Paul Fithian
Member
Some pictures of my 2007 Gen2 Sport Trac next to a new Ranger. Confused why Ford didn't set up the new Ranger with IRS.
For that matter, what ever happened to the Raptor? I remember seeing clubs and activities for Raptor fans.Interesting you bring up the Ranger. I was servicing my excellent 2008 Adrenalin and was talking openly to the servicing technician. I mentioned that I would not move to a Ranger as I did not see comparable specs to the Sport Trac. He just laughed and said that is so true and many people in the dealership miss the Sport Trac as they have nothing to match. It's a real shame that mid-size trucks are roaring back but Ford gave up too soon and felt the Ranger a better offering. So sad that I will have to consider another vendor if and when I want another pickup truck.
So how would a Ranger Sport Trac siphon sales from the F-150? Sport Tracs never were a full size pickup, and there small pickup bed is enough to make it non threatening. The Bronco platform is not the same as the old ranger/explorer platform used on the previous Sport Trac. The ranger platform really is the closest if not identical to the previous platforms. However, I understand that may not be important with Ford.I doubt Ford will ever make any version of the Ranger that would risk taking sales away from the F-150. Because they can charge more for the Bronco I doubt they would care whether they sell a Bronco or an F-150. Not so much with the Ranger.
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