Deliveries of the all-new Ford Ranger PHEV began in places like Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and The Netherlands, a few months ago, giving customers in those markets the chance to buy the first-ever electrified version of the mid-size pickup. Unfortunately for those that covet such a thing in places like North America, it doesn't seem likely that the Ranger PHEV will be offered there, particularly since the newer model isn't exactly selling like hotcakes in Europe at the moment. However, it will be built and sold in South America, the automaker has announced.
In addition to the Silverton Assembly plant in South Africa, the Ford Ranger PHEV will also be produced at the Pacheco Assembly plant in Argentina starting in 2027, the automaker has announced. The Blue Oval will invest $170 million in that facility to accommodate this change, on top of the $700 million it already invested to prepare that facility for production of the current generation Ranger over the past few years.
"We are proud of our growth in Argentina and we are excited to bring this new technology to South America with the New Plug-in Hybrid Ranger, produced in our Pacheco Plant," Ford CEO Jim Farley said during a recent visit to the South American facility. "This is a sign of our deep commitment to this region and its people."
The Ford Ranger is celebrating 30 years in Argentina in 2025, but it just keeps growing in terms of popularity in that part of the world. The Ranger has doubled its market share in South America since the latest model debuted a few years ago, and Pacheco is on track to set a new record in terms of annual output, pegged at around 76,000 units, currently. Ford plans to increase that figure to 80,000 units in 2026, a boost supported by the addition of 300 new jobs.
Sign and drive lease, interest-free financing offered on all-electric crossover.
It's unclear what, exactly, caused them to do it.
A move that has been expected for a while.
It would also feature an extendable bed floor for longer items.
And it has 65k miles on the clock.
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Can anyone offer a reason as to why Ford has not introduced the Ranger Hybrid or PHEV version to the North American market ? The Maverick and F -150 offer such a product. The Superduty built in Canada will also offer some version of E power within the next year or so. I have ordered the Maverick Hybrid Lariat due to the fact that the Ranger E version is obviously not available. Here's an opportunity to take share from the Tacoma .
Because it's not developed in the USA, and the not made here syndrome is still alive and well. Only US developed and built products are pushed.