Introduced in late 2011, the third-generation Ranger (codenamed T6) was engineered by Ford of Australia as an ambitious global pickup that revolutionised the European truck segment. Combining commanding presence, car-like interior ergonomics, five-star Euro NCAP safety and 3,500 kg towing capacity, proactive Ford Ranger maintenance is vital to ensure its sophisticated electronics and common-rail turbodiesels deliver long-term reliability. It rapidly overtook the Toyota Hilux and Nissan Navara to become the UK and Europe’s best-selling pickup.
Powertrains centre on the 2.2 TDCi four-cylinder (150 hp) and the acclaimed 3.2 TDCi Duratorq five-cylinder (200 hp), both featuring a durable timing chain drive. Power flows through a six-speed manual or robust 6R80 six-speed automatic gearbox coupled to an electronic low-range transfer case. A critical mechanical idiosyncrasy on these engines is the variable displacement oil pump 10-minute oil change rule to avoid priming loss and engine seizure, requiring oil drain and refill to be completed within 10 minutes to prevent pump unpriming.
