The History of the Ford Ranger: Why Did Ford Abandon a Legend for Nearly 8 Years?

The Ford Ranger: America's Forgotten Pickup That Conquered the World

What happens when Detroit abandons its own legend? The Ford Ranger vanished from American roads in 2011 after dominating the compact truck market for decades. No warning. No explanation. Just... gone.
This isn't just another truck review. This is the untold story of survival, betrayal, and one of the most dramatic comebacks in automotive history.

What You'll Discover:

🔍 The Japanese Secret - How Ford's "American" truck was actually born in Hiroshima
⚡ Project Yuma - The $6,200 gamble that changed everything
🏆 The Glory Years - When Rangers outsold nearly everyone (and why Ford killed it anyway)
💔 The Abandonment - Why Ford left billions on the table and let Toyota dominate
🌍 The Wilderness Years - How Australia saved the Ranger while America forgot
🔥 The Return - 405-horsepower Raptor and the rebirth of a legend
❓ The Mystery - Will Ford make the same mistake twice?
From the humble Courier of 1972 to today's high-tech Raptor, this documentary reveals the complete evolution of the Ford Ranger through every generation, every variant, and every corporate decision that nearly killed it.

We explore the Bronco II, the original Explorer, the Sport Trac experiment, the forgotten electric Ranger EV, and the performance beast that never was—the SVT Adrenaline.

Perfect for:
✅ Ford truck enthusiasts
✅ Automotive history lovers
✅ Anyone who's ever wondered why great vehicles disappear
✅ Ranger owners past, present, and future

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⚠️ Viewer Note: We're passionate researchers, not professional historians. If you spot an error in our research or have additional information to share, please let us know in the comments! We're always learning and improving.

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