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Ford Performance introduces new leveling kits for F-150 and Ranger

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Oct 1, 2019, 12:19 pm

Ford is giving the Ranger and F-150 available off-road leveling kits.

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Going off the beaten path is about to get more comfortable for Ranger and F-150 owners thanks to new Ford Performance off-road leveling suspension kits.

"Truck customers are asking for options for increased capability and customization, and the new leveling suspension kits for Ranger and F-150 deliver on that need," said Eric Cin, global director, Ford Vehicle Personalization and Accessories.

Most Ford trucks are purchased with four-wheel drive. The new kits add increased ground clearance, improved off-road performance, and parts that are covered by a factory warranty and does not void your current vehicle warranty upon installation.

2019 Ford Ranger & 2019 Ford F-150

2019 Ford Ranger and 2019 Ford F-150 off-road leveling kit

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Ford is selling new Ford Performance off-road leveling suspension kits for the Ranger and F-150.

Each kit includes:

  • New aluminum FOX shock bodies are designed to provide ample cooling capacity over rough terrain
  • New front coilover springs deliver optimal spring rate
  • Vehicle-specific upper front mounts with polyurethane bushings work to help isolate noise and vibration
  • 2-inch front lift levels the truck from front to rear
The kits also improve the brake-over angle of the trucks. According to the automaker, Ranger gets an approximately 21 percent increase in approach angle and a 10 percent increase in breakover angle. F-150 has its approach angle increased by 22 percent and its breaker angle increased by 7 percent.

Before the cost of installation, Ford is selling each kit for $1,495. Kits are designed to be installed at dealerships. Sales begin later this fall.

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New, custom Rolls-Royce Wraith has out-of-this-world design

The new, bespoke Wraith features design elements inspired by Mother Earth.

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Ground control to Major Rolls. A new, customized Rolls-Royce Wraith has taken inspiration from the Solar System. The design was commissioned by a client through Rolls-Royce Abu Dhabi at a cost far exceeding the Wraith's $330,000 base price.

"We're used to clients bringing us grand visions for their Bespoke Commissions, but this provided a new perspective altogether." said Michael Bryden, Lead Bespoke Designer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. "In our response to the brief, we've worked at both the 'macro' level, referencing the Sun and planets of the whole Solar System, and the much more personal 'micro' level, centring our view of the world on the place the customer calls home."

Rolls Royce Wraith - Inspired by Earth

Rolls Royce Wraith - Inspired by Earth

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Given the name "Wraith – Inspired By Earth", the model's design features classic Wraith elements alongside unique accents that are only found on this particular vehicle. The exterior wears a Royal Blue paint job representing the 75 percent of the Earth's surface that is covered by water.

On its hood is artwork that depicts a satellite's-eye view of the Middle East, centered on the United Arab Emerites and encompassing the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Gulf of Oman. The art was airbrushed on in a process that took 100 hours to complete.

An Emerald Green coastline extends the length of the car and incorporates the eight planets of the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

The interior of the Wraith's aesthetic focus is on the Earth's surface including the humans and natural life that inhabit it. The seats are made from Moccasin leather to mimic the sands of the Emirates' deserts; Navy and Cobalto Blue accents are reminiscent of rivers and lakes and Emerald Green piping symbolizes nature. Arctic White "RR" monograms and stitching hint at clouds and translucent running water.

The rear waterfall features a scene of atmospheric clouds rendered in detailed embroidery using Photoflash technology. On the fascia, the Piano Milori veneer is embellished with a satellite image of the Middle East. It's not a photograph but instead another airbrushed design.

The Bespoke Starlight Headliner is embroidered to illustrate all the planets of Solar System, centred on the Sun. Other Bespoke details include treadplates, a clock with metal radial background, and inlays showing the planets in silver, with planet Earth accentuated in gold.

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Ford dishes on most popular 2021 Bronco build options

The 2021 Ford Bronco is very nearly ready to arrive on dealership lots.

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You know how you would spec your Bronco, but how is the rest of the country configuring theirs? In a recent interview with Autoblog, Ford's US consumer marketing manager Mark Grueber dished the details on which model options have become the most popular choices since the vehicle's online configurator launched last week. More than 190,000 people have reserved a 2021 Ford Bronco so far.

Two-thirds of reservation holders have called dibs on a four-door Bronco with the other third getting the two-door version. The number of four-door box checkers has exceeded Ford's expectations.

Ford Bronco build configurator 2021 Ford Bronco build-and-price configurator is now open for business. Photo by AutomotiveMap with screen image courtesy of Ford Motor Company

Grueber relayed that the most popular Bronco trim levels chosen so far are among the most expensive - Wildtrak and Badlands. The Bronco Wildtrak has garnered about 26 percent of the reservations while Badlands has 20 percent. The remaining 54 percent of reservations are split between the remaining five grades: Bronco base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, and First Edition. First Edition models sold out quickly.

Half of the Broncos reserved have included the Sasquatch Package. It includes 35-inch tires, 17-inch beadlock wheels, front and rear locking differentials, a lifted suspension, Bilstein shocks, a wider track, and fender flares. Ford recently made the package available in combination with a seven-speed manual transmission after receiving feedback from social media users, but it won't be available at the outset of production because the powertrain combo is still undergoing some fine tuning. Look for Ford to offer it in late 2021.

Bronco has a standard 2.3-liter turbo-four in the base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, and Badlands models. Wildtrak and First Edition Broncos come standard with a twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine, which is also available in the bottom five trim levels. The V6 is proving to be the most popular engine choice though Ford declined to say by how much.

Despite the outpouring of support from online enthusiasts, just 10 percent of Bronco reservations have included a manual transmission. Though low compared to the 10-speed automatic's take rate, it far exceeds the industry average. Genesis offered a manual option in its G70 but after just 100 people chose it, the company announced that it was moving on. The Honda Accord also recently lost its manual option.

Like every other automaker, Ford is listening to customer voices and pouring over the data to see what their customers truly seem to want from the Bronco. A white roof option has been a popular ask, and it will go on sale in 2022.

As for the lingering elephant in the room, it's been forecasted that a Bronco super-off-roader should be expected down the line. Whether or not it wears the Warthog badge, or takes up the Raptor moniker is to be determined, at least for those outside the Ford payroll.

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