Is the Ford Ranger Better with 2.7L EcoBoost V6? 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat V6 First Drive + MPG Test

We finally get our hands on the new Ford Ranger fit with the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine and take it for an MPG test. How is the fuel economy on this more powerful engine? And how does all that horsepower feel?
Let us know your thoughts on the Ford Ranger Lariat with the 2.7L EcoBoost below.
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[@TheAntinowherelane]

I'm a die hard F150 5.0 guy, but this 2.7 Ranger sounds like an absolute rocket with those numbers. 400TQ is no joke.

[@volvo09]

The 2.7 is plenty of power for me in the F150. When I went truck shopping I was set on the 3.5, but I went on a 2.7 test drive first and said holy crap this is perfect! Plenty of power for towing, and I don't tow super heavy, or up long hills so it's good for me. It must move in the smaller ranger.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Might have been fast in the old models but this one weighs right up there close to an f150 now. I wish they still made them 3800 pounds and 4 door for the midsize trucks.

[@66racer]

​@@volvo09 Agree, when I got an f150 2.7l loaner I was surprised how good it felt down low. I thought it was the larger V6 till I checked the info on the truck. My Ranger with the 2.3L by no means feels under powered and allows for some fun but I would have gotten the 2.7L if it was an option in 2021 because " Mo powa baby!"

[@eliweatherford4154]

I have the 5th gen ranger with the 2.3 and just did a cross country move and man I’m so surprised at how well it handled it. Pretty much 23 hours straight of towing uphill going highway speed the whole time essentially. Gas mileage sucked but realistically towing 2-3k lbs it makes sense

[@realbigtuna667]

​@@volvo09 The 2.7 is the engine to get. Compacted graphite iron block, closed deck, forged offset and fractured rods, and forged pistons. Lighter, more compact, more efficient and more durable than the 3.5L. Don't sleep on it.

[@alvilla701]

I think Ford should also offer a 6 ft bed

[@scottlaird1650]

What is the deal with this 5 foot box trend? And no extra cab anymore…brutal

[@Rosada_]

Thats about the fuel economy that I got with my new Ranger V6 the other day on a 120 mile trip to the farm and back. With a tonneau and eco mode, I got about 24.3 MPG at Texas Highway speeds (75+ MPH) so I'm pretty pleased with it. I definitely agree on the lane keep though, its super aggravating but I've kinda been able to touch it just enough that it doesn't complain at me too much.

[@slmjake]

Awesome truck. But wish it came with a 6 foot bed

[@shanes481]

I'd like one of these 2.7 rangers. Cheapest ones (XLT) seem to be in the mid 40s. I can't bring myself to pay 900 a month for a small truck.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Much better than my old 2001 Ranger 4.0 4x4 with 4.10 gears. Highway speeds 70 mph net about 17 mpg and 2600 rpm’s.

[@ronaldmcclellan9835]

100% agree about the lane keep assist. Finally shut it off in my Super Duty about a month ago and found peace. Nice little truck, I'm a fan of the Nano engine and its "choose your own adventure" nature of good milage or towing/hot footing it around.

[@Kjhgr01]

I have been waiting for this video for a long time! Thanks!

[@seanh2390]

impressive mileage IMO… thanks for the video

[@lawrenceison394]

V6 all the way!

[@braamkotze473]

All that chrome is just wonderful for that old school truck vibe. I really dig it!

[@nickdeagle3271]

Thanks Steve good coffee break material. I like the truck but hard to squish us big guys in those mid size vehicles. My wife would prefer the smaller vehicles but I’m better suited to full size. I’ll check this out but not sure I’d go with 2.3 or 2.6.

[@quazaar]

I have had my 22 Lightning for over 2 years. Until recently, I would shut off the lane keep. I hated the way it felt. My last long drive, i found out if i kept one hand on it to the side. It was just enough force to register and it would pretty much drive itself.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

The lane keep assist in my Subaru does the same thing you mentioned. It wants you to be wrestling with it, which is what it seems like. I just let it drive and give the steering wheel a little tug every few seconds.

[@ccs9271]

Paying 54k for a midsized truck is insane

[@ALMX5DP]

Can save about $20k opting for a more basic 4wd model.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@ALMX5DPnot to mention waiting a couple years and the depreciation hits like a heavyweight boxer.

[@Agent.K.]

Yeah I was thinking 40k or 45k max. Which is still too much.

[@volvo09]

That's a Lariat (top trim, unless there is a platinum trim for the ranger). The manufacturers don't send reviewers base models. This is near 20k over base price.

[@Ichibuns]

Then don't buy it with all those options. Save $10k and still get the 2.7

[@TJ-oi5qe]

I really want this truck but the bed is too short for my needs.

[@mikeburton8426]

There are a lot of options, some objectivity and a heck of a lot of subjectivity, but at the end of the day, one day back in June, I ordered a Lariat with 2.7. I like the look of the General Motors twins more but I’ve had 7 or 8 Fords and all but one were really reliable and long lasting,so I went with Ford, I find myself looking at it in the garage and thinking, this is what the new Tacoma could have looked like ( I have also owned a few Toyotas). I occasionally will haul lumber or a load of gravel but more often I will be going camping, kayaking, paddle boarding, mtn biking and when I come home I want to park in a garage. It ticked enough marks. Now I need to decide on what kind of fuel to burn. 87-91? There’s always a next decision.

[@jrhunt414]

I’ll stick to my $1k 03 Ranger. 3.0V6 same mpg on 31” mud terrains. 6’ bed. That looks like an absolute waste of money and no better than my truck except acceleration, towing, and back seat space. My truck costs less than the yearly taxes on that one.

[@MikeR55]

Happy owner of a 22 Ranger XLT FX4 Supercab 4 door with a 6 ft bed. Not liking that Ford dropped the 6 ft bed in 24. I'm impressed with the power and gas mileage of the 2.3 turbo four.. (easy to maintain and no wet belt to fret about.) No surprise since it is a Mazda designed engine going back to 2005. Ford made some upgrades resulting in a very reliable, spirited engine. Not one issue and no recalls. Always a fun truck to drive. It cost $37K cdn in 22. I could never afford the current high prices. If you think you need the 2.7 V6, test drive the 2.3 four as well. You might decide it has more than enough power and you'll save over $2,000 on the purchase.

[@richb1784]

It's nice but honestly the 2.3 is enough for me.

[@ALMX5DP]

I tend to agree. Lots of people have positive things to say about the prior generation that just came with the 2.3. Seemed to tow well, and got decent fuel economy for the daily commute. I don’t blame people for wanting more of a hotrod like this 2.7 might be, but for me this truck is fine as I have other toys when I want to be a speed racer.

[@MrTonaluv]

This 2.7l just got 27mpg in a real world test. I'd say it's giving best of both worlds results here. Great power AND economy.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@MrTonaluvthe 2.7 is great don’t get me wrong, just saying that the $2k+ premium isn’t necessarily worth it for me. Would probably take 10 years to recoup that difference with the potentially better fuel economy. Of course it’s still a hotrod so there’s that too just for me I’m more of a base model truck type person (it’s a tool for a job and not much more).

[@pathunter7003]

@@ALMX5DP you don’t usually get a bigger engine for better fuel economy, it’s always the opposite

[@Ichibuns]

@@MrTonaluv The oil pump on the 2.7 is a wet belt, though. That will likely cause a major repair later. That engine would need to come out. For longevity, the 2.3 definitely wins. It was a bad move on Fords part to switch the 2.7 oil pump to a wet belt drive.

[@twagn]

I Wish Ford would at least try to make the engine compartment good-looking instead of a convoluted bird nest

[@UnderAchievrLP]

like the engine its a real sweet spot with pricing. Dont like the big screen(had it in an edge rental and it was hateful) the rear seat being a single piece vs 60/40. Wish nissan would wake up and make a turbo frontier from its 3.0L v6 outta the z and other nissans.

[@srrtbb]

I agree with turbo frontier! I been saying this and wish they build it as well! Nissan built some of the best turbo engines. Too bad they want to keep v6 n/a with "if it aight broke, don't fix it" attitude and people seems to love them. Ps. I don't love the refresh looks.

[@nicholassmith7048]

I agree about this halfway house we currently find ourselves with these semi-autonomous driving aids. Either drive for me, or let me drive. I don't want to have to supervise a computer and it's been proven that humans aren't designed to do that.

[@jeffk464]

I think the system that monitors your eyes is the best, 2nd best is the capacitive touch steering wheel, and third is having to jiggle the steering wheel every couple of minutes. You can go into settings and set it up so just adaptive cruise control comes on, no lane keep.

[@briancavanaugh7604]

@@jeffk464 "Monitors eyes" is volunteering and paying for active surveillance of your person, no thank you. Fthat.

[@volvo09]

2:06 amazing that these days a Ranger needs a step to get into the bed. The classic rangers were so great because you could just reach in.

[@liamrobinson2084]

Too expensive by about $15k, what is the point of the tiny bed? It looks nice, is probably pretty good at all the car stuff, but what is the price comparison vs F-150 with the same engine? Is there a compelling reason to get this rather than the half-ton? Cheers gents.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Stephen, How gosh darn long do we have to wait to see bumper or bed steps on every pickup? 🤔

[@chrismarbrey9678]

It doesn't have chrome on it because it's the trim.It's because it's not the sport appearance package

[@nicholassmith7048]

15:01 I do prefer km/L over L/100km. As an end user, knowing how far I can go is more useful than how fuel efficient the vehicle is.

[@brentworls8509]

Take the smaller cab, longer bed affordable option off the table flat out sucks. Yay for sticking it to the budget-minded buyer. Yay for hating on a 6 ft bed.

[@josephharvey5742]

Really good MPG for this size truck. I'm waiting until Ford adds a few more options before they get me in the showroom. I'd like HUD, ventilated seats and rear ventilation. I'm not a moonroof fan and have had it on the last three vehicles and rarely use it so it's not a concern for me that it's not on this truck.

[@Zharsergey]

That bed is not standard for mid size trucks. It can fit a 4x8 sheet between the wheel wells.

[@AdamRosenberg90]

Just a correction that this has the chrome appearance package, you can get a Lariat without all that horrible chrome 😅

[@BroItsTJ]

This is the truck I would buy. That engine is perfect for that truck. I wouldn’t get the lariat tho. XLT better price

[@mradamp125]

I have an F150 with the 3 L eco-boost it to more than the coyote and it flies

[@shifter8207]

The chrome is an option you get a lariat with sport ( painted to match) or chrome

[@KevinNiven]

I have the 2.7 in the Bronco I like the power and MPG

[@jeffk464]

The Bronco weighs more, less aero, and has bigger higher drag tires. So yes I would say you're better off with the 2.7. A super base Bronco is probably fine with the 2.3.

[@ms1406]

I kinda like this truck with the v6

[@slmjake]

Wonder of a 40 60 rear seat is an option? That and a six foot bed would make me buy this tomorrow

[@bigsmith7349]

2.7 has a wet belt for the oil pump that if it breaks its a engine out job ..i would stay away and go with a 4 banger

[@zzremington]

I’d consider one, but no sunroof is a deal breaker for me.

[@GrumpaMike]

My exact truck. 10.2 litres per 100km is my average.

[@Ryan-cf6lc]

That delay with the gas pedal is awfully disappointing.

[@honda116969]

It's worth 43K... Not a dollar more IMO 🤷 That's being generous

[@busslayer4790]

My current vehicle for hauling/towing is a 2012 Kia minivan. The best mpg it ever got for a tank was 22mpg. I am impressed that a modern mid-size truck does better. Even if TK's test was a fluke, I imagine at worse they are comparable. I have heard a lot of people say they get great economy with the 2.7 in F150s too.

[@cwikk660]

Why is everyone treating this truck like it’s so much more powerful than the Chevy Colorado? 5 more horsepower and 30 pound feet less torque I would think the Chevy has the better powertrain.

[@0HOON0]

Best engine in the mid size segment. No cheap engine sounds. Mega towing power. Great economy. I would still get rid of it before the oil pump belt is due at 150k.

[@jeffk464]

It is replaceable.

[@wolfgang_h3t]

​@@jeffk464 He doesn't want to replace it, I think is the point

[@jeffk464]

@@wolfgang_h3t Its kind of part of owning a car/truck.

[@wolfgang_h3t]

@@jeffk464 Maybe if you're a Toyota guy or some shit lmao

[@marksman4004]

That 2.7 looks like a nightmare under the hood.

[@LT-xo3dj]

What is driving the oil pump ? Is it a belt or a timing chain .

[@0HOON0]

Rubber belt.

[@MrRockyko]

It’s Kevlar belt military grade Kevlar it will last

[@jeffk464]

@@MrRockyko military grade means lowest bidder.

[@MrRockyko]

@@jeffk464 o it don’t we used Kevlar in Iraq and Afghanistan

[@jeffk464]

@@MrRockyko its an old joke

[@nlken7175]

Boy is this an Ol Man spec truck with the chrome and make's the Truck look so out dated. The L/100 was very good.

[@LifeWideOpen780]

64k for a ranger lol

[@MrTonaluv]

You can get a lower spec one if you want. No-one is holding a gun to your head forcing you to buy a Lariat.

[@opadilla123]

Go get a compact cheap truck because these aint getting any cheaper

[@jeffk464]

Isn't that R Raptor pricing?

[@MikeR55]

@@jeffk464 R Raptor is $80K plus in Canada. Base XL Ranger is about $42 cdn

[@adriangonz899]

Great engine but this is the worst looking midsize truck. Ford dropped the ball on the redesign.

[@lexmaximaguy8788]

Ford's trip computer seems too almost always under report.

[@jaykanngiesser3454]

There are reports of premature engine failures on the 2.7 as well. Sigh…… What is it with all manufacturers making Tofu engines these days?

[@pathunter7003]

Yea you can read all kinds of things on the web

[@Jay-me7gw]

Are you referring to the recall that was only for a 6 month production window in 2021 due to faulty valves supplied to Ford?

[@pathunter7003]

@@Jay-me7gw the dude doesn’t know what is going on, he only could make it to the end of the sentence..

[@МихаилЩербаков-й9щ]

Вставьте в руль бутылку с водой 😊 Он будет думать что руки на руле

[@rondail5675]

I never owned a Ford but I like the Ranger. It would have to be a Ranger Raptor with a extended warranty.

[@yyfreak1637]

I had a 2012 ford Taurus with the 3.5 N.A. v6. I loved it, dumbest thing I ever did was get rid of it. I have a Nissan frontier now (new ranger wasn’t out yet) but if I had to choose again I would seriously consider the ranger it looks really solid.

[@benhaze1010]

You did not answer the question in the title of your review. So what is your opinion? For me it is the V6 but you were quite general and evasive in your conclusion. Not your usual self!

[@amandahuginkiss4098]

Like your old boss at fast lane for some reason you are obsessed with dampened tailgates.

[@freed14760]

Hello again from Olean Ny 14760!! I was looking forward to this review! V6 turbo in a Ranger? Under $60,000? Hell ya! Hope you and your family are in great health! Did you see your 1st KZbin employer has new KZbinrs on their channel? They were doing voice overs for awhile..

[@pinkiewerewolf]

5 Ft bed.... might as well buy a used Fiesta.

[@vzheka1981]

If you can afford Lariat 2.7 you should buy RAPTOR🤫

[@MikeR55]

Ranger Raptor is over $80K in Canada

[@patricktrier4503]

Agree 100% about the lame keep assist. I like it but wish it would recognize that my hands are on the wheel!

[@МихаилЩербаков-й9щ]

Бутылку с водой вставляют в руль😊

[@kevbecker672]

Kilometers and liters ? Come on......

[@seanh2390]

he is in Canada and has both Canadian and US viewers

[@stevenpeterson7234]

My 23 Nissan Titan Pro-4x stock was getting 23 mpg!! Now with a few mods I'm getting 28-30 mpg!!

[@johnhahn8464]

😂😂😂😂 please

[@stevenpeterson7234]

@@johnhahn8464 Please what man? I ain't lying. You seen the hemi video? That guy got 27 mpg. I have it saved

[@SaskatchewanBadAss]

My 2017 titan sv has a 2020 engine. Done under warrenty something to do with bad pistons i think they replaced engine on a few thousand of these. But it does get 22-23Mpg(hwy) pretty consistantly when empty. city driving or fully loaded is like 11-13mpg tho so it evens out😂

[@johnhahn8464]

@@stevenpeterson7234 down hill both ways with a tailwind 😄 🤣 😂

[@stevenpeterson7234]

@@johnhahn8464 I'll be posting a video this weekend of my mpg!! I'll shock everyone!

[@alexferris427cid9]

I don't think I would buy a new Ford.

[@davejones67]

Ya but it’s a Ford

[@stanpersful4723]

That's poor seeing as my F150 does 27mpg

[@ALMX5DP]

Similar weight, similar aerodynamic profile, similar economy.

[@jeffk464]

@@ALMX5DP The F150 is definitely taller and wider, don't know about weight.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@jeffk464 it is, though also potentially more aerodynamic with its front spoiler (some being electronically deployed at speed) and clever air curtain channels sending air through the front wheel wells etc. Weight difference is about 300lbs I believe so really not much between them there.

[@jeffk464]

@@ALMX5DP damn, that's pretty close, sounds like the next gen Ranger needs an all-aluminum body. I think the hood, front fenders, and tailgater are aluminum, but not 100% sure.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@jeffk464 for sure, would be cool to see the Ranger employ as much aluminum in it as the F-150 has.

[@Thankyou_3]

Ecoboost engines are absolute garbage 🗑️. Please people don’t buy these junk Ecoboost unless you are technician and know how to rebuild engines. 😂. If you are poor and middle class get the Coyote 5.0 V8 engine. If you are rich then get the Ecoboost garbage to pay for the utility bills and mortgage for the dealership.

[@billseiler4952]

Chrome sucks….who is asking for it?

[@vic2265]

Any Eco boost engine is a terrible engine...enough said!

[@stevehoward3981]

Not true at all.

[@freed14760]

1st comment??

[@billseiler4952]

Chrome sucks….who is asking for it?