By Linda Spencer
 A ’16 Australian-spec Ford Ranger will be featured in a December 12–14 measuring session at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California. |
A ’16 Australian-spec Ford Ranger will be featured in a December 12–14 measuring session at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California. SEMA members are invited to sign up to measure the 3.2L diesel-powered RHD 4x4 double-cab pickup, which is available globally but not sold in the United States.
Members unable to attend the December measuring session are welcome to come to the SEMA Garage for a separate measuring session at a later date. The truck can also travel to members’ facilities, if needed.
Ford Ranger details:
- Coming to the United States? The Ford Ranger is expected to be produced in the United States for the first time in 2018, although Ford has not provided definitive confirmation. The UAW plant manager in Wayne, Michigan, was recently quoted in the press as stating that a decision had been made to build the Ford Ranger and a new Bronco at the plant located within 30 minutes of Detroit.
- Plant Locations: The Ford Ranger is built in Thailand, South Africa and Argentina.
- Global Sales: Ford Ranger global sales totaled 208,251 in 2015, according to IHS. Sales since the midsize pickup was introduced in 2011 totals 662,831. South Africa was the No. 1 market in 2015 with Australia, Thailand, Argentina and Brazil joining in the top five countries in terms of sales (see charts below).
- Engines: 2.5L (gasoline) and diesel versions: 2.2L and 3.2L.
- Drivetrain: 2x4 and 4x4.
- Competitors: Other midsize pickups, such as the Chevy Colorado, Toyota HiLux, Mitsubishi L200 and the Nissan Navara.
Ford Ranger Sales
Top 10 Countries (Sales: 2011–2015 and 2015)
| Country | 2015 Units Sold | 2011–2015 Units Sold |
| South Africa | 33,916 | 98,348 |
| Australia | 29,185 | 99,747 |
| Thailand | 23,662 | 78,494 |
| Argentina | 19,379 | 67,317 |
| Brazil | 16,849 | 71,416 |
| Mexico | 10,382 | 23,158 |
| Malaysia | 9,231 | 25,508 |
| Vietnam | 8,685 | 16,017 |
| Philippines | 8,427 | 22,406 |
| United Kingdom | 8,033 | 20,623 |
| New Zealand | 6,832 | 21,612 |
Source: SEMA calculations from IHS statistics.
European Ford Ranger Sales
| Region | 2015 (units sold) | 2011–2015 (units sold) |
| Central Europe | 3,099 | 7,959 |
| East Europe | 1,295 | 5,806 |
| West Europe | 24,816 | 68,825 |
| Europe Grand | 29,210 | 82,590 |
Source: SEMA calculations from IHS statistics.
Register now to measure the latest truck temporarily imported by SEMA to provide access to otherwise hard-to-obtain vehicles in order to create new export-ready products. A ’16 Toyota HiLux and a ’14 Mitsubishi L200 are also available at the SEMA Garage.
For questions about measuring the Ford Ranger or the other international vehicles, contact Jim Moore at jimm@sema.org. For information on SEMA’s international programs, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.