Ford turns over Ranger Sport 4x4 unit to Gawad Kalinga

MANILA: Ford’s global charitable arm, Ford Philanthropy, has deepened its relationship with the Gawad Kalinga (GK) Community Development Foundation with the launch of the “Building Together: Ford X GK In Action” initiative. 

Headlining the aforementioned is Ford’s official turnover of a brand-new Ranger Sport 4x4 unit to the said non-government organization. 

The vehicle was personally turned over by Ford Philanthropy President Mary Culler to Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation Chairman of the Board Luis Oquiñena.

Likewise present to facilitate the turnover were Ford Philippines Managing Director Pedro Simoes, Ford Group Philippines Director for Government and Corporate Affairs Kent Primor, and Ford Philanthropy Senior Manager for International Markets Group Jane Holloway. 

“Because we have this incredible partnership with GK, and we know that, and in the 'building together moment’, it's all about bringing these ‘superpowers’ together. I am excited to let you know that we are donating a Ford Ranger Sport to GK,” Culler said. 

Per Culler, the “superpowers” she was referring to are the strength of Ford’s dealerships, car clubs, its partners, and the communities, like those under GK, that it has served for years. 

And of course, it also encompasses the Blue Oval brand’s lineup of cars used by Ford employees, volunteers, and partners during the many outreach activities it has conducted with GK. 

The new Building Together: Ford X GK In Action initiative, however, will take the car brand’s involvement with GK to the next level. 

For now, no specific programs or activities under the initiative have been disclosed, but it will focus on “building safer homes, resilient communities, and brighter futures.” 

On this note, GK will use its new Ford Ranger Sport to support its lineup of programs, some of which were put up in collaboration with the brand’s local arm. The aforementioned includes “Operation Walang Iwanan Disaster Preparedness and Relief Operations Hubs.” the Operation Better World medical/dental outreach and training program, and the “Kusina ng Kalinga” feeding program. 

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Ford Ranger Sport 4x4: specs, features

The Ford Ranger Sport 4x4 is the mid-spec trim of the American car brand’s pickup truck nameplate. 

Priced at P1.964 million, the Ranger Sport 4x4 is propelled by a 2.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine. Power is sent to all four of its wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. 

At maximum, the Ford Ranger Sport 4x4 can produce up to 168 horsepower and 405 Newton-meters of torque. It also has a maximum payload capacity of around a ton and a towing capacity of 3,500 kilograms. Additionally, the model also has a ground clearance of 235 millimeters (mm) and a water-wading depth capacity of 800 mm. 

Supporting this model’s capability to tackle rough terrain are an electronic locking rear differential, the Ford Terrain Management System, a front double-wishbone suspension equipped with anti-roll bars, and rear leaf springs. Stopping power, meanwhile, is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes. 

For its exterior, the mid-spec Ranger comes with LED lighting, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding/adjustable side mirrors, side steps, a bedliner, an easy-lift tailgate, and black-colored decorative trims. 

Some of its notable interior features include, but are not limited to: 

• Single-zone manual air-conditioning
• Leather upholstery
• Wireless smartphone charger
• Six-piece speaker set
• 10-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Eight-inch digital gauge
• Push-to-start button
• Drive mode selector

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