fuzzymoomoo Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 As or the Bronco mule, it wouldn't be more then a Everest with camo on it or one that is hacked up to be shorter Makes sense to me. Like I said, to my knowledge they're still in the studio with it. Once I get home I'll start trying to see if I can get a bead on what might be happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 It's a Ranger mule, with the camo not cut at the seam. Bronco mules will be out there... Soon. These could be Bronco or Ranger mules. There is not way to tell. Mules generally means it is a drivetrain development vehicle using current model body works. Ford for whatever reason decided to camo these T6 Rangers but they could have been testing them in plain sight without camo in Australia and we wouldn't even know the difference. Bronco prototype may be out soon. That's when you will see something resembling a SUV under camo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Attribute prototypes but also Ranger as for drivelne and HVAC testing. A lot of these tests can be locked down long before the actual bodies arrive. We probably won't see Bronco for at least another 12-18 months if indeed it's a 2020 model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Bronco prototype may be out soon. That's when you will see something resembling a SUV under camo. I'm just sharing what I was told, but my guy isn't an engineer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) 2019 Ford Ranger imagined as F-150's little brother http://www.motor1.com/news/136339/2019-ford-ranger-rendered/ Hmm, I suspect that kind of styling is a little off compared to how F150 is evolving... Edited February 22, 2017 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Looks more like the new Expy front end than the F-150 Doesn't fit the Ranger IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justins Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I posed the question of the bronco getting a mini-expedition front end, with Ranger going mini-F150 over in the Expy thread. Wouldn't surprise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 While the frontend of that rendering needs a little more attention and IMO the overall design looks like a Ridgeline on steroids I actually like it better than the current T6. The T6 is a little too bulbous and not all that truck-like when compared to the F-150. I'm not sure it is even possible to put an F-150 type frontend on the current body and not have it look like it was thrown together. A half-assed effort would be a shame considering the amount of time they have had to sort this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I posed the question of the bronco getting a mini-expedition front end, with Ranger going mini-F150 over in the Expy thread. Wouldn't surprise me. I have a feeling that Ford is going to go more retro with the styling of the Bronco. Maybe round headlights? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hmm, I suspect that kind of styling is a little off compared to how F150 is evolving... Looks like they photoshopped the new Expedition Grill and the F-150 roof onto the current Ranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Here is apparently a link to a patent application for the Ranger's hood: http://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?PageNum=0&docid=D0779398&IDKey=1B60462E7E73&HomeUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fpatft.uspto.gov%2Fnetacgi%2Fnph-Parser%3FSect1%3DPTO2%2526Sect2%3DHITOFF%2526p%3D1%2526u%3D%25252Fnetahtml%25252FPTO%25252Fsearch-bool.html%2526r%3D2%2526f%3DG%2526l%3D50%2526co1%3DAND%2526d%3DPTXT%2526s1%3D%252522ford%252Bmotor%252Bcompany%252522%2526OS%3D%252522ford%252Bmotor%252Bcompany%252522%2526RS%3D%252522ford%252Bmotor%252Bcompany%252522 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Here is apparently a link to a patent application for the Ranger's hood: http://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?PageNum=0&docid=D0779398&IDKey=1B60462E7E73&HomeUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fpatft.uspto.gov%2Fnetacgi%2Fnph-Parser%3FSect1%3DPTO2%2526Sect2%3DHITOFF%2526p%3D1%2526u%3D%25252Fnetahtml%25252FPTO%25252Fsearch-bool.html%2526r%3D2%2526f%3DG%2526l%3D50%2526co1%3DAND%2526d%3DPTXT%2526s1%3D%252522ford%252Bmotor%252Bcompany%252522%2526OS%3D%252522ford%252Bmotor%252Bcompany%252522%2526RS%3D%252522ford%252Bmotor%252Bcompany%252522 The file a patent for "the ornamental design for a vehicle hood?" Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 The file a patent for "the ornamental design for a vehicle hood?" Really? It's amazing, isn't it? I'm surprised we don't see more of these, considering the number of parts on each vehicle they file for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) It's amazing, isn't it? I'm surprised we don't see more of these, considering the number of parts on each vehicle they file for. Some interesting notes about what I saw and was trying to compare it to the existing model..... -The front edge of the hood seems more horizontal - meaning the existing model seems to have slightly more of a cutout for the grille than this patent shows, and the parts outside the grille cutout are flat, whereas the current model angles upward. -The design itself is more sculpted/scalloped and muscular -The cut line from the side seems much deeper in the front than the current model. --- These differences point at least to a different front end for our model, if not a complete redesign of the truck, as we have speculated. When I get a chance, I'll try to do a side-by-side of the old and the new to show what I'm referring to. Edited February 22, 2017 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Here is apparently a link to a patent application for the Ranger's hood: http://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?PageNum=0&docid=D0779398&IDKey=1B60462E7E73&HomeUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fpatft.uspto.gov%2Fnetacgi%2Fnph-Parser%3FSect1%3DPTO2%2526Sect2%3DHITOFF%2526p%3D1%2526u%3D%25252Fnetahtml%25252FPTO%25252Fsearch-bool.html%2526r%3D2%2526f%3DG%2526l%3D50%2526co1%3DAND%2526d%3DPTXT%2526s1%3D%252522ford%252Bmotor%252Bcompany%252522%2526OS%3D%252522ford%252Bmotor%252Bcompany%252522%2526RS%3D%252522ford%252Bmotor%252Bcompany%252522 Looks more like a Super Duty hood to me. How do you know it is a Ranger hood? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Looks more like a Super Duty hood to me. How do you know it is a Ranger hood? 2017-Ford-F-Series-Super-Duty-124-626x382.jpg Hmm, good catch! Yeah, it looks like that's what it is to me too. Interesting to note that it was filed for August 28th, 2015!! and only yesterday was granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 The file a patent for "the ornamental design for a vehicle hood?" Really? Ranger name stamped into the aluminum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Ranger name stamped into the aluminum? I think that makes sense except in this case it is SUPER DUTY that gets stamped into the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 ???? How can you get a patent on a design? Isn't it a form of art? Live and learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havelock Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 ???? How can you get a patent on a design? Isn't it a form of art? Live and learn!It is a design patent. It only covers the appearance. This is different from regular patents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hmm, good catch! Yeah, it looks like that's what it is to me too. Interesting to note that it was filed for August 28th, 2015!! and only yesterday was granted. I actually have my name on a patent. It was for the design of a series of castings used inside steam generating boilers for the electric utility industry. The time frame between filing and receiving the patent was about the same. I also did a patent application for another design that I created for a new type of water cooled slag tap opening in the furnace floor of a boiler. In my mind that one was more significant than the other because it was a more successful design that was actually incorporated as an upgrade into several operating units but for some reason the company never pursued the patent. The application included several sketches and 3D models of the design as well as before and after photos of the design in operation. I also had to include reasons for the design such as what operating conditions it was intended to improve upon. It was an interesting process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Oh yeah, I'm aware it takes a while for them to process patents, I just found it interesting to note how long it actually took. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I think that this will do GM's head in when they realize that global Ranger has one face and North America get another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I think that this will do GM's head in when they realize that global Ranger has one face and North America get another Why do you say that? Would it be more efficient to build one truck with unique styling and equipment for different markets rather than two completely different trucks the way GM and Toyota do it? Although I have read that the Holden Colorado shares it's roof and door panels with the Chevy version but not much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Why do you say that? Would it be more efficient to build one truck with unique styling and equipment for different markets rather than two completely different trucks the way GM and Toyota do it? Although I have read that the Holden Colorado shares it's roof and door panels with the Chevy version but not much else. Depends on what has changed...cosmetic changes are normally not that expensive to do. How you save money is sharing harnesses, safety cells, etc that would require additional engineering in other parts of the world that can be used world wide. Your really not going save that much money using the same stampings since you still have to cut them in their respective regions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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