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It’s also worth mentioning here that Ford Australia is selling ARB accessories through its dealers, making it simpler for customers to access aftermarket add-ons. Spray-in bedliner (XLT and Sport, in lieu of plastic drop-in): $400.Premium Pack (Wildtrak) adds matrix LED headlights, LED tail lights, auxiliary overhead switches, premium B&O audio system: $1500.Tech Pack (XLS) adds ‘high level’ Sync 4 with embedded voice recognition, sat-nav, DAB, dual-zone climate control, rear air vents, proximity key with button start, body coloured handles: $750.Tow Pack (XL and XLS) adds tow bar with brake controller: $1700.Touring Pack (XLT 4×4 and Sport 4×4) adds brake controller, 360-degree cameras, puddle lamp mirrors, exterior zone lighting: $900.Off-Road Pack (XLT 4×2) adds steel underbody protection, AT tyres: $650.Off-Road Pack (XL and XLS 4×2) adds steel underbody protection, AT tyres and locking rear diff: $1150.17-inch alloy wheels, AT tyres, 17″ steel spare (XLS 4×4): $750.17-inch steel wheels, AT tyres, 17″ steel spare (XL 4×4): $750.Ford Australia changed out the oil pan, made it ready for greater tilt angles, changed out the turbo and intakes, and tested it all over again.Īll are rated to tow up to 3.5 tonnes, there looks to be decent under-bonnet space for an auxiliary 12V battery, and none of the engines need AdBlue. This engine derives from that once used in the Ford F-150 diesel, but naturally the smaller Ranger presented some packaging challenges.

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Since this engine launched during a mid-life update for the old PX Ranger, Ford has changed out the diesel injectors after the old ones had problems, added a quieter electric cooling fans, fitted a new polyurethane cover to help NVH suppression, changed some seals, and re-calibrated the whole setup – hence the slight power cut, Ford claims.įinally there’s the 3.0-litre V6 single-turbo diesel in the XLT and above, making 184kW at 3250rpm and 600Nm from 1750rpm, mated to a 10-speed auto and a full-time 4×4 system suitable for road use – but retaining traditional 2H (rear-drive), 4H (high) and 4L (low) modes as well.

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Underneath the centre dash lies a phone-sized open cubby with an optional wireless charger that is unfortunately only fitted to the Sport and Wildtrak, plus both USB-A and USB-C points. While many functions are located in touchscreen menus, we’re glad Ford chose to retain buttons for ventilation controls (temperature, fan speed and recirculation) as well as audio volume, because frankly the old ways are sometimes the best, especially with dirty hands.

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There’s also a very thoughtful Trailer Light Check feature: hook up your trailer including cables, stand behind it, press a button, and it’ll run through the full light sequence (indicators, brakes, reverse lights), so you no longer need a mate or a reflective shed to ensure your trailer’s signals are functioning. You can access 24/7 roadside assist and dealer contacts through said app too. It can be used to lock/unlock and remotely start the vehicle check fuel level, tyre pressures and oil life find the car on a map check the odometer and remotely turn on the exterior projector lighting at campsites or job sites.