I've thought that for a while--ford could just add it to it's "f series sales" bs numbers.It prolly should be called the Ranger and the Ranger should be called F100
What's wrong with soy lattes and tofu?! I think it's cool, but it can't tow a full size trailer.More like the soy latte tofu gen to me. I like the truck though.
Soy milk and tofu come to mind. Then again, this is Ranger forum and not a Super Duty forum. I'll try to be more open minded.What's wrong with soy lattes and tofu?! I think it's cool, but it can't tow a full size trailer.
Don't worry, next year the maverick will come with a single tie down you can position wherever you need it, and extras will available at $100 each (out of stock).@AzScorpionAnd BTW, if Ford can put like 200 tie downs in the bed of the Maverick I would think the Ranger could have at least stayed at 6 after the first year. Damnit.............
This^! Everybody hates on CVTs because the early ones were a little finicky. Or because they might overheat if you try and climb Mt Everest at a snails pace. Or because they don't get that same Fast and Furious shifting sound.TBH the CVT isn't a big issue I think. The CVT in our Civic is nice and, with proper maintenance is no issue at all.
So... It's not based on the Escape platform? I'm confused. But what I'm more concerned about is whether this will cannibalize Ranger sales and affect resale value.I guess you're completely unaware of the difference between the bronco and the bronco sport? The former is built on the T6 platform (like the ranger) and the latter is built on the C2 platform (like the maverick)--there's exactly as much difference between a bronco and a bronco sport as there is between a ranger and a maverick. This is why I enjoy poking fun at the idiots at ford who came up with that naming/branding.
Figure I'm more of an oat milk and free-range organic chicken Ranger guy than a soy milk and tofu Maverick guy or a super-size coke and two big macs with fries F-150 guy. Gotta find a happy medium somehow.Soy milk and tofu come to mind. Then again, this is Ranger forum and not a Super Duty forum. I'll try to be more open minded.
Escape is also on the C2 platform.So... It's not based on the Escape platform? I'm confused.
Are you a former tacoma owner?But what I'm more concerned about is whether this will cannibalize Ranger sales and affect resale value.
I can't imagine that will happen at all. People that are looking for this kind of truck are not going to confuse a body-on-frame "real" truck for the Maverick. No hit on the Maverick which looks like a nice package I just don't think they will be cross-shopping it against Tacoma.So... It's not based on the Escape platform? I'm confused. But what I'm more concerned about is whether this will cannibalize Ranger sales and affect resale value.
Time will tell I guess, but seems to be aimed at a different buyer.So... It's not based on the Escape platform? I'm confused. But what I'm more concerned about is whether this will cannibalize Ranger sales and affect resale value.
"Ford Ranger - The Free Range Chicken of Trucks". That should be their next tagline.Figure I'm more of an oat milk and free-range organic chicken Ranger guy than a soy milk and tofu Maverick guy or a super-size coke and two big macs with fries F-150 guy. Gotta find a happy medium somehow.
Agreed. I'd love to see one of these with a 6 speed manual though. What a hoot that would be, especially with the eco and a mild tune.This^! Everybody hates on CVTs because the early ones were a little finicky. Or because they might overheat if you try and climb Mt Everest at a snails pace. Or because they don't get that same Fast and Furious shifting sound.
The CVT in my wife's Escape Hybrid, which is likely the one in the Mav since it has essentially that same hybrid system, is wonderful. No issues whatsoever. A CVT is definitely not an issue in a vehicle like this.