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  Almost 750000 Australian vehicles now involved in Takata airbag recall

  06/10/15, via Motoring

  Mazda Australia has recalled more than 79,000 vehicles due to potentially lethal problems with driver's airbags supplied by Japanese company Takata, bringing to about 740,000 the number of vehicles involved in Australia and more than 50 million globally.

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  2016 Dodge Viper ACR Review

  07/11/15, via Automobile

  Since the Dodge Hellcat Charger and Challenger were introduced last year — a 707-horsepower sedan and coupe that were actually useable as daily transportation, and for about $65,000 – the Dodge Viper, with (cough) just 645 horsepower and a base 

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  Track-Ready Dodge Viper ACR Returns for 2016

  05/08/15, via Automobile

  DETROIT – Dodge is reviving the street-legal ACR track package for its fifth-generation Viper, with suspension upgrades good for up to 1.5-g of cornering force and an optional Extreme Aero Package that provides nearly 2,000 pounds of peak downforce.

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  2015 Dodge Viper GTC Customizer Goes Live Online

  04/17/15, via Automobile

  If you had aspirations for productivity today, it's probably best to abandon that hope. Dodge has announced that the 2015 Dodge Viper GTC customizer site is now live online, which means enthusiasts can start creating their dream virtual Viper garage.

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  2015 Dodge Durango R/T Adds Optional Radar Red Nappa Leather Seats

  03/26/15, via Automobile

  Mopar fans, listen up: Dodge announced Radar Red Nappa leather sports seats are now available in the 2015 Dodge Durango R/T. Dodge previewed this seat color on a Durango concept shown at the 2013 SEMA auto show, and according to Dodge, fans 

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  Takata recall grows to 800k cars in Australia

  06/12/15, via Drive

  The Takata airbag scandal continues to deepen with Mazda and Nissan issuing recall notices on Wednesday, taking the total number of vehicles affected in Australia beyond 800,000. already issued which involve cars built earlier than previously

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  Nissan recalls more cars for Takata airbags

  07/17/15, via Motoring

  A new recall for defective Takata airbags threatens to take the number of local cars affected closer still to a million. Nissan Australia has advised that the latest Takata airbag recall applies to the front-passenger airbags of D22 Navara, Y61 Patrol

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Takata recall grows to 800k cars in Australia - Drive

The Takata airbag scandal continues to deepen with Mazda and Nissan issuing recall notices on Wednesday, taking the total number of vehicles affected in Australia beyond 800,000. The two Japanese car makers were expected to issue the safety... Similar to the other recalls already issued which involve cars built earlier than previously reported with airbags that could potentially deploy shrapnel in the event of an accident, Mazda has extended its previous notice to now include Mazda6... The total number of vehicles affected from the Japanese brand in this latest round is approximately 79,000, although Mazda cautions that because of the age of vehicles that the number of cars currently on the road may be slightly less. The total number of Nissan vehicles involved is approximately 115,000. The extent of the problem is likely to mean that repairs, which will be conducted free of charge and should take less than a day, may take more than 18 months to complete. Source: www.drive.com.au

2015 Dodge Viper SRT Price Slashed $15000 amidst Stagnant Sales - Automobile

Despite previous assurances that lackluster sales of the Dodge Viper were not cause for concern, Dodge has dropped the entry price of the V-10-powered supercar by $15,000. While the outgoing 2014 SRT Viper stickered at a lofty $101,880 (including... When all is said and done, current Gen 5 Viper owners could walk away with a 645-hp supercar for $71,990 -- a discount of nearly a third compared to the car's previous sticker price. In an effort to boost sales of the 2015 Dodge Viper SRT, the high-performance supercar will also be sold throughout the Dodge dealer network, whereas the outgoing model was available only at standalone SRT locations. The 2015 Dodge Viper receives minor updates this year, including an additional 5 hp from the 8. 4-liter V-10, bringing its total output to 645 hp, still delivered to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. New for 2015 will be a mid-priced Viper GT model, arriving with a handful of features drawn from the range-topping Viper GTS. Source: www.automobilemag.com

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• 2003 Mazda B2500 Mileage - Fuelly

  Based on data from 3 vehicles, 193 fuel-ups and 64,858 miles of driving, the 2003 Mazda B2500 gets a combined Avg MPG of 17.40 with a 0.23 MPG margin of error.

  Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 14 outliers (6.76%) removed.

  Following shows the average MPG of each of the 3 vehicles in the system.

  

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  2006 22.2 Avg MPG 2 Vehicles 9 Fuel-ups 3,460 Miles Tracked View All 2006 Mazda B2500s 2005 25.9 Avg MPG 2 Vehicles 880 Fuel-ups 309,499 Miles Tracked View All 2005 Mazda B2500s 2004 17.4 Avg MPG 1 Vehicle 10 Fuel-ups 5,780 Miles Tracked View All 2004 Mazda B2500s 2003 17.4 Avg MPG 3 Vehicles 193 Fuel-ups 64,858 Miles Tracked View All 2003 Mazda B2500s 2001 24.4 Avg MPG 2 Vehicles 246 Fuel-ups 87,715 Miles Tracked View All 2001 Mazda B2500s 2000 21.9 Avg MPG 4 Vehicles 302 Fuel-ups 102,642 Miles Tracked View All 2000 Mazda B2500s 1999 21.1 Avg MPG 4 Vehicles 102 Fuel-ups 24,108 Miles Tracked View All 1999 Mazda B2500s 1998 24.3 Avg MPG 2 Vehicles 160 Fuel-ups 51,925 Miles Tracked View All 1998 Mazda B2500s

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• Mazda B2500 Repair: Problems, Cost and Maintenance

  Mazda B2500 Problems High Engine Idle with Manual Transmission

  A high idle speed can be caused by a poor connection at the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). Connector replacement kits are available from Mazda dealers and possibly some Ford dealers.

  Rough Running Idle, ABS Light Illuminated, and Check Engine Light

  Water intrusion into a connector (X309) located under the cab, beneath the driver's seat, can cause a rough idle, erratic speedometer operation, ABS Light and Check Engine Light illumination, and automatic transmission shifting problems. If needed, connector repair parts are available from Mazda dealers, and possibly some Ford dealers.

  Crank but No Start Condition and No Spark

  The engine may fail to start due to an electrically shorted sensor. Some of the sensors may internally short and not blow any fuses. A technician may find no spark and no operation of the fuel injectors in the diagnosis. One way a technician may isolate the defective sensor is by disconnecting sensors one by one to see if the engine starts.

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  Mazda B2500 Questions I need to find the horn to fix i can not find help please (1 answer)

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  So my brake lights work but my running tail lights won't work. I was swapping out fuses so it could be that but I filled all the fuse spots with 15 amp fuses which shouldn't be a problem. The fuses I replaced were only in the side panel and I haven't looked under the hood yet. I'm...

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  Mazda B2500 Recalls MAZDA IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1997 AND MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2003 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) AND/OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND MANUFACTURED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 5, 2002. A COMPONENT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWIT... ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT ...

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  Mazda B2500 Reviews

  I bought my '99 B2500 in 2003 with 53K miles. I drove it from Orlando to Cape Canaveral everyday (100 mile round trip) for 7 years. I now work back in Orlando and the truck has 240K miles on it and still runs and looks like new. My wife is on me to trade it and get a new truck but I'm keeping it till the wheels fall off.

  bought my truck used with 165k miles on it. had it since 2005. only major thing ive had to do to it was replace the clutch. doing the regular maintance like oil change and etc..... been to pa nc tx just all over the us. it has 350000 miles on it now and iam still not scared to get in it now and head out on a long trip. great truck

  10 years old and runs like its new. I replaced the battery a year ago, other than that everything is fine. The "check engine" light came on yesterday (I almost fainted) but I put a quart of oil in it, came online to check that dis-connect and re-connect battery would re-set the light. It stays off.

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• Mazda B-Series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  For the Mazda B-Series sold in North America from 1993, see Ford Ranger (North America). This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (November 2014) Mazda B-Series Overview Manufacturer Mazda Production 1961–2006 Chronology Successor Mazda BT-50

  The Mazda B-Series is a pickup truck that was first manufactured in 1961 by Mazda. Since the launch of the B-Series, Mazda has used the engine displacement to determine each model's name; the B1500 had a 1.5 L engine and the B2600 had a 2.6 L engine. In Japan, Mazda used the name "Proceed" for its compact pickup trucks, and "Mazda Titan" for another line of larger trucks. Other names used for this line include Mazda Bravo (Australia), Mazda Bounty (New Zealand), Mazda Magnum / Thunder / Fighter (Thailand), and Mazda Drifter (South Africa).

  Mazda's partnership with Ford resulted in both companies selling this vehicle under different names; Ford called its version Ford Courier, and later the Ford Ranger. The Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger models sold in North America were developed by Ford, whereas models sold elsewhere under the same badge were engineered by Mazda.

  Contents

  1 First generation (1961–1965) 2 Second generation (1965–1977) 2.1 Rotary Pickup 2.2 Ford Courier 3 Third generation (PE/UC/UD; 1977–1985) 4 Fourth generation (UF; 1985–1998) 4.1 Ford Courier / Raider 5 Fifth generation (UN; 1998–2006) 6 References First generation (1961–1965)[edit] First generation

  The first B1500 model: top left is the original truck, to the right the "Pickup", bottom left is the double-cab truck and on the bottom right is the "Light Van".

  Overview Production 1961–1965 Assembly Japan: Hiroshima Body and chassis Body style 2-door pickup truck2-door double-cab pickup truck2-door double-cab coupé utility2-door van Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Powertrain Engine 1.5 L UA OHV I4 Dimensions Wheelbase 2,495 mm (98.2 in) (BUA)2,590 mm (102.0 in) (BUB61) Length 4,150 mm (163.4 in) (BUA61)4,245 mm (167.1 in) (BUB61)

  The Mazda B-Series bonnet truck was introduced in Japan in August 1961 as the B1500 (BUA61). This model was the only Japanese market model to be badged under the B-Series naming scheme, i.e. B1500. The BUD61 (second generation) that followed was the first model of the long-running "Proceed" series sold in Japan. It had a 1484 cc OHV water-cooled engine with wet sleeve cylinders which produced 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp), and a one-ton payload. This model also had a torsion bar front/leaf spring rear suspension, which was advanced for its time, giving it a relatively smooth ride. The B1500 was remodeled between late 1962 and September 1963; it received a new chassis code, BUB61.[1] The BUB61 was more spacious; its cabin was extended by 80 mm (3.1 in) and it had a stretched body and wheelbase. The BUB61 had a new, upside-down, trapezoidal grille instead of the earlier full-width unit, with thirteen bars rather than nine, turn signals on the fenders, and more chrome trim—including a decor strip on the side.[2]

  In addition to the standard two-door "styleside" pickup truck body, a double-cab truck and a similar double-cab version called the "pickup", which had a fully integrated coupé utility body rather than the separate bed of the truck versions were produced. The "pickup" model was based on the light van; it had a two-door van model with a fold-down tailgate and an electrically powered window, which was rare in the Japanese market at the time.[2] The light van (BUAVD) was introduced in September 1962, and two double-cab models following shortly after. These three models were built on the shorter wheelbase chassis; when the longer chassis was introduced it was not deemed worthwhile to create new bodywork. These models were produced for only a few months.[2] The B1500 was sleeker and considerably more powerful than its competitors in the Japanese market, but it was considerably more expensive and it failed to sell in the expected quantities.[3]

  Second generation (1965–1977)[edit] Second generation

  Mazda B1800 (US)

  Overview Also called Mazda ProceedMazda B1500/1600/1800Mazda Rotary PickupFord Courier Production 1965–1977 Assembly Japan: HiroshimaNew Zealand Body and chassis Body style 2-door truck Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Powertrain Engine 1.3 L TC I4 (BTA67)1.5 L UA OHV I4 (BUD61)1.6 L NA I4 (BNA61)1.8 L VB I41.3 L 13B Dimensions Wheelbase 2650 mm Length 4370 mm

  The 1966 B1500/Proceed presented in October 1965 used the same 1,484 cc OHV I4 engine as its predecessor, with minor changes to the cylinder head and valves and the use of a downdraft carburetor instead of the sidedraft unit used on the models sold between 1961 and 1965. The UA engine now produced 72 PS (53 kW; 71 hp) at 5200 rpm.[4] The chassis was now called the "BUD61"; it was longer than its predecessor and received new bodywork of a squarer design, and four headlights. In January 1971, a 1600 cc model with the chassis code BNA61 was introduced. This had 95 PS SAE in global markets;[5] US brochures did not specify its power output and European importers claimed 75 PS (55 kW) DIN. In Japan, a minimum 100 PS (74 kW) (SAE gross) was claimed; the model was advertised in Japan as the "GT-Truck".[6]

  In March 1972, the Proceed 1300 with a smaller 1.3-liter engine was released and remained available in Japan until 1975. It had 87 PS (64 kW) in SAE gross but was advertised as a GT-truck.[citation needed] The B1500 was the first Japanese pickup truck to be assembled in New Zealand from CKD kits. Assembly started in 1967 at Steel's Motor Assemblies, which also built the Toyota Corona and later became Toyota New Zealand's Christchurch plant after a government order for 672 units. The model remained in local assembly at various plants for several generations.[citation needed]

  The B-Series was introduced to the United States with the 1972 B1600. In 1974, the similar rotary-powered Rotary Pickup was released in the US. The engine was enlarged to 1.8-liters for 1975's B1800, a model that had been available to Canadian customers since around 1970. It was known in the Japanese market as the "Proceed", where it was also sold as the Ford Courier. Its strong sales in the US market—mostly with Ford badging—relieved Mazda's pressing cash flow troubles in the period following the 1970s energy crisis.[7]

  Engines:

  1972-1975 – 1.3 L (1272 cc) TC I4 (BTA67) 1965-1971 – 1.5 L (1484 cc) UA OHV I4 (BUD61) 1971–1976 – 1.6 L (1586 cc) NA I4 (BNA61), 95 PS (70 kW) SAE at 6000 rpm 1970–1977 – 1.8 L (1796 cc) VB I4 (BVD61), 98 hp (73 kW) SAE at 5500 rpm (1970, Canada)[8] 1974–1977 – 1.3 L (654 cc x 2) 13B (PA136/SPA136) Rotary Pickup[edit]

  The Rotary Pickup (REPU) was the world's first and only Wankel-engined pickup truck. It was sold from 1974 to 1977 and appears to only have been available in the US and Canada.[9] The Rotary-Engined Pickup (REPU) had a four-port 1.3-liter 13B four-barrel carbureted engine,[10] flared fenders, a battery mounted under the bed, a different dash, a front grille, and round taillights.

  It is estimated that just over 15,000 units were built. Most were made for the 1974 model year (PA136 chassis), but the effect of the energy crisis on sales caused Mazda to restamp many of the 1974 models with a prefix "S", designating them as 1975 models; (SPA136). Approximately 700 units were built for the 1976 model year. Mazda invested in a moderate redesign for the 1977 model (PA236), updating its electrical systems, adding 4 inches (100 mm) cab stretch for increased comfort, and adding a five-speed manual transmission with a different differential gearing. About 3,000 units were manufactured, after which the REPU was discontinued due to poor sales.

  Road & Track magazine was impressed with its "smooth, quiet power" and "nice" interior.[11] The vehicle retailed for about US$3,500 ($16,737 in 2015); its observed fuel economy was 16.5 miles per US gallon (14.3 L/100 km; 19.8 mpg-imp). Most of the trucks are found on the west coast of the US; they continue to be sought out by enthusiasts. Like many Mazda rotary vehicles, the REPU was raced. Its most notable finish was an overall victory at the 1975 SCCA Mojave 24 Hour Rally, where it was driven by Malcolm Smith and Jack Sreenan.[citation needed]

  Ford Courier[edit]

  The first generation Ford Courier was introduced for the 1972 model year and sold for a little over US$3,000 ($16,914 in 2015) when introduced—close to the price of a Ford F-100.[citation needed] The Courier was manufactured by Toyo Kogyo (Mazda),[12] and imported and sold by Ford Motor Company as a response to the unforeseen popularity of the small Toyota and Nissan (Datsun) pickups among young buyers in the West. Like the other mini-pickups of the time, it featured a sub-2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine, a four-speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive, a load capability of 1,400 lb (635 kg), and was fairly inexpensive compared to full-size pickups of the time. To circumvent the 25 percent chicken tax on light trucks, Couriers like Chevrolet LUV's were imported in "cab chassis" configurations, which included the entire light truck without the cargo box or truck bed, and were only subject to a 4 percent tariff.[13] Subsequently, a truck bed would be attached to the chassis and the vehicle could be sold as a light truck.

  The body styling was effectively that of the related Mazda B-Series, but its frontal treatment was unique; its grille was designed to emulate that of the larger Ford F-Series and large, single headlights were fitted instead of the B-Series' smaller twin units.[citation needed] When the Courier was introduced, it was supplied with a 1.8-liter overhead cam engine that produced 74 hp (55 kW) at 5,070 rpm and 92 lbf·ft (125 N·m) at 3,500 rpm. A four-speed manual transmission was standard; a three-speed automatic option was also offered. A five-speed manual option was added in 1976.[citation needed]

  Badging was changed several times in the first generation of the series. In 1972, the tailgate read "Ford Courier" in large, raised letters; there was a small "Courier" badge on the front of the hood. From 1973 until 1976, the hood badging read "Ford". In 1973, the tailgate read "Courier" in large letters, with a small "Ford" badge on the upper left. In 1974, it read "Ford" in large letters, with a small "Courier" badge on the lower right. In 1976, the cab was lengthened by 3 inches (76 mm) and extra trim was added to the grille.[citation needed]

  Third generation (PE/UC/UD; 1977–1985)[edit] Third generation Overview Also called Ford CourierMazda Proceed Production April 1977–1985 Assembly Japan: Hiroshima, JapanColombia: BogotáIran: Tehran (Bahman Group) Body and chassis Body style 2-door pickup, standard and long bed Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Powertrain Engine 1.6 L NA I41.8 L VC I41.8 L VB I4 (US)2.0 L MA I42.0 L FE I42.2 L S2 diesel I4 Transmission 4/5-speed manual3-speed automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 2,715 mm (106.9 in) (SWB)2,865 mm (112.8 in) (LWB) Length 4,445 mm (175.0 in) (SWB)4,740 mm (186.6 in) (LWB)

  The model's third generation was introduced in April 1977 as the PE chassis for the Proceed 1600.[14] The Japanese model had a claimed 97 PS (71 kW) and a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). The new model was more comfortable than the previous; it had a woodgrain dashboard and other luxuries. Outside Japan it was sold as the B1600 and later as the B1800, which was originally sold only in North America. In the US for the 1980 model year, it was sold as the B2000, which used a 2.0-liter F/MA engine, replacing the B1800. The diesel 2.2-liter B2200 was sold from 1981 with the chassis code UD.[15] In the US, the 1984 B2000 continued to be sold through 1985; the next generation only appeared as a "1986". The 2.0-liter version was called PE2M6/M7 until 1981—"6" for the short wheelbase, "7" for the long bed—after which it had the chassis code UC. In Japan, this truck was discontinued in October 1979 because commercial customers preferred vans over the less space-efficient, bonneted trucks.

  The B2000 was also available in a long-bed version with a longer wheelbase and rear overhang, which was given the model name Sundowner in some markets—a reference to nomadic Australian herders who would make camp wherever they were at sundown. The regular model code UC11 was changed to UC21 when it was fitted with a long bed. The chassis coding system used for the US market in 1981 when a standardized VIN code was introduced. This change led to a second coding system, complicating the identification and grouping of these trucks. The B-Series was redesigned for 1983 and was replaced in January 1985. By this time, 1.8 million Mazda B-series trucks had been built since 1961.[16]

  In Australia and New Zealand, the Courier was a compact pick-up built for Ford by Mazda in Japan.[17] It was first offered on the Australian market in 1979.[18] Both Mazda and Ford versions for New Zealand were assembled locally.

  Engines:

  1972-1975 – 1.6 L (1586 cc) NA I4 (PE2N), 97 PS (71 kW) JIS at 5700 rpm[14] 1976-1978 – 1.8 L (1769 cc) VC I4 (PE2V),[19] 84 hp (63 kW) at 5000 rpm (UK)[20] 1977-1979 – 1.8 L (1796 cc) VB (US only?) 1979-1984 – 2.0 L (1970 cc) MA I4, 77 hp (PE2M, UC) 1982-1984 – diesel 2.2 L (2209 cc) S2 I4, 59 hp (UD) Ford Courier[edit]

  In 1977, the Courier was redesigned and various new options were made available. The truck was available with front disc brakes and a Ford-built 2.3-liter engine option, which was the same engine used in the Ford Pinto and Mustang II. The key feature distinguishing the Courier from Mazda's B-Series was the single headlights, although with park and indicator lights were placed inset starting in 1978. 1977 models retained the turn signal lights in the bumper.[21] In 1979, the base model engine was increased in size to 2.0-liters. The optional Ford 2.3-liter engine was produced in Brazil.[21]

  The Courier was never available with a diesel engine in the US. However, the 1982 Mazda B2200 was available with the S2, a Perkins-built 4.135, 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine, producing 59 hp (44 kW) at 2,100 rpm. This diesel engine was available for the 1983 and 1984 Ford Ranger; for the 1985 to 1987 Ford Rangers it was replaced with the 2.3-liter 4D55T turbo diesel.[21]

  1985 Ford Courier (facelift, New Zealand)

  The Courier continued to be sold in North America until the model year 1982, when power steering was added. For 1983, Ford of North America introduced its own Ford Ranger to fill its compact truck segment, which replaced the Courier in the US and Canadian markets.[21] In other markets such as Australasia, this generation of Courier continued to be sold until 1985, when the next generation was introduced. Australian models were redesigned in 1982 or 1983.[citation needed]

  Electric variants[edit]

  Between 1979 and 1982, a number of electric Ford Couriers were produced. Jet Industries purchased "vehicle gliders"—Ford Courier bodies without engines, and fitted them with a series-connected direct current motor and lead-acid accumulators; they labeled the vehicles the Jet Industries ElectraVan 750. These were sold mainly as service trucks, generally to local government departments. They had a top speed of around 70 mph (113 km/h), and covered 50 to 60 miles (80 to 97 km) on a full charge. A number of these vehicles still exist, usually with upgraded motor control systems and higher-voltage battery packs.[21]

  Fourth generation (UF; 1985–1998)[edit] Fourth generation Overview Also called Ford Courier (pickup)Ford Raider (wagon)Ford MarathonMazda BravoMazda FighterMazda Magnum Production 1985–1998 Assembly Japan: HiroshimaColombia: BogotáSouth Africa: PretoriaZimbabwe: Willowvale (WMMI) Body and chassis Body style 2-door pickup4-door pickup4-door wagon Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-driveFront-engine, four-wheel-drive Related Mazda Proceed Marvie Powertrain Engine 2.0 L FE I42.2 L F2 I42.6 L G54B I4 (Mitsubishi)2.6 L G6 I42.2 L R2 diesel I42.5 L WL-T td I4 Transmission 5-speed manual4-speed automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 108.7 in (2,761 mm)117.5 in (2,984 mm)109.3 in (2,776 mm)118.1 in (3,000 mm) Length 182.7 in (4,641 mm)198.8 in (5,050 mm) Width 65.7 in (1,669 mm)67.1 in (1,704 mm) Height 61.8 in (1,570 mm)61.6 in (1,565 mm)66.1 in (1,679 mm)65.9 in (1,674 mm)

  A new Proceed/B-Series (UF) was introduced in January 1985; it was produced until June 1999.[15] A five-speed manual transmission was the primary choice in most markets, with options of a four-speed automatic transmission option and part-time four wheel drive. The 2.6-liter, Mitsubishi-powered B2600 was introduced in 1986. 1987 saw the Mazda inline-four engine enlarged to 2.2-liters in the B2200; the smaller engine was phased out of the North American markets after that year. In 1988, the Mitsubishi engine was replaced with a new family of Mazda powerplants. This generation also returned to the Japanese market as the "Proceed", where it was marketed mostly as a "lifestyle" truck.[citation needed]

  From 1991, an SUV/RV version of this generation was manufactured and sold as the Proceed Marvie; this was sold as the Ford Raider in Australia. The Proceed Marvie had a UV chassis code. A similar version of the vehicle was developed in Thailand, where it was sold as a version of the Mazda B-series. In 1988, the larger Mitsubishi carbureted engine was replaced with Mazda's more powerful, 2.6 liter, four-cylinder, fuel-injected engine. The new model was named B2600i—"i" for injection. Both Mazda B-series and the Ford Courier versions were assembled from CKD kits in New Zealand.[citation needed]

  For the North American markets, Mazda spent more than US$100 million to design and develop the 1986-1993 B-Series pickups to meet consumer demands. For the 1994 model year, to save costs related to the chicken tax, Mazda introduced a rebadged version of the Ford Ranger, which was produced at Ford's Twin Cities Assembly Plant in Minnesota, and Edison Assembly in New Jersey. Because of declining sales and a lack of significant updates to its parent platform, the Ford-built B-Series was discontinued after the 2009 model year. The North American Ranger was discontinued at the end of 2011 with the closure of the Twin Cities plant.[22]

  In South Africa, South African Motor Corporation (SAMCOR)—now Ford SA—fitted the B-Series with the 3.0- and later the 3.4-liter Ford Essex V6 as a range-topping engine option. The Essex engine was produced at Ford's Struandale engine plant in Port Elizabeth.[citation needed] In Zimbabwe, the B-series was assembled at the Willowvale Mazda Motor Industry plant in Willowvale, Harare where it was fitted with the 1.6 and 1.8 liter engines.[citation needed]

  Engine options:

  B2000 1985–199? – 2.0 L (1998 cc) FE I4, 80 hp (60 kW) B2200 1987–1993 – 2.2 L (2184 cc) F2 I4, 85 hp (63 kW) (Carb) 1992–1993 – 2.2 L (2184 cc) F2 I4, 91 hp (68 kW), 118 lb·ft (160 N·m) (EFI) 1985-199? – 2.2 L (2184 cc) R2 I4, 70 hp (52 kW), 105 lb·ft (142 N·m) B2600 1986–1988 – 2.6 L (2555 cc) G54B I4, 102 hp (76 kW), 146 lb·ft (198 N·m) 1988–1993 – 2.6 L (2606 cc) G6 I4, 121 hp (90 kW), 149 lb·ft (202 N·m) B3000 (South Africa) 1993–1997 – 3.0 L (2993 cc) Essex V6 89 kW (121 PS; 119 hp) B3400 (South Africa) 1997–2000 – 3.4 L (3376 cc) Essex V6 108 kW (147 PS; 145 hp) Ford Courier / Raider[edit]

  From 1991 to 1997[23] a badge-engineered version of the Mazda Proceed Marvie wagon was sold as the Ford Raider.[24] Like the Mazda version, it was an SUV/MPV based on the Proceed/B-Series/Ranger/Courier.

  

  Late model Mazda Proceed Marvie

  

  Ford Courier (pre-facelift)

  

  Ford Raider (pre-facelift)

  

  Thai market Mazda B2500 Wagon

  Fifth generation (UN; 1998–2006)[edit] Fifth generation Overview Also called Mazda BravoMazda FighterMazda ProceedFord Courier (pickup)Ford Everest (wagon)Ford Ranger (pickup) Production 1998–2006 Assembly Japan: HiroshimaColombia: BogotáPhilippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna[25]South Africa: Pretoria[26]Taiwan: ZhongliThailand: Rayong (AAT)Vietnam: Hai Duong (Ford Vietnam)[27]Zimbabwe: Willowvale (WMMI) Body and chassis Class Compact pickup truckMid-size SUV (Ford Everest) Body style 2-door pickup2-door pickup (extended cab)4-door "Freestyle" pickup (suicide rear doors)4-door pickup5-door wagon (Ford Everest) Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-driveFront-engine, four-wheel-drive Powertrain Engine 2.2 L F2 I42.6 L G6E I42.5 L WL diesel I42.5 L WL-T TD I4 Mazda B2500 (pre-facelift) Ford Ranger (pre-facelift)

  In the 1998 model year, Mazda renewed its B-Series for international markets. Production at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant began in May 1998.[28] It has the chassis code "UN".[15] This model was also sold as the Ford Ranger in Europe and Asia and as the Ford Courier in Australia and New Zealand. Production also began that year at the Ford Motor Company Philippines plant. CKD versions were also assembled in South Africa and Ecuador.[citation needed]

  The truck was sold in more than 130 countries under a variety of names. It was called the Fighter and Ranger in Southeast Asia—except in Singapore where it was called the Proceed—the Mazda Bounty and Ford Courier in New Zealand, the Mazda Bravo in Australia, and the Mazda Drifter in South Africa.[citation needed] The B2600/B2200s sold in Venezuela and nearby Latin American countries were assembled in Colombia by Compañía Colombiana Automotriz S.A. (CCA). They had a 2.6-liter inline-four engine, four-wheel-drive model and an entry level model with a 2.2-liter inline-four with rear-wheel-drive.[citation needed] In 2002, a "Freestyle" model with rear suicide doors became available on this platform. The rest of the range was revised in 2002 and 2004. These models are unrelated to the Mazda B-series and Ford Ranger models in North America.[citation needed]

  Ford Everest[edit]

  The Ford Everest or Endeavour is a midsized SUV version of the Ford Ranger that shares more than 30 percent of its components with the donor pickup truck model. The concept was similar to the Mazda Proceed Marvie and its Ford Raider twin sold in the 1990s based on the previous generation Mazda B-Series. It was a four-door SUV, but in similar fashion to the original Toyota 4Runner of the cargo area having a removable top.

  The Everest was sold in Asia, Central America and the Bahamas. The Everest was introduced in March 2003; it was built at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant in Rayong,[29] and as CKD kits in Chengalpattu, India;[30]Zhongli, Taiwan and Hai Duong, Vietnam.[31]). In India, the Everest was called the Ford Endeavour.

  This Everest had its origins in the Ford Ranger, which was built for the Southeast Asian markets at the Rayong plant. Its underpinnings remained very much those of a pickup truck, while its engine was a Mazda-derived unit used for its low cost, fuel efficiency and emissions, which met the markets' standards. A Hiroshima-based design team developed the Everest/Endeavour to suit developing markets. In 2006, the Everest, the Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series pickups were replaced with the new Mazda BT-50 and its derivatives. While the Mazda versions introduced the new "BT-50" name, Ford versions continued under the names "Ranger" for pickups and "Everest" for wagons.

  The Everest came with three-row seating in rear- or four-wheel drive, with either a 2.5-liter petrol or 2.6-liter diesel engine. It rides on a 2,860 mm (112.6 in) wheelbase.

  Engines:

  2.5-liter WLT water-intercooled turbo-diesel, 88 kW (118 hp) and 277 Nm (204 lb·ft) 2.6-liter G6E 3-valve petrol, 90 kW (121 hp) and 206 N·m (151 lb·ft) References[edit] ^ Bulmer, Ged (2013-03-13).

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