Your child is by far the most precious cargo your vehicle will ever have to carry. We love our children and would never want anything to happen to them, yet here in South Africa, we still boast relatively low awareness of car seat safety. It's critical to have your child - of any age, from infant to adolescent - properly restrained on every trip.
Why this is crucial
Road accidents are the second leading cause of death for children aged 5 to 14 in South Africa. According to the Automobile Association of South Africa, it is the law that any child under the age of three is in a properly secured car seat. A car seat can help reduce the likelihood of a fatal crash. Studies have shown that children who aren't properly restrained, and who are involved in crashes - even at slower speeds - have more chance of being seriously injured or, more tragically, killed, than those who are.
Most Ford vehicles feature standard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH), compatible with many car seats, but parents should always double-check that their car seat can be properly attached to the vehicle's lower and top tether anchors. It's important to take into account all the other vehicles this car seat may likely be used in as well.
Where, when, and why
Rear-facing car seats are the safest way for infants and young children to travel in. Ford recommends that you keep your child in one until they have exceeded the highest weight or height allowed by your car seat manufacturer before transitioning to a forward-facing seat. There are also lots of convertible car seats out there now that can be used both as rear-facing and forward-facing seats.
Take care to ensure the car seat is reclined at a correct angle so your child's head isn't flopping forward. Babies, in particular, need to be placed semi-reclined so that their airways are kept open. Bear in mind that you may need to readjust the seat as your child grows. Once your child outgrows their car seat, it's imperative to introduce a booster seat. This is because, at that point, most children might still not be tall enough or weigh enough for an adult seat belt to fit snugly around them. Children must be about 1.5 meters - with the lap belt low on their hips and pelvis and the shoulder belt resting comfortably on the middle of their chest and shoulder - before a seat belt is appropriate.
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Ford has reimagined, redesigned, and reengineered the Ranger to be the smartest, most versatile, and most capable Ranger yet for customers in more than 180 markets around the world. Ford conducted more than 5,000 interviews and worked with hundreds of pickup owners, in dozens of workshops across the globe to find out how owners used their trucks, what they liked, what they wished they had and what experiences mattered the most to them.
This customer-centric approach helped Ford design and engineer solutions for the next-generation Ranger that customers wanted and would appreciate.
The next-gen Ford Ranger is being put through its paces across some of the toughest terrains around the world, not only to ensure its capable and customer ready, but that it also meets Ford’s stringent world-class quality, reliability, and durability standards.
With a rugged new Built Ford Tough look, and a host of new features that boost productivity, capability and versatility, the next-generation Ranger is designed to go more places, work harder, and offer more comfort and refinement than ever before.
Ranger customers expect their vehicles to go above and beyond, so this rigorous testing mimics a variety of real-world scenarios customers might put their pickup through. And it takes place at Ford facilities across the world to ensure the next-gen Ford Ranger meets the needs of customers in more than 180 markets.
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Until then, click on the link below to enjoy a sneak peek of the design process with the next-generation Ranger’s Chief Designer Max Tran, who reveals how thousands of owner insights from around the world helped influence the truck’s design and many of its key features.
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As the follow up to the success of the limited-edition Ford Ranger Thunder in 2020, Ford is introducing another unique and appealing iteration – the Ranger Stormtrak.
In the Stormtrak variant, the Ranger gains several muscular, attention-grabbing design elements, including a striking black mesh grille with red inserts, a black insert in the lower section of the front bumper, black decals for the bonnet and doors, black roof rails and 18-inch alloy wheels finished in gloss black and illuminated front scuff plates.
Further identifying this limited-edition Ranger’s special status are three-dimensional Stormtrak logos on the lower sections of the front doors and on the rear tailgate. The upcoming introduction of the Ranger Stormtrak also sees the vibrant new paint colour, Lucid Red.
The Ranger Stormtrak doesn’t just gain special treatment on the styling front. Everyday practicality has been elevated too, thanks to the standard fitment of Ford’s new Power Roller Shutter for the rear load compartment, complemented by the tailgate locking mechanism integrated into the vehicle’s central locking system.
The adjustable bed divider kit makes it easy for the owner to compartmentalise the cargo area according to the size of the items being carried, adding further versatility. A drop-in Bedliner provides a useful 12-volt socket for powering accessories such as a camping fridge.
Stepping into the cabin, we see premium leather seats that incorporate striking red stitching and the Stormtrak logo taking pride in the front seat backrests. Red stitching is used throughout the leather-trimmed cabin, further enhancing the sporty ambience.
As with the Ranger Wildtrak, the premium level of standard features is exceptional, including the SYNC®3 infotainment system with embedded navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and FordPass functionality that allows the owner to remotely access numerous vehicle features from their phone.
Innovative active and passive safety systems and driver aids are also standard, such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Forward Collision Alert, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keeping Alert and Lane Keeping Aid, Driver Alert System, and Semi-Automatic Parallel Park Assist.
The Ranger Stormtrak is powered by Ford’s 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo engine, producing 157kW and 500Nm. It is paired with an advanced 10-speed automatic transmission that delivers seamless shifts matched to the responsive performance and impressive fuel economy. The Ranger’s towing capacity of 3 500kg remains unchanged, along with the 800mm water wading depth and 230mm ground clearance.
At CMH Kempster Ford Randburg, we care about you and your family. We pride ourselves on our Ford products and their ability to make your life on the road safe and enjoyable every time.
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Ranger WildTrak's family is growing! This is the STORMTRAK, or rather, the "posh" cousin to the Wildtrak as we like to call it. As a LIMITED EDITION, it is guaranteed to ooze style, sophistication, and exclusivity. STORMTRAK will turn heads with its macho features, such as:
- Striking black mesh grille with red inserts
- Black decals for the bonnet and doors
- Black roof rails
- 18-inch alloy wheels in a glossy black finish
In addition to the above, the STORMTRAK will include special three-dimensional logos.
For practicality, we have the power roller shutter to cover the load bay and keep your precious cargo away from prying eyes. Of course, since we are the rainbow nation, the colours available are red, blue, white and grey.
It will also include Ford Pass connectivity for added convenience of tracking your vehicle, heating and cooling your cabin or checking your fuel status. There is a comprehensive list of features such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AED), Adaptive Cruise Control, Driver Alert System and many others.
The STORMTRAK will be powered by the 2.0L Bi-Turbo engine which produces 157Kw and 500Nm, accompanied by a very responsive 10-speed automatic transmission.
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