Is the Ford Ranger extended cab discontinued?
Yes, the Ford Ranger extended cab model has been discontinued. The Ranger extended cab, also known as the SuperCab, was previously offered as an option for the mid-size Ford Ranger pickup truck, but it is no longer available in the latest generation of the Ranger.
Detailed Explanation
The Ford Ranger is a mid-size pickup truck that was reintroduced to the North American market in 2019 after an 8-year hiatus. When the new Ranger was launched, it was initially offered in two cab configurations: a crew cab (four full-size doors) and an extended cab (two full-size doors plus two smaller rear-hinged doors). However, for the 2023 model year, Ford has discontinued the extended cab or SuperCab option, leaving only the crew cab body style available for the Ranger.
The decision to discontinue the extended cab Ranger was likely driven by a few factors:
- Declining demand for extended cab mid-size trucks in the U.S. market, as consumers have increasingly favored the more spacious and practical crew cab configurations.
- The need to streamline the Ranger's production and simplify the model lineup, as Ford focuses on the more popular crew cab variant.
- Potential overlap with the larger Ford F-150 SuperCab, which may have made the Ranger SuperCab less appealing to buyers.
While the extended cab Ranger is no longer available, the crew cab model continues to be offered with a range of engine, drivetrain, and trim level options to meet the needs of mid-size truck buyers.
