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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Robot Driver Puts Ranger Super Duty Through Ford's Harshest Test
Ford does not believe in being gentle with its trucks. To prove the Ranger Super Duty can take punishment, the brand sends it straight to the harshest road it could find. Since it didn't meet their standards, Ford built their own. At Ford Australia's You Yangs Proving Ground in Victoria, there is a stretch of man-made hell called Silver Creek, and it is where the Ranger earned its stripes. Silver Creek is not your everyday 4x4 trail. Instead of a creek bed filled with smooth stones, Silver Creek has 300 randomly scattered bumps, each a different size and shape, purposefully designed to push the chassis' limits. Ford says "a single run on Silver Creek generates over 2000 suspension movements," and it especially targets "the durability of engine and body mounts, joints, and connectors". Everything from top to bottom gets pushed to its limit, and Ford claims the test is equivalent to 10 years' abuse from driving in harsh conditions. Judging by the above video of the SIlver Creek test, it would not just take a toll on Ranger, but anyone behind the wheel too – yes, it's that rough. As a result, Ford programmed an autonomous robot to pilot the Superduty up and down the track. This mechanical daredevil ran the Ranger Super Duty over Silver Creek 24 hours a day, in rain, hail, and shine. racking up more than 2,000 suspension movements in a single pass. The aim was to push every mount, joint, and connector to their limits without mercy. As if things were not difficult enough, the Ranger Super Duty faced Silver Creek while loaded to its maximum gross vehicle mass of 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs). The forces pounding through the truck in that state are brutal, far exceeding what most owners will ever put it through. And that is exactly the point. If it can survive Silver Creek fully loaded, it can survive just about anything an owner might throw at it. Although many don't want to admit it, this test proves the Built Ford Tough slogan isn't just a fruitless statement. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NZ Autocar
4 days ago
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Ford devises punishing mud test for Ranger Super Duty
Engineers validating the Ranger Super Duty had to devise a test that would simulate the type of extreme conditions a customer might face. That resulted in the mud-pack test, a challenge developed specifically for the Ranger Super Duty. The goal? To pack on as much performance-sapping mud as possible. Rob Hugo from Ford Australia explains: 'Mud is one of a truck's greatest enemies. 'It can add significant weight, prevent airflow and act as an insulator, causing components to heat up much quicker. 'It's highly corrosive and can clog up fans and alternators, preventing them from running correctly.' For workers on remote mine sites or off-road enthusiasts tackling extreme trails, this is an occupational hazard. So Rob and his team had to replicate and exaggerate the threat. They developed a specially designed track at Ford's You Yangs Proving Ground. It is a purpose-built mud bath featuring a torturous variety of terrain. That includes deep ruts and bog holes as well as long, open sections of thick, sticky clay. And a single pass was nothing like enough. They subjected the ute to a multi-day ordeal. The team repeatedly drove the Ranger Super Duty through the muck, intentionally allowing it to build up, layer by layer. Eventually, it carried more than 600 kilogrammes of packed-on mud. That's like having a full-grown steer on the tray. This suffocating blanket of mud should find the breaking point of every component. It's a test of durability that goes beyond what most owners will ever experience. 'Our mud-pack testing is a key part of our 'Built Ford Tough' validation' Hugo says with a grin. 'So, for the Ranger Super Duty, we knew we had to turn it up to 11. We packed more mud onto this vehicle during development than we ever have before.' It's a validation that the Ranger Super Duty has been designed, developed, and tested to thrive in the most extreme locations. For the people who need to rely on their truck when the going gets truly tough, this trial by mud is a promise their vehicle is built to endure.
Canberra Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
Watch the Ford Ranger Super Duty get torture-tested and caked in 600kg of mud
"Our mud-pack testing is a key part of our 'Built Ford Tough' validation," said Mr Hugo. "So, for the Ranger Super Duty, we knew we had to turn it up to 11. We packed more mud onto this vehicle during development than we ever have before."
Biz Bahrain
16-02-2025
- Automotive
- Biz Bahrain
Ford Raptor Family Redefines Off-Road Performance
Ford's Raptor family – the Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and F-150 Raptor – are not just trucks; they represent a complete 'Built Ford Tough' vehicle philosophy born from a fusion of Ford's performance street truck expertise and its off-road racing heritage. The Raptor lineage began with the ground-breaking F-150 Raptor in 2009 and has grown across the last 15 years to a family of three. The core principles established for that original Raptor – wider track, reinforced frames, long-travel advanced race-proven suspension, Ford Performance-tuned engines (with anti-lag technology), advanced drive modes (including Baja1 mode), and functional design features like heavy-duty bash plates and upturned steel bumpers – remain central to each Raptor model. This commitment to real-world performance is underscored by the fact that every Raptor model competes in stock form at the Baja 1000. 'The Raptor family is a breed apart from their base model siblings,' said Justin Capicchiano, Ford Performance and special vehicle program manager, Ford Australia. 'It's a family of vehicles inspired by Ford's off-road racing heritage and a lineup that's now proven itself in some of the toughest off-road races on the planet.' Global success The Ranger Raptor has cemented its place on the driveways of performance enthusiasts from South Africa and the Middle East to Thailand, Australia and New Zealand and places in between. 'Across IMG in 2024, one in every six Rangers purchased was a Ranger Raptor,' said Kay Hart, president, Ford International Markets Group. Purpose built When it comes to off-road capability, Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor and F-150 Raptor are apex predators. Whether it's carving up a rough gravel track, low-speed rock crawling, or powering across dunes, all three Raptor models are equipped for adventure with selectable drive modes, live-valve FOX® shocks that can 'predict and prepare' and reinforced chassis and suspension systems to handle the abuse of life off-road. 'All three Raptor models have been developed with purpose in mind,' said Capicchiano. 'And that purpose is performance. Whether it's Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor or F-150 Raptor one drive down the road is enough to tell you that these machines mean business and that the Raptor name goes all the way down to the bone.' The Ford Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and F-150 Raptor are available at distributor showrooms across the region.
Mid East Info
14-02-2025
- Automotive
- Mid East Info
Ford Raptor Family Redefines Off-Road Performance - Middle East Business News and Information
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, February, 2025 – Ford's Raptor family – the Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and F-150 Raptor – are not just trucks; they represent a complete 'Built Ford Tough' vehicle philosophy born from a fusion of Ford's performance street truck expertise and its off-road racing heritage. The Raptor lineage began with the ground-breaking F-150 Raptor in 2009 and has grown across the last 15 years to a family of three. The core principles established for that original Raptor – wider track, reinforced frames, long-travel advanced race-proven suspension, Ford Performance-tuned engines (with anti-lag technology), advanced drive modes (including Baja 1 mode), and functional design features like heavy-duty bash plates and upturned steel bumpers – remain central to each Raptor model. This commitment to real-world performance is underscored by the fact that every Raptor model competes in stock form at the Baja 1000. 'The Raptor family is a breed apart from their base model siblings,' said Justin Capicchiano, Ford Performance and special vehicle program manager, Ford Australia. 'It's a family of vehicles inspired by Ford's off-road racing heritage and a lineup that's now proven itself in some of the toughest off-road races on the planet.' Global success: The Ranger Raptor has cemented its place on the driveways of performance enthusiasts from South Africa and the Middle East to Thailand, Australia and New Zealand and places in between. 'Across IMG in 2024, one in every six Rangers purchased was a Ranger Raptor,' said Kay Hart, president, Ford International Markets Group. Purpose built: When it comes to off-road capability, Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor and F-150 Raptor are apex predators. Whether it's carving up a rough gravel track, low-speed rock crawling, or powering across dunes, all three Raptor models are equipped for adventure with selectable drive modes, live-valve FOX® shocks that can 'predict and prepare' and reinforced chassis and suspension systems to handle the abuse of life off-road. 'All three Raptor models have been developed with purpose in mind,' said Capicchiano. 'And that purpose is performance. Whether it's Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor or F-150 Raptor one drive down the road is enough to tell you that these machines mean business and that the Raptor name goes all the way down to the bone.' The Ford Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and F-150 Raptor are available at distributor showrooms across the region. About Ford Motor Company: Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company's Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Ford employs about 175,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at
