Introduction: Even if the Mazda and Ford took different paths after their divorce in 2008, both companies worked together for specific models, such as Mazda BT50 and Ford Ranger.

Introduction: Mazda and Ford used to build their pickups together for the European and Australian markets in Thailand, and the Japanese cousin of the Ranger was named BT-50.

Introduction: The second generation of the BT50 was designed by Mazda's research center based at Ford Australia's design center. It shares fewer elements with the Ford Ranger and offered a true Mazda look.

Introduction: Ford Motor Company had a big chunk of Mazda in 2006 when the Japanese brand launched the BT-50 pickup, a vehicle that shared the same underpinnings with the European Ford Ranger.