7 Millionth Ford Ranger Rolls Off the Assembly Line - PickupTrucks.com
Maybe Ford should keep the Ranger as a fleet only model,like with Crown Vic. I know lots of delivery outfits that use Rangers exclusively. They are darned reliable,in comparison to the long since dropped S10. Without a Ranger,either fleets wont replace their trucks,or Toyota will get the business (and I would rather see Toyota NOT get the business). The little Ranger was ahead of its time. It was and is a true compact, even when compacts aren't cool and everybody else has macho-ized their truck lineup. All the Ranger needs is a better set of drivetrains and it would completely own the entire segment. I miss my '05 Ranger XLT, that was a good little truck for the homeowner. I wish Kia/Hyundai would come out with a compact pickup and prove to Alan he made a big mistake by killing the Ranger. Ford will probably make a decision at the last minute as to whether or not they will replace the Ranger with something other than an F150. It already looks like they are trying to push the Transit Connect van for small fleet work. I've owned a few Rangers and would consider another one if there was a crewcab option. With some safety, suspension and mild refresh, oh, and a new engine from the parts bin it could go on and on. Ford will not get most the loyalists into an F150. Just too far a leap. Source: news.pickuptrucks.com
