Hands On With the 2024 Ford Ranger XLT - Everything You Need to Know About Ford's New Midsizer

[@thee_HK47]

this truck paired with the 2.7 is going to be a real treat. that blue in the xlt trim is beautiful. wheels and tires look great from the factory.

[@Ichibuns]

My favorote thing is that Ford just makes the rear locker a relatively cheap option and doesn't put it behind a massive pay wall. If only the others would do the same. I shouldn't need to buy a decked out "off-road" trim to get that.

[@jacobjeffs3504]

For sure. They used to make so you had to get the fx4 package but glad they changed that

[@dawsongranger4940]

The Colorado has a proper limited slip on almost every trim. Pretty sure the rangers “rear locker” is just using the brakes like the Tacoma

[@rhekman]

@@dawsongranger4940False. The rear axle in the Ranger is a Dana Adventek M220 (new version of the Dana 44, similar to new Bronco and late model Jeeps). In the open diff mode the computer terrain modes do modulate brake torque, but the electronic locker has splined lock plates that lock the two axle shafts together with magnets and a spring apply plate.

[@anthonypelletier8984]

Pretty sure ???actually not sure would have been accurate 😂

[@anthonypelletier8984]

​@@rhekman1:41 nice explanation perfect description

[@dewaynetolson2119]

Nice truck! I own a 2020 Ford Ranger and no complaints.. I have 50,000 miles with no problems!

[@jimsomerville3924]

Like the clean, boxy styling. And glad you're showing a lower or mid level trim. Payload is really good. Even pretty good for a light duty full-size.

[@firstnamelastname9758]

FORD RANGER!!

[@DonaldRash-u8s]

Looking forward to the full review. This was very nice!

[@farmerricho]

My 2024 Australian 3 liter V6 Ford Ranger XLT comes with a push start engine. Free side steps, free tub liner, free sports bar, free towbar kit, Free rubber floor mats, foot steps on the side rear tub, touring pack including 360 cameras and lights.

[@skoobs6051]

I've noticed that none of the US models have sports bars. I have the 2023 XLT Ranger. Got all the same stuff you listed above.

[@Ramblin_Rob]

Thanks for the review Steve. That payload is 100 lbs more than my 2019 Ram 1500 Bighorn....

[@bikes7777]

But room for about 5 bags of mulch.

[@RonnN-gf8tm]

Good morning Steve!!! Your a great automotive journalist. Great video Bro!!

[@billygames7107]

I sure hope the 2.7 is the same one in the f150… that thing is bullet proof

[@richman555]

I heard it is the same as in the F-150 and Bronco, except it is 'tuned' a little bit more like the F-150 version.

[@iann.8088]

Have a ‘19 Ranger and would have loved to upgrade to a 2.7 ‘24 but can’t without the 6’ bed option.

[@brentworls8509]

Love them, but I'll never buy one unless they offer a longer bed with the 4-door. Hate that crappy little bed.

[@michaelharris8228]

Even though it looks like the Maverick, that's still better than the new Tacoma. Looks wise, time will tell the rest!

[@henryf.ky.3415]

Front looks like a baby F150 to me. Especially with the LED headlights.

[@michaelharris8228]

@@henryf.ky.3415 Sorry, I still see Maverick!

[@YalaTV]

Out of all the midsize trucks, I like the new Frontier the best, followed by the Ranger, Colorado, Tacoma, and then finally the Canyon. At first the Ranger didnt do anything for me but its grown on me alot.

[@nm-qt2hb]

Nice truck. Solid powertrain, good numbers. The new Toyotas break front axles I have seen.

[@beexiong2995]

Not even the axles lol

[@timothyriley8995]

I love the bed features and available locker on lower trims. The payload is pretty sweet too

[@tholbrook422]

I just wished they put dial injection like they do the Ecoboost Mustang. Still a good truck, just need a/o separators &/or catch cans.

[@jonathanrunciman5676]

Looks good I just wish midsized trucks came with a 6foot bed

[@JH-tg3qg]

Tacoma does with 4dr crew cab. I have one and the bed extender makes it a 8ft bed to boot!

[@spyder000069]

Nissan frontier.

[@jdfleetguy28]

Great video Steve. Looking forward to seeing your full review. I am planning to order a Ranger Raptor soon as my local Dealer has an allocation available. I am mostly wanting to see how well you fit in the driver seat and how everything feels to you. We are similar size, big ole boys, you're an inch taller than me. For me so often, I feel very crowded by the B pillar placement on smaller 4 door cars and trucks. So, if possible, please get some footage of yourself in the driver seat and please describe how comfortable it feels to you. Would love to know how it feels to you getting in and out of it and if that B-pillar is crowding you etc. etc. Very much looking forward to your take on these new Rangers. So far there are none in stock anywhere in my area to go set in myself, so looking forward to hearing all about in your reviews next week.

[@davidhillbrand2302]

Great first review. I think Ford missed by omitting rear HVAC vents for back seat passengers. Otherwise, it is a good evolution of the previous truck.

[@marklihsu]

Eh the taco didn't have it either

[@johnmeeboer8971]

my be they are under the front seats on the floor

[@henryf.ky.3415]

I’ve got the vents for the rear seats on my F150. They make very little difference. It’s just something they charge you more money for! With the way kids play with their phones , they appreciate the USB ports more!

[@sewerman911]

There. under the front seats. No console vents.

[@chrisfarrell5267]

I was very much looking forward to the new Ranger, then I saw it at the Tampa auto show last November, and walked away completely disappointed. Coming up from behind the truck, the first thing I noticed is that there’s no bedliner. Now does that really make a difference? No, but this is your show truck. This is what you’re putting out to impress people seeing it for the first time, it is an XLT model like the one in this review, not a stripped down level and there’s no bedliner? Not a great first impression, it immediately made the thing look cheap, which is going to be a common sentiment in this review. Next, I open up the drivers door and looked at the seat. It looked really nice and then I ran my hand over it. Now maybe this is made with some ultra durable, neutron laced bamboo, but the first thing that ran through my mind as I felt the material was that I’ll be amazed if these seats aren’t splitting and tearing in 6 to 9 months. Getting into the truck I looked at the steering wheel. Now this particular truck had a lot of buttons on the steering wheel. A lot of very tiny buttons. For me here in Florida, not really a big deal, but anybody that has to wear gloves, four or five months out of the year, good luck pushing the right button every time. Then I saw there was no push button start, you needed a key. Is this an end of the world thing? No. In fact, I’ve never even owned a vehicle with pushbutton start, but again this is your show truck setting the first impression and it’s not the stripped down model, it’s your mid-level XLT in 2023 (at the time). Then, I went to lift up the center console. I had already sat in both the Jeep Gladiator and Chevy Colorado, and opening those center consoles resulted in a nice level of resistance and feel. Opening the center console on the Ranger, I won’t say that I thought I was actually going to tear the thing off, but it was so lightweight, with so little resistance the only word that comes to mind is flimsy. Same for the switch gear for the windows and door locks. Are they good enough to last the life of the truck? Maybe, but again they gave me no feel of confidence. Lastly, was the knobs at the bottom of the large screen. Looking at them I almost laughed. The center knob is literally the size of a quarter. I had one in my pocket and took it out to check. The left and the right knobs are maybe 25% larger. Again, will they work? Yes, but this is a truck and the tiny knobs just looked comical sitting underneath that gigantic screen. Given all these things, I just don’t see myself ever buying one, unless they really undercut the pricing of the competition.

[@Kurt81TKA]

I'm in the market for a mid size pick up. With the way pricing is going, it's almost better to buy used if you have the money outright. My budget is under $50,000 Canadian. I want a dependable vehicle, not overly concerned with tech. I've had more Ford's than any other car manufacturer. I've never owned a Nissan, but the Frontier is where my ❤ is. I really love the seating and styling :) I'm also looking for something that will get me 10-12 years with regular maintenance. I prefer the v6 naturally aspirated engine as well.

[@Ramblin_Rob]

I'd be interested to see if the front seating is the same as the Explorer. We like our '23 Timberline a lot.

[@kevinblock2307]

Would be nice to have auto 4wd setting

[@danieloakland5416]

The Raptor has that

[@lukiw7044]

Even if this is base model it's good as a daily for people who needs to carry some stuff in bed or just as work truck. Nice review. Greetings

[@allanclark5925]

Beautiful truck. The fact that plywood fits in the bed is huge. Once they start building the V6 versions, who needs an F150?

[@BrianBourgeois-]

If you do any towing at all. I’ve towed real weight, even with an F150 it was still a sketchy process. Do t get me wrong it did fine but I would not want to go any kind of long distance like that.

[@robertfletcher2974]

Having 2 kids I just see those seats getting stained by juice or some food, hopefully it is a resilient fabric

[@anthonycassata5152]

It seems like most of the “truck channels” talk about the 4WD trucks, I get it but for someone like me a retired person who likes trucks but not into the 4 wheel thing. So here’s my thought, maybe sometime you folks can do some videos on rear wheel drives. I feel it’s more than just the same thing minus the 4WD. Thanks for your channel and the videos. Oh by the way I live in the states, the southern states.

[@Protojet1]

They offer a 4x2 in XLT it takes 4500 off the price.

[@anthonycassata5152]

Thanks

[@richman555]

I agree with you there. There is a lot about the enthusiasts who are into rock crawling, hardcore 4x4, etc. with reviews. Many people never take their trucks out onto the dirt. Sport versions are probably much more in your wheelhouse with a nicer ride and fuel economy.

[@anthonycassata5152]

Ok, thanks for the info, I’ll have to check into it.👍🏻

[@hakkai153]

I’m waiting for the 2.7 to place my order.

[@gregmiddleton2004]

looks nice, didn't see rear air vents.

[@JPjaybird]

Towing and payload are still great. Inside finally up to date. Love the look of it. 2.3 has a lot of power. Lots of midsize competition.

[@andrewsbbq]

lol good spin from a Ford nut hugger. Honestly the ford faithful should be the most disappointed by this phones in turd

[@chiefrainingstereotype.4184]

Indeed. 7500 lbs with a 2.3 is insane

[@michygeorg]

Is the bed length the same as last model? I thought last model was 5'5"

[@Syringe666]

Shame about the bed length - that is just a little too short! Most motorcycles have a wheelbase 55-59", so you'd have your motorbike sitting with the rear wheel way out on the tailgate, if it'd fit at all. Seems a bit sketchy. The 5.5 ft bed on the older Frontier we have is about right to haul a sportbike. Rear tire just touching the tailgate if in straight, or if in the bed diagonally, you can close the tailgate. I guess renting the U-Haul motorcycle trailer is needed for a track day with this unit, then.

[@erickisel8668]

@Truck King: Great review as usual, thanks. Ranger seems like it has a lot of nice equipment at a reasonable price. The front end styling just does not work, way too conservative.

[@steevenboucher9430]

If they produce a 6 feet bed with a super crew version, i'll change my 2022 ranger for the new one

[@vitaming582]

You should have got the 2.7. Previous model could only have the 2.3

[@braalo07]

Even though I like the Colorado and Taco looks better, I think this is more competitively priced compared to the Taco at least.

[@oleksandrshyiatyi6826]

Looks decent 👌. But with such price more clever to buy slitly used full size truck. It is strange to hear that 55k is ok price for mid size truck.....😢

[@bradenstuart4074]

Great video! I like the modest look of this Ranger. But I have to admit, the Tacoma and Canyon both look better in my opinion! But 2024 is the year of the midsize truck. All refreshed and all battling it out.

[@georgedoolittle7574]

Need to make the twin turbo standard for the entire lineup to simplify production and maintenance requirements. Only part of the trucking segment that is holding up is medium duty Toyota Tacoma and Chevy "taco killer" Colorado. Ford Maverick is the only truck really and truly selling at the moment both in numbers and dollar amounts tho. Full size trucks are all electric is what is moving with Tesla really starting to truly dominate US vehicle sales period at the moment. An amazing amount of amazing product out there right now but asking prices for what buyers are in fact getting for that exorbitant price #not_good in fact bad. Motorcycles are even worse at the moment. UTV and ATV market remains crazy hot though which does bode well for the US truck market.

[@aymanlockhartable]

I’m not sure feel after the strike and quality control issues. Have turbo failure and engine crank damage!

[@michaelbury1941]

People can KZbin Ford Ranger Australia if they want to see reviews they’ve been available for a year now

[@josem6929]

That's no stranger!!!

[@adrianw3985]

It's surprising how late to the party Ford is, we are already deep into 2024 and you can't buy a 2024 Truck yet. Toyota is kind of behind the curve too, you hardly see any 2024 Tacoma's on the lots. It is nice to see Ford finally bring the "World" version on the Ranger platform to the US. I don't think would have done it without all the surprising competition in the "Mid-size" market lately. I had a Ranger a long time ago, it wasn't very good build quality, hopefully this is much better. This is basically the same Ranger that has been available in Australia for some time now...

[@teddonley9594]

Finally, a Midsize truck that looks like a truck. The Nissan is pretty good as well, but the GM twins and the Toyota look cartoonish.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Will the 2.7L V6 come to the Ranger?

[@Holden-McGroin]

Watch the video ffs.

[@Ridndirrty]

So good

[@Scrum67]

1600 pounds of payload is good on full size trucks nowadays...Great review.. I don't like the interior color. I would definitely want it in a dark color

[@canuckrunamuk23]

Not enough to make me move from my '21 5g tremor....was hoping for a '24 tremor to upgrade to ....i lack heated seats and mirrors which I find ridiculous not to be standard in Canada....my understanding is its NOT standard again....that said i do believe all rear sliding window options are powered now which is a nice addition....2.3 is plentiful for me....not interested in the 2.7....although probably a hoot to drive not interested in paying more for an engine option that most likely gets marginally worse fuel mileage....decreases truck payload and almost assuredly results in no increased towing capacity. Raptor is nice ...but not for 80k+...or 70k+.....crazy talk

[@cnoyes72]

Is auto 4hi an option for the Ranger?

[@danieloakland5416]

Yea in the Raptor model only

[@hummyhero1484]

It looks like a nissan frontier and a toyota tacoma had a baby and gave us a ford ranger

[@jeffvanuga7307]

Been a 40+ year Ford guy and was looking forward to this new Ford Ranger but I have to say for 2024, that is the most boring looking mid size pickup on the market. Looks like my Grandfather’s Buick. Nothing exciting on the lineup either IMO. Toyota Tacoma offers a plethora of options, models and bed sizes from basic to the Trailhunter which is fully kitted for Overlanding and top of the line suspension components. The rollout of the Bronco was a fiasco and it appears history is repeating itself without their fixed reservation system. Looks like a pass.

[@IRQ1Conflict]

Welcome to the global market. MILQUETOAST AF!

[@freedomstar3814]

How big is your truck bed ...... why it's 4ft 11.5 inches long .... really ...... that's a bummer !

[@billygames7107]

Waiting for the 2.7… don’t care if it’s late. I’m waiting…

[@dacvidz]

The side view and interior looks too basic compared to the more aggressive and premium and muscular looking front and rear. Was hoping the XLT was a bit nicer

[@Relevantminded]

I don't like the fact that the rear bottom of the taillight doesn't do anything.And it's only a reflector

[@AshKillem]

If they could offer the hybrid in NA and somehow squeeze the lightning battery pack in it (without skyrocketing the price) would be a good seller.

[@BoostedMaverick]

Nice looking truck. I’ll take a Ford any day over the Japanese junk offerings.

[@Tiovergudo]

This thing is ugly as sin.

[@khanyin3372]

Awesome looking truck is it reliable that is the problem with American 🇺🇸 cars 🚗🚗🚗 our car sucks 😭 that is Toyota over run them all that is kinda sad 😭.

[@johnstrand2247]

Just doesn't feel like 270hp and 310 torque to me.

[@cecilotto504]

Its over priced . That's stepping into the fullsize truck territory

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Nice overview of the new truck. I don't like the styling of the front end.

[@dangerfield85]

Looks like the Maverick now

[@bret9741]

One last comment. The 12” screen is too “Tesla” or “Ram” too me. I believe you can have too large a screen. But if your going to give me that much screen set it about 3” higher and then give me tremendous control over the layout. Allow it to function as a computer screen when stopped and just add a wireless keyboard. Finally, make this truck a plug in hybrid. Give me several drive modes. One should be a battery drive only with a range of 50 miles. Then at least one more mode that focuses on maximum gas mileage assist.

[@Antwan.Frazier]

Ford should have cancelled the ranger and just focus on the maverick

[@nlken7175]

Tacoma got no worries about losing 1st place in the midsize market. Looks old and outdated already.

[@Cavemol5823]

The price for Tacoma is not it

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

Over 45k for this!?😂 Get bent Ford.

[@cpaul57]

They copied the tacoma

[@bikes7777]

Why bother? It's a toy. Get a real truck like my v8 Tundra if you are doing anything other than pretending to be a truck owner. I oaid half as much for mine a few months ago. Way more capable, Lexus grade leather interior, sunroof, cooled front seats, way more room.

[@zacharygoeden1282]

You can’t build the truck with 2.7 it’s not an option

[@thewireman134]

By far the worst midsize truck. Even the Nissan is better.. ugh

[@JPjaybird]

Based on looks?

[@Ichibuns]

​@@JPjaybird based on their feelings lol

[@Agenttaco-s17]

Idk man we haven’t even seen a proper review of this thing. Out the gate it’s way more up to date than the ole frontier which really didn’t change all that much this gen.

[@andrewsbbq]

@@JPjaybirdbased on what we just saw lol. Did you watch the video?

[@mabelpup8502]

Frontier is a good truck..don’t let their latest review skew that..they took a normal pro4x through their property and it kept up with Tacoma just fine

[@MichaelRichards983]

Have you all thought about going up to 4k? Unfortunately your videos look so bad and dated in 1080p.

[@billzkustomz]

For real a phone can shoot better video.

[@michaelsheedy]

Supposedly, a supercab with 6 foot bed is coming later along with a PHEV.

[@stevenrussell5937]

they need a PHEV maverick before the ranger

[@theoutdoordad7395]

Doubtful

[@johnkoko]

I'm not in the midsize truck segment but I think the ranger looks better than the new Tacoma. I do wish they offered it in a long bed and Id possibly consider it

[@Tiovergudo]

This is the ugliest truck. Super soft lines and didnt really change much from the old one.

[@JonHaar]

XLT in Velocity Blue is what I have on order. Cant wait for it to get here!

[@michaeljanes7086]

Me too.

[@joseeduardo4327]

Weird light color for truck seats

[@YalaTV]

Yeah I'm not a fan of that interior color. I feel like those are "high touch" areas and will easily show dust/dirt/etc.

[@Protojet1]

They also kept the ebony black interior as option. I have a 21 with that color

[@KC-bt6ko]

Looks like Ford dropped the 4WD Auto option on all trims except Raptor, which seems like a big mistake

[@jasonbranning7071]

That is a mistake. I love having that option

[@bret9741]

I like the truck. For me it’s too expensive for what it is. I would buy one if it had an optional 6’ or 6’5” bed. Add an option for a max payload / trailer package up to 10,000 lbs trailer and think it would sell a lot.

[@2lopezd]

By far the ugliest mid size truck. I feel in my personal opinion ford has been dropping the ball on their exterior styling of their vehicles

[@barrymantei7795]

Where i am in Canada Ford dealerships have hundreds of vehicles but no Rangers,how can people buy one if none are available

[@RidersInBlack]

Great video Steve! Beautiful colour. I think Ford did a great job updating the truck. The previous model looked a little dumpy and it was already outdated as soon as it came out. And the payload numbers are not just good for a mid size, they're excellent! Can't wait to see the 2.7 go Head to head with the higher output Canyon and Colorado, and Tacoma hybrid coming this spring. Looking forward to your drive test next week.

[@IamGroot786]

I wouldn't call it "All kinds of storage under the back seat". Why didn't they make it a 60/40 split so you can at least have one passenger back there depending on your cargo?

[@gtrance3567]

Cool truck but I need a bigger bed and will never tow.

[@michaelsheedy]

Nice update by Ford and this Ranger is wider than last generation.

[@randysavage8963]

Looking forward to the full review. Thanks Steve

[@billygames7107]

Mid 50k….WTF?!? Thus Insane for a midsize.. oh, wait a minute.. how much is a fully loaded new taco? Way more you say? lol. Smh I’ll stick with Ford. Thanks!

[@Thankyou_3]

Ford’s Ecoboost are garbage. Where are the naturally aspirated Ford engines? Keep it simple Ford, keep it reliable after the warranty period.

[@RyanJohnson-ft6qi]

Them 2.7s are quick, enough power for 90% of ppl

[@jasoncameron194]

The Ranger is looks so bland, such a disappointment with the styling

[@Soulintent95]

Im not a fan of the look of newer rangers but i wouldnt call em bland. Chevys are bland. The ranger is trying too hard to be the f150s little brother.

[@Tiovergudo]

@@Soulintent95the new colorado is really nice looking way more aggressive than this thing

[@Soulintent95]

@@Tiovergudo they just look like any other pickup to me. I love how the gmcs look though but thats mainly the grilles that i like.

[@skiptheroad]

This attempt looks mediocre to me. I rather see a pickup based off the Bronco.

[@Ramblin_Rob]

If that seat actually folds flat my Lab will be a happy pooch

[@hughmackellar7941]

Maverick taillights.

[@benhaze1010]

Would love to know what where the issues causing a stop sale and delayed introduction for like 6 months?

[@211Gus]

This has the tech package but no push button start and it still has incandescent lighting? C'mon man.

[@dannykrauskopf7404]

Excellent Review and Episode as Always!!! 😁

[@muddriveradv2862]

this truck just looks outdated already compared to the GM trucks and the new Taco

[@Fernando-t8g]

No it doesn't. The interior is way nicer.

[@thewireman134]

@@Fernando-t8g the GM twins interior is superior.

[@TramaineleDay5655]

I can agree some. The interior is so much nicer than previous, but the GM twins especially the GMC looks better.

[@jjpark1989]

Yeah, they could give it a more aggressive grill at least

[@NWI_Steel]

Agreed. Looks dated already

[@billygames7107]

My options will be 4x4, rear locker, 2.7 v6 and that is it!! I want it as base as possible for cheap payments. I’ll upgrade everything else myself..

[@marcolcorreia]

No rear seat 60/40 is a deal breaker if you have kids in a child car seat

[@stephanfiebich1561]

if it was available in a regular cab long box with the 2.7 I would order one tomorrow!

[@omarmartinez912]

Thanks TruckKing! I had the pleasure of owning a 2020 Ford Ranger Lariat, it was an incredible truck. I ultimately upgraded to a full size truck but if anyone is hesitant I can assure you, it will not disappoint! The 2.3 had plenty of power and the new updates look great.