A Midsize Truck That Doesn't Suck At Towing? - 2024 Ford Ranger Review!

[@HelloRoad]

What do you think of this redesigned Ford Ranger? Would you tow with it?

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ethan, That wider bed is perfectly suited for a S-T-R-E-T-C-H. How about a single cab version with an 8 foot bed? Ford could call it something really RETRO like....... F-100. 😉😉

[@engineer_alv]

Ranger Custom would be my pick.

[@GrumpaMike]

I've had my 2.7 v6 2024 ranger for a month. I've towed my 3300lb camper with ease. I prefer having a bit more power so I'm not left wishing for more power under certain circumstances. I've had F150's for 10 years prior. I don't need a big truck anymore. It held all my camping gear in the bed, along with 4 bags of firewood, and still had space to spare, although I'm fairly organized person. Happy with the new Ranger.

[@slmjake]

Thanks foe the feedback? What axle ratio does the 2.7 come with? I am hoping they offer a 6 foot bed in 25.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

You could post a video of it and it’d get a ton of views 🤙 no one hardly has posted anything on the 2.7. I bet it’s a strong little truck for sure.

[@thebluexb]

Looks like a big upgrade from the previous Ranger! You can also get a super rad magenta graphics pack from Ford to spice up its appearance

[@diepseunoconnell1466]

Would like to see how this 2.3 compare with the 2. 0? Or is the 2L not available in your country? My eyes the 2L is a better choice.

[@HelloRoad]

Here in the states we can choose between the 2.3 and a 2.7. No 2.0 here :/

[@slmjake]

If it doesn't have a 6 foot bed it sucks

[@NinerK]

Thanks for posting, and sharing the state park. Montan’a Del Oro is on the list now! We just purchased a 24 ranger with XLT 2.7 4X4, advanced tow package and FX4 The 2.3 was nice and agree that on our test drives had lots of power snd torque. I felt that, as you mentioned, loaded up with gear, family and trailer, going up mountains (Rockies and sierras) it might struggle just a bit. 2.7 is awesome so far, less than 500 miles on it so won’t be towing for a while. It’s a great package, and like you said, pricing is within $5000-$10,000 of a F-150; but hey, I got the base engine for the F-150 in a more drivable park able package. Anyway, we really like the basic exterior lines and the truck in general. Thanks again for a great video, peace and positivity from SF

[@scottneal2738]

Basically the nose of the truck and the dash had upgrades. The shaping of the cab on the back corners seem to narrow in a little to much for the shape of the truck along with the front grill.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😊

[@mikegrantham7440]

I ordered a 2024 Ranger XLT with the same power train options - 2WD and advanced tow package. I have seen it hit as much as 29 mpg hwy and have been averaging about 23 mpg combined using eco mode - that is a good 10 to 12 mpg better than my old 2012 Ram 1500. The Ranger has surpassed my expectations and I really like how it rides and drives. The tailgate probably wouldn't hit the trailer hitch if you used a 1.5" to 2" drop-down. As for the ride, make sure the tires are inflated to the suggested amounts on the door. That helps reduce the jitteryness and harsh reactions over road imperfections. When I took delivery of my Ranger the tires were inflated to 45 psi which made the ride pretty harsh. I lowered the pressure and noticed an immediate improvement. And the ride continues to improve with break-in miles. I really love the infotainment screen and how it is integrated into the the dash. The position works fine for me and is plenty high enough for good visibility while driving. And I have no issues with the AC controls - both the manual controls and onscreen controls. My only complaint is Ford needs to refine the lane-keeping assist so it doesn't continually remind you to keep both hands on the steering wheel. Fortunately that can be turned off. As for the keypad on the door, I really didn't see much point in having that since you can unlock the doors using the Ford Pass app on.your phone.

[@HelloRoad]

Glad to hear you're liking your Ranger! I have heard some people like the keypad so they can leave keys/phone in the car when they go surfing, swimming, etc. Unfortunately I couldn't swap out the hitch with a lower one, the weight distribution hitch was perfectly dialed in at this height. Would've made the front of the trailer way too low 🤷‍♂️

[@richardbrown1553]

Nice review! The keypad was available back in the 80's not 90's. And we find it to be a great feature for locking the keys inside for hikes or enjoying swimming holes without worrying about the keys getting lost.

[@mikeburton8426]

Wait,, that shifter, that doesn’t look like the Lariat shifter??

[@chrisrauschning7376]

Ya, strange

[@HelloRoad]

It might be some option group that it comes with, but I'll ask Ford and post the answer here.

[@MrEDizzle70]

Yeah I was about to ask the same thing! I actually like the new shifter, but yeah I’ve never seen a Lariat with the basic shifter.. weird.

[@HelloRoad]

Ok, heard back from Ford. The low profile e-shifter only comes with the Ranger Raptor or the 4x4 Lariat. Basically the trucks that are optioned with Active Park Assist 2.0 get it. I'm driving a 4x2 in this video. The 4x2 Lariat doesn't have Active Park Assist so it gets the basic shifter.

[@Dusdaddy]

@@HelloRoad Great follow-up. Overall, excellent work on the review. I've seen many, and I believe this one is more "user-friendly," so to speak. You didn't just rattle off specs; you discussed how they influenced or didn't influence the experience. Pesonally, I just don't care for the vertical screen. Most of it is wasted on the bottom with fixed controls. And the vertical layout just makes camera views too narrow because they only occupy the top. Toyota and GM do it much better with GM being my favorite.

[@cm8672]

How do you only have 50k subscribers? Content with cool old cars, DYI projects and new reviews of cars and trucks people can actually afford to buy, this channel is one of the best on KZbin! Keep it up!

[@ms1406]

How can i get a ranger lariat with that shifter

[@HelloRoad]

I actually don't know. I reached out to Ford, I'll post here when I find out.

[@HelloRoad]

Ok, heard back from Ford. The low profile e-shifter only comes with the Ranger Raptor or the 4x4 Lariat. Basically the trucks that are optioned with Active Park Assist 2.0 get it. I'm driving a 4x2 in this video. The 4x2 Lariat doesn't have Active Park Assist so it gets the basic shifter.

[@ms1406]

@@HelloRoad thanks for the information im a bit upset by that i would of loved that shifter when i get my ranger lariat 4x4

[@wolfgang_h3t]

​@@ms1406 Yeah I'm not a big fan of it in my ranger raptor, but you don't touch it often so it's tolerable, far more so than a rotary shifter anywho