2020 Ford Ranger Review: Small But Mighty

[@gingerbreadman5756]

Personally I’m enjoying my 019 SuperCrew Ranger XLT FX4. I think t’s the right sized truck at the right time for Ford. The 2.7 EcoBoost and the new 3.0 PowerStroke diesel would’ve been nice engine options ... perhaps with the 021 re design ... mine came with dealer installed MagnaFlow catback exhaust, FPP Fox 2.0 coilover lift/level kit w/18” KMC wheels and Nitto AT’s. I purchased it at the end of the year and after discounts/rebates I took it home w/a mid 30’s price out the door. So there’s good pricing out there depending on ones needs/budget. Ford should’ve sold the Ranger Raptor in America as the FX4 option package 🤣🤣

[@paulpeters5199]

Couldn't be happier with mine XLT super cab fx4 package with the chrome package

[@paulpeters5199]

No engine shudder

[@TommyG11814]

Got 1 and love it.

[@kennak476]

hi I have a question about the towing capacity, I’ve heard advertising saying the Ranger can tow up to 7500#, but when I have checked specs on KBB it only says 3500#, why is that?

[@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen]

I can't speak to KBB and their fact-checking on specs but the maximum tow capacity for every 2019-2020 Ranger trim, 2wd or 4wd, and cab size is 7,500lbs when properly equipped. Meaning with the trailer tow package equipped.

[@SteveBueche1027]

21 mpg should be embarrassing for Ford.

[@lesterparker1594]

Im getting 23mpg with a mix of city and highway driving.

[@paulpeters5199]

I'm glad you did the video on the super cab model

[@lastvirtue567]

It is under rated

[@Justin-hz8bh]

Much better video that most other dealers. You showed the various colors and explained the features well. This is from somebody who has watched TONS of these videos as I figure out what exactly I want to order.

[@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen]

Thank you so much! I strive to deliver the most informative content and give you all the pertinent details!

[@genius-no5sl]

I love the blacked out package I’m definitely going with that when I purchase one in the future.

[@HarroKitteh]

Blacked out is default, i just bought one in Shadow Black and you would need to pay extra if you wanted chrome. But it is standard black

[@lesterparker1594]

I got the sport package in my 21 xlt. I like it way more than the chrome

[@dreday4177]

The size is just right. Practical for daily city driving.

[@NoName-t7e]

Love these trucks. I have liked them for a while now. Seen heaps of them in Australia. Im hoping to get one here in Europe, which would be much more practical for me than a f 150.

[@jameela7899]

Loving my 2019 Ranger Lariat!!

[@paulpeters5199]

No engine shudder it's been perfect

[@jefftalbot8371]

It’s too expensive, period. I have an 18 F-150 and get 25 mpg and that little piece of crap gets around 17 at best. That’s another reason Ford is being sued, again. $26,000-38,000 is ridiculous price. Buy a F-150, you will be happy.

[@howardbeebe2532]

Not as expensive as the 150 I know I have bought many new ones. I get 28-30 mpg around town driving actual figured with paper and pen. My 2019 Ranger will blow the doors off of the 2016 5.0 that I had and the Ranger fits in my garage. And just because your getting sued that doesn't mean you did or didn't do it.

[@lesterparker1594]

1. Some people don’t need a full size pick up. 2. Base model f150 runs over $40k. I bought xlt sport model(middle model) for under $32k. 3. Im getting over 23.1 mpg after 2k miles. Seems you don’t really know what you’re talking about. Nothing wrong with the f150. Great truck. But not for everybody

[@Johnny_Love_Tree]

That is a beautiful looking truck I have meant like the way for the looked for a long time.

[@yethesennaidoo8592]

I love ford they are the best in the world!!!

[@martintin5496]

Good luck , bro

[@barbararose3761]

The ford ranger needs a 300 inline 6 that is a 4.9

[@kristianfussell9153]

I agree, definitely needs more than the 4 cylinder, I’d love to see it with the 3.5 ecoboost, that would be crazy.

[@elizabethpickerel5052]

I want a 2020 Ranger XLT SuperCrew.

[@brad4527]

can anyone give me indept info on the super cab

[@johnmaminski5849]

@@brad4527 What do u wanna know just got one, love it and compared to Chevy, and Toyota stepping on the gas is night and day. The turbo is strong with this one

[@brad4527]

@@johnmaminski5849 Thank you Pal, I was thinking about the Nissan Sv also. with the prices, what package did you get with yours and how much did you pay for it . thank you for responding to me!! I also would get the black out pkg.

[@lesterparker1594]

@@brad4527 I just bought a 21 xlt sport 2wd. After financing I’m paying right at $32k. I absolutely love this little truck. After test driving the Tacoma and ranger, it was a no brainer. The ranger is so much zippier and more comfortable than the Tacoma. Now the Tacoma will probably last a lot longer, but I don’t want to drive an uncomfortable slow truck for 20 years.

[@josegomez-jk7ys]

2.7 ecoboost and 3.5 ecoboost options and a manual trans option would be nice. Lots of truck people prefer a manual

[@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen]

Could be in the pipeline. The technology is there with the Bronco. 🤞

[@jpoppinga8417]

I'd buy one with a manual. And a rear seat delete.

[@semiauto3148]

I think the tail lights are way to big on the ranger. Did they use the ones off the f-150?

[@Justin-hz8bh]

No. They also include the sensors for blind spot monitoring. Thats probably why.

[@haroldcale4767]

Live alone and mid size truck is all I need. Q. is 4dr or supercab?

[@TravelinBoneSC]

Same.

[@TXH1138]

I live alone and bought the supercab. I wanted the extra bed space.

[@ofcbob6391]

To anyone who owns a newer Ranger with the 2.3 and 10 speed auto: can the shift buttons on the side of the shifter downshift (to use engine braking) WITHOUT moving the shifter down into the S mode?

[@brad4527]

@@hellenthefraudkeller3831 what's it's like using the auto shifter ?

[@TJDawgs72]

Beautiful truck! The extended cab looks a lot better than the 4 door.

[@lesterparker1594]

To me the 4 door looks better. To each his own

[@gfinnstrom]

i remember when the ranger f- was a full size truck

[@Driverlane]

From another Gary... I do too, I owned an F-100 with the Ranger package as a matter of fact..... long time ago : (

[@jameswilliamson8050]

Love it!!!! But the more buttons it has the more things can go wrong with it, but I would still purchase it 😁

[@davedaveson7211]

My 2020 XLT 4x4 is great, very capable work truck

[@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen]

Rangers are for work and play, they do it all!

[@lesterparker1594]

I just picked up 2021 xlt sport 2wd. I don’t need the 4x4 so I saved a few $. Either ways it’s more than capable. I’m in the process of doing a few upgrades it needed. Bed liner, oil catch can, tailgate damper.

[@Psychogenicscc]

Red

[@jameshart5302]

at 1:08 the driver's head shaking !

[@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen]

The ride in the Ranger is smooth I assure you. The shake was not the driver's head but rather the camera mount that was an extended arm coming off of the headrest. Most of the vehicles we film in our videos feature a suction mount on the sunroof for these shots which is much sturdier and provides a smoother image. The Ranger does not offer a sunroof in the 2020 model.

[@lesterparker1594]

Yea it’s smooth enough. It’s a truck. You’re gonna feel the bumps. But it’s a very comfortable ride.

[@andreasschaetze2930]

Try Wildtrak or Raptor with Diesel engine. Love it

[@brandiewilliams8707]

That was awesome video It hit all of the key areas that most consumers want to have knowledge about. I'm personally a chevy person but this ranger had everything that I'm looking for

[@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen]

Thank you! Glad to help you in your search, the Ranger sure is a great truck!

[@krasnaludek298]

Ugh, not Richmond, CA ... good selection.

[@markjohnston3502]

Ford needs to drop the 3.5 in the ranger like they are doing with the Bronco.

[@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen]

The Bronco comes with the same 2.3L 4 cylinder standard as in the Ranger. The Bronco has an optional 2.7L V6 EcoBoost which will most likely make it's way into a Ranger beyond the 2021 model year. Fingers crossed!

[@chriskorzen5561]

Bought my brand new 2020- had 14 miles on it. Not even 2 days later I get rear ended by a clown with no insurance 🤦‍♂️ Takes forever for parts ( no ones fault ) but ugh, 4weeks later I got my truck

[@Xyler94]

Ouch... Hopefully you're okay though

[@Xyler94]

@@KenDavis-uo8kq The engine doesn't, but sometimes, and I've only noticed this at really cold temperatures, the transmission does. Otherwise, I've had no issues with the engine stuttering.

[@Xyler94]

@@KenDavis-uo8kq I've owned my Ranger since May of last year. Overall, the vehicle is great. I can't complain. This was the first truck I ever bought, and I went top of the line. My experiences are only in the Lariat trim. Pros: Fuel Efficiency. For a truck, I can't complain. Yes, I'm only hitting 19MPG combined (Mostly City, and as measured today after the Pandemic hit...), but quite honestly, my old Focus didn't get that much better combined. Last I reset it was... gosh, many months ago. ((Another thing to keep in mind, I've got upgraded all-terrain tires, which do affect efficiency. And I'm not the most efficient conscious driver. You'd probably be able to do better. )) Power. That little 4Cyl Engine is stronger than it first seems. No problem passing. Stability. While the FX4 Package makes the truck feel bouncy on smaller bumps are lower speeds, I've got no issues going 120+Km/h (roughly 75MPH?). I once was going 140 and it didn't feel like it. Terrain Management. Seriously amazing feature in the FX4 Package. Especially in the winter. Cons: It's a truck. For better and worse XD Turbo Lag. For the most part, it is not bad. But sometimes, you can feel the lag... Though it doesn't hurt my overall enjoyment. Conclusion: Take this with a grain of salt, as I've never driven any competitor's vehicles, but my 2019 Ranger is the best vehicle I ever owned. Do try out other trucks. I sat in the Chevy one, and didn't like the seats at all, but never been in the Tacoma.

[@lesterparker1594]

@@Xyler94 I test drove the Tacoma and the ranger. The comparison is laughable. The ranger is so much more comfortable and zippy. Now the Tacoma will probably outlast the ranger, but I don’t want to drive an uncomfortable and slow Tacoma for 20 years. Ranger is waaayyyyyy better. I bought the 2021 xlt sport 2wd. I do a lot of highway driving. I’m sitting at 23.1 mpg after 2k miles.

[@arthursanchez1223]

My last Ranger was an 87'. Was a solid truck. Just wondering if Ford will be coming out with a Super Crew with a 6' box? How about it Ford? Can't use a 5' box other than groceries.

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

Are there 2 batteries in these with the 'auto start' feature?

[@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen]

No. Just one battery.

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

@@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen Thanks. When I looked at MB Metris vans, for their auto start, 2 batteries are mandatory with the system.

[@lesterparker1594]

@@spockmcoyissmart961 I turn the stupid thing off every time I get in the truck. It’s the only thing I don’t like about my 21 ranger. Not a deal breaker tho. I’ve gotten used to just hitting the stupid button every time I get in

[@dungteller367]

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.

[@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen]

Thank you for sharing your insight. Sorry that the 2019 did not live up to your expectations. We knew going in having the Ranger back in the US that we were getting a retooled for the US market global T6 Ranger and it wasn't a completely new design. That being said the rumors are that Ford will be releasing a newly designed Ranger in the next couple of model years and will most likely build upon learning what consumers want in their mid-size pickups and borrowing from technology in the upcoming Bronco (they share a production plant) which could include new engine and transmission options. We can keep our fingers crossed.

[@dungteller367]

@@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen Thank you for responding.

[@dungteller367]

@@KenDavis-uo8kq Hi Ken, My truck is over a year old now, and it has 4,000 miles on it. I have felt an engine shudder just once and I was pulling down our driveway. Not at strong acceleration. The other day my son visited and we ran it pretty hard with no shutter. As you can see I don't drive it a lot. Perhaps the dealer can run a diagnostic. Hope it works out.Bill

[@lindaholloway4888]

Auto start/stop is a deal breaker.

[@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen]

It is easily turned off by a switch. The reality is that all engines moving forward are going to have a version of this feature.

[@joeamith838]

it's so funny companies include this,.. I haven't met one person who likes it.

[@lindaholloway4888]

@@RichmondFordWestGlenAllen my new Toyota does not have start/stop tech. Hopefully they never do.

[@paulpeters5199]

After running mine for four months don't even notice it anymore

[@devbloggs]

Can be turned off with very cheap software and a cable

[@SaskatchewanBadAss]

if only they made the 2wd version in canada i would buy one.