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07 stang gt
01-10-2017, 07:16 AM
Here is a post talking about the announcement from Ford Motor Co yesterday. FORD REVEALS NEW F-150; BRONCO IS BACK; ALL-NEW RANGER COMING TO NORTH AMERICA; COMPANY PRESENTS VISION FOR CITY OF TOMORROW
Ford reveals new, even tougher, smarter and more capable F-150, featuring segment-first technology, including Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, embedded 4G LTE modem, SYNC 3 and B&O PLAY audio
All-new Ford Ranger midsize pickup truck will be reintroduced to the North American market in 2019
Rugged all-new Ford Bronco midsize SUV returns in 2020 as a global vehicle; both Bronco and Ranger to be built at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant
Ford-owned Chariot – the app-based, ride sharing service in San Francisco and Austin, Texas – will expand this year to eight cities, including at least one global city
Ford presents a vision for the “City of Tomorrow” to inspire innovation and assist cities in solving mobility challenges to help people move more easily today and in the future
Ford NAIAS 2017: Official Press Conference Livestream

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2017 – Ford’s expansion to an auto and mobility company gains momentum today, as the company unveils the new F-150 pickup, announces the return of the Ranger pickup in North America and Bronco globally, and presents its vision for the “City of Tomorrow.”

Ford’s news at the North American International Auto Show – including expansion of its Chariot ride-sharing service to eight cities – underscores the company’s drive to strengthen its core automotive business while aggressively expanding in growing mobility services.

“This year, the expansion of our business as an auto and mobility company moves into even higher gear,” said Mark Fields, president and CEO. “We’re introducing even more new vehicles and technologies to make life better for millions of people in the near term, plus we’re presenting a vision and partnering with cities to move more people even more efficiently in the future.”

Today’s news follows other announcements about Ford’s business expansion:

Adding 13 new electrified vehicles and investing $4.5 billion in the next five years, including a hybrid versions of the F-150 and Mustang, two pursuit-rated hybrid police vehicles, a Transit Custom plug-in hybrid, a fully electric small SUV with an estimated range of at least 300 miles and a high-volume, fully autonomous SAE level 4-capable vehicle – with no steering wheel, gas or brake pedal – in commercial operation in 2021 in a ride-hailing or ride-sharing service.

The debut of its next-generation Fusion Hybrid autonomous development vehicle, the next step in Ford’s plan to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle in 2021.

The creation of a City Solutions team to work with major global cities to help solve congestion issues and help people move more easily, today and in the future.
Ranger and Bronco Return
Ford is bringing back the Ranger midsize pickup truck to its North American vehicle lineup in 2019 and Bronco midsize SUV to its global vehicle portfolio in 2020. Both vehicles will be manufactured at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.

“We’ve heard our customers loud and clear. They want a new generation of vehicles that are incredibly capable yet fun to drive,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford’s president of The Americas. “Ranger is for truck buyers who want an affordable, functional, rugged and maneuverable pickup that’s Built Ford Tough. Bronco will be a no-compromise midsize 4x4 utility for thrill seekers who want to venture way beyond the city.”

TorchredSVT
01-10-2017, 10:47 AM
Saw it announced on Instagram yesterday, was being posted all over. Very cool

390gtconv
01-10-2017, 12:32 PM
Thanks for news.
I also read the detail info on Pickup truck forum:
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2017/01/ford-announces-return-of-ranger-bronco.html
I love one of the Bronco renditions.
The one on this link:
http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/official-ford-ranger-bronco-coming-back/ar-BBy4PlD?li=BBnb4R5

TorchredSVT
01-11-2017, 11:28 AM
http://blog.caranddriver.com/new-ford-bronco-based-on-ranger-pickup-will-be-a-four-door-and-related-to-australias-everest/?src=socialflowFB


Hinrichs confirmed that the 2020 Bronco will be built on the 2019 Ranger’s frame. To recap, the Ranger that will return to the U.S. market in 2019 will be largely based on the mid-size pickup of the same name that’s currently sold in Europe and elsewhere.

Well that's a disapointment

Dennis O'Shea
01-11-2017, 11:55 AM
http://blog.caranddriver.com/new-ford-bronco-based-on-ranger-pickup-will-be-a-four-door-and-related-to-australias-everest/?src=socialflowFB



Well that's a disapointment

I also heard its coming with Four Door's Not a Bronco just another SUV When I lived in Colorado I owned a total of three 78,82,94,loved them all

fredfordguy
01-11-2017, 10:27 PM
I believe it was a mistake to drop the Ranger, I've had 2 of them great little pickups....

chachee52
01-11-2017, 11:00 PM
So basically as I am piecing all the articles together, the new Bronco is going to take the place of the Explorer. I could be reading too much into it, but that's what it sounds like to me. The ranger isn't a surprise, It's basically the revision of the Explorer Sport Trak that never took off because it was a $40K+ small bed pickup.

whtmare
01-12-2017, 04:34 PM
Imo the recent explorer was an epic fail on fords part...had 2014 was happy the day it became someone else's problem

whtmare
01-12-2017, 04:35 PM
Loved my 4wd ranger.....

TorchredSVT
01-13-2017, 10:00 AM
Imo the recent explorer was an epic fail on fords part...had 2014 was happy the day it became someone else's problem

LOL what crack are you smoking? I personally love them and can't wait to own one

390gtconv
01-13-2017, 12:34 PM
The Ford Explorer (Police Interceptor) are the new majority Police vehicle of choice. Can't be all that bad.

whtmare
01-13-2017, 05:34 PM
LOL what crack are you smoking? I personally love them and can't wait to own one

Joke in the snow my forester blew it away...ford sync was an absolute joke power in the non turbo sucked again don't think someone has to be smoking crack to have an opinion. Let me know when you waste your money on it..

Dennis O'Shea
01-13-2017, 09:53 PM
Just some facts the largest selling American made SUV is the Ford Explorer Not getting into the argument just the facts

390gtconv
01-14-2017, 07:46 PM
Just a note I tell people all the time when driving ANY vehicle in snow,. It's all about the tires!!! That's what in the snow. You put Blizzack tires on anything, it'll go hands down in snow. I have Ford Sync in my 2009 F150 , easy to use. Not to be confused with older system, Mytouch which was aweful.

whtmare
01-14-2017, 11:14 PM
Hey quick question have any of you cheerleaders ever owned that year explorer ? Or you just running on hype

390gtconv
01-15-2017, 06:53 PM
Hey quick question have any of you cheerleaders ever owned that year explorer ? Or you just running on hype

Perhaps you have a bad experience, it happens.
My brother in-law does own a 2013 and loves his.. Don't know his options.
Also feedback on what many other owners feel. Most liked.
https://www.edmunds.com/ford/explorer/2014/consumer-reviews/pg-1/?sorting=CONFIDENCE

Although I don't own one, I can/did speak to real snow tire experience. Most people quick to blame a vehicle because "it sucks in snow" but it's the TIRES that make all the difference.
And I can speak to my experience using SYNC in my vehicle. Takes little time to learn it so not to be afraid of it. But can be a pain to learn or use.

Read the public feedback see what they feel....

whtmare
01-15-2017, 07:33 PM
100% agree with snows....Subaru forester 4 dedicated snows = tank

TorchredSVT
01-16-2017, 10:10 AM
LOL Ryan , I should have expected that kind of response from a trump guy.

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Just some facts the largest selling American made SUV is the Ford Explorer Not getting into the argument just the facts

Those pesky facts ;)

07 stang gt
01-17-2017, 08:05 AM
Ouch ! Lets not start a political war !!
LOL Ryan , I should have expected that kind of response from a trump guy.

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Those pesky facts ;)

TorchredSVT
01-17-2017, 10:43 AM
hahahahhaha He knows I am just bustin his balls.

and I am not so sure I'd get a v6 explorer either, I would want an ecoboost model

07 stang gt
01-17-2017, 10:55 AM
^Just wait till the new Bronco comes out, maybe I will have detailed your car by then !! LOL

chachee52
01-17-2017, 12:29 PM
hahahahhaha He knows I am just bustin his balls.

and I am not so sure I'd get a v6 explorer either, I would want an ecoboost model
They make an ecoboost v6.