Ford is becoming a truck company. Cars are out; pickups and SUVs (and a couple of commercial-grade vans) are in. For the 2019 model year, Ford returns the midsize Ranger pickup truck to the lineup, while freshening the Edge crossover SUV and updating the small Transit Connect van. The automaker also expands access to key safety and infotainment technologies across most models.
2019 Ford Ranger
Detailed changes for each 2019 Ford truck, SUV, and van model are shown below, listed in alphabetical order.
Ford’s 5-passenger, midsize crossover SUV is freshened for 2019
SE, SEL, and Titanium trim levels continue; Sport replaced by new Edge ST performance model
SE, SEL, and Titanium have turbocharged, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine
ST has a twin-turbocharged, 2.7-liter V-6 engine
New 8-speed automatic transmission with rotary gear selector, standard engine start/stop technology
Available all-wheel-drive system with rear-wheel disconnect
Standard Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technologies, as well as a new post-collision braking system
Optional Co-Pilot360 Plus package adds enhancements including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, lane-centering assist, and evasive-steering assist
Standard FordPass Connect technology replaces Sync Connect
Available wireless device charging
New 12-speaker B&O Play premium sound system for Titanium and ST trims
Updated styling and new wheel designs; reversing camera gains a washer system
Interior has new center console storage solutions
New exterior paint colors: Agate Black, Stone Gray, and Baltic Sea Green
Special Edition package debuts with black 22-in. wheels, LED headlights and fog lights, heavy-duty trailer towing equipment, cargo package, a 360-degree surround-view camera system, and Enhanced Active Park Assist
Triple-zone climate control now standard
FordPass Connect technology replaces Sync Connect
Optional ActiveX seat material with XLT trim
Platinum trim adds bright roof rails
New exterior paint colors: Agate Black and Silver Spruce
FordPass Connect replaces Sync Connect, standard for XLT trim
XLT Sport Appearance package adds new 5-in. step bars
Limited trim adds the high-output, twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter V-6 engine from the Raptor model; a high-flow dual exhaust system; and an upgraded interior
Raptor adds new Recaro front seats, high-tech shocks for improved performance, new Trail Control off-roading technology
New interior color: Camel Back replaces Navy Pier in Limited trim
New exterior paint colors: Agate Black, Abyss Gray (not Raptor), Silver Spruce (not Raptor), Velocity Blue (Raptor), and Ford Performance Blue (Raptor)
Available Sync 3 with 8-in. display screen and navigation
Optional STX, Lariat Chrome, and Lariat Sport Appearance packages
Optional FX4 Off-Road package with special suspension tuning, all-terrain tires, skid plates, rear locking differential, and Terrain Management System with Trail Control technology
Standard forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking
Available adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assist systems
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