Wth is a roush ranger?

[JohnnyO]

Hi Johnny,

Okay....I worked quite closely with Roush in NASCAR when I was involved in a unique chassis and had experience with one of their crewchiefs for their Truck program. Roush is in it for the money, winning is tier 2 or 3.... I had the pleasure of working with Mark Martin directly. A Great Guy and a excellent racer... We were at Phoenix with this "trick chassis" that my engineers optimized. We took about 250 lbs out of the chassis and stiffened it about 3 times using optimization software that was in development in Scientific Research at Ford. Mark had ideas of how to set up the chassis, and we spent some time discussing as I disagreed. Mark listened and we made some changes...not what they needed IMO, but directionally correct. So the green flag waved and the crewchief and I were locked together for the race. There was a half time for this show back in the day and Crewchief and I were pleased with the truck...Mark was in 4th...but we knew he was the fasted truck on the oval. We wanted to leave the truck alone but Mark dictated a round of bite in the right rear...Not needed as it turned out. Restart and checkered flag...Mark was 2nd but with a bump he would have won...(maybe)... Crewchief was pissed as we could have won.... Mark got out of the truck and headed to me at pit wall. Looking me straight in the eye...he said...If my Cup car was half as good as this Truck chassis, I would win tomorrow. He said he did not know what I did but what ever it was was amazing.... Short story, the news leaked out from the team of the chassis, and NASCAR banned it.... A one race wonder.... I went on to be team engineer for a while but quit as it is a grind...see the track...see the motel room...see the track...see the transporter..see the next track and repeat the process. Most Track food is awful, but that is what we ate... Jack did not care as long as there were $ coming in....

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

I dug out my old Mark Martin sunshade since the color matches my new truck. I also have a used Mark Martin race tire as a base for the glass topped coffee table in my family room.

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[dondonbabyraptor]

I like the truck, its supposed to come tuned and with a performance mod or two…. At least the ones I looked at did.

As far as cost goes…. Its all relative. Lets be honest, the ranger being avg price of 38-40k otd isnt t that great of a price to begin with. This truck has hard plastic all around, no power windows on passengers, no standard power seats, no heated or vented seats standard….. i mean shit ive seen 20k cars with those standard. But in the end im happy with the truck and thats all that should matter and i dont regret purchasing, so far, 6 months in.

I mean prices now yeah… when I was looking you could get a base model 2wd ranger for 22-23k out the door w/o taxes… hell, back a year ago my 2020 lariat 4wd with tech package (B&O sound system + extras) was 34kish out the door w/o taxes. Comparing to something similar with Toyota would of been 7-10k more.. The Ranger is priced amazingly well… only thing that could compare in price is the Colorado and it’s nowhere near as nice as the Ranger apples to apples. I’m sure you have the funds to pay the luxury premium price, and I’m really glad you don’t regret it. It’d be awfully silly if you did. Like you said, price is relative, but most wouldn’t be able to afford close to a 50% up charge with the additional 13k starting. ($28k ranger 4wd XLT(the same model Roush uses) 2020 prices))

 

[Trigganometry]

Yeah, we get blamed for everything.
Nice ploy (but a failed one) and a nice broad brush, too.

Only thing they can blame us for is white wall tires! That’s it, oh… my bad, Cragar mags too ?

 

[AzScorpion]

Only thing they can blame us for is white wall tires! That’s it, oh… my bad, Cragar mags too ?

Don't forget Keystone Classics.

 

[rang19ca]

You can blame us for Big Block muscle cars too, Ha Ha.

 

[RANGER_MARC]

You can blame us for Big Block muscle cars too, Ha Ha.

Not to mention Classic Rock!

 

[OFC Ranger]

You can blame us for Big Block muscle cars too, Ha Ha.

Yea but by today's standards those things are very slow.

 

[seanellaz]

I am a very knowledgeable guy with all this Ford ranger stuff ..but I have never heard of a roush ranger...? Is it like a tremor? Raptor? Someone explain please...

It is an up-grade to the ranger on which Roush and dealer make big margin for a little gain. LEather seats, Leveling kit to raise the front and make truck level / eliminate rake. Cat-back exhaust upgrade, slightly larger tires and wheels. DIY, save a TON, and get better performance. Injen air intake: https://truckandgear.com/injen/inj-b2e1-pf9071wb.html; Flowmaster 717909 FlowFX Cat-Back Exhaust System: https://www.rvautoparts.com/Flowmaster-717909-2019-Ford-Ranger-23L-Eco-Ffx-Cb-So_p_726626.html. (I did mine with muffler delete and wrapped the whole thing with fberglass, then painted it with hi temp paint- purrs nice and growls when stompped). 3.5" BDS lift w/ UCA's: https://bds-suspension.com/product?ma=3&mo=25&ty=1&yr=2019-2020, $725 to install @ local 4wd shop. Then upgrade to larger 295/70-17 tires required 1.25" spacers (@ pair) https://ruggedridge.com/p/rugged-ridge-wheel-spacers/v/ford/ranger/2020/. This truck will outclimb and out perform the Roush, but no leather seats, and no stickers, about which I care nothing.

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Oh oh... Don't zoom into the side pics, your corneas might rip. There mayyyyyy or may not be a huge Raptor vinyl with claw marks.... Ok I am guilty as charged.

Your honesty, sense of humor, and attitude are terrific and (I hope) infectious!

 

[Rene Michaels]

It's basically an aftermarket company who will set up your Ranger with Roush Performance parts and interior makeover. See Alex's link.

I do like the interior, especially the seats (future upgrade noted).

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

Your honesty, sense of humor, and attitude are terrific and (I hope) infectious!

Thank you Tracy. I really appreciate the comment very kind of you.

 

[ControlNode]

Well, if someone really wanted a Black 2022 model that was based on the XLT-High with Tech/tow/FX4 packages, there is one for sale in South Eastern NC. Their listing incorrectly states it is a Lariat as of right now. I've contacted them about corrected that.

Used 2022 Ford Ranger For Sale In Wilmington NC | 25H0293A

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