Ford launches accessories to enhance the Ranger bakkie
These accessories have been developed and tested to carry Ford’s original equipment quality and workmanship guarantee.
Ford South Africa is introducing its new accessories and feature upgrades to its XL, XLS, XLT and Wildtrak Ranger bakkies.
Set to be made available throughout the brand’s network of over 100 dealers countrywide, these accessories have been developed and tested to carry Ford’s original equipment quality and workmanship guarantee.
Ford Grille
Owners of the new Ranger XL, XLS and XLT derivatives are now able to upgrade to a more purposeful presence thanks to the factory-approved Raptor-style alternative grille. The grille features chunky lettering for the Ford logo.
The fitment of the alternative grille, which carries a suggested retail price of R4 312 including VAT, takes approximately 30 minutes at a Ford dealer. Pricing does not include labour.
Power Roller Shutter
The manual roller shutter option currently available on the Wildtrak has now been upgraded to a power roller shutter at no additional cost. Exclusive to the Ranger Wildtrak, the power roller shutter allows a customer to electronically open or close the protective shutter over the load box and provides a convenient method to securely stow cargo out of sight.
Compared to the manual roller shutter, which will remain an alternative option, the power roller shutter can be securely locked in any position (versus the manual roller shutter which can be locked in three specific positions). The power roller shutter has also been designed with an anti-pinch feature to prevent injury or damage when contact is made with an object.
Bespoke buttons on the key fob, instrument panel and inside the load box assist in making the power roller shutter as convenient to use as possible.
Due to the revised architecture points, the power roller shutter cannot be fitted as an aftermarket accessory and needs to be specified when ordering the Wildtrak from your dealer.
Above the roller shutter is a rail and accessory attachment slot for extra leisure gear like bike racks, kayaks and camping equipment.
Pricing for the power roller shutter is R20 090 including VAT.
Faraday Pouch
Ford has also introduced the Faraday pouch for Ford owners whose vehicles are equipped with keyless start functionality.
The Faraday pouch is an anti-scan wallet that provides customers with a cost-effective and convenient solution for preventing keyless car theft.
This opportunistic theft is particularly common around shopping malls. In many instances, criminals have found a way to steal vehicles fitted with keyless start by using signal extenders which can be effective up to distances of 100 metres.
The Faraday Pouch is able to prevent this type of criminal attack.
With the vehicle’s key placed inside the Faraday Pouch, the layers of metallic lining prevent these external signals from having any effect on the key.
It is recommended that the key be placed inside this slim and lightweight pouch as soon as you get out of the vehicle and the doors are locked.
The suggested retail price for the Faraday pouch is R260 including VAT, and is available from your local dealer.
Source: Ford SA
