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FORD Wildtrak Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 2
First production year: 2019
Engines: Diesel
Body style: Truck
FORD Ranger Wildtrak photo gallery

Ford introduced a brand new generation of its well-known pickup Ranger in 2021 and, to live up to its reputation, the carmaker introduced the Wildtrak version as well.

The Ranger was the best-selling pickup in Europe, the UK, and other countries around the world. Its simple construction, rugged chassis, and fuel-efficient engines made it a great choice over its competitors. Thanks to the U.S. know-how carried over from the F-150, the 2021 Ranger became even more desirable not only by contractors and used as a workhorse but also as a lifestyle vehicle.

At the front, its C-shaped daytime running lights surrounded the outer sides of the headlights, resembling those installed on the Bronco and the F-150. Its massive front grille was designed to accommodate larger radiators for the V6 turbodiesel engine and also incorporated a lower area fit for aftermarket winches. Ford worked together with ARB for that, so the owners received strong support for that. Finally, at the lower side of the bumper, the carmaker installed two recovery hooks.

From its sides, the Ranger featured a pair of functional vents on the front fenders, which was unusual. Those were installed to help cool the engine. At the back, the Ranger featured its nameplate stamped on the tailgate and the third brake light.

Inside, on the center stack, the Ranger Wildtrak featured a 12”, portrait-mode infotainment screen fitted with the SYNC4 system. The electronic selector for the automatic transmission sported the buttons for manually engaging the gears sat between the front seats, on the center console. Next to it, a group of buttons controlled the transfer case.

Under the hood, the carmaker placed the 3.0-liter V6 developed together with Volkswagen. The German carmaker chose to partner with Ford for the Ranger/Amarok lineup.

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FORD Ranger Wildtrak photo gallery

As the top of the range version of the most successful pickup truck in Europe, the Ford Range Wildtrak deliver more power, better fuel economy and more advanced driver assistance technologies than any of its predecessors. Compared to the normal Ranger, the Wildtrak even offers premium features like an easy-lift tail gate and other features that are exclusive to the model, such as Active Noise Control technology and various trims.

Based on a new platform, the latest Ford Ranger has been redeveloped from the ground up to offer improvement on almost every level. It now delivers a segment-leading ability wading depth of up to 800 mm and 230 mm of ground clearance in non-Raptor guise, which takes off-roading to whole another level. While also available with an entry level 130 horsepower and 340 Nm of torque 2.0-liter diesel on the regular Ranger, the Wildtrak can only be configured with the two most powerful versions of the 2.0-liter EcoBlue engine.

Featuring a single variable-geometry turbocharger, the least powerful Ranger Wildtrak comes with 170 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. The top of the range version gets a variable-geometry high-pressure turbocharger and a fixed-geometry low-pressure one, so the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder is able to deliver 213 horsepower and a healthy 500 Nm of torque.

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