Ford Ranger engine: What makes it great

Known for its good looks and tech-laden features, the Ford Ranger is a midsize light-duty truck that has dominated the Philippine automotive landscape for decades. Prospective car buyers who look to leave the safety of their families to more than just pure driving skills often find the Ford Ranger and its industry-leading safety features the best choice in the segment. However, the real gem behind this iconic nameplate is what’s beating under its hood.

Today, we’re taking a deeper look into the engine that powers Ford’s fleet of pickup trucks making it a capable daily driver and a weekender to take friends and families in and out of the Metro. First, here’s the full engine specifications of the all-new Ford Ranger pickup.

Engine

Engine	2.2L TDCI Turbo Diesel	2.0L Single Turbo Diesel	2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel
Emission Stage Level	Euro IV	Euro IV	Euro IV
Displacement	2, 198 cc	1,966 cc	1,966 cc
Maximum Power	160hp / 3,200rpm	180hp / 3,500rpm	213hp / 3,750rpm
Maximum Torque	385Nm / 3,200rpm	420Nm / 1,750 – 2,500rpm	500Nm / 1,750 – 2,000rpm
Transmission	6-Speed MT	10-Speed AT	10-Speed AT
Fuel Tank Capacity	80L	80L	80L

Power and Efficiency

The all-new engine options are designed and engineered to bestow the current-generation models with the power and torque they need without compromising efficiency. Setting a fair example, the 2.2L Turbocharged Diesel Common Rail Injection (TDCI) Turbo Diesel Engine clocks at a decent 17.8 km/L running an average of 80-90 km/h on the freeway. Braving traffic on the Metro, the 2.2L TDCI Turbo Diesel Engine clocked in at around 11.9 km/L with a cabin full of passengers on their way home after a mandatory samgeup-sesh. These numbers can be attributed to how these engines were designed to work. In the case of the 2.2L TDCI Turbo Diesel Engine, fuel is delivered right into the combustion chamber through the use of a common rail injection system spraying pressurized fuel. Consequently, it produces better performance that is further elevated by the turbocharger granting the 2.2L TDCI Turbo Diesel Engine with significant pull power.

Needless to say, for a light-duty pickup truck the size of the Ford Ranger, the numbers it produces are still pretty decent compared to midsize pickup trucks in the segment donning older-generation engines. This makes the all-new Rangers well-prepared for both on and off-road driving straight out of the dealership.

Durability and Reliability

If there’s anything Ford engines are known for, it’s their utmost reliability and dependability. The engine options found in the latest line of Rangers the Blue Oval has to offer are direct descendants of the “Puma” parent family and are shared by other relatively iconic trucks from Ford’s fleet of duty vehicles. That said, parts replacement and availability will be of no difficulty and you won’t find yourself weeks without a truck waiting for parts to arrive. Oh, and Ford PH service centers also provide top-notch service and can lend a helping hand in professionally maintaining the longevity of these engines.

These motors have proven they can take a beating as they have been tested in extreme circumstances including high altitudes as well as hot and cold conditions. On many occasions, these bad boys are tried and tested at the country’s unofficial playground for utes, the lahar fields in Zambales – a vast sandbox filled with uneven platforms accompanied by broken and weather-beaten patches of land. If these powertrains can handle the rough roads of Iba’s capital, then it wouldn’t have any difficulties roaming the tamed thoroughfares of Manila. All the engine options in Ford’s all-new pickup lines are built to perform in all manners and conditions without compromise.

Superior Driving Performance

Having built on a ladder frame chassis, the Ford Ranger makes for a ride with its own pitches and dives. Nevertheless, the turbo-diesel engines paired with their respective transmissions allow for superior driving performance, especially when compared to other utility trucks on the market.

The 2.2L TDCI Turbo Diesel paired with the six-speed manual transmission delivers immediate power to the drivetrain while the 10-speed automatic 2.0L Single Turbo Diesel does ramp up speed and power gradually. On the other hand, the 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel offers a more satisfying pulling power thanks to the turbocharged boost.

 

If you’re interested in bring a Ranger home, check out the updated pricing below.

Ranger 2.2L XLS 4x2 MT	P943,000
Ranger 2.2L XLS 4x2 AT	P1,092,000
Ranger 2.2L XLS 4x4 MT	P1,181,000
Ranger 2.2L XLT 4x2 MT	P1,176,000
Ranger 2.2L XLT 4x2 AT	P1,236,000
Ranger 2.0L Wildtrak 4x2 MT	P1,390,000
Ranger 2.0L Wildtrak 4x2 AT	P1,455,000
Ranger 2.0L BiTurbo Wildtrak 4x4 AT	P1,695,000