When you bought your new Ford Ranger from Benna Ford, did you forget something? Was there an accessory you forgot to have us install? Or, something you really wanted for your pickup truck that was not available yet? Ford Performance now has three new packages available for the Ranger pickup truck that will add more off-road capability and style for adventures in Wisconsin, northwest Minnesota to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Because you were asking us for this, Ford Accessories is making personalization easier than ever for adventure-seeking truck buyers. You can choose the following packages either on your new Ranger: The Ford Performance Level 1 package includes: Off-Road leveling kit FOX “Tuned by Ford Performance" 2.0 Performance Series internal floating piston monotube front and rear shocks tuned by Ford Performance Engineers to optimize on and off-road performance Ford Performance 17-inch Dyno Gray wheels Ford Performance bedside graphics o Ford Performance windshield banner $2,495 MSRP before installation The Ford Performance Level 2 package includes Level 1 content plus: Ford Performance engine calibration, which increases horsepower by 16 percent to 315 at 4,500 RPM and increases torque by nearly 20 percent to 370 lb.-ft. at 2,500 RPM BFGoodrich KO2 265/70-17 tires Rigid off-road fog light kit Ford Performance calibration Blue tow hooks Ford Performance stainless steel license plate frame $4,495 MSRP before installation The Ford Performance Level 3 package includes Levels 1 and 2 content plus: Rigid 40-inch LED lightbar kit Red tow hooks Ford Performance by ARB winch-capable front bumper Ford Performance chase rack 2.3-liter Ford Performance sport exhaust $8,995 MSRP before installation These packages will be available starting in August. Ask Benna Ford for availability of these packages when you buy a brand new Ranger from us. And, yes, Ford Performance will back these packages with their own warranty. Are you ready to tackle the woods in a new Ford Ranger? Contact us at Benna Ford to get you upgraded for adventure today!
This is a blog entry Benna Ford has been eagerly waiting to post. Ford announces the arrival of the Ranger Raptor. The F-150 Raptor has been quite a success, but bigger isn’t always better off-road. So, with the knowledge that a new mid-size Ranger was coming, many have hoped there would be a mid-size Raptor as well. They will not be disappointed. The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor ® will be the most powerful, high-performance, and off-road capable Ranger ever. It has been designed and engineered by Ford Performance to take off-road capability to the next level among midsize trucks. And it has already proved itself. A pre-production Ranger Raptor won the stock midclass category of the Baja 1000, completing the course in 26 hours and 21 minutes. It was then in fine shape to be driven 200 miles back home to California. Serious Suspension, Choice Chassis It all starts with the suspension, which is purpose-built for the Ranger Raptor. The basic geometry has aluminum upper and lower control arms in the front and a long-travel Watts linkage with trailing arms for the rear. Next-generation FOX™ 2.5-inch Live Valve Internal Bypass shocks are coil-overs at the front with piggyback reservoirs at the rear for reduced heat build-up to enable uninterrupted day-long performance. The Raptor takes the Ranger’s already robust fully boxed frame and adds reinforcements for the front frame rails, front shock towers, rear shock brackets, suspension mounting points, and other key points so you don’t have to baby it when the ground gets rough. For the tricky slow-moving parts, Ranger Raptor also comes with Trail Control™, so drivers can navigate tricky spots while the truck manages the throttle and brakes to keep a steady speed. It is also equipped with both a 360-Degree and Front View Camera to give you sight beyond your driving position. The Ranger Raptor is versatile, with adjustments to coincide with the immediate task on-hand, starting with the switchable drive modes of Normal, Tow/Haul, Sport, Slippery, Off-Road, Rock Crawl, and Baja. Each drive mode appropriately adjusts the FOX™ Live Valve Internal Bypass system damping, throttle response, transmission logic, ABS calibration, traction control, and steering assist, and even determines the appearance and provided information on the instrument cluster and touchscreen. The Raptor’s active valve exhaust system can also be tuned to several modes, including Quiet, Normal, Sport, and Baja. For the Power Hungry Power comes from a Ford Performance-tuned twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost ® V6 producing a class-leading 405 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. of torque. It easily makes the Raptor the most powerful Ranger, with plenty of power on hand for the gravel, dirt, mud, and sand. The engine includes a race-bred anti-turbo-lag system so that when Baja mode is selected, the turbochargers remain spinning for up to three seconds after the throttle is reduced, such as when coming into a corner so that on-demand acceleration is on-hand for the corner exit. All that horsepower and torque is channeled through a 10-speed SelectShift ® automatic transmission and then to an advanced four-wheel drive system complete with a new electronically controlled on-demand two-speed transfer case and both front and rear locking differentials. It all meets the ground with 33-inch BFGoodrich ® all-terrain KO3 ® tires on 17-inch wheels. The tires can also be mounted to optional beadlock-capable wheels for running extra low tire pressures in the sand and rocky conditions. Protecting the Ranger Raptor’s belly is a thick front high-strength steel skid plate with additional shields for the engine, transfer case, and fuel tank. Interior Stays on Purpose The Raptor’s interior is equally purpose-built with well-bolstered Ford Performance front seats to hold drivers in place during high-speed cornering and single-side bumps. The sport steering wheel has a signature Raptor Code Orange centering mark. Code Orange trim can be found throughout the cabin. Just behind the tiller are cast magnesium alloy paddle shifters for quick transmission control. Six overhead upfitter switches are mounted in the overhead console, ready to connect to aftermarket lights, winches, or other off-road hardware. The driver also has at their command an array of technology to facilitate the Raptor’s off-road duty, including the previously mentioned cameras, Zone Lighting helps bring night visibility to remote locations, and class-exclusive* Pro Trailer Backup Assist to ease reversing with a trailer in tow. The Raptor is designed to be an on-pavement companion as well with a high-resolution 12.4-inch digital driver’s instrument cluster and a 12-inch center touchscreen. Operating the screen and all infotainment functions is Ford’s SYNC ® 4A system, which includes wireless Apple CarPlay ® and Android Auto™ connectivity so your phone can be secure when things get bumpy. Helping set the proper mood on the way to and from the off-road playground is a Bang & Olufsen ® sound system. If this sounds like the truck you’ve been waiting for, the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor will be making its way from its Wayne, Michigan Assembly Plant to Benna Ford around late summer. Pre-orders are being taken now, so contact one of our Beena Ford sales professionals for more information.
The new Ranger is completely redesigned with a new exterior, interior, new engine, and for the first time, a Ranger Raptor. This will be the first redesigned Ranger since the model returned to the U.S. in 2019 after an 8-year hiatus. The Ranger is a global model sold in 180 markets around the world. In many of them, it has the same bedrock status the F-150 has in the U.S. The first new Rangers can expect to arrive in the Benna Ford showroom in late summer. Completing the Only 3-Pickup Model Lineup in the U.S. Once Ford’s small pickup, the Ranger now fits squarely between the top-selling F-150 and the hot new compact Maverick hybrid. The new Ranger is now longer and wider with a two-inch longer wheelbase and two inches added to the track, which also leads to a wider bed. Both 4- and 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Engines The base engine will be the 2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost inline-4 producing 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Unlike competitors from GM and Toyota, the Ranger will also offer the smooth power delivery of a V6 engine. with the available 2.7-liter, EcoBoost V6 currently found in the F-150 and Bronco. The engine will produce 315 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. Regardless of engine choice, all Rangers will have a class-exclusive 10-speed SelectShift transmission ensuring the engine is at the optimal rpm in all conditions. All trims will be available with an electronic shift-on-the-fly 4x4 system built for immediate on-demand off-road and low traction capability. All models will be configured with the 4-door crew cab and a 5-foot bed and continue to feature a full-box steel frame. The rear shocks and shock mounts have been moved outboard of the frame rails for improved ride and control. All new Rangers will benefit from improved ground clearance and better approach and departure angles. The model will have a towing capacity of up to 7,500 pounds and a maximum available payload capacity of 1,805 pounds. Redesigned Interior Includes Several New Features The completely redesigned instrument panel will include a digital instrument cluster for all models. The standard cluster will be 8 inches, with 12.4 inches as an option. The 10.1-inch center touchscreen is best-in-class for standard displays, and a 12-inch display is available. Ford’s SYNC ® 4A system will power the infotainment interface and will include a standard 4G LTE modem, wireless phone mirroring, and the ability to receive over-the-air software updates. T he interior includes clever storage and useful features such as an available wireless charger, a large center console storage bin, big door pockets, and even an available second upper glove box. Rear cabin storage is also enhanced with under-seat rear cargo bins and fold-flat rear seatbacks for moving large objects you want to be secured inside. There is additional room behind the seats for tools and other equipment. Though Bluecruise is not available, Ranger still has the most available driver-assist features in its class. These include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, and BLIS ® with Trailer Coverage, which warns of vehicles in blind spots while towing. The Lariat features a short-throw E-shifter that enables features such as the available Active Park Assist 2.0, a fully-automated system to assist with parallel and perpendicular parking in tight spots. Other towing features include Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Trailer Reverse Guidance, which uses cameras to show angles surrounding the truck and provides real-time coaching on how to maneuver the trailer. Introducing the Ranger Raptor The completely new Range Raptor will come exclusively with a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 and, like the Bronco and F-150 Raptor models, will include an advanced four-wheel drive system, a new electronically controlled on-demand two-speed transfer case, and front and rear locking differentials for improved off-road traction. Other Raptor features include a Fox Live Valve Internal Bypass System that changes damping performance based on seven drive modes that include normal, tow/haul, sport, slippery, off-road, rock crawl, and Baja. It has a long-travel suspension with aluminum upper and lower control arms up front and a rear Watt’s linkage with trailing arms. “Ranger Raptor is the high-performance off-road truck so many customers have been begging for. It’s right-sized for tight trails and daily life, can carry lots of gear, and is a blast to drive flat out,” Carl Widmann, Ford Performance chief engineer, said in a statement. “Ranger Raptor is fast, comfortable, and packed with top-shelf, purposeful technology that’s designed to perform. This is the baddest Ranger we’ve ever made.” Orders can now be taken at Benna Ford for all 2024 Rangers, with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost and Raptor models arriving in late summer and 2.7-liter EcoBoost models becoming available in the late fall.
