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FORD Everest Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 5
First production year: 2003
Engines: Diesel, Gasoline
Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
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One month after it introduced the Ranger, Ford brought the new generation of the Everest on the market, replacing its seven-year-old predecessor.

Ford was highly successful with the previous generation of the Everest and followed the same recipe for the 2022 model. Thus, it carried over the chassis and the drivetrain from the Ranger and then added a modified bodywork on top of that.

At the front, the 2022 Everest featured the same front fascia as its pickup sibling. Thus, it carried over the C-shaped daytime running lights and a massive grille adorned with chromed elements. In addition, the lower bumper sported a pair of fog lamps and two recovery hooks. But, unlike its Ranger sibling, the Everest received a fully-closed bodywork. Thus, from its profile, the long roof was extended behind the rear seats. By creating a raked-forward D-pillar adorned with a chromed trim, the automaker managed to hide the SUV's utilitarian roots. Finally, at the back, the taillights were extended from the quarter panels onto the tailgate and were visually connected with a chromed slat that sported the Everest nameplate.

Inside, the Everest carried over Ranger's dashboard that featured a generous infotainment system placed atop the center stack. Also, the instrument cluster was fully digital, with a rectangular display in the middle flanked by the speedometer and tachometer on separate TFTs. Depending on the trim level, the Everest boasted a leather-wrapped interior for the higher grades, while the base models were offered with cloth upholstery. Its seven-seat capacity transformed the Everest into a sought-after vehicle, and Ford kept that attribute.

Under the hood, Ford announced a V6 turbo-diesel developed with Volkswagen. The base version, on the other hand, was powered by a 2.0-liter bi-turbo oil burner. Both versions sent their torque in all corners via a ten-speed automatic transmission.

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Ford introduced a heavily revised version of the Everest SUV in 2018, adopting similar style changes as those performed on the Ranger pickup.

Ford carried over the same chassis used for the Ranger when it made the Everest SUV, but instead of using a pickup bodywork, it placed a fully-closed one. By doing this, the American carmaker added a new model to its lineup without significant development costs.

With its bold front fascia that featured a grille with three horizontal slats, the Everest tried to dominate the South-Eastern Asian and Australian markets. In addition, the headlights sported daytime running lights on the bottom of the headlamps, thus adding an elegant flavor to the rugged vehicle. In addition, Ford also installed e new bumper that featured a lower section that mimicked a shield. ALike its Ranger sibling, the Everest featured a pair of fake exhaust vents mounted up on the front fenders behind the wheel arches. At the rear, the taillights were extended from the rear quarter panels to the tailgate and visually connected by a chromed horizontal slat that carried the Everest nameplate.

Inside, the Everest featured a three-row seating capacity. There were two bucket seats at the front, three in the middle row, and two in the last. The automaker improved the interior features by adding vents on the ceiling and a 230 volts outlet behind the center console. Like the Ranger, it featured an 8” touchscreen SYNC infotainment unit placed atop the center stack and two digital displays inside the instrument panel that flanked the analog speedometer.

Underneath the hood, Ford Everest received a choice of turbo-diesel engines. The base model was powered by the 192 HP 3.2-liter inline-five unit, while the range-topper received the brand new 2.0-liter bi-turbo-diesel unit that was good for 214 HP.

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Ford introduced the second generation of the mid-size SUV Everest in the Asia-Pacific area. Like its predecessor, it was built on the same chassis with the Ranger pickup-truck.

The first generation of the Everest was introduced in 2003 and it went through a major facelift in 2007. By 2015 it was already an outdated vehicle and the car maker decided that it was time for a major change. By using the same design language as the Ford Edge, the car company assigned the Australian branch to design and develop a successor for the Everest. The result was an SUV with the front side of a Ranger. After the B-pillar, the car was different. It featured a longer roof and different rear doors than the pickup version. An additional window was mounted behind the C-pillar.

Inside, the Everest featured the same dashboard as the Ranger, with a three-dials instrument cluster. A mix of the digital and analog panel was offered as an option. The SYNC2 infotainment system was Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible. The Everest could host up to seven passengers on three rows, but the standard version was fitted with only five seats.

For the powertrain, the car was fitted with a choice of three engines: a 2.0-liter Ecoboost, a 2.2-liter TDCI engine, or the top-of-the-range 3.2-liter turbodiesel with an inline-five configuration. Power went to the rear and all four corners via a transfer box and a low-gear.

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Ford produced in 2003 a big SUV based on the same chassis as the Ford Ranger pickup and named it Everest. Four years later, the carmaker introduced a refreshed version.

One of the cheapest ways to build an SUV with true off-road abilities is to take a 4x4 pickup and bolt a different body on top of the chassis. Mitsubishi used the same recipe for the Pajero Sport with the chassis from the L200, and Ford did it with the Everest built on top of a Ranger pickup. It used most body parts from the latter and added a different backside.

At the front, it featured the updated grille of the Ranger pickup with three slim chromed slats and redesigned bumper and headlights. Unlike its utility vehicle, the Everest featured a longer roof extended all the way to the back of the car. The spare wheel was replaced from under the car to the back, on a swing-out cradle.

Inside, the Everest featured a similar dashboard with the facelifted Ranger model, but after the front seats, everything was changed. There were three rows of seats in the car, allowing up to seven passengers. The middle row was 60/40 split-folding, and there was another bench in the back, over the rear axle.

Ford installed two engine choices under the hood, both diesel and paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox. A transfer box with a low-range gear was fitted as standard on all models.

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Revealed to he public for the first time in 2003 at the 24th Bangkok International Motor Show, the Everest was a mid-size SUV designed for the Asian markets.

Based on the Ford Ranger, the exterior look was similar and they also shared at least 60% of the mechanical components, such as the 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine, the double wishbone independent front suspension and the leaf spring rear suspension.

The aim was to create a better Ranger, with improved comfort and handling.

The 2.5-liter engine developed 110 hp, mated with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. The Everest was available with a two-wheel-drive or a four-wheel-drive system.

The Everest offered seating for 7 in a roomy cabin, while the cargo area was generous.

While the engine was not a powerful one, it offered decent performance for the Everest to perform well on different road types. The Everest handled well with rougher terrains, however, it was not a disappointment at highway speeds and on longer journeys either.

Different systems for enhanced safety and comfort were available, such as power steering, anti-lock braking system, driver and passenger airbag, power front windows, air conditioning and fog lights.

Overall, the Everest offered reliable performance for a price that other SUVs could not have offered.

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