Hopeless. My old 94 ranger with a fuel injected 2.3 litre 4 with factory header hemispheracle head 2 spark plugs per cylinder made plenty of horse power. The truck handled like it was on rails. The bed was low enough and 6' in length. I pulled around my 7' x12' trailer no problem. I had fresh cut locust logs piled 5' high on the trailer and the truck pulled it fine. No I'm not going 70 but I'm not an idiot and don't need or want to go that fast with a load. Had the rear frame not rotted away I would still be driving it. So now I have rebuilt a 1977 f150 4x4 and also a 1985 f150 4x4. I will never buy anything new again. I can build better performance than this new crap with after market performance parts for a tenth the money of this new factory crap. 40000 dollars or less is what I pay for the houses I rebuild and flip not a truck. For twenty grand I can build a truck that will out pull out work any of this new absolute crap. Who needs all those cup holders and fancy sound systems in a work truck. You need to have your engineers and designers go too work with people who really use a truck for its intended purpose not a bunch of yuppies and soccer mom's who cracked up their car's and now want to be the biggest thing on the road. To charge 30- 40 - 50- 60 -70 thousand and more for a pickup truck is sinful. In fact all these new vehicles are way over priced and your deliberately making them so the can not be serviced by the owner. Good luck there are plenty of folks that have had enough. The unions the government need to get out of the transportation business. You fluff a vehicle up with all kinds of crash protection but at the same time put 300 plus hp engines in them. People are driving way to fast for road conditions. You braking systems that beat the racing brake of just a few short years ago. So people Sprint about at speeds that their attention level and driving skill levels aren't even close to being part with. And with all fancy video and sound devices to even further detract divers. Did I say drivers? Most people are just plodding along for the ride pointing the vehicle hammering the gas and brakes like drunken chimpanzees. While they chatter about nonsense on their cell phones. I used to drive a fuel tanker now Im nervous just leaving my driveway. You all want to lose the privilege and freedom to drive your own vehicles where and when you want. Keep buying this expensive junk till no one can afford it. That's the plan then the uber government driver less cars will be your only choice. And they won't be cheap but you won't own them or have free instant access to them. But your tax dollars will be funding them.
They tow 5000lb Campers with the Diesel versions we have here in Australia There is a rated test 0-60mph( 100kmh)with 5000lb Campers done with all Global Pickups
Absolutely love my 6mo old '19 Ranger XLT FX4 crew cab.. black on black. Everywhere I stop ..ppl compliment & ask bout it. Assembly quality /fit & finish are top notch. The powertrain Is exquisite .. best in class by a long shot. This Is what Ford Motor Co excels at.. trucks & SUVs! This new Ranger Is no exception. Im @10k mis & its only getting better. Soon acquiring the Fox 2.0 shock upgrade kit & Ford Performance tune. Already a sporty & quick truck.. should be a blast even more so. Been confirmed by Fords powertrain engineers that simply using 93 premium fuel gets you 300hp! Nice bonus . Keep on trucking!
A $40k Ranger!? Stupid! That shouldn't exist. Rangers were successful because they were small, rugged, and cheap trucks....and now look.....almost as large as an F150 and right at the same price. Why buy it?
No auto-maker is ever going to make a small truck like the old ranger ever again. Safety requirements by the government means large crumple zones. MPG requirements mean big swooping body panels that make the vehicle more aerodynamic. And the only people paying 40K for a ranger are those who don't care about money and want heated, massaging seats with a big fancy sound system. You folks acting like this is the only version seem to completely ignore the XL version which is the same vehicle with the same engine, but nearly half the price.
I have one and love it. The oil change is soo easy, everyone has been complaining but it isn't bad.. To get to the filter all you do is turn your wheels to the right remove a flap and there the filter is unobstructed by wheel or any lines. then when you remove the filter the oil drains into a funnel that perfectly guides your oil to a container.
S.W. Wolf agree completely. I did end up removing the skid plate over the drain pan (4 x bolts) to save the mess. Also only pulled the top 3-4 tabs on the upper flap and folded it aside. Took less than 30 mins.
I dont think the problem is just oil changes. Ford Rangers have a terrible reliability rating. Dog and lemon give them 2 stars and a list as long as your arm of problems. Chassis twisting and cracking to the point they are now checked for cracks on safety inspections. Engine failures. Sensor failures. Transmission failures.
Exactly ! Its utterly quick & simple. I'm glad they designed that monstrous engine "oil cooler" on side of the powrerful RS rally race car derived powertrain. Heavy duty cooling systems throughout. 6.3qrt oil capacity! Longevity Is def the plan no doubt . Fox 2.0 shock upgrade goin in soon w/ Ford Performance - 2.3L specific tune. My truck is approx 6mos old /10k mis. Love it! Home run FoMoCo.
@@erice8810 Yes! this dude was misinformed as were many at 1st. Ford engineers made it very easy & worth it 100% ..to have that monster oil cooler there. 6.3qt oil capacity ensures max durability folks. Must use SN+'rated "full synthetic motor oil" ONLY. Mobil1 5w30 or Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 for example currently exceed this requirement
@@Stopthegreed go back to Tacoma world troll! Ranger Is legendary in reliability. U sure see a ton more 10-15yr old Rangers on rd than any other smaller truck. Ur intent is blatantly obvious. Hope your being paid at very least. Btw ALL FUTURE Tacoma trucks being assembled in Mexico! Foreign 2nd tier trucks made in another foreign country for sale in USA!? No thanks! My new "best in class" Ranger built at MAP facility in Wayne, Michigan. Profits stay in USA. Do you expect any less from FoMoCo truck division. Of course not. New Bronco coming fall '20. Its painful for ya isnt it. The trolling & lies are blatantly obvious. Cant stop superior product! Keep on trucking. God bless all! #Americantrucksuperiority
1. It's a small truck, the bed is going to be small. You also have the offroad package, making the truck higher up, so the bed is going to be higher. 2. For 40K the Lariat should have a dampener, yes. 3. The front tie-down can't be lower, or else the wheel-bump will be in the way. I'm pretty sure this is close to the standard tie-down configurations of pretty much all trucks. If you want more, you can literally put them in yourself. 4. No one uses select unless you're driving a sports car, and having paddle shifters on an automatic, non-sport car is idiotic, they'd be in the way 99% of the time, and be a huge annoyance. 5. Nearly all modern vehicles are going to be a pain in the ass to work on yourself, especially the engine bay thanks to federal regulations regarding safety, which make almost all vehicles pretty similar thanks to needing to implement crumple zones and the need to make vehicles sleeker and more aerodynamic for better MPG. The Lariat version is for people who don't really care about the cost. If you want to actually buy a truck on a budget, go for the XL with the 4x4/offroad and towing packages, it has the same capabilities as the Lariat but for 10-15K less. You won't have leather seats that massage you and ultra HD 581.9 surround sound speakers, but oh well. It's a truck.
"The front tie-down can't be lower, or else the wheel-bump will be in the way. I'm pretty sure this is close to the standard tie-down configurations of pretty much all trucks. If you want more, you can literally put them in yourself." That's why I wish more manufacturers would just put multiple tie downs in each corner. I see that the new GM half-tons have 3 in each corner. All trucks should have at least that many in their bed. But you point is a good one. The front tie downs wouldn't work if they were lower. This truck is overpriced no matter what. For $40k you can get a decent F-150 XLT, a Tacoma TRD Pro, or a Colorado ZR2. The features you get in the Ranger Lariat just don't justify that price tag. It's a small truck with an ok interior. For $10-15k more than the XL, I just don't see where that money went. I agree on all your other points.
Lighty honestly I think your way off on number 4. I agree it is dum to have them on a non sports orientated vehicle. But imo when they were developed (racing teams) they were designed for ease of use. To make shifting easier and more efficient.. taking your hands of the wheel etc. I have towed from time to time with my ecodiesel Grand Cherokee and now my hemi GC and I can tell ya when I’m coming down a pass and need to kick it down a gear to help maintain speed. It’s just a finger flick and both hands are firmly on the wheel vs reaching down for a shifter and trying to figure out its orientation. I just say don’t give them a bad rep until you try them.
I opted for the shadow black. XLT extended cab/6 ft bed. Fx4, tow package, technology package. Its been almost a month and so far all features have been useful. You dont get leather seats but you get remote start/ford pass phone start. Trail control. Adapative cruise control, lane keep assist. Nav. Heated seats. Tow mode and a bunch of other really nice amenities. Price was about 42 before rebates and what not
A couple years ago , when my 1999 Ranger with 150k on it was rear ended by a twit with a phone in her hand I damn near cried. I had hoped that it was going to serve me for may years to come. That changed the next day when the insurance rep " totalled " it and cut me a check for what I had paid for it 4 years earlier. Sorry for the rambling , but I miss the simpler days and simpler machines. Cars and trucks that cost years of gross income in most cases ? WTH ?
5/11/19, This is what happens w/all-purpose vehicles. Do you need a truck or a car? None do it all flawlessly. I live in a rural area, I have a Taurus AWD w/a trailer hitch, I have one of those light 4x6' mesh trailers from Lowe's for compost dump/cash-carry. This configuration is cheaper than a truck especially if I don't always need a truck.
My second one I only had 4 months. It was totalled when a guy crossed over 4 lanes of traffic and hit me head on, he squashed it from the right head light to the front of the driver's door. I know how you feel.
Bill I feel you man, I know your pain. I had a 1993 ford ranger light green 4x4 with 180k was on my way to work in the winter at 4am to plow snow. Some old retired guy came at me head on in my lane so I pulled off to the side of the road to avoid a head on and this guy slammed into my front fender and all down the side of my truck was destroyed. Insurance wrote it off. I loved that truck I was so mad. Guy was on his way to tim Hortons at 4am.
According to people on here the old Rangers were indestructable yet your piece of shit was written off when rear ended. What's up with that ? Since when do trucks hold their value for 4 years ?
A four cylinder pickup truck is not a desireable thing to begin. Add a turbo to a four cylinder engine, a traditionally very bad idea, and you have a nice little truck with a granade ready to explode under the bonnet. That little engine with a turbo will not last 150,000 miles. I am waiting for the diesel engine.
@@wildbill23c They have had their minds poisoned by the leftist thinking they are saving the planet. They do not think in the long run that when the pickup truck fails it has to be scrapped, melted down, and made into another vehicle. Melting down a vehicle takes up far more energy than even the thirstiest guzzler could ever use during its service life. It also produces more pollution to melt down the vehicle than the thirstiest guzzler could ever produce. These lawnmower and egg beater golf carts will make far more pollution in the long run because they will self destruct much sooner than the real engined vehicle.
@@indridcold8433 So very true. This is why I keep my vehicles I have now that have been paid off for 20+ years, they're easy to work on if needed, and easy to do regular maintenance on when needed compared to the garbage they build today that is meant to be neglected or pay a fortune to have it serviced and repaired at a shop. They're not making parts for older vehicles like they used to forcing people who don't want a new vehicle to get a new vehicle because you can't get parts anymore. I for one hate the new stuff and don't want it at all. I don't need a vehicle with a knob to backup a trailer, or 20+ cameras to keep me from hitting another vehicle...that's what mirrors are for that people can't seem to grasp how to use because they're far too busy playing on their phone...or with new vehicles playing with the apps built into the damn vehicle....as if distracted driving wasn't a big enough issues as it was, automakers made it even worse adding those stupid nonsense in dash tablets.
@@wildbill23c The autopilot vehicles are ridiculous as well. Should the government suddenly decide, "New cars do not drive today, " No car with GPS autopilot will run, after sending out a couple of radio signals. I have had my vehicle since 1996. That was right when it was starting to get bad in the car manufacturing world.
The scene with the kids laughing in the back just sold this truck for me! My four-year old daughter could care less if she rode in a Porsche, but every time I borrow a pickup truck from work she won't stop talking about it for a week. Thanks for the excellent review from a family and usability perspective.
It's the Lariat version though, it's for people who don't care about money and absolutely must have massaging seats and HD 21.9 surround sound speakers. The base Ranger is almost half the price of the Lariat version.
dampener is kind of a pointless expense for the ranger though, the tailgate is so light I can hold it up with one finger, so why on earth would I just let it slam down? In fact the first time I ever went to close my tailgate I nearly slammed it because it was so light.
I dont know why everyone's complaining about price. It's the day in age we live in. Yeah they are expensive. I buy them like 2 years used now. Used to buy new not anymore
If I've learned anything about car reviews/car people it's that they will complain about literally anything and everything. It's too big, too expensive, 4cyl., not a v8, no manual (even though nobody drives those anymore and manuals are a thing of the past,) looks like *insert competitor here*, it's ugly, looks nothing like *insert model here*, why can't we have what we had in the 1930s, unreliable, color is ugly, grill is too big. In the end, it's not like they're going to buy the car anyway. It's even funnier when people are critiquing something like a Porsche or Ferrari as if they can actually afford one/are in the market for one.
@@camel717 I have three vehicles with manual transmissions. I love them. I do think they put some ugly colors on some of the new cars, but that isn't new. They also put some really nice colors too. Myself I like white vehicles the best because they are cooler in the summer. Every vehicle comes in white.
Purchased a new 2019 ranger lariat last month (121 mi on it)! I love it! Totally agree with bed height, I’m 5’4 so it really sucks!! As for tie downs I found the perfect solution for $15 at Walmart....adjustable cargo net that fits 5 & 6 ft beds, I leave it attached at all times and adjust bungee cord length if I need to.
I traded my 2017 F150 Coyote for a 2019 Ranger super cab because they don't make a regular cab and I only need room for one passenger. I got the XLT with a rear locker in 2WD since we rarely get any snow I don't need a 4WD. Tow package and premium paint, $25500 and it fits in my garage with room to spare something the F150 struggled to do.
Every automaker builds ridiculously over-complex junk anymore, 99% of that crap most people don't want or need that actually want a truck for its intended purpose, towing/hauling....they're just building trucks to cater to the soccer mom mall crawler crowd who have no idea how to actually drive a truck let alone pull a trailer.
I was in the market for a small truck, and ended up with an 09 Ranger, 5 sp. I want a small truck. All these "new?" mid sizes are the same as old full sizes
My son just purchased a blue 2019 Lariet and brought it over for its first oil change. It was really easy, he did it it himself with me supervising, lol. It seems to be a really nice truck and is perfect for him if he is going to own a truck. He purchased a 2018 F150 and complained it was too big for him, so this is just right. He prob bought a truck because I have always owned trucks. I think he made a good decision, but the Lariet version was more than he needed.
hi, you just have to turn the tire to right to get to the filter, its actually a really easy oil change, takes less then 30-45 mins, the filter is in a easy spot to get good leverage on it.
@ 95k miles, 2019 XLT FX4. 18inch Goodyear Wranglers and level kit. No Tune but will be getting one, and want to upgrade to LED housings, other then that all I have done is the bambi mod, and took all the warning dings through forscan. Running like a champ, hauls rear end when I need it, and the thing hauls everything I need it to which on my property is basically a trailer filled with manure. This engine really surprised me. Couldn't be happier.
@@pahuntnut I owned a 2006 nismo 6 speed manual; nothing but trouble, rusted like crazy, on-off clutch pedal meant the truck just wasn't fun to drive. Electrical gremlins, etc. Missed my 93 Ranger.
Eugene Vinson never said anything bad about rangers. The new ones are different trucks altogether so yours,as such, isn’t a current truck you can buy new.
SMH, this truck is fucking garbage. It's over priced, it's to big to be called a ranger, it's turbo charged because Ford is so good with doing that, it's got paddle shifters which nobody would use beside some yuppy highschool kid, and the beds pretty dismal. The best ones they make aren't even sold here in the US that have a manual and are about 20,000 grand cheaper.
@@scoopjohnson2021 You're complaining about market trends at this point. No manufacturer is going to be able to roll brand new 98' trucks off the line. Safety and MPG ratings dominate engineering and design. That means big crumple zones, weird aerodynamic slopes and shapes, and smaller, more efficient drivetrains. Vehicles are the way they are because of government regulations.
@@TheLightypants smaller drive trains are not more efficient. Your final statement sums it up all GOV crap most of it. Engineering against physics. When people write laws who are not supposed to write laws about topics they themselves do not know anything about.
@@scoopjohnson2021 Smaller drive trains by definition, use less fuel than bigger engines, and more gears lets the power be used more efficiently, keeping the engine in it's most efficient RPM range. The government "crap" is here to stay. I'm sure people said the same thing about turn signals, seat-belts, airbags, direct fuel injection, and moving away from square body designs. Change is the only constant, if you like older vehicles, that's fine, but that's just it. They're old, not new. You're never going to find a new vehicle that's like an old one, because no one is going to make it, and getting mad about it is silly.
I have a 2019 Ranger XLT with the off-road package and tow package and it's a damn good truck. I work out in the desert and this thing handles nice offroad, also to everyone complaining about the cost, i got mine for 38k after taxes, bottom line f-150's that are 4x4 run in the 50 range after taxes, so yeah its cheaper. So yeah I'm a Ranger fan.
It's a great truck. Best in class from the get go. No need defend brother. Ford is #1 in trucks for good reason. Has been 42 yrs straight in US & Canada. All truck guys know this..its all about engineering /design/technology. The powertrain / plush ride along w/ ULTRA solid "bank vault like" chassis had me @ hello :). Told my beloved son to order his own (he did.. '20 in new race red) cause he parked his expensive 2yr old Jeep Wrangler to drive my '19 black on black FX4 every darn day. Home run Ford Motor!
@@jamesturpin9091 Hey Rick. Yeah when I was looking for trucks I liked how the Tacoma looked but yeah its definitely smaller. The ranger for a fact has more room. My dad will drive it sometimes and hes 6'1 and he fits comfortably in it so I would say its roomier than the Tacoma. If you want more cab room go with the Ranger in my opinion.
This 2.3EB does have a bad history with head gasket leaks, bad heads, cracked blocks, etc. That's why it makes me nervous seeing 5-Star tuning it so aggressively. It definitely won't last with a hot tune like they're selling.
I test drove one and I really like it. The problem is $40k for a truck is a lot to ask. I know Toyota is getting the same for a Tacoma, it's just that people's incomes all have not kept up with vehicle prices. The other thing is fuel economy. My 2006 Jeep Liberty CRD get better fuel economy on diesel than that and when towing my pop up camper which is close to his test load my highway fuel economy stays in the low 20s not 13mpg. On top of that it only has a 5 speed automatic. So while I like the truck I'm going to keep my Jeep and bank my coin until I have to buy a new vehicle. It's a nice truck but just not worth trading an old paid of vehicle that runs good for something new and pretty that costs so much to buy and uses more fuel.
$40,000? FORD'S LATEST JOKE! THEY ARE NOT MAKING "CARS" ANYMORE AND NOW THEY ARE EXPECTING CONSUMERS TO BUY THIS CRAP? NOT ME. THEY KNOW WHAT THEY CAN DO WITH THEIR ECO-CRAP AND THEIR "NORMAL" TICKING V8s. YOU DID A VERY GOOD VIDEO. MAYBE YOU CAN TAKE A DAY OFF TO GET YOUR OIL CHANGED AT THE DEALER?
I have an xlt with the fx4 package and I am loving it Edit: I mostly got it to haul mountain bikes and for camping, also I got 8k in rebates and discounts
Towing capacity on the new ranger supercrew 4x4 is 3500 pounds without the towing package. (Load attached to bumper) With the towing package, the tow rating is 7500 pounds. Towing package on the Ranger is simply a 7 pin harness and hitch receiver.
Video was ok, thinking about getting a ranger. Just noticed a couple slip ups. Your mpg fasting was for two wheel drive not four and you said it was a 2.7 while driving with your kids.
For those balking at the price. When i was shopping for a new truck back in 2002. The ranger extended cab xlt 4x4 were going for around $24,500 the f150 xlt crew cab was around $29,000. Fast forward 2019 the lariat rangers are $45k the lariat f150 is $55k msrp. They follow a pretty standard price curve. If you think its to much stop buying fullsize trucks that cost over $50k.
People forget that those prices in 2002 are comparable to the current ranger prices in 2019 adjusting for inflation
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@@IronGuardLegionnaire In 2002 I bought a Ranger XLT 2wd. standard cab 6 foot bed 2.3L 5 speed manual trans for $11,200 NEW. The 2019 XL basic is more then double that. You telling us inflation has gone up 100+% in the last 17 years? PS: My 2002 is sitting in my driveway right now. No 2019 will be joining it.
I bought a 2yo Supercrew F-150 XLT 4x4 with just under 60,000 miles for roughly half the price of a new one. I'm in my late 40's and may never own another brand new vehicle. Just not worth the price tag IMO.
I’ll tell ya one bad thing, turbos, they break a lot, and they cost a freaking fortune to repair like $1000s. Don’t know why they are all the big deal in so many supposed daily drivers, just not practical.
With all due respect. First, I want to say nice looking truck. However, it's a truck not a Prius, I am absolutely shocked that people complain about the box being height when it's a truck, I just don't get the complaint. Secondly, it should not have paddle shifters. Those are for rice, burning foreign cars, not American vehicles. The shifting buttons are perfectly placed on the side of the shifter. Paddle shifters are fake unrealistic for "young kids" The Shifting button placement reminds me of driving a manual with them being on the side of the shifter. I personally think the tiedowns are perfectly placed, and a way to remedy that situation all together is put a really nice hard tunnel cover like a retracts pro. To change the oil, simply turn the wheels all the way to the passenger side. There is no reason to take the wheel off oil changes on these are extremely easy. Simply get an oil filter socket and a long extension piece of cake.
Under-done and overpriced. All of us don't want the automagic that adds $1600 to the price. And that five-foot bed will help you move a washing machine.
In-part I was being flip, but I do wonder if you would have to stack the dryer on top and strap it. What's left of the bed is largely wheel well. It is a cute bed though, not unlike on the escalade.. To be fair, the washing machine, hand truck to move it and a pomeranian dog would probably fit. Film at Eleven!!
If you got the same manual we get in Australia you wouldn't want it, a crappy made in China box, that pretty much all fail before 100,000 Km. Must be rebuilt locally with proper bearings and bushes from real manufacturers - then its a reliable box. Australian buyers prefer the 6 speed 6R80 or the new 10 speed autos for this reason. Also the oil filter is in the same spot on our 2.2 and 3.2 four and five cylinder diesel models. To change turn the car to full right lock and then it's fairly easy to get to under the rubber flap. Must admit I would have preferred it up top somewhere.
I have a 2001 Ranger 4x4 XLT extended cab with 189,000 miles on the odometer. The 4.0 liter V6 is slippery smooth. In 2010, a tree fell on it during a storm and crushed the cab and put holes on the roof, dented the bonnet, crushed both the rear suicide doors, and dented one fender. It was a tragic day for me. I jacked up the roof so I can sit in it and sort of rounded it off so it looked sort of like a pickup truck cab, bent the rear suicide doors into enough shape so they worked, siliconed the holes in the roof, changed the bent lead spring, and she was road worthy once more. She runs and drives like new, though she looks like armageddon hit her. But I love the smooth engine. I will not be buying the new Ranger until a worthy engine is put into it. I love the look. Hate the turbo 4 cylinder.
man-i got a 2003 ranger edge with the 4.0-shes got 303k on it with original engine and trans! still pulls a 10ft trailer with all the stuff i ever need to pull and 4x4 works real nice! bought it for $1500 from my old company. cant beat the old ones-screw getting a small 4x4 for almoat $40k
@@benrent6625 We call four cylinder turbo engines, "grenades." They will not get to 150,000. Traditionally, a four cylinder turbo is a very poor combination. Some of the company cars with four cylinder turbos are already becoming junk at just 90,000. I tell the company not to buy them. They do not listen. Then they want me to fix them when they go bad. How do I fix something that needs a new engine?
I have the 2019 Ford Ranger supercrew and I love it. My whole family loves it. And about the oil changes I got that coverd from the dealer for 3 years.
no manual trans option a big no from me. i want a plane jane two door manual trans two wheel drive work truck nobody makes them anymore. would still have my 99 ranger today if i had not been t-boned.
Been many years since I trusted nissan, but they are one of few holdouts for compact pickup. Even the colorado got rid of manual shift for 2019. I do miss my 1984 Datsun; I gave them $6848; drove it for 13 years, and turned the clock twice.
Unless you want to pay big bucks for the sportiest sport car, most makers aren't going to give the option for a manual. A 10 speed automatic will get more MPGs than you ever will sticking it in 6th while doing 35. MPG requirements by governments are going to make manuals a thing of the past.
the tow package is good for 7500# towing on all trims, I tow 4000#-4500# (depending on load) with mine. It's a 22' camper trailer, and it tows no problem at all.
@@TheDavis7029 I've not made a long trip with it yet, but on my test run (with heavy acceleration) it got between 10 and 12mpg. I'm sure on longer trips it would be closer to 15.
Stephen Powlingham it’s a 3.73 ratio. They only offer a single package with every trim coming with a tow/haul mode button, and the 2.3t engine. The towing package is the hitch l, and the 7-way trailer plug. You have to install your own brake controller which is super easy.
Do some research on the Ford forums to see how extensively Ford tested their Ecoboost engines, and how much refinement went into their design. Longevity isn't going to be an issue.
The only complaint I agree with is the oil change it’s bs spot for an oil filter, turn the tire then turn the truck off it makes it easier. The plastic transmission pan and all the extra unnecessary sensors and what not is annoying but it’s pretty good.
This is a South America thing. Certainly that a 2.3 liter turbo is much more fun than a Diesel one. My disappointment is not have a 2.3 liter here available.
Nathaniel Kerns corporate pigs in ford. Lol. Like the watercooler inside the engines on ford taurus that when it leaks it blows your engine. Hahahahahha.. As an asian thatvused to like ford back then, I wish they went the toyota route and perfected what they can instead of this garbage theyre doing.
1. It is overpriced and under-equipped. 2. Cheap materials. 3. Plain Jane interior 4. No sunroof option. 5. Styling is timid, bland, and boring - even on the massively overpriced Ranger Raptor that is not even available in the US.
EcoBoost direct injection turbocharged both great for a fuel economy and Power. But not so nice for long term liability I'd rather spend my money on gas going down the road then in a mechanic shop after buying a ridiculously expensive Turbo direct injection produces carbon in the motor never a good. Sounds like another expensive disposable product. But if you sell cars or you are a dealership mechanic good for you job security
Just like anything else, if you keep up with maintenance, then it'll be just fine. More and more vehicles are going to have turbos because they are more efficient, which is important in an age where better MPG is required by governments.
Cody Mcgonagill true about carbon build up but ford is using both direct injection and port injection in their ecoboost engines. Port injection helps that carbon build up. Maybe not 100% but it definitely helps clean that build up.
Here in Canada we can only buy a 4 WD Ranger...no 2WD option. I am no fan of forced induction...I prefer NA engine with more displacement. I had one FORD...NEVER again.
Real world MPG's on this ecobust are around 16-18 MPG combined. You have to drive 55 mph on a flat terrain (without wind) to get the mileage from this. In short, you MUST keep the motor out of boost to get anything decent. Under boost, its looking like this motor takes allot of gas. Even for a turbo. Much more so then my 2.0 bi turbo in my BMW that actually gets the rated MPG without even trying 23 city 30 Hwy. At this point, Ford is lying. And the eco is a gimmick at best. My Nissan's VQ40 24 valve DOHC gets about the same as this so called best in class ecobust. And that is the PRO 4X model with 31 inch all terrain tires.
@@HiPlains1 Another problem with FORD is quality...my cousin traded in her 5 yo F150 with I think 100 000 kms...I asked her why she got a new F150...she said her old truck was getting to the point of needing more repairs. I said how much can he wrong with a truck with low mileage and age. She told me it cost her $1500 for a new Timing chain....she told me that the Early EcoBoost V6 had one long chain driving both camshafts...so her b/f 's nephew works at the local dealer where she lives and gave her a break on labour to change the timing chain....a timing chain should not fail if one changes oil regularly. I know Toyota trucks are hard on gas BUT I would rather pay more in fuel and a hell of a lot less on repairs. My Tacoma has needed so very little repairs...I do need new rear springs...Tacoma has iffy leaf springs BUT the motor and transmission is absolutely bulletproof. I already have nearly 150 000 kms on my truck and it is almost perfect...so close to it.
@@mikefoehr235 I agree. Bought a Nissan Frontier Pro 4X myself. Old design but prefer the VQ40 24 valve DOHC V6 over the third gen's 3.5 with active learning transmission. And they did have allot of issues with that back in 2015/16. Better now but the damn thing searches gears and shifts too early. Test drove a limited and couldn't stand the shift points. Tried again with an offroad thinking it was just a isolated problem. Nope, the second test confirmed it (both 19 models so I scratched the taco off the list). The Frontier only has a 5 speed OD but it's a great tune. Lots of torque and the shift points are more inline with how the Japanese made 4runner is. But then again, it still uses their 4.0 liter with a 5 speed as well. I prefer the old school trucks over the new. The Tundra is also a great truck. Bullet proof and hasn't been updated in years. Yes Ford did fix the ecoboosts. They had no choice. The F150 is their bread and butter. If they continued with the issues they might as well take a chapter 7 and be done with it.
Higher bed rails allow you to fit taller and more items under your tono cover. For example the ABR off road refrigerator is 17” high or truck Decked drawer still allowing room above it.
I'll give you 5 things that suck on this truck. 1) window controls/armrest. I'm 6'4 the window controls are near the back not near your hand, so you look like a t-rex trying to work the windows. 2) Center console. The 4hi/low cuts into the drivers leg right leg, uncomfortable. 3) Pedals, brake and gas are way to close together, I accidently hit the gas while braking 60% of the time. 4) Power delivery delay. The delay between the gas pedal and takeoff it feels like forever. 5) Very basic bed... no power 12v. without kit. Extra credit) Radio sounds awful. Not a fan. After owning and trading in after 6 months Verdict: Though offroad capable with decent towing, the lack luster ride, awful comfort quality, poor features, and tight cab space... it ruins a truck that has a great exterior look. I live in Northern Maine, its some pretty rough country up here. So the truck that replaced this might be a shock but its been amazing even in the snowy western high country. 2021 Honda Ridgeline. Its roomy, the bed fits a 4x8, the ride is better, the power delivery is better, it fits 4 REAL adults, bed lights, 12v power in bed, poly bed that doesn't scratch or dent. Huge trunk, I use it more then I thought I would. This honda has been rock solid and has handled some hard-core jobs.
Still love my Ranger, but… Ford has a major issue with the 2.3 EB’s allowing fuel into the sump. I had 7.8 quarts in the 6.2 quart sump. I had done an oil change with 6 quarts and it was right at the crosshairs line. Well… they thought it was the HPFP. Replaced that.. and it’s still happening. Now they are doing more tests and here’s to Ford actually fixing it. I’m not alone in this.. plenty of people on the Ranger forum saying the EXACT SAME THING
THIS GUY just gave me an education. DAMN i FEEL REAL SORRY for THE MECHANIC WHO HAS TO CHANGE THE OIL IN A 19-22 FORD RANGER. BY THE TIME ANYBODY GOES THROUGH THE HEADACHE OF SO MUCH AS PULLING THE DRAIN PLUG, THEY'VE AGED. They have to TAKE THE TIRE OFF FIRST, DAMN.
I'd like to see an additional engine option with this truck a twin turbo 2.7 liter would fit nicely.. overall its ah cool little truck looks plenty capable!!
I've got the 3.2 version fanatic truck but the things I dont like about it is the steering wheel material is just plain awful booked in with a leather trimmers in a few weeks for it too be done properly, My farther in law complains about the back seats been uncomfortable on a long journey. Dont understand why the back dosent have aircon blowers, Also why did ford not fit privacy glass too the back windows! Had ours done and colled the back by a fair amount t of degrees, before it was a sweat box on a sunny day for the passengers, Fuel economy fully loaded we achieved 40mpg with a long run, Oil change I do my self not bad but with the 3.w its a timed oil change so u have too be quick because of the oil pump design,
With all the bad PR Ford has been getting because of the oil change difficulty, I am surprised that Ford has not done a video on how to change the oil on a 2019 ranger. It must be more difficult than Ford is admitting...
The Tacoma is just as bad or maybe even worse. My Chevy Colorado oil filter is up in the engine bay and easy to get to. Even with skids on... which is awesome!
Just another overprice truck that haven't proof nothing yet, why they can't make a simple work little truck? Seems like ford is more worried about USB ports and forgot put a useful tie downs on the " bed" ( the little space on back that you can use as a bed)
You'd hate my 2009 Ford F-250 4x4. Manual locking hubs, column shifter, plastic cab mat (instead of carpet), no backup camera, and no tailgate damper. Man up and drive a real truck.
That oil filter location is really horrible. This means if you take it to a mechanic youre looking at probabaly at least a $100 oil change.... Kinda shitty. Over all this seems like a good truck for folks like me that dont care about manual shifting, and want more of a car than a truck. Love the 4 cylinder engine. Love the small size. I may waut till 2021/2022 to buy mine. For what you get I just cant justify a $33,000+ purchase.
I dont know how I missed this one... I hate the Tacoma's seating-even with the improvement. I bet the Ranger would fit most people's truck requirements. The 2.3 is no slouch. :)
There was no improvement to Tacoma seating. The actual cab size is the exact same as it was in 2005. They added a button the raise the seat which actually makes it worse. Why would you want to go up when peoples heads are already cramped. They need to redesign and make the cab larger to fit peoples heads.
Purchased a 2019 FX4 Lariat last October traded my 19 Tundra when you are hitting $10 a gallon in Canada a Tundra is for $$$$$ the Rich this one gets great mileage and it’s a comfy ride Miss the 6.5’ bed though
I just test drove all the midsized. The Ranger: It was weird. It was a pretty truck, and a bit more comfortable seating. It did feel more like a Ford in the cockpit. The little 4 cylinder Ecoboost with that transmission is notchy. You can feel all ten gears. It feels like a stutter. I don’t know how they did it but Ford managed to replicate the driving experience of a ’72 Lincoln Continental. It sways to and fro. When you steer, the truck kind of catches up sometime. It’s like a vehicle without sway bars or shock absorbers. It’s like the tires are ten pounds low on air. Here’s the funny part, when you stomp on the gas, you get this killer V-8 sound… FROM THE SPEAKERS! Yup, they put fake engine noise in the cab to make you feel better. Where they screwed up on the Ranger is they could have made a nice suspension from the Raptor guys and slapped that V-6 ecoboost in it. Oh man, that would be a hotrod! (one I’d want) The Canyon is tight, yet comfortable. The seats are a bit firmer than the Ranger. The interior of the Canyon is nicer for sure. The Colorado is a bit Fisher Pricey. The engine feels SNAPPY compared to the Ranger heck it has 308 horsepower. All around, the Canyon feels so much nicer to drive. So, we bought one.
I work for a mechanic shop in Michigan and let me say we get a ton of Fords with a a lot of engine, pcm and transmission issues. Some of Fords engines are not very good and I’m talking about from factory which is a shame. The only good engines Ford have at the moment are the 3.5L, 5.0L and 6.7 power stroke other then that the rest are shit. The 1.5 eco boost is a tin can engine the 2.7 is the same 3.3 and 3.0 are horrible as well. Chevy’s and Dodges are honestly making better engines at the moment. Toyota builds great engines and everything else but their truck body’s are junk. So this is obviously what I see most of the time somebody else’s opinion or experience can be different. I’m not bashing Ford btw I drive one. They should’ve never changed their engine materials to what they have now. If it wasn’t broke why fix it? Lol
@@stephenpowstinger733 its because originally. this Ute was made for Thailand / AUS/NZ markets which had a 3.2 litre diesel engine and now FORD USA has adapted the 2.3 Eco boost engine to fit into this Ute.
Love the kids having fun yes get your Ford lightning you will definitely find out you'll be able to carry a lot more plus the kids to be able to pull out drinks we have to pull out camping extra camping equipment and everything out of the front plus you still have storage and space in the back power up your tent AC units and etc Great for quick pop ups keeping everybody cool great lighting great fitting and I'm pretty sure your boys and the family is going to love it one truck with everything that you ain't actually need love the fun you have with the ranger I love my ranger 4x4 lariat
I would like to see the 3.7L V6 they were putting in the Mustang 2010-2016 paired with a 7-Speed Manual, or 8-Speed automatic transmission in any with the towing package. Not that I distrust the 2.3L i4, but a turbo is not a replacement for displacement. The 3.7L paired with either of those transmissions would be roughly comparable to the i4 in a lot of way, but you get all the torque without any of the delay.
You can configure a diesel turbo truck with 4x4 for 50k what the f is this pricing. A ranger will resell for $10k A diesel will resell for at least half of what you paid or it. Ranger is low cost this truck should be fully loaded $10k and I could see slightly more for the lariat.
I'm 62. I've been a Ford man through and through since forever. '66 Mustang fastback, '69 Mach 1, pickups from the '40's through the early '70's. Bought a brand new '77 fully loaded 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup for $6000. Bought a new Ranger 4x4 in 1986 for $11,000. A two wheeler in 2008 for $8,000. My point is is that I don't know who can afford a $35,000+ Ranger these days. There are something like 6 million new cars in America that have not been sold. I'd offer 'em 15 grand for one and then just walk out when they laughed at me.
Man your absolutely right I don't know what their smoking. I went back to the old trucks and have restored a 77 and a 85 f150 4x4. I drive the 85 through the winters and save the 77 for the summers. I've got 15000 thousand invested in parts and I've done all my own work on them. I will continue to make upgrades and improvements down the road. Hope someone at ford wakes up and realizes we need the old work truck not the new fangled crap.
@@shackman9566 Companies can't make "old trucks" anymore, safety and MPG requirements mean they have to focus on big crumple zones, expensive back-up cameras and airbags, weird aerodynamic bodies, and efficient engines over powerful ones. Also all you folks who think 15K in the 80's is the same as 15K now. It's not.
At 62, you probably remember that a nice house was $20k. Butter was the $.70 cent spread. A large bottle of Coke was $ .10. Inflation has hit everything.
Perhaps the uk model is different. But is gutless unlike the 2-5 Navara that will pull like a train so for pulling power I bought the bigger engine. There is wind noise at speed and if you do a hard turn and drop into a pot hole the noise scares the shit out of you and although I like it I don’t feel as safe in it than I did in the Navara , the drive is very light for a pickup and at least it doesn’t look like the wife’s pickup to pick the kids up from school which is how the Nissan now looks.
I had 5 rangers ranging from 1996-2004 . I wouldn't buy this truck. The turbo charger 4 bagger. It's going to have major problems with the turbos and most likely the direct injection carb issues all the other eco-boost engines are having. And with a 3500 pound towing capability is lack luster to even the old generation ranger. Just doesn't scream buy me at 24k stripped and in 31k F150 range almost for a fluffed up one.
I own one. It's up to 1750 in the bed and 7500 lbs with the trailer towing package. Not everyone has the space for a full size truck. Ours is great and no issues.
The engine has been around for 8yrs. Turbos go south when people dont prime them after oil changes. Autos & trucks are not getting simpler so enjoy your tried & true.
It's not a Ranger. It's more akin to an F-150 than it will ever be to what Rangers started as. I have a 98 model, and wouldn't trade it for the new oversize one for any amount of money.
YA THAT OIL FILTER PLACEMENT IS REAL STUPID, FORD CHEAPED OUT ON A LOT OF THINGS, NO STEP BUILT INTO BUMPER CORNERS TO GET INTO THE BOX, NO 12V ACC. IN THE BOX, ONLY ONE "ONE" PUSH BUTTON FOR THE POWER WINDOWS, REAR SLIDING WINDOW IS MANUEL OPERATION, NO KEYPAD ON DRIVERS DOOR FOR ENTRY IF YOUR KEY FOB GOES DEAD AND YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE..
They just added all of the very expensive and unreliable auto industry technology for today to update it barely a bit for the USDM. Still think it's too much for a turbocharged 4 cylinder 10 speed to be reliable long term.
If you want a small pickup that is proven reliable and simple with a much cheaper price then you better look at the frontier and quit with this stupid overpriced over technical small trucks crap from the other companies.
I agree. But good luck getting any new truck in that range. Seems they all basically end up being over 30k if you want anything over a 2 wheel drive naturally aspirated 4 cyl with no room for 3 people.
most/all your gripes are fixed with buying a Nissan Frontier. Base model 20k, midtier V6 25k and fully decked out Offroad with locking diff 31k... downsides of the Frontier? slightly less towing and slightly less hp & mpg. savings of 10k or more will offset that mpg difference for YEARS. My frontier,with AT tires 2" lift is 17-18mpg. When towing is 16-17 with 32-3500lbs
I bought one last week and I love it. It is just my size, and I still have my F150 if I need to haul or tow something really big. I will say, I also notice the off shake or vibration, especially at speed or trying to accelerate hard. Not sure what that is. I would take it in, but the dealer we have does not have the brightest bulbs for mechanics, I barely trust them to change the oil. I am not a fan of the tires, for $40k, could we not have gotten some Good Year? Seriously, Hankook is a cheap Chinese tire, I would rather have something made in the USA. The Good Years on my 16 Edge have been great and with over 105k highway miles on them, they still have a decent amount of thread on them. The Good Years that came on my 13 F150 also lasted nearly 90K. I am going to cry if I don't get at least 75k out of the Hankooks. I am concerned about the 20k mile Oil Change, that seems super long. Guess we will see.
If you are like me who likes simple things in life get a Nissan Frontier. I’m so tired of expensive trucks with so much high tech and harder to maintain it yourself. That oil filter location will be a deal breaker for a lot of folks.
Ford has some serious redesign issues that they need to fix on the Ranger. They got the power train down pat now they need to listen to the buyers concerns. How can a truck that cool NOT have a sun roof? Updated graphics on the dash and screen? Why recycle stuff from a Focus? That bed drop issue is sort of alarming and it seems like they're more concerned with looks than with daily function. This is a truck, of course...so, why not have some focus on the bed and its functionality? I love Ford but these sort of half assed this and that's too bad...because they had the ability to knock this one out of the park instead of a ground rule double.
The relatively new to the US market Ford Ranger is a mediocre vehicle. This is due to the manufacturer’s lack of both ethical and sensible business practices. I speak from first hand experience, having purchased a 2019 Lariat crew cab. There is a great amount of irony associated with this critique because this truck has a lurking potential for greatness. Just look at it, then drive it, it is impressive. It delivers a ride that a full size pick-up just can not match. So what’s my gripe? One engine no options and there should be, even though the stock engine performs just fine. The same applies to having a stick shift available. The rear seat is one piece a folding seat adds so much versatility. The bed lacks all the extras that make your truck functional, and the tailgate just flops down, without the easy access system. Inside the Lariat trim is not a Lariat trim, it isn’t even an XLT. Missing are memory seat function for two, vertical power seat adjustment, heated steering wheel, power sliding rear window. The 2020 model changed nothing. This isn’t the first blunder Ford has made, the scrimpy mentality and lack of foresight that brought us the “Pinto” is still galloping around in the Ford corral.
