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2018 Ford Ranger Black Edition Limited To 2,500 Units

As Ford of North America gears to bring back the Ranger from the dead, the T6 Ranger made in Thailand for the Europe prepares for the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show with extra visual pizazz. Black Edition is the name of the mid-size pickup truck, and Ford plans to manufacture only 2,500 units of the breed.
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2018 Ford Ranger Black Edition (European model)2018 Ford Ranger Black Edition (European model)2018 Ford Ranger Black Edition (European model)2018 Ford Ranger Black Edition (European model)
Based on the nicely-appointed Limited trim level, the Black Edition’s biggest highlight is the murdered-out exterior design. The de-chromed double cab body shell features a gloss black-finished grille, black-painted alloy wheels and sports bar. The light commercial vehicle also happens to be pretty inviting for what it is, with the cabin bristling with plenty of useful standard equipment.

From the Ford Motor Company’s SYNC 3 infotainment system to an 8.0-inch touchscreen, features further include leather upholstery for the seats, dual-zone electronic climate control, power-folding and heated mirrors, as well as five appropriately-sized seats. With these bragging rights, it’s no wonder the T6 Ranger holds the title of Europe’s best-selling pickup truck, with the Blue Oval moving 23,100 examples in the period from January to July 2017.

“Ranger customers appreciate the vehicle’s tough, go-anywhere capability and its rugged good looks, and we expect this attractive new limited series to be snapped up within weeks,” declared Hans Schep, general manager of commercial vehicles at Ford of Europe. Concomitantly with the launch of the U.S.-spec 2019 Ford Ranger, the European Ranger will receive a nip and tuck.

Not much is known about what’s in the offing for the refreshed Ranger, but chances are the visual traits will mirror those of the Ranger for North America. Based on the most recent of reports, the U.S.-spec Ranger will be available with three engine options, starting with a Fusion-sourced 2.5-liter four-pot.

The 175-horsepower engine is expected to be joined by the 3.3-liter Ti-VCT that replaces the 3.5-liter Ti-VCT previously offered in the F-150 full-size pickup truck. As for the third engine, word on the street is we should look forward to an EcoBoost-type powerplant or a turbocharged diesel.

In Europe, for example, the Ranger is offered with two oil-chugging mills in the form of a 2.2-liter Duratorq and 3.2-liter Duratorq five-cylinder.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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