Ford Ranger owners must be happy with all the packages available for the truck lately. A couple of months back, Ford introduced a package that gave the Ranger extra horses and torque. Even Roush started offering a suspension kit for the newer models of the truck. Now, Ford has decided to introduce three new factory off-road packages for the mid-size pickup truck. These kits will be available for the 2019 and 2020 models and offer cosmetic, software, and hardware upgrades.
What Off-Road Packages Are There For the Ford Ranger?
All the three kits that Ford is offering for the Ranger come standard with an off-road leveling kit, FOX Shocks, new 17-inch Dyno Gray wheels, and Ford Performance graphics on the bed and windshield. Here’s how each of the packages is equipped:
Performance Level 1 Package
-* FOX “Tuned by Ford Performance" 2.0 Performance Series internal floating piston monotube front and rear shocks
-* This package is priced at $2,495 before installation
Performance Level 2 Package (Level 1 equipment plus)
-* Ford Performance engine calibration that adds 45 horses and 60 pound-feet of torque over the standard power output (315 horses and 370 pound-feet of torque after the boost)
-* BFGoodrich KO2 265/70-17 tires
-* Rigid off-road fog light kit
-* Blue tow hooks
-* Ford Performance stainless steel license plate frame
-* This package is priced at $4,495 before installation
Performance Level 3 Package (Level 1 and 2 equipment plus)
-* Rigid 40-inch LED light bar kit
-* Red tow hooks
-* Ford Performance by ARB winch-capable front bumper
-* Ford Performance chase rack
-* 2.3-liter Ford Performance sport exhaust
-* This package is priced at $8,995 before installation
Ford also said that the Performance Level 1 and Level 2 packages will go on sale from August, whereas the Performance Level 3 package will be available for order next summer.
What Powers The U.S.-Spec Ford Ranger?
Currently, the Ranger comes with just one engine option - a 2.3-liter, four-cylinder EcoBoost unit that packs 270 horses and 310 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels as standard, but you can opt for an all-wheel-drive version as well. Both these configurations are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Level 2 Kit Power Boost Is Available In A Standalone Package
Recently, Ford Performance has introduced a performance calibration for the Ranger that gave it an additional 45 horses and 60 pound-feet of torque. Now Ford is offering the same boost in the Performance Level 2 package. However, the performance calibration kit also includes a high-flow K&N air filter and a Pro Cal 4 tool which is used to install the calibration via the OBD 2 port. An optimized shift schedule for the transmission is also included. Ford sells this performance calibration package for $825.
Final Thoughts
Ford has been stressing on aftermarket accessories even more lately. Last year, Jeep said that a customer spends an average of $800 on accessories on the Wrangler and $1,000 on the Gladiator. The Blue Oval is slowly catching up, with Ranger owners spending an average of $650 on accessories in 2019.