Ford has built its toughest Ranger yet, and the car company proved it with a robotic 24-hour assault course.
The company is no stranger to releasing tough vehicles, but this new release may be the most impressive yet.
And, to prove the vehicle’s sheer strength and build, it was put to the test.
Only, it wasn’t a human putting it through its paces this time.
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Ford is known to produce powerhouses of cars, from daily drivers to trucks, and even the famed GT hypercar.
For example, it brought back the ’80s with the retro Mustang FX package.
Plus, the brand even used video game-style telemetry to see how the Mustang GTD shaved five seconds off Germany’s Nürburgring ring lap time.
But the company went one step further to prove just how impressive the Ranger is.
In fact, Ford Australia itself stated:
“Ranger Super Duty brings the comfort, smart tech, and driver-assist features you know from Ranger like the SYNC4 touchscreen and 360-degree camera, so you can take on tough jobs without compromise.”
And, to show just how durable the vehicle is, Ford put it through its paces…thanks to robots.
“During development, Ranger Super Duty was subjected to a series of brutal durability tests,” the brand said on YouTube.
The Ranger took to the Silver Creek durability track, which was ‘packed with 300 randomly placed, bone-rattling bumps of different shapes and sizes’
According to the maker, this test was very specifically designed:
“Although a single run on Silver Creek generates over 2000 suspension movements, the test primarily assesses the durability of engine mounts, body mounts, joints, and connectors.”
But, the big twist? A robot was actually behind the wheel.
Ford Australia said:
“To ensure consistent and relentless testing, an autonomous robotic test driver took the wheel, running the Ranger Super Duty 24/7, rain, hail, and shine.”
The Ford Super Duty is set to arrive in 2026
Even the toughest of terrains are sure to be no match for the reinforced chassis, three-liter turbo diesel V6 engine, and 4,500KG vehicle mass, with the 130-liter long-range fuel tank being an added bonus, too
You can take a look at the test in action at Australia’s You Yangs Proving Ground, at the top of the page.
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