Maxed Out: The Current Ford Ranger Takes Its Last Crack at the World's Toughest Towing Test!

TFLtruck is sponsored in part by Gen-Y Hitch ( genyhitch.com/ ). The Ford Ranger is getting a comprehensive redesign for 2024, so we wanted to give this current generation one last shot at the World's Toughest Towing Test. In today's video, Andre and Mr. Truck take our Ranger FX4 up the Ike Gauntlet!
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[@scottythebody0811]

That’s the only way that Rubicon can go 60 mph up that mountain.

[@HappyRockOffroad]

Haha

[@AverageReviewsYT]

A Rubicon can do more than 60 up that

[@scottythebody0811]

@@AverageReviewsYT Have you ever driven one?

[@AverageReviewsYT]

@@scottythebody0811 clearly you haven’t

[@scottythebody0811]

@@AverageReviewsYT Wrong, owned one with a 6 speed. Completely gutless. Disappointing considering how over priced they are. Traded it for a f150 5.0, ten speed. Night and day difference. Maybe you should drive something in the 300+ hp club before you comment on how fast a wrangler is.

[@kenh9097]

Owned our Ranger for over 3 years now, tows great, rides nice, decent mpg, never had an issue with it! Great video as always!!

[@jasonlarsen3515]

That Ranger is pulling the Jeep up the Ike easier than than the Jeep would under its own power

[@ebnhahn1993]

I am surprised the Ranger did that well. Impressed as well. Thank you for this unbiased review.

[@neilcarter77]

Why? Every video they and other put out with the Ranger towing, has always done well.2.3 is a decent engine.

[@mikecarmean1676]

These little EcoBoost motors are damn impressive. Please keep mr. Truck on regularly, love that guy!

[@roadglide1142]

Until it goes Ka Plooey 🤯😂

[@themidnighttavern6784]

​@@roadglide1142 Ecoboost engines are generally very reliable.

[@ditkafan1]

Until they have rocker arm issues….

[@vihtoripuurola3775]

@@roadglide1142 That's every engine.

[@302Mustang13]

​@@roadglide1142 it won't any sooner than any other truck engine.

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Always great to see the legendary Mr. Truck going up the Ike with Andre!

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@gregc9220]

I'm impressed by how well that little Ranger performed especially when it towed back the suburban in a previous video, also I agree with Mr Truck I dig the old school sunset throwback decal but should have left the damn hood alone 😂

[@texandy89]

I agree with the hood decal it's not good looking if they just left the hood alone It would be good but I think they over did it with the graphics adding the hood graphics

[@alanj7306]

I personally like the hood. To each their own. But yes, this Ranger did a great job. Although, my 98’ 4.0 SE probably would have done just as well, even though it wasn’t rated for that much weight. I used to love smoking Civics with intakes and cat-backs (2000-2008) off the line with that truck. By 60, I’d be 2 lengths ahead haha 🤣

[@huntmachine4505]

"I don't like what you did to the damn hood!" Gotta love Mr. Truck. And, he is correct.

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@kennak476]

If that was a Tacoma it’d be revving at 5 grand the whole time! Torque and gearing is everything when it comes to towing.

[@j954e]

Well first of all the Taco would NOT be towing 7500lbs. Tacos aren’t a tow rig. They just aren’t

[@fuji302]

Ranger haters flat out refuse to believe how good these things are. Those of us that have towed and worked with their 19’s know there was nothing embellished in this video.

[@emed1977]

Love mine, I laugh when I hear the biggest complaint, “it rides like a truck”.

[@MichaelGalletly]

I yank 7200 lbs in my '19 Ranger up and down mountains in Colorado and Utah several times a year, with the Ford installed TBC, and have NEVER had a problem. I LOVE my Ranger.

[@AgentSmith911]

Some insecure people don't want to be seen in anything smaller than an F-250 Super Duty.

[@fuji302]

Hell even in the Ranger community the OBS Ranger drivers complain that it’s too big. It’s a couple inches here and there. It still fits into the same tight spaces as it always has. It’s just a far more versatile pickup than what it used to be. Ford built a midsized pickup that can do the same work that halftons did 20+ years ago for a lower price, exactly what the market has asked for, and you have people bellyaching because Ford gave them what they want. I want to see someone hand their late 90’s early 2000’s half ton over for a Super Ike and see how it compares to the Ranger. It isn’t that hard to find my boss drove a 2013 Silverado with lower max towing than my Ranger.

[@MichaelGalletly]

Ford Part #: VKB3Z2C006A

[@gmlover82]

So glad to see Mr Truck and the Ike again!!

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@paulmadkow9143]

"Leave the damned hood alone!". 😂😂😂😂

[@CreampuffgameZ]

Pleaseeee

[@jasonmoore6448]

Looking forward to watching Andre’s Super Ike with his Colorado. Should be an interesting comparison between the Ford and Chevy.

[@MichaelDabish]

40k miles on my 21 Ranger. No issues with anything. I've taken it off road through the woods of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the mountains of North Carolina. I have towed a fully maxed load multiple times long distance. I get great gas mileage as a grocery getter. Best purchase i ever made

[@boogieshmurda36]

Same. My 21 does everything and anything I ask of it, great.

[@briankuhn7396]

This is exactly the review I've been looking for. I need something that can handle a bit of snow in the UP. Do you still have the Ranger?

[@andyharman3022]

I love watching videos of turbocharged trucks tackling the Ike. This one was great, too. The little 2.3 was humming along at 3800 rpm, under boost, and had plenty of power in reserve at 60 mph. It could do that continuously and not hurt itself. Watching them flog naturally aspirated trucks up the Ike with the loud pedal floored and the engine screaming over 5000 rpm makes me cringe.

[@matthewyingling6490]

I had 89 with the 4.0 and I pulled a 22 foot camper all the time.

[@ronbogusz4592]

I love how each video you guys try to justify the current cost of trucks. Bottom line is they have become way too expensive.

[@agentcarder]

Blame the theft from your government, your money isn’t worth what is use to be

[@Parker53151]

Truck profits are what keeps Ford, GM, and Stellantis alive.

[@ronbogusz4592]

@@Parker53151 oh I know. Or I agree with Ford and GM at least. Doesn't change the fact they are way overpriced.

[@d_manoil1647]

Waranty life should atleast increase with price

[@agentcarder]

@@d_manoil1647 standard warranty should be 100,000 miles or ten years at least no excuse these new vehicles can’t go that long with out issues

[@sergebasque8460]

Wow! That Ford ranger did very well thanks guys, Mr. Truck.😊

[@poobank]

These trucks are very underrated. They are great trucks

[@JLCmike4014]

Seriously TFL lets see a late 90s diesel Ike challenge between a ford 7.3L, dodge 5.9L 24 valve, and a chevy 6.5L. The trucks need to be as stock as stock can be, even better if it was viewers’ trucks. I’d offer the services of my 1999 F-350 single rear wheel with the 7.3L for this test.

[@MDchaz]

Having Mr. Truck in the truck adds 20 pound feet of torque.

[@davidthompson7817]

That’s his affect not his ass! 😂

[@robertyoung8289]

No..just 20lbs! 🤠

[@MrTruckTV]

Of course thanks, that's why I lost 55 pounds so I could create more torque

[@MichaelDabish]

If you look for any 2.3 EcoBoost Ranger motor teardowns on KZbin you will not find any because nobody has had to tear it down yet

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

i love the old and new rangers, awesome little trucks! not so small these days tho

[@dalejones4322]

I was surprised that little engine did so well pulling that trailer up the mountain. Seems like a really good towing vehicle. Thanks guys. Great video

[@lidolf8168]

Ever since Ford release the Ecoboost motor they have been a really good competitor when it comes with towing. Usually they have the highest towing capacity per vehicle group. Like crossover SUVs, full size SUVs, and compact SUVs. And even their sedans can tow a little my Fusion with the 1.5 Ecoboost is good for 1,000 pounds so basically small utility trailer to move a couch that don't fit. But Ford has gone crazy with towing with Ecoboost engines and the 10 speed. And it's not that big of a deal that my Fusion can tow a tiny bit of weight and if I had the 2.0 turbo it does better at 2,000 pounds. But everyone else is trying to do cvts and they can't tow for crap like the Corolla used to be able to tow 1500 pounds all day long but then they threw in the cvts and Toyota immediately said do not tow with the cvt. Beforehand they said it was cool towing 1500 with the 4 speeds or 5 speeds. I think it's cool Ford made it so you could tow with just about any of their vehicle options.

[@dalejones4322]

@@lidolf8168 very interesting and I agree that is cool

[@maximusfuscus]

Excellent. Proff you don’t “need” a full size truck to tow ocasionally.

[@superstu101]

Comparison to the Ike Gauntlet with the 2023 Chevy Colorado (which was towing a 6800 lb travel trailer): (Ranger / Colorado) - Brake applications - 9 / 11 - 35-60 MPH - 16 sec / 21 sec - Squat - 1.0 in / 2.5 in - Sound - 64 dB / 60 dB - Time - 8 mins for both - Uphill RPM - 3200-3800 / 3800-4700 - Uphill MPG - 4.3 / 3.6 - Overall MPG - 10.7 / 9.6 Honestly quite impressed with the old ranger. Performed better than the new Colorado in every category except for sound. Also seemed to have a more robust cooling system. This generation of Ranger tows extremely well for a midsize truck!

[@Intentsrig]

Interestingly enough in the most recent Ike gauntlet video the 23 Colorado and newest ranger both did about 14seconds in the acceleration test. I think it's the same Colorado too. Andre's?

[@superstu101]

​@@Intentsriginteresting. Maybe the Colorado wasn't broken in all the way when they did the first test? Still seems like a big difference!

[@superstu101]

For the record, it seems as though the Colorado was running the stock tune (310 HP / 390 TQ) on the first test and was flashed to the hi output specs for the later one (310 HP / 430 TQ). This (mostly) explains the difference in performance!

[@nathanlivingston3445]

Please explain the "New and "Old" Mr. Truck? You guys never explained at the end.

[@SteveLord]

Yes I wondered the same and was hoping to find in the comments!

[@MrTruckTV]

I'm the old MrTruck, giving the title to Andre as the new MrTruck as he has gained tremendous trucknology and is ready to be an expert. I'm proud of him

[@robertyoung8289]

A inch could of made the difference on my wedding night. 😢

[@MrTruckTV]

Indeed

[@JPjaybird]

I have a 21 ranger tremor and it’s a beast. Uphill in the mountains, passing is a breeze.

[@Mtnbike121]

I will hit 2 years of 2021 ranger ownership in november. Just towed 5000lbs from 600 miles. Averaged 15- 16 mpg doing 70 on mostly flat ground. It towed weigh better than expected, will be towing a lot more the next coming year.

[@halsnyder296]

The decals look like something out of "Mod Squad"

[@jimsiggy]

What an ugly paint/sticker scheme on that Ranger. Ha, ha I said that before I heard Andre say that was his design. No offense but that scheme needs to stay in the 80's.

[@drewsmudemyoozik]

Thinking of buying the 2024 Ford Ranger and doing a 48 state road trip with a travel trailer. What length and weight trailer would anyone recommend?

[@mrfordman9999]

I have to say it's been outstanding watching Andre grow from his first video with the weird Russian thing to the very well-spoken well-educated and experienced Automotive journalist he has blossomed into. it's a one-of-a-kind unique thing that only happens has a result of KZbin

[@daves913]

Eco boost is a beast! for having such a small displacement.

[@benlzicar7628]

The 2.3L in particular in the Ranger has been on the road since 2015 as well with no apparent major issues. I'd say 8 years of service is pretty dang respectable and should quite anyone that says this powertrain isn't proven.

[@AgentSmith911]

@@benlzicar7628 The Ecoboost engines have been around for over a decade now, so Ford have been able to improve the design/engineering over time.

[@corystansbury]

​@@benlzicar7628 Was a disaster in the Focus RS, but I think that was a supplier issue or something vs design. What was delivered was not what was designed.

[@twilightmedia8575]

is if the same 2.3 found in the mustang

[@corystansbury]

@@twilightmedia8575 Yes

[@stkiswr]

I own a 19 ranger xlt fx4. Mild mods but ford tune, bilstein 5100 set at 1.8” front with 265/70r17 toyo r/t w/ 1” spacers and other small non performance add ons. The truck has been great. Only thing I do not like is torque converter lockup schedule in 3rd gear. It’s just not to my liking. Other than that it has been a great truck!plenty of power for the size. Sometimes the trans at low speeds is meh, but it moves when needed. As long as it lasts I’ll be happy lol😂

[@kidsythe]

the ranger now has more power, and the same weight of a early 2000s 1/2 ton pick up. with better tow rating

[@ddroz23]

The pass is not the gnarliest in CO but it is long and at 11200+ feet above sea level. It takes a lot out of engines. I live in that valley for 5 years driving the past almost everyday in every weather. It will exciting at times. I had a 99 Ranger 3.0l and it worked fine, but man it was a chore getting over the pass in a 140hp truck NA. I got the 2022 Tremor now. It is impressive with that load to keep the speed in check. I would only be comfortable in clear weather at Max weight. The truck is only 4000Lb. That motor can ability to handle that drag up is impressive. The intercoolers are not right for that load IMO. If that was summer I think he'd be struggling to keep cool at those climbs.

[@anthonysourdiff1835]

The uphill performance was impressive for that little truck

[@speed47777]

The nice thing about the ranger is the payload is just under 1500 lbs. You can safely add the tongue weight to the truck and not have leave your family and stuff at home. The biggest downside to this truck is the 18 gal fuel tank. You really can only go about 170 miles between fill ups at max tow weight.

[@petelattimer6808]

Less of an issue in Europe (assuming the tank isnt smaller than US spec ones) as they dont make PETROL ones for the European market, to my knowledge. certainly not available in Petrol for the UK, theyre DIESEL ONLY

[@hondofourfivetwo9347]

@@petelattimer6808 I believe same size tank which is an issue for US spec trucks not an issue for any of the diesel options available everywhere else

[@benlzicar7628]

I owned a 19 ranger and towed big with it, loved the truck to death, but the fuel tank was a major reason I ended up selling it. Also as good as the truck pulls I just didn't feel comfortable running it at high RPMs for that long. Ended up selling it and getting a 2013 F250 6.2L, just better suits my use case, bigger displacement means much lower RPMs, simpler engine I can work on, and a much larger fuel tank. The no factory break controller is real big bummer, IMHO any vehicle rated at over 5,000lb towing should come with the option for one with a factory, since it's required by law in basically ever state. Seems pretty silly we mandate backup cameras from the factory but not break controllers : P

[@Sheepleton]

My 19 Ranger was a monster. I tuned it and beat the crap out of it and had zero issues. I'd still have it if we didn't need something bigger.

[@michaelmartin2276]

I have a 2011 Ram Dakota that I used to you various trailers from a camper to flatbed with a load. I've towed thr😮 the Rockies with a trailer that was about 7200 lbs . It did fantastic and kept up with the speed limit easily. You guys should find a Dakota and test it on the gauntlet. Did 12 mpg! Dakota was the 1st mid size truck.

[@kornflakez]

I was only paying half attention, so it took me way too long to realize the Jeep wasn't someone riding your ass, and just something you were towing :D

[@ghilliemanreviews]

I say it like every video. The Ranger is overbuilt. It was designed for Australia. It’s their main truck over there besides maybe the hilux. They torture tested them suckers. They’re weighted to tow more than what we have them set for here. They’re overall outstanding trucks. When I check the used market you rarely find them for sale. You find Nissans Toyotas and chevys all for sale in this segment. But not many Rangers. My assumption is people like them too much to sell. Toyotas are way too high and the other two I’d just avoid all together. The Ranger is an awesome and seems super reliable option. Hopefully this new gen will be the same way.

[@pudermcgavin4462]

Ranger owners are always a special bunch especially the last gen omg they are insane

[@chadsteele1]

Yah over there they have Diesles here, a joke of a gasser. Why? Cause of emissions rules and other political nonsense.

[@chadsteele1]

@@pudermcgavin4462 special is right 🤣🤣

[@ghilliemanreviews]

@@chadsteele1 ikr.

[@nateadventures2135]

The ranger continues to impress me

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

I haven't seen a paint job that ugly since 1982!

[@stevenwright6573]

Saturday morning, coffee, Andrei and Kent rolling up the Ike on a review. Good times. All is right in the universe.

[@gunsandgranola7262]

The Ranger snatched that trailer up the hill so easily, it was almost boring. Great job.

[@captaininsano2777]

I don't know why folks hate 4 cylinders so much. The 2.3T Ford engine and the 2.7 engine GM has both do great in the trucks they come in. The 2.7 equipped Silverados have a higher tow rating than the 4.3 V6 equipped models. Lol just don't put exhaust on it and there's nothing to be ashamed of. 😂 All about efficiency and reliability. If it works, run it!

[@MDillonEV]

I love it when Mr. Truck is on the channel.

[@MrTruckTV]

Thanks

[@Ram14250]

First thing I'd do is get a hair dryer and remove those Fugly decal/strips. Awful. Then I'd go to the Ford Dealer and have them look at why the engine took until 1/2 way through the test to come up to temperature.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Love the towing videos, but I liked the old scoring system better, it actually gave numbers to compare and spread the scoring wider so you could have a list of trucks and see how many points separated each one.

[@mitchellpritsker448]

This Ford Ranger loaded with a trailer has no squat and the ride quality is really good.

[@d_manoil1647]

To bad they are ugly. Catfish front end., cant wait for the update And im a Ranger guy.

[@treaco89]

The star system needs work. I'd suggest doing points per category instead of partial stars.

[@AgentSmith911]

13:27 typo, MPH instead of MPG, but I guess most people will understand.

[@alanj7306]

It was so stupid of Ford to stop producing these in 2010. They were still selling 75,000 a year. Who does that? That was also the last year for the Crown Victoria, which all of us still see on the road. I loved both these vehicles as a youngster (later teens/early 20’s) and still do. It broke my heart to see them go. Why doesn’t this come with trailer brake controls? I still long for my 98’ 4.0L. That was a solid engine! No 2.3 for me...

[@alanj7306]

I personally like the hood. To each their own. But yes, this Ranger did a great job. Although, my 98’ 4.0 SE probably would have done just as well, even though it wasn’t rated for that much weight. I used to love smoking Civics with intakes and cat-backs (2000-2008) off the line with that truck. By 60, I’d be 2 lengths ahead haha 🤣

[@rowerwet]

The old frame wouldn't pass crash standards and ford was almost bankrupt because of Nasar blowing all the money on luxury car brands. I had three rangers and loved them all.

[@tylerrobinson6158]

I loved the 2020 ranger we had as a family. The only down side was the room inside was a little small once you put 3 people in it. But other then that an awesome truck with a lot of performance

[@GhostlyGhille]

Small trucks are indeed small.

[@themidnighttavern6784]

Yeah, the maverick has a larger rear seat.

[@themidnighttavern6784]

​@@GhostlyGhille Maverick is smaller, with more room inside. Love our little maverick.

[@GhostlyGhille]

@@themidnighttavern6784 I'm aware I sell em

[@themidnighttavern6784]

@@GhostlyGhille Nice.

[@seagullsbtn]

The success of the Ranger is as much a thanks to the Turbo at high altitude as it is the ten speed box that was able to select the best gear for the task, without constantly hunting.

[@computer1166]

You damn right a turbo small engine has an advantage and it’s pretty useful on uphills; it would be interesting see the Chevy, Toyota midsize trucks perform at the same Ike test

[@jeffr6280]

For as old as this design is, the results are impressive. With all the quality control issues Ford has, i'm curious to see how they do with the new one. Curious, but not optimistic.

[@robertchapman4488]

In 21 the ranger got the most reliable truck over even the Tacoma from consumer reports.

[@themidnighttavern6784]

The new maverick is one of the most reliable trucks on sale according to consumer reports and Jd power. Also ranked as one of the most reliable hybrid vehicles. Not surprising considering the 2.5 hybrid has been around for over 15 years and is literally the first engine from any brand I've seen where sites specializing in researching potential issues couldn't find any long term reliability problems with it.

[@fuji302]

Pre-Rona truck. ‘19’s are as solid a vehicle that I have ever driven and I worked in Ford, Jeep, Isuzu, Saab and Lincoln Mercury dealerships for 15 years.

[@henryford2736]

Can't believe little 4banger maintained 60 all the way up....wow 😱

[@andyharman3022]

The turbo helped it a lot.

[@drewsmudemyoozik]

I think Ford under estimated and under rated the Ranger like Chevy did with it’s 2019 4 cylinder turbo Silverado. They first rated it for 6,700lbs, then had to re-certify it at 9,300. That Ranger only got up to 3,800rpms!

[@tubbytownsend]

as a ranger owner, it tows just as well as the 2017 f150 2.7 ecoboost i had before it, if not better with the 10spd

[@drewsmudemyoozik]

@@tubbytownsend Since you are an actual Ranger owner, what is the max length and weight travel trailer you would recommend for the Ranger?

[@tubbytownsend]

@drewloustat ill be honest i have no experience with travel trailers. i know i would NOT tow a 8.5x20ft enclosed car hauler due to the frontal area considerations. i primarily tow a 18ft or 20ft open car hauler at around 6700lbs gross trailer weight and 7000lbs in a 14ft hydraulic dump trailer no issues

[@ek6648]

Could you guys test out a 90's Chevrolet C1500 like this? I got myself a 97 Stepside and kinda curious how it performs. I dont have any terrain like this in The Netherlands Im afraid.....

[@JonBecker81]

Wow. I have a ranger and tow a lot but even I’m impressed with this run. I’ve never maxed mine out. I do have the Ford tune but it’s also leveled and on 32’s. It still hauls. I’d love to know what the coolant and trans temp were at the end.

[@daves3016]

He keeps saying its not squatting, well put more tongue weight on the trailer. Max towing is not max payload......

[@firebry23]

That rap is HIDEOUS!

[@davidthompson7817]

Good call!😂

[@riftgod6169]

But what about the payload!!

[@machfive916]

Loving these Super Ike videos. Although this truck did a great job, it definitely lacked in the "towing features" department.

[@spartanchirho]

"You shoulda left the damn hood alone Andre!" 😂 I agree Mr truck!!

[@MrTruckTV]

Yeah

[@MrSilviable]

"I like how they dont use so much plastic on the top of this engine".... camera starring at nothing but plastic 4:30

[@DaddyDan77]

Surprised by the temp gauge being almost at "C" in the beginning. Is it an actual gauge and not a "dummy" switch? Most modern day ones quickly get to dead center shortly after starting the vehicle and stay there unless something catastrophic happens.

[@ALMX5DP]

I cant speak to this specifically, but I do remember once in my old Ford Focus the needle dropping down. It was 15 degrees outside and I was coasting down a highway stretch. The needle never got to full cold, but I didnt have a sustained decent like here. Could just be a very narrow temperature range that the gauge displays, making small variations more obvious (which can be useful if starting to get too hot).

[@lidolf8168]

The one in my Fusion seems to be a real gauge. It stays down in the cold until the car heats up all the way. Once it hits the operating temp or slightly below if the oil is warmed up enough it'll turn off the motor at intersections and then turn it back on once you let off the brake or it cools down too much. But if you sit long enough without it cooling down the temp gauge does go down and then go back up when the engine turns on and warms back up.

[@davidthompson7817]

@@ALMX5DP As long as you watch that gauge frequently. My brother’s first car was a Mustang it wasn’t anything special… it had a six-cylinder in it but he let the engine overheat and ruined it. Pretty sure it had a temperature gauge in the dash too. I learned that lesson early on,luckily it wasn’t my fault. I just remember being pretty young and my brother, well he was really good in school doing mathematics at a high level in college but he didn’t look so bright that day.🤦🏻‍♂️😂!

[@lidolf8168]

@@champinsoccer9 you don't floor it while it's cold right? That's really bad for your engine it can cause the block to morph, when the turbo isn't at operating temp it can hurt the impeller or cause morphing, and same with the transmission too.

[@fx4native492]

Love my 21 FX4 XLT Ford Ranger. A year and half in of ownership with 21000 miles, no issues or concerns this far.

[@Captain-Awesome]

Andre: since you are going to do this each week, which is awesome, consider adding in measurements and weights for Trailer Hitch weight and Pin weight for 5th wheel trucks. Most don’t know that they are over loaded or at the limits for the vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight or the GVCW not so much the towing capacity. While I agree that towing is going to be the most important to me and most others too but there are other factors to proficient at, I know you guys talk about that when discussing trucks with a bunch of options that take away from the towing capacity. Since you are the de facto, certified, expert these are educational things to expand on. BTW, you are my favorite truck performance show/personality by FAR! I have been watch since you were measuring the brake temps.

[@MudMonsterRacing4]

The 2.3 tows really well. The new Ranger with the 2.7 is gonna be a little beast towing.

[@j954e]

This post didn’t age well. 2.7 is a dog! 6800lbs and losses on all aspects. Accept for in cab sound

[@j954e]

Actually Maybe you were referring to the ford 2.7 v6. If so you’re absolutely right.

[@MudMonsterRacing4]

@John Earley Not sure what your talking about. I tow weekly with the 2.7 ecoboost in the bronco. It has no problems towing. If 415 ft lbs of torque is a dog to you then the 5.0 coyote must be an absolute slug towing anything to you.

[@j954e]

@@MudMonsterRacing4 No no I corrected myself I’m talking about the 2.7 of GM’s. The 2.7 and 3.0 are beasts. I was making reference to the new Colorado Ike run with 2.7

[@j954e]

@@MudMonsterRacing4 Full transparency I have a 2022 Ranger Tremor. It’s a great puller. Only major downfall is no factory brake controller

[@truckacabrarex9831]

This just sold me on the ranger.

[@WarNoodle85]

Im super happy with my 2022 tremor lariat. Look forward to getting a trailer camper to tow for road trips.

[@12345anton6789]

It would have been fun to have a comparison against the 2.0 L twin turbo diesel that Ford puts in the Ranger in the rest of the world. That diesel engine is a beast compared to its size

[@paulpeters5199]

I have a 2019 super cab ranger and I love it I’ve had all of the mid size trucks and ford nailed it hands down

[@mlow42]

Still driving a 1995 with a manual. I bought it new and it keeps on going. I don't think these new ones will last as long.

[@beachamboy11]

My 2020 Ranger has really impressed me. I’m excited to see what the new Colorado’s can do.

[@anthonyllenrof]

You should test the Latin American model that have a 3.2l 5cylinder duratorq diesel

[@jebsdaddy141]

Our esteemed US government overlords are doing every thing they can to kill the diesel in this country.

[@davidthompson7817]

Must have lots of grunt… And probably w/o a diesel particulate filter and doesn’t require diesel exhaust fluid too.

[@anthonyllenrof]

@@davidthompson7817 yes it doesn’t have any emissions systems because it can’t handle the poor diesel quality in my country (Euro 3) it’s still cheap tho $1,75 USD per gallon. It produces 350 pound feet and with a 6 speed manual transmission. It’s a very good engine in the US that engine was used in the ford transit 2015 to 2019 and the best of it is that you can reprogram the ECU and produce more hp and torque.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Oldest designed tows better than the rest, imagine what the new one will do

[@anotherbrickinthewall1700]

Not having a trailer brake controller is about the biggest negative on this p/u.

[@ericneal1872]

That's an easy fix. The small gas tank is the biggest negative. Not alot you can do about that.

[@wwz1011]

Sound is a log scale, so 70 is ten times louder than 60. Ranger needs an optional larger fuel tank to make towing realistic.

[@drewelliott9062]

The only thing I don't like about the ranger is not enough interior room for me. I was surprised i actually fit better in the maverick than the ranger.

[@max_archer]

The Frontier may have more power at sea level, but N/A engines lose about 3% per 1000ft so at Ike altitude it's down to around 200hp while the Ranger's still got most of its 270. I went with the Ranger for exactly that reason, I'll be living at 5000' soon and regularly driving over 8000' so the turbo makes a lot of sense. It's also just a more "serious" truck than the others in its class, they're all designed as light-duty vehicles for the US market while the Ranger is a global truck that's Ford's main work truck in most of the rest of the world, so naturally it's gonna tow better than other NA midsizes because it's the rest of the world's F-150 and has to be able to handle that stuff. As an owner, though, I really think the tow features rating was way too generous. The lack of a stock TBC should be worth at least a full star off and the mirrors aren't great either - they're not awful and if you have an XLT or Lariat you can program the trailer length into the blind spot warning, which helps, but you have to take points off somewhere to make this a reasonable rating system.

[@mjeanneau]

Spotting miŕrors are an option, I have them in my ranger

[@guillermoocho359]

Is it the same 2.3 from the Mustang?

[@seanh2390]

great to see Kent

[@TFLtruck]

Oh yea!

[@mikefoehr235]

Towing with the tach at 4000 rpm will get on your nerves after 8 or 10 hours. I did it with my 13 Tacoma going across Canada. Towing with a turbo 6 or V8 is way more relaxed. I am sure short tows are doable but cross country, not for my.

[@ericneal1872]

Luckily, towing up the Ike is only 8 mins. It doesn't need 4000 rpm when its not pulling a 7% grade at 11k feet.

[@mikefoehr235]

@@ericneal1872 Comsider a travel trailer with large frontal area. Two trailers with identical weight will tow way different. The drag from an RV is huge to overcome.

[@ericneal1872]

@@mikefoehr235 I have a 2019 Ranger that I tow a full size travel trailer around 7300-7400 lbs loaded with an 8.5'x8' frontal area. It runs around 2800 rpm at 65ish on the highway. It doesn't enjoy pushing if faster than that but does great to 65mph.

[@mikefoehr235]

@@ericneal1872 Towing with my Tundra at 100 kph or 60 mph the tach shows about 2200 rpm...so that is very relaxed. 5.7 V8 is a great engine to tow with and the 4.30 rear end also aids in towing. I am 62, I like quiet.

[@302Mustang13]

​@@mikefoehr235 It sounds like Eric is locking out OD. He's got three that he could use but he's smart by running some revs in probably 7th vs lugging the engine even in 8th.

[@opplants8302]

Are you guys going to cover the other bent truck frame that recently happened? Colorado zr2 Bent itself pretty good at mint 400.

[@dezmod1644]

I loved my rangers, 86 diesel, when a $12 wage could by you a new truck. And later I had 4 liter that was a fun truck. $50k plus canadian for a new ranger, hmmm, probably just keep my 2011 ram with 100,000 kms on it

[@tammieandrzejczuk2573]

Air pump quality to slow you down? 😂😂😂😂 what does that even mean?

[@spartanchirho]

The up amd down hill was impressive. What mid size could do better??? Esp the uphill, you had engine reserve!!!

[@tedg2085]

You guys should install the ford redarc brake controller. It's a fun little project that will have you spewing expletives and cursing at ford engineers. It works very well once its installed though!

[@alafrosty]

Would you guys PLEASE learn how to drive on the highway!!! You should be driving in the right hand lane whenever it is clear. Tons of your driving just stabbed it into the middle lane, blocking traffic. so annoying! And that downhill "test" is still complete BS. You're just measuring engine compression which has nothing to do with the vehicle performance.

[@vburke1]

There's no substitute for displacement for engine braking.

[@JohnDB252]

This was really an OVERLOADED TEST. At +11,000 ft Ford only rates the Ranger to have a GCWR of about 8,375lb, 12,500lb GCWR limit is sea-level, and you lose 3% for every 1,000ft over. So, if that trailer was 7,500lb, add a couple passengers that likely come close to 500lb combined, and there only 375lb for the truck to fit in, with that being the FX4 it's about the heaviest option you could pick with the max trailer support. Still nice to see the truck did ok, but the really cold temps could have helped with that, so pulling that much at that altitude with Ranger is not something that should be suggested as normal use and should something go wrong while doing it, could cause warranty issues if pulling over the rated amount is believed to be the cause of the warranty concern.

[@alexgrindnshine2522]

Wow! That was impressive. Mid size truck with full size capability. Reminds me of the the dodge Dakota with v8 engines. True work horse trucks.

[@jadoriffic]

I like the decals! Nice job, Andre!

[@TimusPrime]

A lot of folks who complained about the turbo Fords are not buying turbo trucks!😂. Including my brother who just got the new Tundra. He’s in love with turbos now!

[@arthurwright255]

This goes to show and proves you do NOT need a large engine to efficiently tow. Rather, you can do it in a economical and sensible sized truck, this truck has plenty of power for just about everyone. Why waste fuel on gas guzzling large truck engines when something far more practical can do the job! Trucks the size of a Ranger can tow great and it has plenty of room for a family of 5.