The Super Duty Just Went 6×6
Ford has spent years proving the Ranger platform can be pushed well beyond the limits of a conventional dual-cab ute. Ranger Raptor showed what happens when you chase performance, Ranger…
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Ford Ranger PHEV Sells Out As Aussies Look For Relief At The Bowser
For years, the idea of an electrified 4X4 ute has divided Australian buyers. But if the latest Ford Ranger PHEV sales are anything to go by, plenty of Aussies are…
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Meet the Ranger Super Duty Fire Truck
There are plenty of ways to prove a 4X4 is capable. Tow a big van. Load it with touring gear. Point it at a tough track and see what happens.…
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New Engine Lineup For 2027 Ranger
Ford hasn’t officially announced its 2027 Ranger and Everest line-ups yet, but preliminary details have started appearing online, and there are some interesting changes potentially heading our way. Information based…
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Why Ford Believes Australia’s Best Engineering Days Are Ahead
For a lot of Aussie’s, the end of local car manufacturing felt like the end of an era. When the last Falcon rolled off the line in 2016, it was…
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Blue Oval bets big on storytelling
Ford Australia just launched a new online content hub called From The Road. We know what you are thinking. Why does a car manufacturer need a lifestyle blog? Well, it…
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The Big Boss in the Bush: Ford CEO heads Down Under
We’ve seen a few high-flying CEO types roll through Australia over the years, but they usually stick to the boardrooms of Sydney or the cafes of Melbourne. It’s not every…
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Ford throw $4000 worth of fuel in your tank
We’ve all felt the pinch at the bowser lately. It feels like every time we plan a big trip up the coast or into the red centre, the fuel prices…
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Ford Ranger and a lap of the map up for grabs
We’ve seen some massive giveaways over the years, but the “BIG Aussie Review” currently doing the rounds is certainly one of the biggest. The premise is straightforward: someone is going…
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Ranger Super Duty: When Medium Finally Stops Meaning Compromise
Ford reckons the Ranger Super Duty exists because people were sick of choosing between too small and too big. For years, if you needed real payload, serious towing, or proper durability in remote…
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Ranger Wolftrak: The No-Nonsense 4X4 Everyone’s Been Asking For
Most of the motoring world is busy talking about Ford’s new black grilles, fresh paint codes, and whatever trim piece has been darkened this time. But buried underneath all the…
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Ford reshuffles Ranger and Everest lineup for more power and reliability
In a move that’ll get nods of approval from tradies, tourers, and towers alike, Ford Australia is officially pulling the pin on its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine, clearing the way…
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How to Spec Up Your Super Duty
Ford’s Ranger Super Duty lands in early 2026, and while the ute itself is built tough, the real talking point is the way you can tailor it straight out of…
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Ranger Super Duty Takes the Plunge in High Country Testing
When Ford first announced the Ranger Super Duty, the big question wasn’t how much tougher it would look, it was whether it could take on the jobs that push a…
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No Driver, No Mercy: Ranger Super Duty Torture Test
Let’s face it, most of us have done something a bit dumb behind the wheel in the bush. Dropped into a rut too fast. Misjudged a rock step. Gone just…
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Ford Ranger Super Duty Details And Pricing Announced
Ford has officially lifted the lid on pricing and specs for the 2026 Ranger Super Duty and it’s looking like the new benchmark for serious payload, towing, and off-road grunt…
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Ford Ranger PHEV Now Available to Order
It’s been teased, it’s been announced, and now it’s finally here. Ford Australia has officially opened orders for the Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), marking a significant moment in…
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A Closer Look At The Most Important 4X4 Launch of the Decade
It’s finally here. After months of spy shots, teaser videos, and more online speculation than a crypto subreddit, the Ford Ranger Super Duty has officially broken cover. And the internet…
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RANGER SUPER DUTY – FIRST LOOK
IN BRIEF I’ve just come from the first sneak peek of the Ranger Super Duty, and can safely say that this is not only the launch of the year, but…
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Ford Ranger PHEV: The Future of 4X4ing is Here
For years, the idea of an electrified 4X4 has been met with skepticism from off-road enthusiasts. Concerns about range, power, and practicality in rugged conditions made many assume that petrol…
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Australia One Step Closer to Rally-Spec Ranger
The Ford Ranger MS-RT – a widebody, lowered, street-focused take on Australia’s best-selling ute, is creeping closer to an Aussie launch, thanks to a new production plan in Thailand. Originally…
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Ford Bronco May Finally Go RHD
It looks like the long wait might be coming to an end for Australian 4X4ers. After years of back-and-forth, rumours, and denials, the global boss of Ford has dropped a…
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Ranger Plug-In Hybrid Will Run Your Campsite
The idea of a plug-in hybrid 4X4 might make you roll your eyes, but hear us out. Ford just pulled the wraps off the Ranger Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and it’s…
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HOW IT WORKS – HYBRID 4X4S
For the last 100 years or so the powertrains motoring us down the tracks haven’t changed a great deal. Sure, they’ve gotten more complex, but the same basic things are…
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Ranger Gets Capability Boost with New Tremor Pack
It’s no secret we’ve been big fans of the Ford offerings around here for the last few years, but the Ranger platform is one that consistently impresses. Ford’s aiming to…
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Ride Along with Ian Foston: The Mind Behind the Ranger and Everest
Meet Ian Foston, the brains and brawn behind the wheel of some of Ford’s coolest rides—the Ranger, Everest, and the mighty Bronco. Based out of Melbourne, Australia, Ian’s the guy…
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Episode 5 – Beyond the Blueies
An Adventure Like No Other This week, we’re gearing up for an unforgettable journey that promises to redefine the way you think about road trips in Australia. Forget the conventional…
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Would the Aussie 4X4 Crowd Embrace a Rally-Inspired Rig?
Australia’s rugged landscapes are a playground for 4X4 enthusiasts, offering everything from the sun-baked expanses of the Outback to the rainforested slopes of Queensland. It’s no wonder that the 4X4…
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Ford Enhances Towing Experience with Pro Trailer Backup Assist
In a significant development for Australian 4X4 enthusiasts and families, Ford has announced the introduction of its Pro Trailer Backup Assist technology in the 2024 models of the popular Ranger…
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Ford’s Ranger Raptor: Tough as Finke
In the heart of Australia’s unforgiving red centre, a testament to automotive engineering and resilience takes on one of the world’s most challenging races. The Finke Desert Race. This is…
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What is traction control and how does it work?
Traction control just might be the biggest advancement in 4X4 capability ever, but how does it work? We're taking a closer look
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News flash: Us Aussies love our 4X4s
In the latest industry news that has come as absolutely no surprise to us, Aussies love their 4X4s. The sunburnt country has seen 87,299 new vehicles sold during October 2022,…
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Spotlight on: Pat’s FX4 Max
How Pat turned something special, into something amazing While it’d be hard to find a downside with Pat’s line of work, it’s certainly easy to find more than a few…
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Pat’s thoughts on the Next-Gen Ranger
In a world seemingly screaming for new electric vehicles, the new Ford Ranger is an unusual rockstar. Powered purely by diesel engines, it has attracted popularity hitherto unseen in this…
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Why the Ranger Raptor has changed the game
Our first time behind the wheel of the all new Ranger Raptor and one thing is already clear. The competition is in trouble.
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Five Ranger features nobody is talking about
Eyeing off a new Ranger but not convinced yet? We've got the inside scoop on some of the coolest features no one else is talking about
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Wagon V Ute, what’s right for you?
Making eyes at an all new Everest? Or has the new Ranger stolen your heart? Here's the facts on a wagon v ute and what's right for you
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Ranger Raptor Leaked Walkthrough
Ford blew the doors off the competition a few years back when it released the Ranger Raptor. The first dual cab 4×4 ute with actual performance and not just another…
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Ford’s 5 Off-Road Features that have us drooling
We’re just going to come right out and say it. Ford are absolutely dominating off-road at the moment. While other manufacturers are competing on price or heritage, Ford are throwing…
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What to expect from the new Ranger
The internet is erupting with excitement over the new Ranger. From the Jetski memes to people planning their ultimate tourer you’d be hard pressed to find people not talking about…
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What modified 2022 Rangers will look like
The internet is currently exploding with anticipation of the upcoming Ranger release. For months now the rumour mills have been churning out renderings with discussion on important topics. How many…
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2023 Amarok spotted
With the current generation Amarok ageing out in the next few years Volkswagen have been eager to find a platform to reduce costs while keeping a ute in the Aussie…
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2022 Ford Ranger – First Look
With one of the most anticipated new 4x4s on the horizon, Ford have finally shown us a sneak peek and what can be expected to his showroom floors next year.…
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Ford’s Pint Sized Pickup
It doesn’t take an expert to see 4x4s are getting larger. Each generation dwarfs the previous. Even mid-size dual cabs like the current generation Ranger dwarf the previous full-size wagons…
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Ford releases Ranger Tradie in limited run
Ford introduces limited-run Ford Ranger Tradie with 3.2L five-cylinder turbo-diesel and six-speed auto from $47,990 driveaway. For those who don’t want fancy stuff like carpet in their 4X4 ute, the…
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Ford Ranger gets MY21 upgrades
Some existing model grades of the MY21 Ford Ranger have received some minor yet practical updates, and new variants have also been added to the line-up. Ford has introduced new…
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Ford Ranger Wildtrak X makes 2021 comeback
Ford continues to bolster its popular 4X4 ute line-up with the return of the Ranger Wildtrak X. Ford is clearly aiming to stay atop the 4X4 ute sales chart in…
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New Ford Ranger FX4 MAX ups the off-road ante
Ford Australia is set to launch a new off-road focused model called the Ranger FX4 MAX with FOX 2.0 shocks and 32-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain rubber. The all-new Ford Ranger FX4…
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Ford updates Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak models
Ford updates Ranger Raptor and Wildtrak variants and announces the reintroduction of the Ranger Wildtrak X. Ford Australia has announced updates to its Ranger Raptor and Ranger Wildtrak models, and…
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Ford targeting the youth with ‘Sporty’ new Ranger model
Will this new spec Ranger help Ford topple Toyota’s stranglehold? Ford has released a new special edition model of its much-loved Ranger, the Ranger Sport. But don’t be fooled by…
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