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Ford Ranger Vs Ranger Raptor: Same DNA, Different Beasts

Off-road expert or everyday all-rounder – which 4WD pickup is right for you?
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Ford Ranger

After years away, the Ford Ranger made a proper comeback in 2019. Redesigned and re-engineered with EcoBoost power and more refinement across the lineup.

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Ranger Raptor Assault School Shows Owners What Their Truck Can Really Do

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One-day instruction is designed to teach valuable off-roading skills. The best part? Leave your own truck at home.

Ford Maverick Vs Ranger: Small Trucks, Major Differences

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The next-gen Ford Ranger size keeps growing while hybrid-powered Maverick remains small and nimble. Here's what makes these small pickups so different.

Ford’s Badass Raptor-Spec Ranger Is Heading to North America (Finally)

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All that begging must have paid off. Ford's high-performance small truck is finally coming to North America. Here's a look at its release date, price, and specs.

Ranger Raptor Finally Hits US Shores Slated for 2023

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We knew the Ranger Raptor’s US arrival was imminent and now that time has come. A new grille, more off-road features, and 392-hp 3.0L V6.

Ford Ranger XLT and Lariat Channel the 1990s with New 2022 Splash Package

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The Splash Package and Splash Limited Edition add some throwback vibes with 1990s-inspired graphics, black wheels, and an orange on black interior.

New Ranger with Badass Tremor Off-Road Package is a Raptor in Disguise

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The new Tremor Off-Road Package for the 2021 Ford Ranger will make you forget about a Raptor version. Here are the 20 upgrades to expect.

ROUSH’s upgraded Ranger XLT isn’t a Raptor equivalent (and that’s ok)

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The stock 2020 Ford Ranger XLT gets plenty of upgrades for $12,750 but the 2.3L engine stays put. This isn't a Raptor variant and that's ok.

New Off-Road Upgrade Package Transforms The Ford Ranger Into a True Performance Beast

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2020 Ford Ranger fans looking for real performance upgrades are in luck with California-based APG's new ProRunner Series 1 package for true off-roaders.

Ranger’s New Winch-Capable Bumper is Exactly What Overlanders Need

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Ford Performance and ARB 4x4 Accessories team up on a new lineup of Ranger off-road parts including an all-new winch-capable front bumper built for the overlanders.

2019 Ford Ranger Lariat Review

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Does the new Ford Ranger stack up to the mid-size pickup competition? We review the top-end Lariat (above XL & XLT) with the optional FX4 Off-Road Package.
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