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The Courier was produced by Mazda and at the time Ford owned a 7% stake in Mazda (Ford acquired a 24.5% stake in 1979). Ford introduced the Ranger as the replacement for the Courier. With the introduction of the Ranger as a compact truck, ‘ XLS’ replaced the Ranger name on the F-Series.
Prior to its use on compact pickup trucks, Ford used the Ranger nameplate on three different model lines. The Edsel division was the first to use the name, with the Edsel Ranger introduced in 1958 as its lowest-trim sedan; the model line lasted through the 1960 demise of the Edsel brand.
Mar 20, 2024 · The history of the Ford Ranger doesn’t begin with the first midsize pickup truck to use that name. For decades before it would find its rightful home, Ford experimented with the Ranger nameplate. They knew they wanted to use it, but where it belonged seemed a matter of much disagreement.
In 1965, Ford reintroduced the ‘Ranger’ name as a styling package on F-Series trucks. 1981 would be the last year that Ford would use the Ranger name on it’s F-Series trucks. (1968 Ford F-100 Ranger) (1977 Ford F-Series Ranger) In 1983, Ford would introduce a compact pickup truck to replace the Mazda built Courier and call it ‘Ranger’.
Dec 13, 2023 · The dawn of the 1990s ushered in the second of the Ford Ranger generations, embodying a significant evolution in terms of design, comfort, and capability. With a more aerodynamic body and a new grille design, the revamped exterior hinted at the changes beneath the surface.
Jan 22, 2019 · The Ranger name was not new when Ford’s first in-house–built mini-truck made an initial public appearance in 1981. Ranger had long been a package identifier for Ford light trucks.
Feb 23, 2020 · Published Feb 23, 2020. The Ford Ranger disappeared from the North American market for a few years, but now it's back - let's see how it's evolved since the first model. via Trucksmag. Originally, the name Ranger was associated with Ford when it was used as a trim level in the F-100 and F-250 series in 1967.