Would you buy a PowerBoost Ranger?

[dmeyer302]

I’ve been doing some reading on the PowerBoost (hybrid) F-150. This would be the one that has the onboard generator that’s accessible for power tools and such, up to 7.2kW. (The inverter in the back seat of the Ranger is a fairly disappointing 150 watts or 0.15kW for comparison)

I’m no contractor, but I am a DIYer and I do lots of stuff around the farm. This would be so handy and, like the air compressor I installed, it’s the type of feature that you would make up new jobs for it that you didn’t know you were missing.

In addition to the straight utility of it, I wouldn’t mind bumping my MPG a couple points, plus I’m kind of a tech-head and it’s just plain cool.

PowerBoost uses the 10 speed transmission. I’m not sure what they’ve added around it, but it’s at least within the realm of possibility to get it shoved in the smaller Ranger chassis.

Discuss...

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[Msfitoy]

I would love to have that to power my house during a blackout...

 

[AutobotXJ]

Yeah, I saw that F150 and drooled. Would be great to have a hybrid and generator offered for the Ranger!

 

[Texasota]

I would love to have that to power my house during a blackout...

Agreed, it would be great as a backup generator for the house.

The next generation Ranger is supposedly going to offer a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It would be a safe bet that it will have inverter capability similar to the F-150.

 

[Abjectwoe]

I’ve been doing some reading on the PowerBoost (hybrid) F-150. This would be the one that has the onboard generator that’s accessible for power tools and such, up to 7.2kW. (The inverter in the back seat of the Ranger is a fairly disappointing 150 watts or 0.15kW for comparison)

I’m no contractor, but I am a DIYer and I do lots of stuff around the farm. This would be so handy and, like the air compressor I installed, it’s the type of feature that you would make up new jobs for it that you didn’t know you were missing.

In addition to the straight utility of it, I wouldn’t mind bumping my MPG a couple points, plus I’m kind of a tech-head and it’s just plain cool.

PowerBoost uses the 10 speed transmission. I’m not sure what they’ve added around it, but it’s at least within the realm of possibility to get it shoved in the smaller Ranger chassis.

Discuss...

Yes. Yes, I would.

I'm hoping for different engine options next-gen. 2.3L, 2.7L, and the Powerboost would be a compelling line-up.

Realistically, we are probably going to end up with the 2.3l plus the 2.7L, since that's going in the bronco. I'd think it almost impossible that the Powerboost ends up in the Ranger though.

I hope I am wrong though.

 

[Abjectwoe]

The next generation Ranger is supposedly going to offer a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Source? I haven't heard anything like that... would be great though

 

[AutobotXJ]

Yes. Yes, I would.

I'm hoping for different engine options next-gen. 2.3L, 2.7L, and the Powerboost would be a compelling line-up.

Realistically, we are probably going to end up with the 2.3l plus the 2.7L, since that's going in the bronco. I'd think it almost impossible that the Powerboost ends up in the Ranger though.

I hope I am wrong though.

I agree, FOrD tends to neglect the middle child. I think it would be a mistake to not introduce hybrids for all their vehicles.

 

[grizzly]

I would like to see a Hybrid but not the plug in type.

Wife has a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited which works really well. Switches to electic up to 75 mph and you don't feel a thing. Came with a lifetime warranty on the battery which we haven't had to use yet. Has been a solid vehicle for many years.

Weird to see 550 miles to empty when you fill up the tank.

 

[RANGER_MARC]

I’ve been doing some reading on the PowerBoost (hybrid) F-150. This would be the one that has the onboard generator that’s accessible for power tools and such, up to 7.2kW. (The inverter in the back seat of the Ranger is a fairly disappointing 150 watts or 0.15kW for comparison)

I’m no contractor, but I am a DIYer and I do lots of stuff around the farm. This would be so handy and, like the air compressor I installed, it’s the type of feature that you would make up new jobs for it that you didn’t know you were missing.

In addition to the straight utility of it, I wouldn’t mind bumping my MPG a couple points, plus I’m kind of a tech-head and it’s just plain cool.

PowerBoost uses the 10 speed transmission. I’m not sure what they’ve added around it, but it’s at least within the realm of possibility to get it shoved in the smaller Ranger chassis.

Discuss...

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Judging from what the Ford executives say publicly, Ford is "all in" on electrification, which I take to mean that PowerBoost, Plug-in, and full electric versions of all their vehicles, including the Ranger, are just a matter of time, and probably not a very long time at that. So, yeah, I would expect to see, and I would support, and even buy, a "PowerBoost" Ranger in the near future, whether it is mated to a 2.3 or 2.7. See this recent interview with Bill Ford: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/18/...iew-corner-office.html?searchResultPosition=1

 

[Obijack]

Does the truck have to be running to use this?

 

[GregM]

I would love to have that to power my house during a blackout...

Sid you need this just to power all the electronics in your ranger when the solar flares happen

 

[dmeyer302]

Does the truck have to be running to use this?

It has to be “on”. The engine will cycle when the battery depletes.

 

[dmeyer302]

I would like to see a Hybrid but not the plug in type.

Why not plug-in?

 

[Glocker]

This would be cool for camping and power outages. I don't see Ranger having this though. From a market standpoint, it pushes Ranger up in price and out of their target market.

 

[Rescue Ranger]

Power boost seems neat but having a stand alone inverter generator is my choice for the cost if I wanted a Hybrid I would have gotten a Prius. I like the idea its just not for me and the way I camp and work.

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