As was the case with virtually every Ford and Lincoln model in The Blue Oval’s current lineup, production of the Ford Ranger at the Michigan Assembly plant took a pretty sizable dip in the month of July. This typically happens because of the Independence Day holiday, coupled with summer shutdowns that the automaker implements at various plants over the same timeframe. However, like most other Blue Oval models, Ford Ranger production wound up bouncing back in August.
According to FoMoCo’s August sales report, Ford Ranger production totaled 7,453 units last month, which is a sizable 3,471 units or 87 percent more than July’s total of 3,982 units – a figure that was also 2,715 units or just over 40 percent fewer than June’s total of 6,697 pickups. Ford Ranger production in June also declined by around five percent compared to May, and was the lowest figure in the 2024 calendar year to date – at least, until July.
Interestingly – in spite of this boost – Ford Ranger production continues to lag behind the Ford Bronco, which is also built at MAP. Bronco production increased from 7,810 units in July to 16,682 in August – a massive jump of 8,872 units, or nearly 114 percent. In July, Ford Bronco production dipped from 11,518 units in June, which was a big decline of 3,708 units, or around 32 percent, month-over-month, though it still beat the Ranger by a handy margin.
The 2025 model year is unlikely to bring about too many changes for the Ford Ranger, which just received a complete redesign for 2024. That ushered in a bevy of updates including all new interior and exterior styling, along with a revamped suspension, a longer wheelbase, various new tech features, plus screen options that include a standard 8-inch digital instrument cluster or optional 12.4-inch unit, along with a standard 10.1-inch or available 12-inch center infotainment screen running Sync 4. Meanwhile, the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost also joined the lineup as an option.
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Ford needs to start producing the Ranger PHEV here in the U.S. for the 2025 model year. They are losing customers to their competition by delaying its roll out in the U.S.
Was planing on buying one but it's not available as a supercap yet and I don't know when it will be