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Ford Ranger II Super Cab (facelift 2009) 2.5 TDCi (143 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Ford Ranger:
The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup truck marketed globally by Ford over a series of generations, varying between both in-house or outside development and manufacturing — and with a hiatus in North America from 2011–2018.
Debuting as a compact pickup in North America in 1982 for the 1983 model year, the Ranger was later introduced in some South American countries. From 1998 to 2011, the Ranger nameplate was used for models developed by Mazda for sale outside the North American market. In 2011, Ford introduced the first Ranger based on the T6 platform. Considered a mid-size pickup truck, the model was developed in-house by Ford Australia. In that same year, the North American-market Ranger was discontinued, leaving the T6 platform-based Ranger as the sole Ranger model worldwide....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Super Cab (facelift 2009) Overview:
Ford Ranger (II Super Cab (facelift 2009)). With 330 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1845 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5 TDCi (143 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides the same robust 143 Hp engine, with the convenience of an automatic transmission. Expect slightly less direct power delivery and potentially slower acceleration than the manual.
Fuel Economy
Without specific data, it's typical for an automatic variant to have slightly higher fuel consumption than its manual counterpart, though it remains competitive for the class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and capable 4x4 system (where fitted)
- • Strong towing and payload capacity
- • Reliable 2.5 TDCi engine for heavy-duty use
- • Good ground clearance for off-road
- • Practical and durable interior
- • Strong resale value in the utility market
Cons:
- • Dated safety rating (2 stars Euro NCAP 2008)
- • Firm ride quality, especially unladen
- • Basic interior comfort and features compared to modern pickups
- • Higher fuel consumption compared to passenger cars (though competitive for its class)
- • Limited rear passenger space in Super Cab configuration
- • Lack of refinement and noise insulation
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Double Cab: 2006 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Ranger |
| Generation: | II Super Cab (facelift 2009) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 TDCi (143 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 143 Hp @ 3500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 57.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | WLAA [Same engine] More details about the engine WLAA |
| Engine displacement: | 2499 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 9.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 17.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.6 kg/Nm, 178.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1845 |
| Max. weight: | 2985 |
| Max load: | 1140 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5080 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Width: | 1788 mm mm [17mm less] |
| Height: | 1762 mm mm [17mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3000 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1488 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 230 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 235/75 R15; 245/70 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 15; 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Dependent suspension of two longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs |
If you could change one thing about the Ford Ranger, what would it be?