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Ford Details Satnav Breadcrumbs Technology in 2020 Ranger

It’s often said that the little details can make all the difference, and Ford knows it all too well. Even though the Ranger Raptor isn’t available in the United States, the Ranger XLT and Ranger Lariat with satellite navigation are capable enough when equipped with the FX4 Off-Road Package.
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FX4 is Ford Motor Company’s way of saying the mid-sized pickup features an electronic locking rear differential, Terrain Management, and Trail Control. A winch-capable front bumper and a lift kit for the suspension are also available in the official accessories catalog for the Ranger.

Now picture this. You’re on a trail, driving through rough terrain for hours, and it’s starting to get dark. The visibility isn’t as good as before, and you’re having trouble working out how to get back to civilization. This is where Satnav Breadcrumbs technology enters the scene, providing a guide back to your starting point on the exact route that you were on a few hours ago.

The only thing that you need to do before going off the beaten path is to enable Breadcrumbs in the settings menu of the SYNC 3 infotainment system. Ford further highlights that Breadcrumbs is available in other trucks with satellite navigation, namely the F-150 as well as the F-150 Raptor.

If you thought that Hansel and Gretel had anything to do with the name of this feature, that’s a yes! The German fairy tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm has also inspired an Internet concept that’s centered around breadcrumbs, providing info as to where the user is on any given website.

Having returned in the U.S. for the 2019 model year, the Ranger enters 2020 with a starting price of $24,410 excluding destination charge. This bundle of hard-earned dollars is enough to get you the SuperCab with the long box, rear-wheel drive, and all the goodies of the entry-level XL trim. Regardless of configuration, the Ranger for the U.S. comes exclusively with a 2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter.

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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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