Ford Says the U.S. Ford Ranger Is MUCH Different to the Global Ranger - But Is This True?

[@ZachRuizz]

He did a great job at comparing the two and I appreciate his research to be able to convert. Great job!

[@Danzilly]

Would love to have a Europe spec diesel manual shipped to the u.s.!

[@andrewpiegzik4121]

I would too, but thanks to the EPA that wont happen.

[@iggyp7049]

@@andrewpiegzik4121 funny thing is the same diesel in the ranger has been used in the transit here in the US.

[@binnie465]

If you want top notch reliability and live en Europe better go with a hilux, less technology and fancy things but it works always

[@WattsGemini323]

@@binnie465 if you live in california you'd have to go to tijuana or further south of the border to purchase a new hilux as theg are not offered in the UD unless you mean the jdm model

[@computer1166]

@@WattsGemini323 you know things, hahaha why don't you guys buy a Hillux diesel or Nissan Diesel

[@chadgodfrey4364]

I like seeing the contrast between the two trucks from different areas of the world. Great job, Andre.

[@joseeduardo4327]

Yea let’s see hilux and Tacoma next

[@ChrisDied]

To bad they did it like idiots...

[@matthewdutoit]

In South Africa. We have Ranger raptors, Stomtrak, thunder, wildtrak, and FX4 rangers. I actually prefer Wildtrak. We also have 2 litre SiT (single turbo) and BiT ( bi turbo) diesel, 2.2 single turbo diesel, 3.2 single turbo. In either 6 speed manual or auto but recently they have 10 speed auto. No petrol engines. They all are bulletproof. New spec ranger is here in South Africa. 😍 It's so beautiful. U should see one, Wildtrak V6 PETROL. 3 litre V6 petrol is a good motor from Land rover and it's actually a Ford motor. The new spec ranger is a bit wider and taller than the current spec ranger. Also at my work, there's a Van that I am using for the company is a 2022 Ford Transit Custom 2.2 6 speed manual LWB, technically the same motor as in ranger but it's front wheel drive. Also managed 7.3 litres per 100 kilometres. The car I own is Ford Sapphire GLX with 3.4 V6, it's European spec with a South African Motor. That UK doesn't buy brand new sapphire with it. They have 2.8 or 2.9i V6 German motors. Same thing with cosworth. South African guys can't buy one so they have to import one from UK. It's called Sierra Sapphire Cosworth. Beautiful car with 2 litre turbo petrol. U can have a look at my channel about my sapphire. Have a awesome day. 😎

[@elleweevanzyl1432]

The ranger is certainly not bulletproof, its the most unreliable bakkie in south africa.

[@beesteadyproductions]

Actually, the wildtrak has a v6 diesel. The new raptor gets a v6 petrol

[@marcoadamberger4456]

Yeah but yall poor af

[@awesomeerr8765]

​@@elleweevanzyl1432 Australia begs to differ. People love the ranger.

[@dmegahan]

If the US spec has that payload number, they would be to seller in the class easily but that would cut into f-150 sales tremendously

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

Now I want to know what modifications would have to be done to get a U.S. Ranger up to that payload number (2200lbs).

[@dmegahan]

@@LanguagesWithAndrew my guess is just suspension upgrades. If I was a beating man, you could order the parts from over seas and they would just bolt on. Maybe @tfltruck can try that

[@stog9821]

At 2,200 pounds of payload, that’s more than most F150s.

[@computer1166]

@@dmegahan yeah guys you can order the suspension upgrades from latinamerica, Asia or Middle East; Australia had a pretty nice accessories to custom your Ranger

[@robertryan7204]

@@LanguagesWithAndrew Vast modificatuins, like literally rebuilding it

[@chandamusonda6883]

I have a ranger Wildtrak. Has a 3.2L engine and 6 speed auto. Just the same as the one in the video, although it has side steps as standard and an electric roller shutter. This video comparison was great, I do notice online that not alot of Americans know the international version of the Ranger. I do hope a video comparison on the new V6 Ranger Wildtrak does come on your channel soon.

[@grahamquigley8818]

There's an Australian version, that local Ford says was designed by the design crew in Melbourne Australia. It's built in Thailand. And now it's been superceded by a new model.

[@Sabumnim666]

That is correct the majority of the development on the PX Rangers and now the New Ranger is carried out in Australia and largest development location is Melbourne. Also the testing of the Rangers off road for the Raptors is carried out at Loveday Park and I think near Alice Springs as a second venue. There were other countries with input but mostly it is an Australian project.

[@machfive916]

Love the cut scenes going back and forth from the U.S. & Slovenia comparing the U.S. and European models. The 2.0L diesel was very intriguing, but I would have loved to see the 3.2L Powerstroke "Puma" inline 5-cylinder diesel featured. With 197 HP and 350 ft-lb of torque, the Puma, also known as the Duratorq, seems pretty awesome for an older engine.

[@rossawood5075]

The Duratorq 5 cylinder can be remapped for considerably more power after warranty and torque is good from 1400rpm standard.

[@alouisschafer7212]

Ford makes an i5 Diesel??? I thought the only automotive i5 Diesel out there was the Volvo D5244 family

[@davewilson7602]

@@alouisschafer7212ford used to own Volvo so it might literally be that engine

[@AA-ti3nr]

@@alouisschafer7212Mercedes and VAG also had 5 cylinder diesel engines

[@DJ_Underwood]

This was a really cool video, I had no real idea how different the same truck could be in the US vs International. Great work to the both of you!

[@robertryan7204]

Actually there are more variants in Asia aswell they modify them to take the greater loads chassis & Suspension is changed

[@lukekirkby5304]

The Australian specs are similar to the international with a few changes. Our FX4 is a bit higher spec and has upgraded Fox suspension more designed for offroad, bit better interior and some other niceties. Our Wildtrak is similar but also a bit higher spec with electric roller cover factory fitted that can be controlled by remote and buttons on the dash and in the rear. Our Wildtrak is also a slightly higher spec inside with a different cluster and heated seats. Our drive trains are either the biturbo 2.0 with 10speed or the 3.2 with a 6 speed auto or manual. We also have a Raptor edition which is the top of the range. It looks significantly different with tow hooks on front and rear and a wider body as well as unique side steps and tray mount roll bar. It has a widened track, increased suspension travel, longer front control arms (alloy), coil rear suspension, braced chassis and Fox suspension all around but a greatly reduced payload and only come with the Biturbo. It also comes STD with different wheels with BF Goodrich AT tyres. I may miss one but the trims go XL, XLT, FX4, FX4 Max, Wildtrak, Wildtrak Max and Raptor. Only our base model comes with the small stereo. Recently we got a new Ranger which replaced these featured which look more like a F150 and are substantially different inside and out. New drive trains start with the Biturbo and then a V6 Diesel. The Raptor finally comes with an engine that suits its target market which is a turbo V6 petrol making around 400hp.

[@passionquebecetdecouvertes3370]

I like the comparisons between US models and European models.

[@robertryan7204]

Actually the Ranger even more from even the US and European models different parts of the globe have their own unique Ranger

[@jake6483]

I would absolutely love to get a diesel in one of these, I nearly bought a diesel Colorado but the Chevy dealership was smoking crack. We had told them our price limit and they brought a truck at over double that with literally every single option. They would not tell us the price until we did the test drive, And when they said 65K, My grandpa who had been buying vehicles at this dealership for 50 years lost his mind. I've heard this man yell one time in my life, But when a dealership brings a used truck That cost double your budget but they still expect you to buy it, that's one way to get an old farmer fired up

[@jessejae5820]

Would be nice if the US version also had the A-pillar grab handle.... Mine only has it on the passenger side, while the international spec has both.....

[@paulpeters5199]

I’m with you on that really wish we had that

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

@@paulpeters5199 NA spec can assume the driver is always on the left. International version has to sell in LHD and RHD markets.

[@reedpeterson719]

I love my 2023 Ford nextgen Wildtrak Ranger truck, designed in Australia, built in Thailand, bought in Philippines.

[@awesomeerr8765]

How is it holding up? I love that redesign. Ordered mine.

[@halveiga9990]

I own a euro Ranger too, same engine/transmission on another a different trim (Limited). I love it! Overall, there is one thing the euro spec should also have which is the little rear window to the bed. I should I could buy one from the US :D! Great video! Cheers from Belgium!

[@gradesixrapidsonly8453]

In Australia, the 2.0 litre diesel motor has more power (than the Euro spec described above) - 157kw (218Hp) and also has more torque - 500Nm. There are no manuals with the 2 litre motor bi-turbo. There was a 2.2 litre single turbo motor, which was for lower grades and there was a 3.2 litre, five cylinder diesel ( 147kw and 470Nm) with manual or auto. That has been discontinued, with the Next Gen Rangers in Australia offering the 2.0 litre diesel, slightly less power at 154kw but the same torque. However, there is a 186kw diesel with 600Nm and the Raptor with a 3.0 litre petrol motor with twin turbos producing 292kw and 583Nm of torque. I've only heard of the "80,000km" problem with the 3.2 litre motor. Also the last of the Ranger Wildtraks before the NextGen had a powered shutter. There have been some issues reported, but I've never had a problem with mine and Ford have given me 2 x cans of spray for the guides

[@marcoadamberger4456]

In Europe you can get this 2.0 twinTurbo diesel version with 218 hp as well, the raptor version too.

[@truckyz5059]

The chin spoiler is also used to aid in the cooling of the engine i touched on it a bit in school

[@williammodlin2621]

I hope we see/hear more from Mija (sp?) in the future. He did a great job on this review.

[@Ghost63123]

I am from South Africa, and I own 2018 Range, single cab with a 2.2l turbodiesel and six-speed manual gearbox.

[@tariqalmutairi1403]

we have the 3.2 L here in Saudi Arabia. Great engine in my opinion, i wish they put a front diff lock, Really useful in the desert. Overall, i had the truck for a year and it is good.

[@dankeil4470]

O own a 2019 Ford XLT 4X4 Ranger. I bought it new in 2020. My truck was 19700 miles on it! It is doing great! 0-60 in 7 seconds, 0-100 in 8-9 seconds 270 turbo

[@oscarmedina7368]

Diesel with a 6 speed would be perfect in the states, especially since I put on a lot of highway miles.

[@killertofu]

May you explain what are the immediate benefits and cons to owning diesel vs the regular gas powered fuel

[@C10sRule]

@@killertofu - good call. The cost for diesel makes it a break even at best. The diesel won’t have a much better torque band than the 2.3 EcoBoost and no where near the range that the torque band carries as well. Pulling a trailer at 70+ mph (I don’t do that personally) will show the diesel’s weaknesses, hp and RPMs. The diesel might be nice rock crawling, but the 6 speed won’t be,,, 😂. There’s a stigma that you must have the diesel to be cool and must have the manual. There’s a reason the manual isn’t offered,,,,, no one buys it!!! Not enough to make it financially viable. 😂 The GM Colorado/Canyon twins have the diesel available, but they don’t sell well. 2022 is the last year for them,,,,. People I know who had them all complained about the lack of performance and the cost of diesel. It’s a small market in North America & even with only one brand, basically, offering a diesel, there’s still not enough demand to warrant continuing with it. You want a small, but well matched diesel, get a Chevy 1500,,,,, want real power,,,, get a HD truck with the big diesels. That’s where you will find real benefit.

[@rich7447]

@@C10sRule The HD diesels from all three manufacturers are so good that I would be hard pressed to recommend anything smaller. The size difference between the Chevy 1500 and HD in the same configuration is not all that much. The longevity difference between the two is considerable. I sold a 2011 Cummins this past September and it was barely broken in. Going for the wide track front end Powerstroke this time around if it ever gets built.

[@C10sRule]

@@rich7447 - can’t argue with ya there!! Hahaha. That Chevy 3.0 half ton is just really nice to drive. For some reason it’s just a well matched combination. If you are never pulling more than 7000 lbs it’s a good option to purchase. That being said, the HD diesels would hardly feel 7,000 lbs behind them!! Haha. Hope your day is going well, Eh!

[@rich7447]

@@C10sRule My friend has the GMC version of the 3L Duramax and he really likes it. It would be a pretty tough sell for me given that I kept maxing out the 2500. If I have the same issue with the 450 the wife might just make good on her threats.

[@alexzertsaloff7144]

Great review. Thanks, guys. A month ago got Wildtrack 3.2 Diesel for 48 000 USD new. It is very different than my last car, but I love it. Had 3.0 Diesel Range Rover. This one is so so much faster, but a bit harder to drive. It is so funny that PICK UP acts like a sports car. There are some weird things - Like the mechanical front passenger seat while the driver's seat is electric. And some other things - but overall it is a great car ) Will Lift it a bit, change stock tires on something like K2 BF. and will enjoy it offroad as well as on the road .

[@fritty9927]

“Lolly-gagging”!! I thought that was strictly an American saying.😂

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Have not heard this word since Bull Durham.

[@petesmitt]

definitely American.. the Brits would say dilly-dallying.

[@rockobeam2706]

Very nice. I was in Slovania a few months ago. I seen a few rangers. I didn't actually notice the differences

[@ojbarberena7090]

Here in Colombia 🇨🇴 we get a 3.6-liter 5-cylinder diesel engine. We also get a cab and chassis option for heavy loads it has leaf springs on the rear

[@seandurgin]

Ranger?

[@computer1166]

3.6-liter 5-cylinder diesel engine to Ranger?

[@driiandi1148]

@@computer1166 yes in Panamá is the same thing

[@driiandi1148]

@@seandurgin yes

[@petelattimer6808]

@@seandurgin europe had a 5 cylinder 3.2 litre diesel, but for emissions reasons, it was dropped for the 4 cylinder 2 litre bi-turbo diesel, which ironically, has a couple of more horsepower

[@ssoth1762]

Lariat trim is the equivalent to Wildtrak. Also few little details between the European and American ranger, plastic wheel arch flares on American Rangers and the bonnet/hood on European is little different at the end by the windshield.

[@nathaniel6286]

As a 2020 US Ranger owner, I’m quite excited about this series. I love my truck.

[@MrGFG003]

Yes they are, and the fact that the euro-spec does not use EcoBoost, has plenty of advantages over the US spec one. BTW if you live in the US and would like to have the Euro-spec, come to Mexico and get one of them. We get the Euro-non ecoboost-spec (2.5 Gas, 2.2 Diesel, 3.2 Diesel, available in 4x2 and 4x4 trims).

[@kevinfitzpatrick5949]

That 3.2 diesel sounds interesting

[@jackhinkle1401]

The headlights were different as in Europe they don’t have to have the Amber on the side marker or anything

[@rikardandersson7288]

The euro spec one also has projector headlights instead of the reflector headlights on the US version. Although that might be because of the US one being a lower trim level

[@jackhinkle1401]

@@rikardandersson7288 That is a good point I just stop all European vehicles have it hence the name euro style

[@craigsmall7891]

I love my wildtrak I have the same colour but 1 year older so I get the 3.2 5 cylinder diesel wich although is only 200 bhp feels like it has more grunt then the 2 liter bi turbo

[@gg_vard]

This is a great format ! It would be cool if you could do more Thanks Miha for showing your Ranger

[@mumwifeteacher]

The 6 speed manual is a game changer. They need to bring it here.

[@Malc664]

@@wanderer397 In the hills or mountains the extra gearing is handy. Mostly 5 is enough. Just my experience and opinion.

[@oni-one574]

Manuals are dying in the US. It will not be brought here and soon, they will not exist in any vehicle sold in the US. Most children/young adults can't even drive stick shift these days.

[@aaronhansen8037]

@@wanderer397it’s not about fuel economy for most manual tranny fans. It’s the driving experience. Besides if they put a low gear in that six speed it would be perfect. Autos are just boring. I know. It’s my opinion, and obviously I’m of the minority that likes manuals.

[@rich7447]

@@wanderer397 What vehicle in North America offers a 5 speed manual as standard? I thought all the standard transmissions these days were automatics and you had to option the manual if you wanted it.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

@@oni-one574 Manuals are growing in the U.S. They're dying in Europe. I know that seems like it goes against common sense, but check buying trends.

[@tylerray1728]

I have gotten 24 MPG out of my XL long bed on the highway. We'll see if the softtopper camper cover I'm getting improves the MPG or not.

[@mitchellboyd5256]

The main downfall of the 2.0 biturbo diesel in the Ranger is the internal oil bath timing belt and our other engine options were a 3.2 5cyl and 2.2 4cyl diesel, they were known for egr coolers and oil pump failures

[@rossawood5075]

Agreed, my 3.2 5 cylinder is retrofitted with an Australian brand of aftermarket constant flow oil pump, this also allows more than 10 minutes to complete an oil change unlike factory unit that won't pickup oil if left too long during drain time. As for EGR coolers, better using easily obtained and cheap commercially available S/Steel block off plates to head off that problem!

[@pernell4351]

We need that 6 speed manual transmission here in the State for the Ford Ranger. I hope they put the manual transmission that in the Ford bronco. Put it in the Ranger.

[@computer1166]

It would be great a Ford bronco diesel manual

[@rossawood5075]

To the commenter who stated Hilux outsell Ford Rangers in Australia, that's due to big sales of the cheap single cab trade versions, Rangers far outsell Hilux in the 4WD and more upmarket pickups. just sayin'

[@Fireman9ify]

Like the steel bumper and proper skid plate

[@luisandresguevararamirez2905]

In Latin America you can get a 3.2L 5cil, a 2.5L 4cil, and a 2.2L 4cil, all diesel.

[@jeffrey88888]

I'm in Thailand right now. All the Rangers come with the lift kits, huge tires, and the light bar/cage

[@cazmaniandevil1]

I want the Diesel ranger in the States. WTF.

[@jonathonvince561]

Blame the epa. It's extremely difficult and expensive to make them happy

[@cazmaniandevil1]

@@jonathonvince561 commie epa

[@Eric_Olsen]

While we have something in the States known as eco-terrorist that prevent this drivetrain in the US. You know these as the EPA and the California Air Resource Board or C.A.R.B. I think if we had any of the diesel engines without the emissions garbage and the 6 speed we might have a reliable truck that gets close to what the maverick hybrid gets for MPGs.

[@robertryan7204]

@@Eric_Olsen actually the EPA approved the 2L diesel

[@ATH_Berkshire]

@@robertryan7204 he’s not looking for facts. He wants to rant and doesn’t care about being honest.

[@Rankidu]

European cars, or pick up truck for that matter, cannot have protruding tow hooks in the front bumper, by law. It is so for protecting pedestrians in case of accidents. But you can put them aftermarket though, even if it's not always easy nor legal in every eu state.

[@rich7447]

I find it strange that they are hell bent on protecting pedestrians. Maybe if they added spiked bumpers to every vehicle pedestrians would stop walking out into traffic.

[@andrewhearn8037]

This also likely why, plastic bumper vs US metal bumper.

[@Bare36]

Usually every 4x4 car when going in to 4 low should be stopped. 4low are reduction gears,2-3-4 times slower than normal gears. I am not sure if it is possible to change to 4 low, while driving,because there must be a complicated (read-expensive) system in gearbox,to smoothen transition from high to low gears.

[@psykology9299]

Just a tip, 16" mags with more sidewall on the BF all terrains looks way better than the 17" rims

[@CHMernerner]

Smallest rims as possible=always right on 4x4. Look at those hideous land rovers that will only fit 18" and 20" as smallest option because unnecessarily large calipers for rich guys that they are buying an off roader.

[@Justin-ee3im]

I'd be interested to see if this applies to the newly released ranger, as it's not just a facelift.

[@dallasfrost1996]

My dad has the new Ranger, in wildtrak form with a 3.0L V6 diesel. It feels quite drastically different to the previous model I'd say. Much more tech, features, and nicer materials inside.

[@seancooke7332]

Love the Wildtrack in that Burnt Orange colour. Miss the 3.2 Diesel but the Biturbo sounds good enough as a replacement.

[@reimuelalbayalde1506]

In Europe they mostly use midsize pickup trucks than in the us they mostly use fullsize pickup trucks

[@littlestinker9716]

Europe has a thousand years of narrow streets and roads. Most of the U.S. infrastructure is decades old and wide open.

[@dinkokolic4386]

In Europe, we actually rarely use this type of truck. In most cases, various versions of vans are used for the same purpose

[@tylerray1728]

Most people in Europe use a wagon, an SUV, or a van of some sort. Pickups are nowhere near as common there as in the US.

[@robertryan7204]

Aso they do not have many pickup trucks in Europe you have to go to Asia to see a lot of them

[@wopmf4345FxFDxdGaa20]

Europe is a van continent. USA is pickup truck, and Australia is 4x4.

[@mclroy]

Hi Mija. You did a very good video with Andre. I don't know what is your profession but you do good in car video. Why not make a partnership with TFL sometimes to talk about Europeen cars or trucks market.

[@wildtrak4x4]

Hi! Thanks! I thought I was pretty bad but you know... screw it. In the real world I'm a metallurgist working as head of production in a rolling mill. I've always wanted to try to make a video like this and one afternoon I just winged it.

[@matthewdutoit]

You done a brilliant job reviewing that Ranger

[@timfelecos2402]

Great job.

[@paulthompson1654]

There was a 3.oltr diesel in the previous generation . South America did get this model .Called either Pj or later Pk Ranger . Very very popular .

[@littlestinker9716]

Steel bumpers come in handy for low-speed crashes. My old Ranger was rear ended about 10mph at a red light. I felt the hit but was more like a push. My Ranger received a tiny ding the size of a nickel in the rear bumper. The front of the car that hit my truck was demolished, with the front clip and radiator pushed into the engine.

[@rich7447]

I go hit from behind on the interstate by a Scion xb. The traffic slowed due to construction and this guy nailed me at about 65 mph (I was doing about 35 mph). He scratched the paint on my class 5 hitch receiver (Ram 2500) and didn't hurt the bumper at all. I saw it coming and had nowhere to go.

[@anengineer_]

Top trim in Europe isn't Wildtrak, it's actually Raptor ;)

[@tipperarymick5337]

They have the raptor in the US too. But for comparisons sake, the raptor is essentially a different vehicle altogether.

[@seancooke7332]

@@tipperarymick5337 the Raptor is a lot more than a trim level. It is engieered very differently to all normal Rangers.

[@Rodelkoenig100]

@@tipperarymick5337 They don‘t have a Ranger Raptor in this generation of Ranger. They have a F150 Raptor.

[@damilolaakanni]

@@tipperarymick5337 North America won't get a Ranger Raptor until ~2024. For now they get the F-150 Raptor and Raptor R, as well as the Bronco Raptor.

[@tipperarymick5337]

@@Rodelkoenig100 Yes, but I don't think we have a raptor version of the new ranger either.

[@NenadTrajkovic]

In Europe, Ford is just breaking through, even though it has been on the market for a long time (in the beginning, the Ford Ranger was an exact copy of the Mazda BT50 truck), the Mitsubishi, Toyota, Isuzu and Nissan trucks are much more popular, which have proven themselves well in real work... The Ford Ranger is a rare beast on the road…

[@karl-artureiskop4942]

I can also see that the US model also has a rear window with openable part.

[@badgerpa9]

Love that the slang word Lollygag has made it to Slovenia. Sweet truck Mihai the archangel. The european rear hitch is ugly but otherwise very nice truck. Nice video Gents. Maybe you can get the Tactical version for a video.

[@freddyarmijos8883]

That 2 liter engine doesn’t seem good to me. The 3.2 was better, less stressed. These small engines on a pickup idea seems silly. I’m pretty sure the smaller and more turbo tech you put into a motor, the less RELIABLE it will be

[@danakraushaar3606]

Africa, Asia, Europe, Australian Rangers made in Thailand. Lived there for 20 years. This body style came out in 2012 with a 5 cylinder 3.2 turbo diesel and a 2.2 turbo diesel. 6 speed automatic engines. 2.0 liter twin turbo diesel came out later for the Everest (ranger based SUV) and was in the ranger raptor that came out in 2018/2019. Ranger raptor is much different than the reacher as it basically just shares the cab and a few other things. Driven on and they are beyond amazing but is twice the price of a 4 door automatic 2nd ranger with the 2.2 turbo diesel. Mine was a 2017 XLT 4dr 2wd with the 2.2 turbo diesel. Turbo was a large Garret unit and the truck made excellent power and more torque than I needed and got 38mpg. Very robust and it’s payload was 2500lbs and I did load it with nearly that with a large roll of CV electrical cable (2360 lbs) in Bangkok and drove it 270 miles to a job site. Only thing I noticed on that drive is I had to increase my stopping distance considerably of course. I owned the truck for 5 years and just sold it last June as I relocated back to Canada. It had about 90,000 miles on it. Would own another in a heartbeat. The 3.2 inline 5 had way more torque than my 2.2 but the 2.2 was very quick and excellent. I had a neighbor in the Thai army who had over a million kms on his (621k miles) he replaced the injectors and turbo at about 400k miles. We need these trucks here. And sadly my truck out the door was only $23k USD back in 2017!

[@computer1166]

what a amazing story and knowledge about the Ranger, I though the Ranger Raptor was similar but you say about its different. I think in few year later we will see how the people custom the Ranger to look like Ranger Raptor; but I don't know what transmission would use that guys.

[@robertryan7204]

US misses out on the best Ranger

[@engineer_alv]

As far as I know African and European Rangers are being made in South Africa. Thailand ships to Asia and Australia, New Zealand There's also production in Argentina for Latin American markets. The Mexican market Rangers I see near the Mexico-US border are either made in Argentina or South Africa depending on year and trim.

[@robertryan7204]

@@engineer_alv A lot of Asian sourced Pickups are produced in Thailand the " Detroit" of Asia

[@engineer_alv]

@@robertryan7204 I'm aware of Thailand being the land of the midsized pickup trucks. Pretty much every brand selling trucks overseas produces there. Just pointing out not all overseas Rangers come from Thailand

[@julianvizio2190]

In argentina we have the european spec but we also have the Raptor Ranger. Also, a 3.2 with 200hp

[@marcoadamberger4456]

Raptor Ranger is european segment.

[@julianvizio2190]

@@marcoadamberger4456 But not in the us. Its made in thailand i believe or malaysia The argentinian one is made in argentina!

[@joshuaallswang8016]

The Ranger.. definitely the best mid size truck in America💯 Great content keep it up! More Ranger videos!

[@joshsuperduty1270]

The Ranger should moved production in Canada also offer the manual transmission too

[@rich7447]

Canada is one of the few countries on earth that has a lower percentage of people that can drive a manual than the US.

[@joshsuperduty1270]

@@rich7447 true however the Ranger 1983 to. 2011 are the BEST. Manual stick shift vehicle ever to learn also I learn. On a 1996Green Ford Ranger 3.0/ Vulcan V6 5 speed fun to drive n had a blast with n great on gas too

[@rich7447]

@@joshsuperduty1270 I learned on a 1950s Massey Ferguson. It wasn't pretty, but it worked.

[@joshsuperduty1270]

@@rich7447 cool Mazda B zSeries n FoRd rangers are the Best Stick shift Vehicles. Ever

[@exia989]

Would have loved to get one of those diesels with a manual over here...but after driving my ranger for over 2 years I'm not sure I could do without the power of the 2.3 ecoboost.

[@lesterparker1594]

Man that 2.3 ecoboost is a great drivetrain for a midsize truck. I test drove all the midsize trucks, completely expecting to buy a Tacoma. After test drives, it wasn’t even close. The ranger is the best midsize truck. My 2021 ranger has 26k miles and I’ve loved every minute of it

[@Sabumnim666]

So glad I am in Australia as that wildtrak is just a tarted up XLS in our specs. For example where are the side steps, the 2 litre here is a bi turbo with 213hp 500nm torque and a ten speed. the roller cover is electric and central locking tale gate. We do not hate the 10 speed in Australia.

[@Sedonapass]

juz wanna say the Ranger we have here in Singapore... is damn huge i cant even imagine the size or the TRX/Raptor/F150.. sadly they dont come here !

[@kristoffermangila]

Well, in the Philippines, we have TRX/Raptor/F150, hehe! But of course we're waiting for the latest iteration of the Ranger Raptor, but for now, the top Ranger model in the Philippines is the Platinum.

[@Nicholas-db5sl]

I just wish the option for shock suspensions for both front and rear was identical to both the European Variant as that of the North American Variant. As it stands, my UK Ranger Wildtrak, apparently, cannot be upgraded to Fox Shocks 3.0 for example. Anyone know if that is a fact?

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

The Ford Ranger is the best selling pickup in Europe. In 2021, Ford sold 55,000+ units in Europe.

[@robertryan7204]

43,000 were sold in Australia 62,000 Hiluxes though

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@robertryan7204 I heard the Hilux is the best seller in Australia, and South Africa too. The second best selling pickup in Europe is the Hilux. 37,000+ Hiluxes were sold in Europe in 2021.

[@robertryan7204]

@@DaveDVideoMaker Think in Australia 25 million peiple we sold 63,000 hiluxes, Europe has 700 million

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@robertryan7204 Europeans aren’t big on pickups trucks. For work duty, they more commonly use panel vans.

[@robertryan7204]

@@DaveDVideoMaker plus a lot of other things like cab chassis variants of Vans and actual trucks

[@bertveldhuizen8699]

Main difference with European "mid Size" trucks is that they can actually haul! 2200lbs payload!

[@damilolaakanni]

Ford also sells the F-150 and Superduty in the US. The F-150 is the best selling vehicle in the US, and Ford clearly wants to keep it that way. That's why payload is low on the US Ranger.

[@ericcrockett479]

That's mostly due to the fact that European buyers purchase a trucl because they need one and need to haul. American buyers get trucks because it's a cultural thing

[@TheMeanmarine13]

@@ericcrockett479 eh not really. I live in a rural area surrounded by farms. These trucks are always loaded to the gills and pulling trailers. Yeah it might be a cultural thing as well but that's definitely not the only reason.

[@Sheepleton]

@@TheMeanmarine13 there's way too many yee yee boys living in apartments and condos driving clapped out diesel pickups in America with their stupid wheel spacers pretty underbody lights.

[@C10sRule]

@@Sheepleton - that’s a small minority of truck owners. It’s not exactly relevant either. It’s obviously a pet peeve of yours. I get that!! 😂

[@TheMeanmarine13]

Lollygagging?! Haha I haven't heard that since my military days. Good stuff. And I think a little diesel would be a nice option for some people's needs.

[@Gene1969]

I would love to see a deep dive into the details that allow such differences in payload. Is it the frame that makes the different or is it just axles, hubs, and springs?

[@robertryan7204]

It is everything

[@billyp4850]

The RoW previous gen Ranger ran on the original T6 chassis, the US Ranger is actually on the next gen T6.2 chassis.

[@robertryan7204]

@@billyp4850 So is the updated Global Ranger

[@billyp4850]

@@robertryan7204 yeah, that's sort of the point I was making. The US Ranger is on the updated chassis, with the previous body sitting on it. It's also a slightly lighter version of the chassis

[@robertryan7204]

@@billyp4850 is going to be interesting to see how the Amarok which is now based on the same chassis performs in sales

[@stakman78]

So our right hand drive ranger utes come with a 3.2litre 5 cylinder as well.

[@CS-qc7np]

I hear that about a lot of vehicles. Here Audi is higher priced than Volkswagen, but when my son lived overseas it was the opposite. Great video!

[@pauldiesel4582]

I can tell you they run the Euro Rangers hard. Yes, they have cab and chassis vans used as flat bed with fold down sides used as a “pickup”. The fact is small contractors used the Ranger like a 3/4 ton F250s hauling mini excavators,skid steers, and large heavy trailer loads unseen or attempted in the States! Really impressive what the diesels can do!

[@rich7447]

A skid steer weighs right around 7,500 lbs. How do they manage to tow that if they are only rated to 3,500 kg/7,700 lbs. Any trailer that can handle a 7,500 lb skid steer is going to weigh more than 200 lbs. We don't attempt to tow heavy trailer loads with a Ranger in the US because there are far better options.

[@pauldiesel4582]

@@rich7447 They run them overloaded, well past their rating. They run what they got!

[@rich7447]

@@pauldiesel4582 I like to stick to less than 85% of tow rating. That kept me to about 14,000 lbs with my last truck (Ram 2500). The new one (when it arrives) is rated to 34,000 lbs and my heaviest trailer only has a 26,000 lb rating. I can't really imagine towing 8,000+ lbs with a Ranger.

[@robertryan7204]

@@pauldiesel4582 More the case they use Cab Chaasis Vans with a " low loader" to tow them or an actual truck

[@arturoELchurro69]

Great video! Thanks!

[@conmanumber1]

Here in New Zealand 90% of all pickups are diesel. Problem with Ford Ranger and Explorers fail big sometimes just after warranty finished then Ford tells owner they can't do anything about it. Often the gearbox casing splits. On the diesel it cannot be drained fully on engine oil changes due to massive problems caused by it's variable speed oil pump.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Something I’ve wondered, awesome video 🤙🏽WHEN WILL WE SEE THE NEW RANGER

[@AHungryHunky]

Id like to see more midsize/full size trucks with factory roof cargo systems. Since crew cabs have taken over, that's a decent amount of potential cargo space that goes underutilized. That's a place for bikes, kayaks, maybe a basket with your bags strapped in etc.

[@CaucasianCajun]

It's almost like pickup trucks have a bed to put bulky items in unlike other vehicles....lol

[@rich7447]

@@CaucasianCajun This is exactly what I was thinking. If you need a roof rack (not pipe rack for work) you bought too small of a truck.

[@yurann8102]

The 3.2L diesel with a manual gearbox it’s a really good combination.

[@computer1166]

This is a very interesting video but, we can see more videos comparing trucks from aboard??

[@watferfoot1467]

I really like the colour of the European Ranger, that's why i painted my 2nd gen Ram like this 😎

[@oscarmayer9823]

Great job comparing us to other countries. I think the Europe models would sell good here. I did notice neither truck had the keypad option. That’s the best thing I’ve used on daily basis and I think it should be on all models.

[@lesterparker1594]

My ranger has the keypad and I’ve never used it. I don’t even remember the code lol

[@baronvonjo1929]

@Lester Parker I would use that option so much if Toyotas offered it. I'm sick of hiding my keys when I'm outside running.

[@pierceyu4546]

If you're interested, I also have a Ranger that's spec for the ASEAN Market. TOTL 4x4 too, however, its the next gen tho

[@homerj2017]

I have a 21 F150 FX4 and it has a chin spoiler with an active one that drops even further for economy.I have a 23 Ranger fx4 on order with no chin spoiler 👍

[@HansCSchellenberg]

You see a lot of Ford Rangers in Thailand too.

[@terremoto..6809]

I like the international options better

[@dogsandcars202]

He needs to upgrade his tail lights definitely some thing you should do

[@joelcrow]

Steering wheel on the opposite side is like whoa huge upgrade for us market!😅😘

[@GarielMotorsports]

We have both Rangers in Mexico, the worldwide version and the US version, we have Wildtrak version an the XLT 2.3 Turbocharger US version

[@StarGateSG7]

P.S. This was a VERY WELL DONE video collaboration comparing the Euro-version of the Ranger vs USA/Canada version of the Ranger! We should have MORE of these from TFL! I am very much liking MORE of these USA vs World comparisons such as that between the VW Amarok 2nd generation which is BASED upon a Ford Ranger design and the Toyota HiLux, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi L200+, Isuzu D-Max, Toyota Landcruiser, various TATA and GEELY 4x4's and even Land Rovers plus other such midsize modern 2020's-era variants! More collaborations like these are VERY HELPFUL for comparing USA/Canada vehicles against International versions so we can find out WHICH FEATURES should be added to every vehicle for the BEST customer experience no matter where it is designed and made! V

[@robertryan7204]

Unfortunately that will never happen that is why they are very different

[@StoneysWorkshop]

subtle stuff, i never noticed the bumper difference for example

[@TheAdequateMedia]

I’ll never understand why they put FX2 on mine. It’s like.. yeah if it’s not 4 .. it’s obvious 2

[@avinashlall8441]

The trinidad version of the Ford ranger wildtrak have 2.2 or 3.2 engine

[@BeanoNoir]

There are also a lot of weird differences. The global Ranger only has multi pack leaf springs (multi-link with coils on Raptor) whereas only the Tremor has a multi-pack leaf in the US. The rest have what can only be described as a giant steel boomerang with a glass filled polymer overload that has a spring rate far exceeding the stock shocks. The door stampings are also different, where the global Ranger has slightly convex doors with a swoosh, the NA spec have concave door sections that close with a rather tinny sound. The NA Ranger also has two power dome sections on the all aluminum hood that gets a bit flippity floppity in heavy wind. The NA Ranger doesn't have a vanity engine cover, except only on the Lariat models. The NA Ranger doesn't have a torsion bar on the tailgate, but the tailgate is aluminum and stupidly light to the point that if anyone complains about the lack of dampening, they are a massive dork. The afore mentioned strut and shock dampening on all but the Tremor was tuned by the Cadillac Eldorado fan club on NA Rangers, boating more than driving. Because the global Ranger doesn't have the 2.3l Ecoboost, and wasn't designed from concept to finished product in less than a year, they don't have to deal with the most awful, ramshackle location for an oil filter on a modern automobile. The NA variant not only has the worst location for an oil filter, but two different drain tray funnels, where the second one is there just to make sure you put the oil pan in the wrong location when removing said oil filter. As you can see, there are multiple differences, for sure.

[@robertryan7204]

NA version is more car like ironically the overseas version is both car like and truck like

[@djsconsulting]

Prefer the US metal front bumper and the US engine, otherwise the Euro spec looks slightly nicer. I wonder how easy it would be to retro fit the US front bumper to the Euro truck ! It's definitly a miss that the Euro version doesn't have the front recovery hooks.

[@djsconsulting]

@@didibu5754 I think true reason is outside US Ford need to meet European safety regulations for cars sold out of the showroom. There is nothing to stop you modifying once purchased. For example, it's totally legal to fit a winch which is a big chunk of metal sitting on the front of the car. I doubt if any policeman is going to pull you over if you replace the useless plastic bumper with the very practical US metal bumper with recovery points ?

[@salchristiano6606]

This was great. Really interesting to see the differences.

[@300bhpton]

To add. I think there may be misunderstanding with US and Imperial gallons. 21mpg from the US Ranger would be just over 25mpg Imperial. And 30mpg Imperial is about 24.9mpg US. So the diesel is not all that much better. And in the mountains in Colorado I suspect it would be terrible. There also aren't many engine choices. The older 5 cylinder was replaced with the 2.0 litre. Some markets only got the Bi-turbo, which is slow. 11 sec 0-60mph slow. The single turbo one is probably more like 15 sec 0-60mph. As for the payload. It is an EU requirement to be classed as a commercial vehicle (which gives tax benefits). The vehicle must have a minimum of a 1000kg payload ability. So most pickups and vans have this over here. There is no technical reason why the US version can't carry the same, it is pure marketing from Ford to separate it from the larger trucks. I believe there are lots of other changes, mostly down to the structure, crash impact zones and possibly the fuel tank area. I recall reading parts of the chassis structure are different to cater for the different crash regs in the USA.

[@cheemo1957]

what a difference,here in Thailand ours are the Australian models..but assembled here.Ours look more like american..engines 2lt bi turbo diesel..2.5 lt 4cly turbo 270 horses and the 3.0 liter twin turbo eco-boost 397hp .we have the ranger rapter here and wildtrack.prices start at 23,000

[@dpl2617]

Noticed no trim around wheel arches or top of tailgate and not a fan of plastic bed liners. Top of dash is different with tray above center stack on US, and no vents in dash pad. My Lariat has push button start, and same display. I would love a manual transmission, but US would ruin any diesel with DEF and emissions so, no way! That Euro tow hitch is ridiculous. Basically I like everything about the US version better except maybe that larger payload capacity. And the US Ranger is FAST!!

[@dallasfrost1996]

Here in NZ we've got the new generation Rangers already out on dealer lots. My dad has one himself even, with the 3.0L V6 Diesel, 10 spd trans. He added a performance kit to allow full power down low, and man is it FAST. Tire squealing fast, can break traction in 2WD depending on the surface.

[@robertfowke2584]

Your grills are different due to heat and envirometal factors in different countrys, they are not always for looks only, the EU ranger is just from AU, the grills are larger to take in more air due to the enviroment in AU. More air over the heat exchanger

[@americanrambler4972]

I like the bed sail panel extension installed on the European Ranger. It just looks good.

[@sugarnads]

Lucky theres tow eyes. Theyre used fr being recovered all the time here in australia

[@Scottyman99]

The price of diesel p/gal is INSANE!

[@rich7447]

It is. We are over $4 a gallon here. Just 2 years ago I was paying $2.69.

[@RobG001]

Very nicely done Miah (apologies if I butchered your name) :)

[@chrisecker9341]

My 2020 Ranger has a 2L BiTurbo Diesel, 27-28mpg and makes good torque.

[@stog9821]

In the States diesel is often about a dollar more per US gallon, so while there are definite technical merits to a diesel, the mpg isn’t the reason to get one.

[@rich7447]

My Ram diesel got 16-18 mpusg combined or about 20 to 22.5 mp imperial gallon. Only one turbo, but 6.7L.