either.

By: archcommus

archcommus — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:48:33 +0000

Sounds good to me, helps with a more consistent name, as well. Now if only they could streamline the names of the rest of their vehicles (Taurus, Taurus X, Focus, Fusion, Escape, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition – agh! so many!).

By: Z06ified

Z06ified — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:44:04 +0000

Sounds like a recipe for a nice small truck. I’m glad Ford is focusing on weight reduction. Improves fuel economy and performance – a win-win.

By: shaver

shaver — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:41:24 +0000

“I’d rather F-99″, Maxwell Smart.