History of the Ford Ranger at Hardy Family Ford in Dallas, GA

Reappearing on the roads in 2019, the Ford Ranger has wasted no time reclaiming its spot as one of the most popular midsize trucks on the market. This compact yet powerful pickup is well equipped for work AND play, making it an enticing choice for any driver in Dallas, GA. Hardy Family Ford is here to walk you through the origin story of this unique ride so you know the history before you head out on the road in your own Ranger.

How This Compact Pickup Truck Came to Be

Ford set out to design a pickup truck more compact than its popular F-series models all the way back in 1972. The Ford Courier is a clear predecessor to the modern-day Ranger as a pickup that provides the efficiency of a car with the functionality of a truck. These are the principles that still guide the Ranger’s design to this day.

The Ford Ranger was Revealed in 1982

The Ford Ranger nameplate first appeared in 1982. While slightly larger than its Courier ancestor, the truck still offered a slimmed-down silhouette compared to F-Series models of the time period. Ford continued to refine the Ranger over the next few decades, offering a GT model in 1986 to provide a sport pickup for the burgeoning market. This niche trim was followed eventually by the Ranger FX4 in 2002, an off-road pickup that boasted some trail-blazing capabilities. Aesthetic advancements of the ensuing generations made the Ranger more aerodynamic for car-like fuel-efficiency in a rugged truck.

The Ford Ranger Was Reborn in the United States

Despite a hiatus on American highways from 2012 – 2018, the Ford Ranger remained a popular model on the global market. While its diminutive stature made it well suited for the smaller roads of Europe and Asia, the American market was primed for the Ranger’s comeback. The 2019 Ford Ranger revitalized the model, coming back as a brawnier pickup capable of holding its own off-road or on the job. As more advancements arrive with each year, it’s clear this fuel-efficient pickup is here to stay!

Test Drive a 2021 Ford Ranger in Dallas, GA at Hardy Family Ford

Whether you’re shopping for a vehicle to tow your toys or you just need an efficient daily driver with some added functionality, the 2021 Ford Ranger is an excellent option. This midsize pickup has held true to its roots, delivering a compact vehicle with big-time potential—qualities that continue to drive the model into an adventure-full future. Visit Hardy Family Ford in Dallas, GA to test drive this do-it-all vehicle today. We look forward to tossing you the keys to the next generation of Ranger!

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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price includes dealer fee of $495. Does not include applicable tax, title, or license. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.