Top 5 Likes, Dislikes on 2024 Ford Ranger XLT After Road Tripping It 

I like this truck. At 1st I thought too conservative compared to tacoma and canyon. But I'm starting g to like it.

I recently traded a 2019 Titan in on a 2024 Ford ranger XLT 4x4. At first I was hesitant to go to a mid size truck. I had a Frontier before the Titan. I just got the hitch installed so now I can hook up my car trailer and test the towing. So far so good.

Push button starts are easily stolen with electronic key cloning software and a laptop. I like the keyed ignition. I hate the vertical screen and location though.

I drove a new XLT yesterday equipped much like the truck you reviewed. I was VERY impressed with it. One thing you didn’t mention is that it has 48.2” between the rear wheel wells in the bed. That means this midsize pickup is 4x8-friendly. You can lay plywood flat on the bed floor. You can’t do that with a Tacoma, Frontier, Colorado or a Canyon. This will make contractors very happy. I do wish it offered the fulltime 4WD found on the Raptor however, and the rear seat had a split-fold feature.

In Australia we have survived with Ranger sized vehicles as family haulers and towing biggish boats and caravans. Some big US trucks are now being imported and converted to RH drive but are very expensive.

I recently ordered an XLT as well. I really like the looks of the new Ranger much more than the previous model. Plus I liked being able to get the sand stone interior over all black. I think black sucks up all of the interior light and shows every spec of dust and hair you get on it. I ordered mine in velocity blue and the chrome package as I can't stand the look of solid black or dark colored rims. The only thing I don't like about the Ranger is no sunroof option and no rear vents. But I suppose the large front vents make up for that and I probably won't have back seat passengers that often.

I always remember that when the rise over the run = 1, the angle is 45 degrees. That corresponds to a 100 percent grade.

You can thank Ford Australia Tim. They designed and engineered the next Gen Ranger .

Nice review. Just picked up a 2024 XLT Off Road yesterday. Spent many a miles all over the Wildcats (thought I recognized that road). Would very much like to get back there with my new truck.

Great video Tim, I like grab handles and quieter rides and think those could be a tweaks of a nice truck

They need to have a split back seat. Also the phone getting hot repeatedly takes a toll on the battery.

Ordered my Lariat in May 23- should be getting it any day now- super excited

Nice video Tim, I like your honest opinions on this truck

I could care less about the push button start i saved over 2k by not getting it in the Ranger i have on order

I am impressed with my Ford! I see a lot of quality and excellent bang for the buck.

Great video Tim. I think with changes ford has made to this truck. I really think it makes a strong case for the right size truck buyer. I have a Ranger Raptor due to land at the dealer any day now, I sat in one a few weeks ago, I was very impressed. Not crazy about the loud red trim in the Raptor but loved everything else , enough I hunted one down over a 2-3 day hunting process, and put a deposit on it. It was built and going into transit at the time I locked it in. I am 100% with you push button start should be standard at this point. That grab handle for the left side I am sure exist, probably have to order it from an Australia ford dealer. I am betting the left side gets the grab handle on a right hand drive model . I don’t like using the steering wheel either, so I am tempted to look into what it would take to get the parts from down under, to put that left side grab handle in mine.

I love push button start and turn knob gear selector

Would like the option to turn off wireless charging. I never use it. USB cords are fine for me. Nice video. Thanks. Does the Ranger Raptor you drove ride much better than the XLT?

My dislikes are no heated and cooled/ ventilated seats. Also after owning a truck with heads up display I want this feature again on my next truck. You mentioned noise in the cabin and I agree I like a truck that is quiet. Maybe the Lariat has more sound insulation than the truck you tested.

I love the ability to put sheet goods flat on the bed with tailgate down. Also the increased backseat room. Not a huge fan of turbo 4 but it seems that is where all these midsize trucks are going with the epa nonsense, price is also way too high.

It is amusing to me that none of the reviewers who mention the keyed ignition know anyone who has driven away from home without their vehicle fob in their pocket, purse, whatever. My wife has had one friend and one customer who ended up stranded when she made the mistake of not actually having the fob secured. One customer drove away from our store having left her purse on the roof and lucked out that my wife saw her purse fall off the car. But because she had no key to enable her ignition she ended up stuck at her next stop with no way to start her vehicle and no cell phone. It got straightened out, lucky for her, but served as a serious reminder that there is a potential issue with having a keyless ignition. Like electric windows with no manual crank, super convenient until one fails in the down position. So technology is great but sometimes it creates new problems that never existed before.

Thanks for doing this drive test and subjective pro/cons

I do like this new Ranger and I do like the appearance package on this model with the black door handles and mirrors. You're right Tim, perhaps we are being picky but it is 2024. So here are my complaints: At this price point you have to have rear vents for the A/C. Yes, on those really brutally hot days in the summer, especially in some parts of the country, they do make a difference. The configuration and the folding/stowage of the rear seats isn't the best. Why not make it a 60/40 split? The Ridgeline takes well deserved hate in some areas but the rear seat versatility, is one area where Honda has everyone else beat with their "Magic" seat design. Who doesn't want to be able to stow the rear seat one handed? When you use one these vehicles as an actual daily driver, all these "Little" things start to matter.

My 24 xlt phone charging pad doesn’t work unless I take it out of the protective case, anyone else experience this?

I didn’t buy this because it has a leaf spring rear end. It’s 2024, not 1994. Leaf springs are rubbish and belong on a horse and cart. I spend a lot of time above 60mph on the hwy and leafs feel shyte at speed. The interior looks and feels outdated now as well.

Maybe the driver’s side grab handle would interfere with the deployment of the side air bag?🤔Seems like a nice truck and of course another great in-depth on the road review.

I drove one about a week ago I blasted the horn it sounded like it was mounted in the glove compartment, how it sounded outside for other vehicles I have no idea but you could hear it in the cab no problem.

We enjoyed our 2019 Lariat Sport FX4 and regret selling it during the pandemic to make a few bucks. Now we find ourselves back in be in the mid size truck market again. Lots of competition in the segment.

Good video, I ordered my 2024 Ford XTL Ranger in January, still waiting for it, they say I should get it in June, we'll see. Overall your top 5 pros and cons were very well done, thanks I know what to look for now.

I sat in one the other day. I like the cloth in terms of comfort, but it felt really cheap. Like I'd be scared something in the backseat would rip it

I love that it has half-ton like payload and 4' in-between the wheelwells

Tim who you climb into driver’s side back seat use your left hand to grab overhead handle & swing in under it. Don't use your right hand

I really like the new Ranger. Ford did a fantastic job on the redesign. Time will tell all about long term reliability as always. However, that tan interior seating color is absolutely awful. I'll be waiting for the hybrid next year though.

I like the look of the Ranger but I was floored by how much road noise was transferred to the video. We have a lot of chip n seal roads in Indiana that makes the quietest vehicles almost unbearable so I am not sure the Ranger would cut it.

I think for my needs this might be just about a perfect match, with some sound insulation from a good audio shop, home run Ford

I just bought a 21 Ranger Tremor and for my 6'7 359 frame I love it. It's not super fancy but it's a truck.

Good job Tim. On the wireless phone charger, we have the same complaint on my wife’s 2024 Mustang. Might be a Ford thing.

Needs rear climate vents.

The Ranger does have some features I like,,,at least they have a few engine options…I’m not a Ford man, but I give credit where credit is due. Not crazy about the over all design. But could live with it if it was cheaper. But it’s not. lol

Just bought a ranger raptor and the same thing. Driving around i get a alert that my phone is overheating and to remove it from charger S23 Ultra

While I'm not in the market, I prefer a KEY!

Here we are headed for the end of April and still no Rangers on the lots, pretty much like 22 and 23s.

I didn't like the look of the new Ranger at first but it is growing on me a bit. It doesn't have that puffed out fender look of the GM twinds and Tacoma that give those a good stance but overall it's not bad.

Im looking at them, just tried a trd off rd new tacoma, liked that truck. Price wise the xlt is about 8g less but no heated seats. The lariat is about the same to get heated seats . Ill try one out today and see which one i like better.

Great video, Tim. I like what they did with the Ranger. The lack of push button is such a Ford move. Hate how they do stuff like that. For wireless charging, I've had that issue ever since it came out and it's why I don't use it although good on GM for their solution.

How does the build quality feel after driving it longer? Cheap or good quality materials?

Be patient when driving through Ft Collins, the construction is horrible

Looks better than the Tacoma

Show how the park assist works and the trailer back up assist systems. These features make the Ford Ranger different

So, the towing package has a trailer brake controller now? I see that the bottom of the steering wheel is still a problem.

I like the cloth seats but not that colour

Why don’t they place vents in the roof of trucks Like in the Tahoes

Show me a car that doesn’t spy on you and report to your insurance company how you’re driving and I would buy it!

@Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk: Hi Tim. Have been a Ford fan boy my entire life and I like this truck but am having trouble with the exterior styling, it is so blah when compared to the competition. The rest of the truck is really solid although I don’t care for the hard buttons being so low with a screen that size. The back seat room seems larger than Tacoma, Colorado, etc. Having owned the 2.3 in my 2019 Ranger, I can tell you it is a strong engine and the highway fuel efficiency is good. All that being said, I am still torn and find myself looking at GM, Toyota, Nissan, Honda because the front end styling is just not for me… thanks for another great review.

Can't decide on a 24 TRD PRO or the Ranger raptor

Like the truck but I need a 6’ bed. Pretty much sticking with my 2019 Ranger until then or opt for a F150.

I like the updated Ranger. I also like a tidy engine bay and this vehicle, like many, it looks terrible.

good video, super helpful. thanks

I hear a lot from folks that say they are annoyed if they use wireless charging pads in the car or whatnot and can’t see their phone screens. The very same people will complain if a car does not have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Or if the light switch is now in the infotainment screen. Cmon! I’m no fan of Apple CarPlay, and I’m an iPhone user, but I’m seeing people just don’t know how to utilize tech features to its fullest. For example, Apple CarPlay is the reason you don’t need to touch your phone in the car. There’s even a better system out there but if I speak such a name some grown men get butthurt. Anyhow, today’s vehicles provide plenty of tech. Heck, you can even use voice commands for all your needs. Adapting to change can be hard and I do get it.

Really helpful video- would appreciate the same in the 24 Tacoma if possible. Thanks!!

Only thing I don’t like is that stupid vertical screen…Other than that this is currently the best midsize truck.

This is a really nice Ranger and is now a true compedator to full size.

Hey Tim. The grab handles. Do you think the grab handles are not on. The z cd A piller is because it may get into the line of sight causing a problem?

This truck can replace my f150 for towing my 5000lb rv if it had the 2.7 ecoboost and a 6-foot bed with a longer wheelbase for stability while towing.

Good video

DOSE IT HAVE V6 WITH.AUTOMATIC

Can't wait for the 2.7

A good common sense review. Overall, it seems like a good everyday truck but more geared for a working lifestyle for hauling people or stuff. I agree with the handle locations. You can use your left hand for the overhead handles but it just doesn't feel natural.

does it have the failing belt driven oil pump like the F150s? do you still need to take the tire off to change the oil?

Nice I like the xlt I like that color

I'm told push-button start ONLY comes with lariat edition....? NOT GOOD!

I like that the Ranger has Amber Turn Lamps in the tail lamps (The Only Midsize Truck that has them) and that feature is important to me….I’m disgusted with Toyota who’s Tacoma had perfect tail lamps for years then deleted the Amber Element….its an important safety feature yet they on obviously don’t care……The Nissan Frontier also disappointed me after spending all that money on redeveloping the truck that had Amber on the prior models then DELETE them….just stupid…

That was a great shot of the Ranger driving up the dirt road. How did you do that? Remote on the tripod? I agree that they should've added more grab handles. It's not like they are that expensive. Thank you, Ford, for thinking about the payload. I swear it seems like that is forgotten about when it comes to designing and engineering light duty pickups these days.

The issue I have is I got a message from day one saying 12v charging system fault which is either the alternator or a bad connection between the computer chip to the alternator?

Any truck over 40k is a hard no for me.

My issues: 1. Bland exterior styling (Maybe it's better in person?) 2. Vertically integrated touch screen (Can be a safety issue) 3. Pricing is still ridiculous. (Probably a lot of opportunity to negotiate) 4

Do that passing test with the new Tacoma

I love this truck. One dislike is no rear ac vents.

That’s 4 demerit points where I’m from.

The electronic fuel economy shown in most vehicles is usually about 2 miles per gallon better than actual. I’ve seen other utubers brag about the fuel economy they are seeing. Mike Morgan. Im not saying they are lying, just uninformed. Nevertheless, the new Rangers are nice trucks.

I still like the Nissan frontier better it is naturally aspirated and will be easier to work on and won’t have to worry about a turbo failing or having oil blow by at 100k

Sometimes Ford tries too hard to make all their models look similar. Whenever I see a new Ranger it looks like a Maverick coming at you. Not a fan of that front end. If I had one, I'd drive it in reverse. 😊

What about the charger in vermont winters,in heat mode?

16:42 is what ya want

Nice truck for the money

I dont like the styling. Looks to much like a car. I dont like the Nissan either but at least Nissan doesn't have quality issues.

PRICE SHOULD BE FOR AN XLT LESS THAN $38K otd

Recall in 3...2...1.

Having a key would be a deal killer for me. I would get the higher trim just for a push button

Needs 3.0L ecoboost as an ordering option for ALL trim levels !

Ford seems to have many recalls for serious issues. I’ve seen f150 stored with rust on them.

Can it haul horses?

It seems like a great truck, but I would give it 3 years for them to work the small things out.

Ford fan, but their engine bays look horrendous with all the hoses and wiring running all over.

Take it out in the field and let's see it in action.

Have 2.7 in 150 like to see how it does in Ranger. Sub 50k is good. Body style not so good. Like a full 6 ft bed with just an extended cab. Drive like a car, is a car with the lid off the trunk. Nissan has the body options. Ford may but I haven't seen them. The one world for everybody design. No

This interior looks identical to my 2024 xlt Maverick hybrid

I’m surprised that wireless charger doesn’t have the vents my Ranger raptor has the little vents

That's the best truck

Harder to steal the truck with a key vs push button...