# Is ford trying to DIE? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 7, 2006, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017 "2006-03-07T19:10:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RedrRocket](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrrocket/32/7193_2.png) [@RedrRocket](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedrRocket)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/1 "2006-03-07T19:10:16Z")
[http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/07/ford-unveils-2007-ranger-in-thailand/](http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/07/ford-unveils-2007-ranger-in-thailand/) TURbo Diesel ranger… HELLO the rest of the world gets good ford vehicles. no plans for launching a new ranger in the US. imagine a torquey little pickup that gets good mileage WTF. dont mind the front end thats as Fugly as the new subaru forester. but the american trucks their making are a joke. ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/2 "2006-03-07T19:18:35Z")
I would drive that I kinda like it and no good diesel engines come to the states ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/3 "2006-03-07T19:22:14Z")
Regular gas is too much of a premium…i would rock a diesel ---
**Author:** ![rj-92](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rj-92/32/7310_2.png) [@rj-92](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rj-92)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/4 "2006-03-07T19:26:45Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > I would drive that > I kinda like it > > and no good diesel engines come to the states :word: ---
**Author:** ![JCuz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jcuz/32/7338_2.png) [@JCuz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JCuz)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/5 "2006-03-07T19:39:21Z")
ford has been advertising for their new hybrid SUVs and other models instead ---
**Author:** ![Phoenix\_305](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/977dab/32.png) [@Phoenix\_305](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Phoenix_305)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/6 "2006-03-07T19:45:06Z")
RHD Truck FTW. ---
**Author:** ![mike125k](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike125k/32/7282_2.png) [@mike125k](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mike125k)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/7 "2006-03-07T19:49:45Z")
That diesel has been in the Ranger for a while actually, just not in the US obviously. The 2010 Ranger/new Bronco looked really hot last year when I saw it, but I’m sure they will probably drop plans to build it way before then anyhow. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/8 "2006-03-07T20:54:37Z")
It’s a shame that we never see any thing new or badass here. ---
**Author:** ![ezfd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ezfd/32/7334_2.png) [@ezfd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ezfd)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/9 "2006-03-07T21:02:49Z")
that is fucking sick, i mean what more could you want, a compact 4x4 pickup that makes torque and is good on fuel.:headbang: ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/10 "2006-03-07T21:35:15Z")
Figures,we get stuck with the underpowered rangers. its the truck that should’ve had a 5.0 option in the 80’s & early 90’s. ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/11 "2006-03-07T21:38:51Z")
all these sick cars overseas REALLY makes me want to move to europe just for the cars ---
**Author:** ![Deuce](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deuce/32/7614_2.png) [@Deuce](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Deuce)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2006, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/12 "2006-03-07T22:03:04Z")
uggh frod makes me mad they suck for not bringing all the good vehicles to the US. vehicles like that are practical, make sense and would sell well here, ford is stupid for not doing it ---
**Author:** ![rskrause](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rskrause/32/7367_2.png) [@rskrause](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rskrause)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 4:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/13 "2006-03-08T04:01:39Z")
So far I never met a diesel I would want for a DD. Supposedly, the new ones are different. What’s the best diesel CAR currently in the US? Maybe I need to check it out to expand my horizons. ---
**Author:** ![double\_j](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/double_j/32/7380_2.png) [@double\_j](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/double_j)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/14 "2006-03-08T06:22:51Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > I would drive that > I kinda like it > > and no good diesel engines come to the states hey, back off!!! 😃 _many_ good diesel engine fail to see our shores… with my discount on fords, i’d consider a 4x4 regular cab 5 speed diesel ranger. ---
**Author:** ![n20junkie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n20junkie/32/7396_2.png) [@n20junkie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n20junkie)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/15 "2006-03-08T06:43:41Z")
Don’t blame ford, blame the state and country you live in. Go try and get a diesel VW, can’t in this state due to emissions, even though every big truck burns the stuff. This country has choked the life out of the automakers with BS laws and regulations, and yes they will die if it keeps up. ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/16 "2006-03-08T07:50:23Z")
> [@n20junkie](#): > > Don’t blame ford, blame the state and country you live in. Go try and get a diesel VW, can’t in this state due to emissions, even though every big truck burns the stuff. This country has choked the life out of the automakers with BS laws and regulations, and yes they will die if it keeps up. word. and… for the record- I like the new forester. ---
**Author:** ![cooter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cooter/32/7199_2.png) [@cooter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cooter)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/17 "2006-03-08T08:25:39Z")
> [@focusinprogress](#): > > all these sick cars overseas REALLY makes me want to move to europe just for the cars we need the Cosworth here…lol ---
**Author:** ![Deuce](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deuce/32/7614_2.png) [@Deuce](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Deuce)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/18 "2006-03-08T08:29:45Z")
> [@n20junkie](#): > > Don’t blame ford, blame the state and country you live in. Go try and get a diesel VW, can’t in this state due to emissions, even though every big truck burns the stuff. This country has choked the life out of the automakers with BS laws and regulations, and yes they will die if it keeps up. thats a good point, i didnt even think of that ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/19 "2006-03-08T08:32:29Z")
Why don’t companies offer a RHD american option? ---
**Author:** ![Juan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a698b9/32.png) [@Juan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Juan)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017/20 "2006-03-08T08:32:56Z")
> [@n20junkie](#): > > Don’t blame ford, blame the state and country you live in. Go try and get a diesel VW, can’t in this state due to emissions, even though every big truck burns the stuff. This country has choked the life out of the automakers with BS laws and regulations, and yes they will die if it keeps up. word [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-ford-trying-to-die/9017.md?page=2)