Episode 1 – Autonomous Emergency Braking
Even with your eyes on the road, anything can happen. But Pre-Collision Assist can help.
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2019 Ford Ranger Review: Putting It To The Test | Ford Australia
Leading Ideas
When is an idea, not just another idea? Watch our Australian-based engineers present the cutting-edge technology they’ve developed for the 2019 Ranger.
Episode 2 – Fox Shocks
The Ranger Raptor’s Fox 2.5 Shocks provide the ideal balance between rough and smooth.
Episode 3 – Bi-Turbo
The Ranger’s new Bi-Turbo engine extracts maximum performance at both high and low RPM.
Episode 4 – Active Park Assist
Most people probably don’t know just how clever Active Park Assist is.
Episode 5 – Gearbox
Ten gears means better power management and fuel economy.
Episode 6 – Noise-Cancelling*
We’re always thinking about noise at Ford, and how to reduce it.
*Active Noise Control standard on Ranger Double Cabs optioned with the Bi-Turbo engine.
Episode 7 – Tough Engine
The new Bi-Turbo engine available on Ranger has been engineered to go the distance.
Episode 8 – Tailgate
We wanted to find a way to make opening and closing the Ranger tailgate easier.
Leading Ideas. A Ford Ranger Series.
When is an idea, not just another idea? Watch as our engineers show the smarts, craft and commitment that goes into every part of the Ford Ranger.
EPISODE 1 – ANTI-STALL
Afraid of stalling with manual transmission? Our engineers have a way to keep you going.
EPISODE 2 – ACOUSTIC GLASS
How do you turn down the outside noise? Our specially formulated glass takes sound reduction to the next level.
EPISODE 3 – SUSPENSION TUNING
How is Ranger developed for ultimate road handling and comfort? We put it through 10 years of punishment in only 2 weeks.
EPISODE 4 – BREADCRUMBS
How does the Ranger always find its way home? SYNC®3 SatNav has a clever feature that our engineers call 'Breadcrumbs'.
EPISODE 5 – THE TAILGATE SEAL
How do you stop dust? You don’t. But our engineers had an idea to stop it getting in.
EPISODE 6 – LOAD ADAPTIVE CONTROL
How does the Ranger adapt to different loads? Constant calculations help keep you in control.
The Science of Truck - Watch all episodes
EPISODE 1 : HEAVY DROP
We punish the Ranger, dropping heavy duty payloads from a crane to test its suspension strength.
EPISODE 2 : TOUGH TOWING
Ranger vs. rock quarry. This is a hard-hitting test of torque, towing and off-road capability.
EPISODE 3 : DEEP WATER
We throw the Ranger in the deep end, parking it for two hours in up to 800 mm of waterranger seat
EPISODE 4 : 24HR ENDURANCE
Our engineers challenge the Ranger in extreme jungle conditions for 24 hours straight.
EPISODE 5 : RANGER-FUGE
4.65Gs of opposing forces threaten to rip the Ranger apart in this dizzying test of frame strength.
EPISODE 6 : BACK IT UP
Watch the Ranger defy gravity as it conquers a staggering 27-degree, off-road incline.
EPISODE 7 : AIRMAIL
Slalom course meets drop zone. See how the Ranger’s network of sensors enables its next-level adaptive handling capabilities.
