2020 Ford Ranger Long Term Owners Review

[@ChrisSmith-bz4ev]

First time Ford and truck owner and I am absolutely loving my 2023 Lariat Ranger and my dealings with the Ford dealership. Nice to watch your review and hear from someone who isn't bothered by an interior that isn't ultra modern looking...I actually like the less modernistic and more truck look to it...including the manual parking brake and actual stick shift rather than a dial or buttons.

[@jdman7170]

Awesome! Yep, I think dashes are getting crazy with the giant screens and all. Not a fan of all this menu driven stuff. Just give me knobs and gauges. Thanks for watching!

[@13bravo72]

Thanks for your review..I purchased a used 2019 Ranger SXT 4×4 2 years ago. So far so good. It only has 42,000 on it, with no issues. Runs great 👍🏽. The previous owners had 😡 abused this truck, but despite that it cleaned up nicely and is mechanically sound. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@jdman7170]

Awesome. Here’s to many happy miles🍻!

[@kennethbell532]

I just got one with 60k Miles, I think despite the issues these trucks have. It's an awesome truck. It needs the v6 ecoboost tho.

[@nebaldeby5369]

These are nice trucks. I just bought a '21 Lariat and so far I'm loving it. Nice to see you're happy with yours too.

[@jdman7170]

Thank you and congrats on your Lariat!

[@SA-hk8xj]

Have my ‘22 XLT FX4 on its way from plant. I’m living vicariously through this video until I get mine. Thanks for posting your thoughts 👍😎

[@davejohnson6092]

The 10 speed transmission for the ranger is made in Sharonville, Ohio. And it is not shared with any American car maker.

[@lucashack5318]

I have a 2020 range stx. My transmission was extremely harsh when it went through the 1 3 5 change after take off I did 2 things to fix it. 1. I drove my truck on trailer sway for 1000 miles to get the truck used to shifting through all the gears. 2. Now, I accelerate a little more than usual on my first take off after starting the truck. Those two things have soothed out my transmission greatly. It's butter now.

[@jdman7170]

Awesome. I have a 2021 Bronco now with the same drivetrain as the Ranger and it shifts nice and smooth so it is possible . Thanks for the info!

[@lucashack5318]

@@jdman7170 Nice!

[@mikeminton6061]

Lucas, I just got a 2020 Ranger STX, I kinda thought the same thing when owning it but yeah if you give it just a little more gas when ya leave in the morning it is super smooth and I have no issues after that. I'm glad i'm not the only one, absolutely love the truck

[@lucashack5318]

@mikeminton6061 I'm 35000 miles in. That's my only beef with the truck. Recently, I had to reset the transmission because of a dead battery. It went back to harsh shifting again. It took a long time to get the transmission right again. You'd think buyers wouldn't have to deal with harsh transmissions on new vehicles. Ford is sacrificing performance for gas mileage. That's the bed they chose to lay in. They are facing tons of lawsuits over this transmission. But they're all in. No turning back. Because they can't. It would bankrupt them.

[@drn13355]

I have a 20 Ranger Lariat FX4 I bought new replacing my 12 Tacoma TRD Off Road. First I am 6'3 so the second I sat in Ranger it was instantly a gazillion times more comfortable. Second I live in Wyoming and the turbo is SO. MUCH. BETTER at altitude in the mountains than a NA engine. That with the 10 speed it is just so much better. Easily my favorite part is the powertrain. Just awesome. Otherwise no issues and I bomb around with it all over.

[@jdman7170]

Yep, Im just as tall as you and have lots of room. Totally agree on the engine. I really like the fuel economy, especially now. My FJ Cruiser was terrible on gas but it would go anywhere. Thanks for watching!

[@partnerplayer]

Get urself a tune (i have the ford performance tune) and really enjoy a ride. It makes things sooooo much better.

[@matthewbuckner4000]

Go pro 😢

[@tenskeeze]

I have a 2021 XLT fx4 with 14k miles so far. It's been a awesome truck 20-23mpg off-roading been great at the beach stock. Going to upgrade suspension and put 285/75/17 soon. Then a tune and muffler delete

[@jdman7170]

Totally agree, the Ranger has come a long way. Great truck. And like I said, the engine is the star of the show with performance and economy. Thanks for watching!

[@pknark]

Thanks for an honest long term review, I ordered a 22 Ranger XLT Fx4

[@jdman7170]

You're welcome! Hope you enjoy your FX4. The Ranger is a great midsize truck. Thanks for watching!

[@sturgis97]

I have 50,000 on my Roush Ranger and absolutely no issues with the transmission or engine. I did have a problem with the sync but the computerized radio, climate control/truck computer module is something every manufacturer has had issues with. They should have kept it separate and spent more time developing the entertainment/ climate Bluetooth stuff. There again every manufacturer has had troubles out of the touch screen stuff. But it’s fixed and I have really no complaints with the truck. It’s really what a truck should be just wish the manufacturers wouldn’t put all the electronics in it. It’s a truck. If you want all that crap get a luxury vehicle. A truck is meant to work!! Haul shit go off road pull stuff etc. My truck is awesome off road the 4 wheel drive is fantastic. Does great in the snow as well. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed in the Ranger. Just remember when buying from any manufacturer, God didn’t build the vehicle, man did so nothing is going to be absolutely perfect!

[@jdman7170]

Good to hear and agree on the electronics. My radio would go black. They did an update and no more issues. Thanks for watching.

[@eddieknight2202]

Ordered the fx2 same black appearance package

[@jdman7170]

Nice!

[@henryf.ky.3415]

Great review! Beautiful truck!

[@jdman7170]

Thank you!

[@melwestlake8539]

As soon as you mentioned a tailgate dampener is not a big deal I settled in for the rest! 😁 I've never had a dampened tailgate!! I currently have an '04 Super Duty with the 6.0. Great truck and love it but we tow the camp trailer once a year anymore and daily driving that big diesel isn't good for it. The more I watch and read about the 2019+ Ranger the more I'm liking it. I do want the Lariat with the FX4 package. If I can sell my diesel for enough I will be getting a Ranger sometime in the net year or two. Maybe with the new 2024s coming out the 2019+ models will go for a bit less and hopefully more available.

[@jdman7170]

Hahaha! Yeah, with the trucks I grew up with, that little tailgate is easy to work with on the Ranger. The new ones look really nice and actually have a trailer brake system available from what I understand. You can put one on the older ones but it’s a little more involved. Good luck with whatever you work out and thanks for watching!

[@dougp8890]

The only thing I hate about my 2021 is when I’m driving 35 mph or slower it always seems to want to stay in a high gear. Seems like I have to constantly work the gas pedal to get it to downshift

[@jdman7170]

Yep, I see the same. They want that transmission in the highest gear possible for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@mikeandema6925]

The reason behind that function is to conserve gas.

[@gabescoffield]

Try increasing speed a little slower and let off slower it should moderate

[@eliov6425]

Nice truck and thanks for the info , i just ordered a 2022 ranger xlt black appearance package just wondering did it come with the front driver and passenger windows tinted ? Don’t know where you are located but I’m in New York and just wondering if it’s part of the package, it is illegal here in nys but i will definitely get mine tinted , great video glad your happy with it 👍

[@jdman7170]

Congrats on the order! Thats the same as I have. The front windows do not come tinted. I tinted mine myself. I live in PA. Thanks for watching!

[@eliov6425]

@@jdman7170 yep the exact same package, thanks and yeah definitely excited, great job on the video

[@kevinmargroff5601]

Hi JD This is Kevin from Grantsville, MD I really liked your video! I sold my 2017 Super Duty FX4 with the Power Stroke. That was a great truck and I really miss it, but I made more than I paid for it when I sold it. I purchased a Ranger Lariat Tremor and am really liking this truck. Let us know how your Super Duty is holding up. Thanks

[@jdman7170]

Hello Kevin. Thanks for the kind words! The Ranger Tremor is a sweet truck! I’m gonna be keeping my SD for the foreseeable future. I have some old farm tractors that I haul around so I need the 3/4 ton. Hopefully soon I can get the video for that one done. Thanks for watching!

[@craigkoehler6852]

Which bug deflector did you go with? Is that weathertec or AVS?

[@jdman7170]

It’s the AVS. Thanks for watching!

[@TommyG11814]

I have the 2021 Ranger STX. how many miles are on yours ????

[@jdman7170]

a little over 8K.

[@chriscon8463]

Very nice review! I think I detect a “Yinzer” dialect…you from Pittsburgh? I recently got my ‘23 XL Crew Cab, 2wd with the locking rear end. It’s about as basic as you can get. I love it so far & it does decent in the snow up here in Erie; I’ll get snow tires if I need them.

[@jdman7170]

Down here in Somerset co. I did fine with the stock tires in the winter. Hardly ever had to put it in 4wd. Thanks for watching!!

[@Samir-m9x]

Hi Any issues with the turbo engine?many people say that it et doesnt last long Time

[@jdman7170]

Hello, I bought the Ranger to hold me over till my Bronco arrived and also wanted to see if the 2.3L was a good engine. I was planning on ordering the V6 for the Bronco but, the 2.3L did everything I wanted it to so I ordered it for my Bronco. I put 10K mikes on the Ranger until my bronco finally arrived with no issue. I have 10k on the Bronco now with no issues. It is noisier in the Bronco but I am guessing thats because there isnt the soundproofing the Ranger had.Im glad I went with the 4 cylinder after hearing the v6's were dropping valves. I imagine in the end, it boils down to keeping it maintained. The key with turbos is to keep good clean oil in them. Thanks for watching!

[@Samir-m9x]

@@jdman7170 thanks a lot do u recommand to Install a cach can oil to keep the Engine clean?

[@jdman7170]

Yes, I would. I had one on my 5.0L Mustang.

[@billschrank472]

I have a 21 lariat tremor in the cyber orange. Like your truck but with the ALL BLACKED OUT BUT! Go buy the BLACK FORD BADGES for front and rear. Will definitely be the finishing touch 👍 I will tell you that my tremor shifts as smooth as butter and doesn’t lurch between gears and very rarely downshifts unless really climbing up. Also the tremor’s ride is much better with the fox shocks.

[@jdman7170]

The Tremor’s are SWEET! Thanks for watching!

[@tobyr5627]

Thanks for your video, did you mention how many miles you have in it at time of video?

[@jdman7170]

Thanks for watching. I don’t remember but I had almost 10k on it when my Bronco finally arrived.

[@dwn90]

How many miles do you have now sir? Also has it had any issues?

[@jdman7170]

I bought the Ranger because I needed a vehicle until I was able to get my new bronco. I also wanted to try out the 2.3l to see if I would like it instead of ordering a V6 for the Bronco. I was totally happy with the 2.3l. When I traded it in last year when my bronco finally arrived, it had almost 10K miles on it. Only issue I had was a rear brake caliper hung up for some reason. Other than that, I would have no hesitation if I were looking to get another mid size truck. I was very happy with it and kinda miss it at times. Thanks for watching!

[@dwn90]

Thank you for the thorough answer sir. I have a 2022 with 7000 miles that I plan on keeping until at least a 100k. Will definitely subscribe!

[@MS-gr2nv]

Happy christmas JD man!

[@jdman7170]

Merry Christmas to you as well Milan! Hope you had a great one!

[@jdman7170]

С Рождеством Христовым!

[@MrRockyko]

Truck looks badass all black

[@jdman7170]

Thanks!

[@just_one_opinion]

EZ link tune would be good for the tranny if you were to keep the truck.

[@jdman7170]

I’ll keep that in mind. If I end up keeping it I will be doing some mods. Bigger tires #1!

[@rodneyturner6892]

Nice truck hope it lasts you along time

[@coolvans23]

I have a 2020 ranger 4D 4x4 xlt with a locker, I love it. I work for a rental car company and I occasionally drive the competition and the ranger wins every time. If you say the Tacoma if the better option you’re shitting yourself with a v6 straight out of the venza. Low quality materials, trash results in the frontal overlap wreck both driver and passenger failed, whereas the ranger is the safest in the segment . It has the highest power output, except for the diesel gm twins, out performs everything in the segment. But okay believe the trashy Tacoma is worth it 😂😂 you can’t even use the rear locker unless you’re in 4lo in the Tacoma. 😂😂😆

[@jdman7170]

Yep, I really liked my Ranger. Its a good truck. Thanks for watching!

[@cloautoservices]

Do they make these non turbo

[@jdman7170]

No. The are all Ecoboost.

[@coverado]

Hey Sir! We sincerely look for a video collaboration with you! Are you interested in trying our Ranger custom seat covers?

[@jdman7170]

I no longer have the Ranger. I traded it in on my new Bronco when it arrived. If you make covers for that let me know. Thanks for the offer!

[@pamturner3532]

You should get better performance and better fuel economy when the meteorological conditions are colder!

[@jdman7170]

Thanks for watching!

[@shawnsummers2580]

🤔 huh?

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

Tailgate dampeners are 20 bucks people

[@redfury3005]

Seeing reports that the EGR cooler fails at about 80k. Dumping coolant into motor. Causing catastrophic failer

[@jdman7170]

Ugh, I hope not. I have that engine in my new Bronco as well. Thanks for watching!

[@therangersinger]

I owned my 2020 ranger FX2 for a little over a year. 18,000 miles later I happily traded it in for a Tacoma. Honestly just should have bought the Tacoma in the first place.

[@jdman7170]

Toyota makes a good truck. I would still have my FJ if my local dealership’s service department wasn’t so terrible. Next closest dealer is about 40 miles away so I gave up on them. I have been happy with my Ranger. But when you are paying for something you want to have something you’re happy with. Thanks for watching!

[@therangersinger]

@@ChappySinclair not necessarily issues as in a failure but more accurately how unpredictable the shifting of the transmission was. When I need that ranger to scoot it wouldn't. Very quick truck on the highways getting up to speed and passing people. But if you were in a tight situation that damn tranny acted like it didn't know what to do. Upshift right into a downshift back into an upshift and the entire time I'm trying to merge into a lane. Not a vehicle I trust to own for an extended period of time nor did it give me any real sense of security with my kids in the vehicle. It just felt dumb. Easily the bounciest vehicle I have ever owned. It was comical at times 😂. My kids though it was fun but not me.

[@therangersinger]

@@ChappySinclair F150 is always a win but what they are asking for now a days is just plain insane. I almost bought a trail boss 2 years ago but my gut strayed me from that real quick. I grew up in northern Ohio. Just down the road from the GM plant. That is all you ever saw on the road was general motors cars. But I have not bought a new GM car since 2001. I love this tacoma.

[@therangersinger]

@@ChappySinclair the new ranger looks better that's for sure. What about the Nissan. They look pretty damn good too.

[@drn13355]

I sold my Tacoma for Ranger and it was a great move. Tacoma (for me) was uncomfortable as hell. I had a 12 TRD off Road. I live in Wyoming and the engine/powertain sucked at elevation. Rangers turbo with 10 speed is on another level especially in the mountains where NAs turn to crap. Tacoma cab same size at '05. If they ever go to a turbo AND make the seating position better I would consider Tacoma again. For now Ranger is better in every single way for me.