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Old 16-02-2024, 05:14 PM   #1
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Default Ranger MS-RT from Ford Europe

Interestingly host says a collaboration between Ford Ranger designers & Engineers and MS-RT which if correct implies Ford Australia engineers....
Wouldn't it be hugely ironic if a model that would probably be more suited to Australian buyers doesn't actually get offered here....


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Old 16-02-2024, 08:04 PM   #2
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Default Re: Ranger MS-RT from Ford Europe

Reckon that could maybe be a hint to the first facelift? Or elements of it (grille)?
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Old 16-02-2024, 08:18 PM   #3
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Default Re: Ranger MS-RT from Ford Europe

I'm sure FofA will say there is no market here for this type of pickup ( its not a f**ken truck)


Pretty sure Walkinshaw could do something similar and probably more suited to Aussie taste, but then Ford wouldn't do it cause it just makes sense.
Make it a limited edition yearly and charge top dollar, cause I'm quite sick of hearing those sloppyfart sounding 6 cyl petrol things.





So we will be stuck with the same 'ol same 'ol that we've had before.





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Old 16-02-2024, 08:27 PM   #4
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If it was a single cab with the Raptor engine, suspension and interior that would be a winner for anyone that misses their performance Falcon utes.

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Old 16-02-2024, 08:31 PM   #5
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from the MS-RT web site, I can't really even see what the content is, apart from some seats, stickers, and a LOWERED??? suspension
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Old 16-02-2024, 08:55 PM   #6
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If it was a single cab with the Raptor engine, suspension and interior that would be a winner for anyone that misses their performance Falcon utes.
Make it extra cab
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Old 17-02-2024, 08:57 AM   #7
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from the MS-RT web site, I can't really even see what the content is, apart from some seats, stickers, and a LOWERED??? suspension
Mentions widened front and rear panels and 21" wheels...no performance upgrades.

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Premium sport-inspired body styling, including a striking new front bumper with an integrated splitter, extended front and rear wheel arches and sculpted side-skirts. The rear features a cab-spoiler, redesigned rear bumper with motorsport-inspired diffuser, and a ducktail spoiler.
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Old 18-02-2024, 12:51 PM   #8
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If Ford is reading this, please put the Raptor engine in this and bring it down under.
There’s plenty of performance car enthusiasts who don’t have ambitions of racing Finke or jumping sand dunes.
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Old 18-02-2024, 04:16 PM   #9
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Do it and call it the Ranger Falcon
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Old 18-02-2024, 07:15 PM   #10
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If they are too stupid to bring us the Maverick then surely they can bring us something like this.

In factory trim it would sit a tad higher but it is easy to see how they can get a lot more out of the Raptor Body Parts.

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from the MS-RT web site, I can't really even see what the content is, apart from some seats, stickers, and a LOWERED??? suspension
So, not unlike an FPV?
I mean that in a good way….
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Old 18-02-2024, 08:11 PM   #12
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Do it and call it the Ranger Falcon
Or, XR6?
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Old 19-02-2024, 08:34 PM   #13
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If they are too stupid to bring us the Maverick then surely they can bring us something like this.

In factory trim it would sit a tad higher but it is easy to see how they can get a lot more out of the Raptor Body Parts.

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Old 20-02-2024, 07:04 PM   #14
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There’s nothing in that pickup package that couldn’t be done BETTER
by a special workshop set up here in Australia
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Old 20-02-2024, 08:32 PM   #15
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There’s nothing in that pickup package that couldn’t be done BETTER
by a special workshop set up here in Australia
agreed. the MS-RT transit is pretty cool, but the Ranger is meh
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