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News.com.au
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Ford Ranger V6 engine recall
Ford has recalled the Ranger ute and Everest four-wheel-drive to address a series of engine failures in Australia's best-selling car. Almost 13,500 examples of the Ford Ranger and Everest powered by the brand's 3.0-litre 'Lion' V6 have been recalled to address a potential engine problem. A recall notice published by Ford states that 'the engine could stall leading to a sudden loss of motive power whilst driving', and that 'a sudden loss of motive power whilst driving increases the risk of an accident, which may result in serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users'. A spokesman for Ford said the camshaft sprocket failure may result in an immediate loss of motive power (engine stall) 'with no prior warning to the driver'. 'Dealers have been instructed to visually inspect the left-hand camshaft sprocket to identify the build date and replace the sprockets and associated parts if required,' he said. 'This service will be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner. 'There are 13,490 affected vehicles in Australia and 647 in New Zealand. Ford will be contacting affected customers about this recall. 'There is nothing they need to do at this stage – they can continue to drive their vehicles as normal.' The recall follows a number of engine failures experienced by owners of the current-generation Ranger, which was introduced in 2022. A Facebook page for Ford Ranger owners has several examples of cars requiring major work, usually performed for free by Ford dealers as part of the brand's five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. One owner said their car 'let us down big time' during a trip to Cape York, while another said 'Ford won't tell me what happened'. The 3.0-litre V6 makes 184kW of power and 600Nm of torque, making it the most powerful motor in its class. Ford will use a version of the engine in its upcoming Ranger Super Duty ute. The same motor is used in high-end versions of the latest Volkswagen Amarok.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Ford Ranger Super Duty is Real - But Could It Ever Come to the US?
While the Ranger Super Duty might sound like some sort of fever dream or AI hallucination, it isn't. It's a real product that Ford is bringing to market, although it's currently relegated to Australia and New Zealand. Even more interestingly, it's a product born sheerly out of demand, with Ford citing feedback from the 'hardest working fleet operators' as a driving force behind the truck's introduction. Ultimately, the Ford Ranger Super Duty—available from early 2026—promises almost everything an F-150 can do in a smaller package. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Let's start with the basics: Ford is evasive about providing exact measurements of the 2026 Ranger Super Duty. However, the truck will be available in Double, Super, and Single Cab configurations, and in mid-2026, Ford will release a 'Touring' variant of sorts. That model, the Super Duty XLT, will have unique alloy wheels and other upgrades that offer 'refined long-distance capability.' Based on the press photos, we have to assume they're talking about radical additions like the very Raptor-esque snorkel. Ford claims the engineering team has gone above and beyond to make a Ranger that's 'commercial grade but consumer friendly.' Injecting the Ranger into the commercial space means a few things needed to be addressed from the standard issue truck. For one, the Super Duty gets a 130-liter (34-gallon) fuel tank, which is considerably bigger than the default 21-gallon (80-liter) unit Australian-market trucks get or the 18-gallon one US trucks are stuck with. The Ranger Super Duty also borrows some Raptor hardware, presumably, as Ford says the truck touts some standard undercarriage armor covering the engine, differential, transfer case, transmission, and fuel tank, as well as front/rear locking differentials. Perhaps it goes without saying, but the Ranger Super Duty has improved towing capacities and a long list of towing cameras and sensors. The maximum braked towing capacity increases to 4500 kilograms (9920 pounds), up from 7500 in the regular Ranger. There aren't any plans to bring the Ranger Super Duty to the US, but we think there's a solid case, at least in a fleet capacity. The Ranger has enjoyed decent sales in the US since its reintroduction in 2019, selling nearly 100,000 examples in the first three years of its run. In the here and now, sales have grown year-over-year and are on track to be the best since 2022. There's a clear demand for the standard truck. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Towing just under 10,000 pounds—short of the F-150's max of 13,500—while likely remaining a few inches shorter than an F-150 could make it the perfect balance for people who need a Ranger-sized truck to tow F-150-sized loads. The additional underside protection and differentials would also be a good fit for ranchers and drivers frequently venturing off the beaten path. However, full-size trucks are particularly popular with the former. Either way, paired with just-right pricing, which hasn't been announced, there's a way the Ranger Super Duty finds homes in the US. Pricing and positioning are the main reasons Ford wouldn't bring the Ranger Super Duty to the US market. The standard F-150 starts at around $40,000—likely close to what the Ranger Super Duty will command. While the Ranger Super Duty brings good equipment and tows slightly more than the base F-150, it's reliant on another problematic detail: its diesel powertrain, the turbocharged Power Stroke 3.0-liter V6. The smaller diesel mill's time came and went in the American market and hasn't returned since 2021. Therefore, chances of seeing the Ranger Super Duty quickly approach zero, but hey, it never hurts to ask. Please?
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Crikey, Ford Australia Just Released A Ranger Super Duty With A Snorkel And A 9,900-Pound Towing Capacity
Ford Australia announced the new Ranger Super Duty today, the first time the Super Duty name has been applied to something smaller than a large U.S.-spec heavy duty truck. The Ranger Super Duty gets a toughened chassis, greater hauling abilities, more off-road ability, and a recalibrated 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6, along with styling enhancements. The Super Duty transformation increases the Ranger's towing capacity with a new maximum of 9,921 pounds, an increase of 2,421 pounds over the U.S.-spec Ranger. Neither payload capacity nor curb weight are currently available for the Ranger Super Duty, but it does come standard with four-wheel drive, 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tires, and a friggin' snorkel. Other standard rough-and-tumble features on the Ranger Super Duty include a frame-mounted heavy-duty steel front bumper, a long-range fuel tank with steel shielding, and high-strength steel "bash plates" for the underbody, or skid plates to us Americans. Eight-lug wheel hubs and larger brakes contribute to the Ranger Super Duty's increased hauling capacities, as does a frame made from thicker steel complete with extra bracing. The Super Duty script on the nose, a taller and wider track, and other visual enhancements telegraph this Ranger's ability to handle super duties. Read more: Cars, Trucks And SUVs Most Likely To Last 200,000 Miles Or More, According To Consumer Reports The Aussie Ranger Super Duty is capable of towing heavier trailers than the F-150's standard 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, and nearly as much as its other engine options. There are a slew of likely reasons why the Ranger Super Duty won't make its way to the U.S., but whether Ford admits it or not, it probably doesn't want a lowly Ranger compromising the superiority of the almighty F-150 and the larger Super Duty we get. Another likely reason for the Ranger Super Duty's absence from the U.S. is its powertrain. Ford says the Super Duty comes with a recalibrated version of the current Aussie Ranger's 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6, with improved cooling for handling heavy loads and for Australia's intense terrain and weather conditions. America isn't too keen on diesel powertrains in anything other than full-size heavy duty pickup trucks, and even on most of those behemoths the torquey diesel engine option is a pricey extra. Ford decided to produce a Ranger Super Duty because fleet operators told Ford they needed a compact truck with big capabilities, and many of those fleet operators need their trucks to handle demanding conditions. As such, the standard 4WD system has front and rear differential lockers, and a two-speed transfer case to endow it with low range for the really tough stuff. That front differential is a modified version of the Bronco Raptor's front diff, but it's been upgraded for enhanced load capacity. The truck's air box features an inbuilt water drain, and the fully sealed snorkel combines with the big tires and increased ground clearance to give the Ranger Super Duty super water fording capabilities, though no maximum depths are provided. Just because it's a tough truck doesn't mean it has to be spartan. Ranger Super Duties come standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it's available with a built-in onboard scale to weigh trailers and payload to prevent overloading. It features Trail Control for maintaining steady off-road speeds, and the Bronco's Trail Turn Assist to tighten its off-road tuning radius. The Ranger Super Duty will be available in four configurations: Single Cab chassis, Super Cab chassis, Double Cab chassis, and Double Cab pickup. No prices have been announced yet, and neither have power outputs. Americans will have to settle with the Ranger Raptor's awesome capabilities, or go for the full-fat Super Duty models. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford's New Ranger Super Duty Is Ready for Hard Work, Just Not in America
Over the last few decades, the Ford Ranger — one of the best midsize pickups you can buy — has racked up admirers all around the world for its combination of size and capability — but for 2025, Ford is pushing the latter even further by taking a page from the full-size pickup lineup and creating the new Ranger Super Duty, As Ford's most capable Ranger ever, it packs a reinforced chassis, a turbodiesel engine, underbody protection, and more. It's designed to work in some of the world's toughest terrain... and, unfortunately, there are no plans to bring it to America. The Ranger Super Duty's natural habitat, in fact, is Down Under, where forestry workers, farmers, emergency service providers and so forth often modify their vehicles to survive life in the field, according to Ford Australia. So, the carmaker decided to build a truck that was already equipped to tackle the harshest conditions right from the factory. One look at this new truck, and it's quickly clear it's no regular Ranger; the Super Duty has a rugged stance that even the Ranger Raptor can't match. Crawl underneath the truck, you'll find a chassis reinforced with thicker-gauge steel and extra bracing. Larger brakes and eight-stud hubs are also part of the package. Pop the hood, and there's a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 with an improved cooling system. No official power figures have been released, but the same engine in a standard Australia-market Ranger makes 247 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. This strength and power combine to give the Ranger Super Duty a maximum towing rating of 9921 pounds — a significant increase over the 7500-lb highest tow rating for any new Ford Ranger available in America. Payload capacity and curb weight have not been provided yet, but the Ranger Super Duty does boast a gross vehicle mass of 9921 pounds and a 17,637-pound gross combination mass rating; as such, we expect the Ranger Super Duty has a payload rating that will rival the larger F-Series trucks. (That overlap between the Ranger Super Duty and the F-150, presumably, has quite a bit to do with the reasoning behind not bringing it to America.) Ford expects examples of the Ranger Super Duty to live a good portion of their life off the beaten path, so they equipped the truck with plenty of off-road bits. The truck has front and rear locking differentials, dual recovery hooks and high-strength steel skid plates, all in addition to a higher ride height. 33-inch all-terrain tires and a fully sealed snorkel with an inbuilt water drain in the bottom of the air box are also standard. In addition to the usual standard Ranger features such as SYNC4, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the Ranger Super Duty offers some of Ford's clever truck tech, like Smart Hitch and Onboard Scales. There's also Trail Control helps maintain a steady speed off road, and the Bronco's Trail Turn Assist feature to help navigate tight terrain. The Ranger Super Duty will be available in four configurations: single-cab cab-chassis, super-cab cab-chassis, double-cab cab-chassis or a double-cab pickup. Pricing has not been announced at this time, but that's somewhat of a non-issue for us in the U.S., as no plans have been announced to bring it Stateside. That said, we're sure someone will be importing them under the 25-year rule come 2050. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
