Which Ranger Engine Is Best? (NEW Ford Ranger 2.7L V6 vs Ranger 2.3L)

[@amaksimchuk]

I'd like to see Ford bring the Tremor package back to the Ranger lineup, XLT Tremor with the 2.7 would be sweet.

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Tremor will be coming out in 2025. They are now available here in Australia 🇦🇺

[@chop2093]

The f150 feels really strong with this engine. Can’t imagine how good it would feel in the ranger.

[@Jay-me7gw]

The ranger isnt a whole lot lighter than the F150 unfortunately so I bet its only slightly quicker. Also, the Ranger does not have the same 10 speed transmission, it is the 10R60 instead of the 10R80. There may be a little more torque limiting going on in the Ranger.

[@daskies1116]

@@Jay-me7gwFalse. 2019-2024 rangers all have 10r80’s. No different than the F-150’s or Mustangs. The 10r60 is in the Bronco Sport 2.3L models. Explorer 2.3L models. But the Rangers all have a 10r80. My 2019 Ranger has a transmission door sticker code U meaning a 10r80. Transmission code T on your door sticker will verify you have a 10r60.

[@Jay-me7gw]

@@daskies1116 Not false actually. The 2019-2023 might have had the 10R80 but the 2024+ has the 10R60 along with the Bronco. Also, even the Explorer ST uses the 10R60.

[@davidbrieske]

Ben, last week I picked up a XLT 4x4 FX Package in Cactus Gray. MSRP was 48k and got it for 44k. It does have the 2.7 liter motor. I’m pleased with my purchase!

[@lloydalmeida7699]

They offer two engines which is good wish they offered a six foot bed

[@user-tw8ov]

And a extended cab

[@davep4610]

Ben, you totally nailed this review. It's easy to comment on videos but with this topic I "put my money where my mouth is". Last week I bought a 2024 Ranger XLT FX4 for about $45,000. I had expected to get the 2.3 four-cylinder then the salesman came up with one equipped exactly as I wanted and it has the V6. Sold. The 2.3 engine is "fine", but the 2.7 V6 is great. I'm old-school and would have preferred a non-turbo naturally aspirated engine, in theory at least, but a test drive in the Nissan Frontier did not do it for me so I bought a Ranger. I love the 2.7 in this truck.

[@SwapnilBhartiya]

I got 2.3L as it was easily available and I am not sure if I needed 2.7.

[@bigworldparty]

I've got the 2.3L coupled to a manual trans in my Bronco. I like the combo a lot, plenty of power for me, but I don't drive with a heavy foot. The people I see racing from one stoplight to another should get the 2.7L.

[@jasonrowen8938]

Ya only if Furd would actually build enough ranger raptors and stop allowing dealers to keep scamming people on prices........................

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Both trucks are cool for midsized for a Ford

[@TKO593]

I just went from the 2.3l Ranger with a tune to the Ranger Raptor with a tune. Im surprised how quick that 2.3l was in comparison to the 3.0l TT.

[@DragonKnightX12]

Less weight. Raptor has a beefier frame and suspension to handle Baja stuff. Knobby off-road tires don't help with street acceleration either. I wish Ford would extend the ST line too their pickups. Ranger ST with the 3.0 lowered sporty suspension, big brakes, full time 4WD, and the rear torsen limited slip from the Explorer ST would rip.

[@Bobstone2131]

Would be extra nice to have the 2.7L in an actual base model XL (no forced STX package) with an extended cab and 6 foot bed. I am completely fed up with extra electric crap forced on the buyers.

[@Sigma-y4y7l]

Thank man it was a good video. Keep it up dude

[@BoostedMaverick]

Definitely 💯

[@BoostedMaverick]

I’d probably still go with 2.7 XLT 4X4 w fx4

[@user-tw8ov]

I would like the 2.7

[@toddbob55]

Ive owned Rangers over the past 30 years the 4 cylinders always lasted the longest 6cylinders always end up with head gasket repairs ect.... ill take the 4 cylinder

[@Jay-me7gw]

This V6 has nothing to do with the previous ranger V6's and this motor has been in the F150 since 2015 and head gaskets are not an issue.

[@rjdavis7503]

Yes, not to mention the V6 has more moving parts. I do like them both. Would like to see the 2.7 in the Mustang.

[@toddbob55]

@@Jay-me7gw 4 cylinders still run longer

[@Jay-me7gw]

@@toddbob55 whatever you say

[@BoostedMaverick]

Great looking truck 🎉🎉🎉

[@ThunderRunner]

Would be a great comparison between the ranger 2.7 and the canyon/colorado 2.7

[@frankleespeaking9519]

The GM 2.7L has cylinder deactivation. So a 4 banger/2 banger

[@ThunderRunner]

@@frankleespeaking9519 but it also has a good bit more torque than the 2.7l in the ranger, so would be a good comparison.

[@frankleespeaking9519]

@@ThunderRunner I’ll. Take a v6 over a v2 any day of the week and twice on Sundays

[@ThunderRunner]

@@frankleespeaking9519 good for you

[@freedomisntfree_44]

He already did a comparison. Ranger feels stronger

[@rjdavis7503]

Would like to see the 2.7 in the Mustang.

[@steadysmv]

People don’t know how to turn the lights on at night anymore either. It’s not just in the rain. DRL for the loss.

[@christopherkozal7987]

Over 50K for Rangers…….wow.

[@codydavis4513]

Don’t look at the new Tacoma then

[@ianashmore9910]

Everything is expensive now

[@tcguy03]

$53k with no bed liner???

[@jayart8751]

Might as well buy a ranger raptor for that price

[@jbrou123]

Remember, 2.7 is only available with 4x4, so more like a $6K upgrade.

[@Scout819]

Good comparison, both seem like solid engines, though personally I'd take the 2.7. The 2.3 definitely has its place though. One other reason though to get the 2.7 over the 3.0 in the raptor though(besides practicality with the Raptor), is cost. Raptor is $60K USD without markups. Personally I'd take an XLT with the 2.7, unless I find a used Lariat. $60K for a midsize truck is honestly laughable, and paying that much for it is honestly insane(not that the Raptor isn't a really cool truck), and that goes for any midsize. $53K for the Lariat with the 2.7 is better, but still definitely pushing it for a midsize, to put it lightly. Now granted, they're all expensive, period.

[@adrian_gdl_jal16]

That 2.7L it’s the same as my 2021 f150 with 10 less horse power and same torque! The f150 it’s quick I can imagine the ranger!

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

The 2.7 V6 is upgraded to 3.0 v6 in Australia. Its silky smooth & quiet in comparison to the 2.3 T or 2.3 TT as the gearbox becomes busier with the smaller engine. Being 10 speed , last thing you need is clunky gear changes

[@JRs-guitars]

Your thoughts on the 2.3 are the same as my thoughts on the 2.7 in the F150 i just traded in the Titan for. Have to dig in a little for the torque..especially off the line. But im loving the mpgs 😂

[@Jay-me7gw]

You'll learn to just lean into the throttle a little earlier to get it to hit when you actually want it to.

[@ryanhori6954]

Which mid size truck would you choose to own. Since you have done the comparison on person.

[@steve8803]

@ryanhori6954 They're both good. It's up to you if it's worth the extra money for the better engine.

[@seagullsbtn]

I've driven the 2.3 in a 24 Mustang. Its an unrefined, noisy almost rough engine. Sure its plenty powerful, but very truck like and not something I would want to have if I traded my F150 for a Ranger.

[@trevdean540]

Great power but it won:t last long! My 2.7 eco boom f150 died at 6000 miles!

[@chrismarbrey9678]

XLT V6 4WD.

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

For not much more , get the 3.0L v6 diesel sport & get leather. So much nicer

[@questionsanswers1108]

2005 ford ranger 4.0 is the best !

[@clemnewton9007]

v6 need to offer in every truck on include fullsize trucks 4 cylinders just do not cut it at all v6 with no turbos would be better Nissan frontier is only one left with no turbo

[@JimmyMins]

Neither one

[@giberish9]

Looked at the ranger about 2 years ago. The frame is even worse than older rangers. Ford rangers have always been known for a crappy rust prone frame. I'm like ok, just get a new one, drown the frame and body in rust inhibitor and be done with it for a few years. Saw a 2022, Holly crap, they actually made it worse. Now it's boxed and the frame is made of 16ga sheet metal. 40 years they have been build this truck, and they never got it right. The old ones were absolutely weak with the underpowered 2.3 and yet fuel economy still sucked. 2.9 v6 was slightly better. The 4.0 v6 came out, now you got something to work with, then they went from a push rod engine to a ohc 4.0 v6. Garbage, 150k and needs a timing chain. Now Ford produces a much better riding ranger with a much more powerful engine. Fuel economy is still borderline, but now the frame is a joke. They start producing a ranger with a frame thats NOT sheet metal and ill gladly roll the dice and get the 2.7

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Ford really whiffed on the front-end design... come to think of it, they kinda whiffed on the whole truck. Why couldn't they just make a Toyota Hilux clone?

[@adriangonz899]

My thoughts exactly haha looks so bad

[@tinagalarza684]

yea they did..

[@adriangonz899]

Aside from the Ranger Raptor, this is definitely the worst looking midsize truck on the market… Ford dropped the ball on the redesign.

[@JRs-guitars]

I have to disagree...they made it look like a mini F150 and I think they did well. Models like the Ridgeline or even the Frontier look the worse in my opinion

[@AlowisciousMahoney]

It is fugly as hell

[@Fernando-t8g]

Looks better in person. And with FX4.

[@jayart8751]

Looks good to me but the Nissan frontier and Chevrolet Colorado and GMC canyon look the best

[@yeetsaspizzas3921]

Hard disagree. Looks way better than that Tacoma chin thingy.