help re: FORD

[joeyfmd]

good daY to all. im new here. im planning to get a ford ranger, but im not sure about its maintenance cost. is it really costly to own a ford? how about the parts. i need your advice. thanks a lot.

[basti08]

That shares mechanicals with a Mazda truck. It is a Mazda designed truck after all. Parts shouldn't be that pricey.

[niky]

Parts for American-made Fords are harder to source, though not really more costly (For example, a MAF for a Triton V8 isn't much more than a MAF for a japanese car)... whereas parts for Asian Fords, which have a lot in common with Mazdas... are not hard to get.

[joeyfmd]

ok. so not all ford vehicles are american?

[basti08]

ok. so not all ford vehicles are american?

You should be informed they are closely associated with Mazdas. The Ranger is a modern/updated version of the 90s B2200/B2500s pickups. The Escape, Lynx, Ranger, Everest are originally designed by Mazda; therefore, they also have versions of these vehicles.

[joeyfmd]

thanks for all those inputs. really appreciate them! so it means that the parts are not that expensive. how about the maintenance? sorry... dont know much about cars.

[TholitzReloaded]

thanks for all those inputs. really appreciate them! so it means that the parts are not that expensive. how about the maintenance? sorry... dont know much about cars.

Go get a Ford!

[AG4]

ok. so not all ford vehicles are american?

No.
The only modern CBU from North America Fords officially sold here were the Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, E-150 Club Wagon, F-150 and Lincoln Town Car.
These are the following CBU from North America Ford models in the current local lineup:
Expedition
Explorer
E-150 Club Wagon
2013 Mustang (to be launched in July)
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ASEAN made models:
The Ford Escape was a Ford-Mazda joint venture, ASEAN version is made in the Philippines
The Ford Lynx is a rebadged Mazda Protege aka Familia, ASEAN version was made in the Philippines
ASEAN Ford Ranger (previous models) is a rebadged Mazda BT-50, made in Thailand
The Ford Everest is based on the Ranger/ Mazda BT-50 chassis, made in Thailand
The Ford Fiesta was designed by Ford of Europe, ASEAN version is made in Thailand
The previous gen Ford Focus Mk2 was designed/developed by Ford of Europe, ASEAN version is made in the Philippines
The new 2012 Ford Focus Mk3 was designed/developed by Ford of Europe, ASEAN version is made in Thailand
The new 2012 Ford Ranger (T6) was designed/developed by Ford Australia, ASEAN version is made in Thailand

[joeyfmd]

so more or less, maintenance is equal or just a bit expensive when compared to asian vehicles?

[joeyfmd]

Go get a Ford!

thanks for the push sir! do you think the ranger is underpowered because of the 2.2 engine?

[reactor]

so more or less, maintenance is equal or just a bit expensive when compared to asian vehicles?

bro you cant go wrong with the ford ranger, cost of parts is comparable to other brand the only advantage of ford ranger it is built for tough use and as what i learned from the casa the new ranger is the best in its class

[Walter]

Any dealer will tell you their units are the best.

[AG4]

Not just tough, it's also one of the safest pickups in its class.
"The Ranger was the first pickup to score a maximum five-star rating from Euro NCAP – a seismic improvement over its predecessor, which only achieved two stars. The new model also scored 81 per cent for pedestrian impact protection, which is the highest for a pickup so far."
- Ford Ranger Review | Autocar



The new Ranger has an 800mm (31.5in) water wading capability.

[joeyfmd]

Any dealer will tell you their units are the best.

yes i know. that is why im asking those people here who are willing to give honest advice.