Ford Ranger

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Ford unveils the new, sportier Ranger MS-RT – but don’t hold your breath for an Aussie release

Ford has unveiled an even sportier version of its Ranger MS-RT at the Paris Motor Show, complete with gold wheels, racing stripes and lowered suspension.

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Ford’s sportier Ranger MS-RT teased for Paris Motor Show

Lower, wider and wearing motorsport-inspired bodywork, the Ranger MS-RT swaps the regular ute’s rugged appearance for road-focused styling.

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VFACTS September 2026: Ford Ranger’s stunning turnaround takes it back to No.1 as the EV tide shows no signs of slowing

VFACTS September figures show Australia’s new-car market had 108,778 sales in September, up 0.9 per cent from the same month last year.

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VFACTS August 2026: Record monthly battery electric sales lead the way as China’s domination of strong new-car market continues

Chinese brands were big winners once again, according to the fresh VFACTS figures, which show they occupy four of the top 10 spots.

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Ranger could be cut from Ford’s US line-up, report says

The Ranger has been a roaring success in Australia, but it’s a very different story for Ford in the US of A.

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Inside the Ford recall nightmare: The company boasts it’s the “new gold standard” for quality control, but the evidence says otherwise

Ford has been battling severe quality issues for years and had a big win recently. But despite its best efforts, the recall problem is not going away…

2018 Ford Ranger
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Ford issues recall for previously recalled Ranger and Everest models

A transmission software issue has led to a recall for over 2500 Ford Ranger and Ford Everest vehicles that were recalled previously for the same issue.

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Ford Australia: ‘We offer something our rivals don’t’

Ford says its century-long Australian presence and local investment will help defend Ranger and Everest sales against growing competition from Chinese automotive brands.

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Plug-in hybrids: Range claims tested for 15 of the best on the market

Plug-in hybrid vehicles are growing in popularity in Australia, and while they don’t suit all buyers, they make a lot of sense for those seeking more fuel efficiency. Here we compare the claimed electric driving range of 15 popular models versus what we discovered in testing, as well as a brief overview of each model.

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Plug-in hybrid dual cabs? Limited choice, for now, but BYD Shark’s success will bring more competitors

Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels rundown on the currently available options if you want to drive a dual-cab ute but use less fuel… with more options in the pipeline.

Opinion

Why plug-in hybrid ute owners are laughing now

Maligned early on, criticised as not being ‘legitimate’ and hammered for the absence of a ‘proper’ diesel engine, dual-cab owners with petrol/plug-in hybrid powertrains are laughing in the face of increased fuel prices.

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Ford launches fuel card special offer to entice new Ranger, Everest buyers

The Ford Ranger and Everest are now being offered with cost-of-living relief special offers, including a $4000 fuel card.

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New car calendar 2026: All the new cars coming to Australia

Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels guide to all the new cars that will launch in Australia in 2026. Check back in regularly for updates…

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The Wheels Interview: Ford exec Jim Baumbick, the man who helped make the Ranger a roaring success

Ford exec Jim Baumbick found his feet at Victoria’s Broadmeadows HQ before his rise through the ranks, from Ranger mastermind to European boss, testament to Australia’s influence on global strategy and future Blue Oval trucks…

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2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, 3rd: Ford Ranger V6 Sport

The Ford Ranger redefined the segment when the latest-gen launched in 2022, establishing itself as the best-selling vehicle of any kind over the last two years.

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VFACTS November 2025: New car sales figures reveal plug-in popularity

Toyota RAV4 retakes November crown as Australia’s top seller, while plug-in hybrids leap again; overall market dips slightly but stays on track for another record year.

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Ford to expand Ranger Super Duty line-up by mid-2026

Ford will expand the Ranger Super Duty heavy duty line-up in mid 2026 with a new bodystyle and a new higher-spec variant.

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2026 Ford Ranger upgraded with simplified engine range and new models

Ford has simplified the engine options for the Ranger lineup, added standard equipment and revealed new models as part of MY26.5 changes.

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Ford Ranger and Everest to drop popular engine option in future upgrade

The Ford Ranger and Everest siblings will soon receive a big powertrain upgrade with new V6 variants and the bi-turbo motor dropped.

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Which are the 10 best-selling dual-cab utes in Australia?

It’s a segment of the market with lots of interest and lots of new competitors – but which dual-cab ute brands are making the biggest inroads as of late 2025?

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Ford Ranger Raptor: limited edition accessories pack celebrates racing success

Visual upgrades add off-road racing cred to Ford’s fast ute

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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Ford details pricing of heavy-duty accessories and specs for its new workhorse

Official accessory range and detailed features highlight capability, integration, and durability of the coming work ute.

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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty: Rigorous water testing shows off its wading ability

Engineers validate 850mm wading depth with lab and real-world testing, including 27 crossings of Victoria’s Crooked River.

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2025 Ford Ranger Black Edition: Sleek styling, sub $60K price – what’s not to love?

New Black Edition adds in-vogue darkened styling, new features and sub-$60,000 drive away pricing to Ford Ranger XL on which it’s based.