Ford Australia has announced it’s taking the ultimate towing vehicle, the powerful F-150, on an epic road trip along the Queensland coast.

The Ford Ranger PHEV combines a powerful and efficient 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine with a 75kW electric motor (e-motor) and 11.8kWh (usable) battery that can be charged from an external power source, by the petrol engine when driving in EV Charge mode and via regenerative braking when driving, making use of power that would otherwise be lost.

Ford is blazing a new trail for plug-in hybrid pickups with the Ranger PHEV that today makes its global public debut at IAA TRANSPORTATION in Germany.

Full specifications for the Ford Transit Custom Sport and Transit Custom Sport Double Cab have been confirmed ahead of their local arrivals later this year.

Reaching a 100th anniversary is a major milestone for any company, but how does the organisation not just remain relevant and in tune with the current times, but also adequately prepare for the future? In the case of Ford South Africa, it’s through an unwavering commitment to sustainability by continuing to invest in its local operations, rapidly adapting and innovating, reducing its impact on the environment, developing its people and, crucially, uplifting and empowering communities.

Ford Performance has secured its second victory in a row at the gruelling Finke Desert Race with the Ford Ranger Raptor securing the Production 4WD class win with a final time of five hours, fifty-eight minutes, and twenty-three seconds (5:58:23).

Ford Australia is proud to announce a significant sponsorship with the Queensland Rugby League (QRL), with a four-year deal that makes Ford the Official Automotive Partner of the QRL.

Ford Australia is powering ahead to bring convenience to their Australian electric vehicle buyers, collaborating with leading EV charging provider Evie Networks, to offer easy and reliable EV charging to customers whether they are at home or on the road.

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History has been made at Mount Panorama during the Thrifty Bathurst 500 event with the Ford Performance SuperVan 4.2 setting a trio of lap records, securing the benchmark time for the quickest closed-wheel vehicle, electric vehicle, and commercial vehicle to lap the 6.2-kilometre racetrack.

Ford Australia has today confirmed that a sharpened focus on EVs, commercial and performance vehicles will see changes to its local line-up. The departure of ICE variants of the Puma small SUV by mid-2024 will make way for growth opportunities in Ford’s broadest ever Transit and Mustang range and the addition of the Tourneo people mover, and the fully electric Puma Gen-E.

Ford is proud to announce that the all-new Tourneo will launch in Australia in late 2024, expanding the company’s offering for families looking to enjoy all the activities and adventures of life in comfort

Ford’s all-new Transit Custom range in Australia is set to double, with confirmation that the stylish Transit Custom Sport Van, and versatile Transit Custom Sport Double Cab, will both be offered to local customers in 2024.

The Ford Ranger was Australia’s most popular vehicle in 2023 with sales of 63,356 units – up 33% on 2022 – as part of the biggest year for car sales on record1. With demand for personalisation and upfitting also increasing, Ford Australia has announced the addition of a new Ford Vehicle Personalisation Centre (VPC) in Thailand to offer customers the ability to have Ford Factory Fitted Options installed immediately following the build of their Ranger and prior to being shipped, further reducing wait times for vehicles in Australia.

The popular and award-winning Ford Ranger and Everest will both gain new tech to make towing easier for Australian families in 2024. End the stress and frustration of reversing a trailer with Ford’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist™1. Arriving as standard on selected models of Ranger and optional on Everest in 2024, Pro Trailer Backup Assist1 operates in a similar way to the system that debuted locally in F-150 in 2023, allowing you to ‘steer the trailer’, making reversing more intuitive than traditional methods.

Ford’s E-Transit SuperVan 4.2 is set to electrify Australia’s Mount Panorama racing circuit during the Repco Bathurst 12 Hour race weekend with a series of thrilling public demonstrations.

It’s the ute that Aussies designed for Aussies and the world, and for the first time in 28 years, it’s given Ford the sought-after title of Australia’s #1 selling vehicle12. The Ford Ranger 63,356 units in 2023 – up 33% on 2022 – as part of the biggest year for car sales on record.

Fresh off the back of winning the coveted International Van of the Year award13 for 2024, the all-new Ford Transit Custom will debut in Australia next year with improved technology, connectivity, and dynamics, helping business customers to achieve new levels of productivity.

In great news for Mustang Mach-E customers, Ford Australia has today announced a significant MLP reduction for the new all- electric SUV.

Ford Australia has kicked off customer deliveries of the iconic Ford F-150. To mark the milestone, the company recently invited select owners to tour the RMA Automotive facility in Mickleham, north of Melbourne, where the trucks are re-manufactured into right-hand drive.