Sure Ford has been busy organizing lay offs, plant closures and the like, but what about bringing out new product?  It is safe to say that all of Ford’s offerings have been redone in the past decade except the poor ‘ol Ranger.  I believe this is still the basic design from when the Ford Ranger Splash debuted back in ’93.  Yes the front clip has worn a few different hats, but the has kept the same pants and underwear.

Now was this a sign of neglect or did someone at the big blue oval see this coming.  The Ranger has not grown in size compared to it competitors the Dakota, Colorado and Tacoma.  So this truck is still actually compact and now has the possibility of getting great fuel economy and be right sized for future buyers.

So I think it is time to bring out the new Ranger.  To show that this doesn’t have to be a big time redesign, CDf has already done the new theme.  It is very simple, bring the new Kuga over and replace the Escape.  Then cut the back off the Kuga, extend the frame and throw a box on it.  Wala, done.  See how easy.  Check it out and let us know if you think it could work.