2020 Ford Ranger FX4 vs Fresh MUD on the Hydroline! Will it Make it Through? 

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Steve is a great addition to tfl. He and his private trail system are a huge value to evaluations of these vehicles.

Steve makes the best off road videos! Give this man a raise!!!!

Go Ranger! Great little truck. Steve's becoming my favorite cast member of TFL 👍👍👍👍

When he takes these trucks through challenges he cheers them on like he’s watching Rudy getting to play the last few seconds at Norte Dame.

I don't know his name but this guy is awesomely entertaining

Impressive. I didn't think it would make it through that mud pit. Love the Trail Control. I just ordered a 2023 Ranger Crew 4x4 XLT FX4. Can't wait!

Looks like Ranger handled it just fine! I think the FX4 Ranger would be up to the task of mid-grade off-road duties which would satisfy 95% of the owners. I have a 2019 and really enjoy it.

Good little truck! You got the best reviews on YT dude. TFL is lucky to have you. Chatty, informative, you really to test these rigs well, and we can OBVIOUSLY see how much fun you are having. Keep the good work up!

Trail control is like using a calculator in math class.

I lucked out and got a 2020 Ranger Lariat as a rental for the next month. I’ve been SO impressed with the Hankook tire’s on-road handling. They stick like glue while I’m hustling on curvy mountain backroads but they’re also smooth, comfortable, and quiet. Now I’m even more impressed to see that they’re actually good in the mud as well. I’ve been impressed with the Ranger overall, really. The only thing I don’t like is the 10r80’s automatic shifting logic. I even reset the ECU so it could relearn my driving habits but that only made it actually use 2nd Gear for about 20 miles before it went back to skipping from 1st to 3rd and hitting 7th Gear by 40mph and 10th Gear before 50mph. I really don’t see the point in having 10 gears when it only uses 5 of them as a rule. You would think it would kickdown gears aggressively when you toe into it but instead it just stubbornly stays in too high of a gear and bogs like when you accidentally shift from 1st to 4th in a manual transmission. The 10r80 is SUPER annoying 100% of the time. Either way, I’m glad I got to experience this trans before the Bronco releases. I’ll definitely be getting mine with the 7-speed!

I can't wait for the Bronco, dealers will be giving away the Rangers and that's the time to buy.

I love my 2020 xlt supercab.. it’s not 4x4 but handles the trails just fine. I especially love that 0% apr 😬

Great video. The Ranger isn’t designed to be a hard core off roader. It did well and it’s a nice truck for daily driving and utility. It has enough trail capabilities for most people to have some fun.

That was an awesome review, glad you tested in all that mud, handled great for a small pickup. Well done sir. thank you and thumbs up.

I am amazed how good this truck does off road!! Great video!!! Keep them coming!!!

Steve is the best at TFL. His torture test w the 4Runner was a sight to see and sold me on that truck. Big ballz. Can't wait to see what happens when he gets the Broncos.

Love Steve's videos. He pushes the limit and it is appreciated.

Steve, you’re the best!👍

The Ranger did a good job in the mud. Thanks for sharing TFL & Steve.

I own a Ranger in Australia. Great truck and easily the best in class down under.

man, you have one of the best jobs in the world 😅!

I got a 2019 FX4 at a massive discount and I'm loving that truck. With just a 2" Falcon shock level and some KM3's that little truck is outstanding offroad or On.

If I’m ever in the situation Steven ask to borrow my truck, I’d have to say nope, but where can I drive you, you just know the boy is heading for the mud. As usual great video, you get as excited going thru the mud as Andre does about modifications, Nathan does about drag racing, Roman does about EV’s, Tommy does about old worn out British SUV’s and Mr. Truck does about rodeo trailers. TFL Truck is some sick puppies and real truck folks love it!!!👍👍👍

You have such an awesome channel! I really love the fact that you make these trucks work for a review and not just pussy foot around for the companies. Good job guys!

Excellent video. Love the honest excitement Steven (Stephen) exudes as he powers through the trails; especially when he urges the vehicle on (Come on Ranger). Excellent job on the trail maintenance!

Love how you get so excited on these tests. Refreshing.

Steve you make off-roading so fun. Roman is so Salty

Now only if Ford would offer an extended range fuel tank.

Nailed it. Stephen ways does an excellent Job given his honest opinions.... Probably why he was hired from TFL. 👊💪👍

Traded my 2019 ranger for a 2019 power wagon! No regrets, however the ranger treated me very good. Sweet ride

Damn, Steve is a legit badass. He actually really tests off road in the worse conditions. He is the Best tester in the TFL by FAR ! 👍👍👍

This is the Ranger test I've been waiting for!! Thank you! P.S......you guys who want a Ranger Raptor. Why?!. If you're doing more than this in a factory pickup truck, buy this guy's tractor!!

Steve is so charismatic... Great video

AWESOME VIDEO!! FX4 owner here, but still hadn't taken it off road yet. its good to see it can handle itself pretty good if needed.

I think the winner here were the Hankook's all terrains. Impressive for an all-terrain to have virtually no slip in that hydro line, but I wonder how much of it was the system reacting faster than we could sense the slip or if it was really just great grip in the slosh?

I’m still holding out for a second gen Ranger with a bigger touch screen, fold flat rear seats, dampened tailgate, and maybe even a sunroof. They add those features and I’m sold.

Since you have done some maintenance on the trail, maybe you should redo the Tundra, Titan, and Ram again through the hydroline.

EXCELLENT REVIEW of RANGER in the MUD. TFL OFF ROAD puts it to the OFF ROAD CHALLENGE of the FORD RANGER.I was CURIOUS to see how THE FX4-OFF ROAD PACKAGE handle MUD and DEEP SNOW, IN THE event i find myself in a situation that calls for me to use it. I have the 2022 FX4 CREW CAB(ranger). The TRUTH is that it's NOT as CAPABLE as the ZR2, or TACOMA TRD-OFF ROAD (but, the REALITY is the FORD RANGER still CAN GO WHERE THEY CAN GO excluding the JEEP GLADIATOR BUT, THEN AGAIN THE GLADIATOR COST MORE.

My Frontier has Dynapro ATM tires. I've been on some very rough snowmobile and ATV trails this summer. Steep hills with lots of loose rock, and a few muddy areas. The grip going uphill is amazing. But, I still don't think I'd run them in Moab. The rocks there are razor sharp.

Haha must have had a Red Bull before he started this video.

The ranger is a nice truck. I have the 2013 " budget" ranger. Single cab 2.2liters with only 120 hp. But it is definitively good in any situation. I have street tires with the mud + snow mark. I just have to swich on the 4L mode and if gets out off every muddy terrain. I love it

Well done video. Your enthusiasm and enjoyment driving in the mud was contagious.

This video makes me want to buy a ranger..nice vid!

Great video! Everytime i see a video of you, you remind of a country singer Luke combs! Y'all look similar.

Impressive trail control through the mud.

Love the reaction!

I have a 19 Ranger with the same BB licence plate, not that many numbers away, funny. Just love my truck. Put a Bully Dog on it and with good fuel and the 93 tune its a monster sleeper. 0-100km/hr in 5.5 seconds. It eats all the other mid-sized truck with the stock tune. Nice to see the mud performance, I haven't had opportunity to try it out.

I plan on ordering a 2023 Ranger in August. Can't wait to see your vid on those!!

I really appreciate this video you put a lot of hard work into it and it shows one of your best I’ve said to myself after I seen that tractor go into the mud this Ranger is doomed but like a little trooper man it went right through it I’m glad you’re on the team making videos

Whoa this is my new favorite channel

Like seeing the trail cleared out. Would like to see some of the trucks go back now that you aren't as worried about under body damage

Get a tune on the Ranger Eco. Game changer

Dude I love your videos but you said the base bronco wouldnt be better at off roading than this ranger due to have a touch less ground clearance but clearly the approach and departure angles of the bronco would provide a huge advantage.

I really enjoyed this guys personality in the video. Haha he's my kinda dude to go off roading with. Good video!

This lad is the best addition to TFL.

This dude is like the Canadian Stacy David the way he drives through mud.

If I remeber correctly, this is the same track when you test the Nissan Titan pick up., where in its stock on that mud part. Great video as always Bro.. can't wait to see the new Bronco in action.

Can watch all day especially when you guys are testing the ranger keep up the great work

I’d really like to see how well the FX2 does in some off-road situations with its locking rear diff.

Great video again Steve, beware my friend we had another tornado warning up here last night so you may have more downed trees. Keep it up Mad Moose🍁

His review of this truck was so enjoyable. He is like an older brother I've always wanted to explain stuffs like this to me. Ha ha

How about put those rocks back and do it again?

This guy is the best, great video

I love these videos, you should do a video one day showing how you clean these trucks after taking them down the hydro line.

Me thinks that you'll be able to get your FX4 Ranger with a manual transmission or a 2.7L V6 soon. Hopefully the next model year.

Now there is a man who is enjoying his work.

2020 Ford Ranger, the most American made pickup truck on the market!

Sure is a nice pickup that Ranger. Wish it could be had with the Coyote V8.

the hell with off road trucks get a tractor lol

Trail control looks like a great way to get too confident and break stuff. Solid overall midsize truck though. Can't wait for the Ranger Raptor to finally hit North America. Good vid.

I'd like to see you get a hold of one of the Rangers with the fox shock package from Ford and see how much the difference is. Great content as usual. 👍

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I just wish ford offered a ranger with 4 doors and 6ft bed. If they did I would have bought one but I went chevy Colorado and am happy with that.

After watching this vid... I’m just going to buy a tractor for off tossing cause it handled that mud really well.

Do those new Off road packages raise the overall ground clearance or just the front? Love the Hydroline videos!!

If the ranger was at the level of those other trucks it would cost as much as 20k more. You can get FX4 on the base models for just around I think 2-3k Canadian. Which puts you around 36k before taxes. A tacoma with TRD package is over 50k, same with the ZR2 Colorado. Maybe we will see the Ranger take on the Bronco looks. Also possibly a standard cab regular bed/short bed ranger would be amazing. The ONLY thing I hesitate on for trucks is the length. I deal with crowded parking lots on the daily so that's an issue for me.

I finally figured out what the Ranger really is now. This is a Truck for people that want a truck, but never actually need or use a truck.

I have the ford ranger wild track witch is the top of the range in Australia absolutely love it the 3.2 diesel is suck a reliable engine goes so well have about 120000km on it now with no problem just putting lift and Tyers on the thing changes the Ute off-road great Ute 👍👌🙌

That new Ranger needs a leveling kit so bad. The front end is practically digging a trench.

Not a fan of turbos but this maybe the best tuned version of this engine. Doesn't strain and just goes. Feels like an old Toyota without the underpowered issues. Just change the oil.

Steven, Great video as always Where in Canada Do You Live?

I had a 02 F-150 FX4. After warranty 3 coil on plugs went bad, u joint had to be replaced, a rear axle seals went bad. All under 60K miles. Truck never off-road.

Great video Steve. I enjoyed every bit of it

TFLOffRoad make sure to correct the ground clearance measurement. The Bronco says 11.6" but that is below the rear diff only. Measure it at the front diff, then at the breakeven point between the wheels. I think it is over 16". Much higher then a Wrangler or a Defender.

I bet this helped a lot of people with the bronco. Seen a lot of people worried about buying the bronco cause it and the Ranger share same platforms. Look them rangers are tough if you doubt them, it’s the global Ranger that’s been here for a loooong time. Don’t believe me look it up! This Ranger is only new to us in the US!

i would love one of these.. if i didnt already know what an absolute nightmare a direct injection ONLY engine is

I wish Ford would see this comment.... when you make a new manual transmission four-wheel drive Ranger I will drive my old one to The Crusher and buy a brand new one off the showroom floor I give you my word well I'm waiting....... Ps great video brother 👍

LOL That blues guitar going like something from Crossroads. Sheesh that fox shock hangs so low it is a breaking point waiting to happen. Surprised the tires were that good. Your review was fair I think about the Ranger. I miss my 75 XLT. But by todays standards, I reckon that is a worthy successor. Although the fact you cannot get a V8 in it, still sucks. :P And the fact that it is not directly as small as its predecessor is ridiculous. One might as well buy an F150 for the price and size being so close to one another. As for your hydroline clean up.. I reckon for the purpose of splashing about in new rigs it makes some sense to not have real world threats lurking below. But you know, the fun of challenging the machine against nature is to not modify nature so your machine has it easy. ;)

Can say from my own experience with my ranger that the Fx4 is one bad mamma jamma. Have yet to find a true challenge for it yet

The Ford Rangers are fun to RECK on Bumpy Roads It would be my dream to reck a truck

Seems like no testers have looked underneath these trucks as no one has commented on the ridiculous plastic “skid plate” on the gas tank.😟

That turbo motor sounds like a great fit for a truck. All these other modern V6s don't make much low end torque, it's all at the top end which is exactly where you don't want it in a truck type vehicle. That's the worst thing about my Toyota 4Runner, the 4.0 doesn't make any low end torque. Very sluggish at low RPM.

Your comment on the base bronco being the same as the fx ranger is not fair, you should comment on the base bronco competing against the base ranger! And I’m sure the base bronco will take it.

That tractor performed very well. Might have to get one of those bad boys.

What an awesome video! Great job!

This is a 4 cylinder right? It did great, they’re making these 4 cylinder trucks nowadays really good.

You can't say Bronco 2 when you are giving info you need to say Bronco as well. Otherwise we might get lost for a minute and think you are referring to the 80's and early 90's mini Bronco. Lol Another good review on the Hydroline. No surprise there though because you always do a good job. Still wish you had some really good off camber sections (moguls) to really test the lockers or limited slips on these trucks or SUV's. Would be pretty easy to make with the tractor in one of those straight sections you have. The off camber would give a great still shot of not only how much suspension flex front and rear but how stiff the frame is on the trucks by how much the beds shifted from the cabs. Just a thought.

Thanks for the video 💪🏽