Midsize Towing is a Joke? Not with 2024 Ford Ranger XLT

[@JimFreyder]

I’m interested in the Ranger because it is smaller than my 2016 F150 and can still tow my 20ft Bay Boat (roughly 4100 pounds). The shorter wheelbase of the Ranger should make backing the boat in tight spaces easier.

[@henryf.ky.3415]

Great video. Good job hanging in there and backing the trailers up. Very entertaining! Azure Grey looks great on that truck.

[@nlken7175]

Alot of people tow snowmobile's/atv's/sxs, small boat's , etc with midsize. Most people tow RV's with Full size truck's.

[@seantanner4485]

Tim you did great backing that Toyota up. it's like anything... practice practice practice. I took my wife in our tundra and my 18 ft boat to an empty parking lot and had her back up for 3 hours straight... she is no pro but now she can get the job done...

[@LTRand]

I'm happy to see a ranger that can tow my race car to the track.

[@Freynightwalker]

Great video Tim. Yes we would buy a midsize truck to tow a

[@spyder000069]

I even tow with my little ford ecosport. If I am going to the atv trails by myself I use a small 5x8 trailer behind the ecosport because it has a 2k tow capacity and it manuevers way better than my F250. I have 6x12 trailer that I use for two atvs behind the ecosport if we are going to a place that has a small trailhead parking lot (also flatland towing only). If there is hills or we are taking the side by side with then I take the F250. However, I am considering ranger for these duties as the F250 turning radius is terrible.

[@billyg4219]

I bought this truck with towing in mind. I havent towed yet but plan on getting a 26ft 6000 lb tt. I've watched videos that tow more and am not worried at all. From what I've seen so far it shouldn't be a problem.

[@jeffkondra8246]

The best part is the Ranger is made in Wayne, Michigan made in the USA. Ranger is a great truck.

[@nordlandak6853]

Overall ford did a good job. 46 k is a bargain compared to the Tacoma. Although I’d wait until they build stock and offer discounts. Truck prices are not coming down no matter how much we complain. I believe the engine is a carryover and I’ve not heard anything bad about it….

[@rondail5675]

Well Tim, you sure are getting a lot of Ranger videos!!!

[@cwqrpportable]

I agree, it's great isn't it! Very interested in one of these and think we could make good use of it. I like Tim's every day/down to earth reviews, he does it up in a really nice presentation....

[@Cavemol5823]

I like this color better than the baby blue

[@Freynightwalker]

Yes sweet spot truck as a tow vehicle for camping, now if they bring thre PHEV with power in the bed, it would be awesome

[@brettsuydam7457]

My uncle is cross shopping canyon with the ranger right now. They tow a 21ft camper with a 2007 Tacoma currently. They want to tow, but don’t want a huge truck.

[@tylerproctor4878]

I'm fairly confident a 21 ft camper has that tacoma overloaded😬😬

[@dougwarren5471]

Payload will be the deciding factor. Both GM and Ford can tow decent campers but I'd suggest 1500# + Payload

[@brettsuydam7457]

@@tylerproctor4878 Trucks rated at 6500 lbs and it's 4800 lbs dry so some room to breathe still.

[@tylerproctor4878]

@@brettsuydam7457 wow a 2007 at 6500 nice. I didn't know. Guess tow cap hasn't increased much

[@spyder000069]

@@brettsuydam7457 That is a lot of trailer for a side wind to whip around. I'd be using a weight distribution hitch to help but its still a light truck for that size trailer. I have a 20 foot enclosed and have tested between my F150 and F250 on a windy day. The 250 was no problem but you definately could feel it move around with the F150 and I wouldn't want to be in a midsize truck with it.

[@Njrebel68]

I have a 24 Ranger on order i have a 21 Ranger now i ordered the the 24 with the same technology package that i have in my 21 but it seems like I’m getting less options

[@b.g.4277]

I know it is an old video. What are your thoughts on long term Ranger reliability? More or less of a gamble compared to a Colorado or Tacoma? Maybe all three are now about even being new in 2024.

[@DiscGolfRoof]

I'd be more interested if they offered a bed size that made sense! 6ft bed or bust

[@seantanner4485]

Agreed a 6ft bed makes a mid sized truck almost as usable as a 1500 class! I think the Toyota is the way to go... everyone saying its too much$$. But when you compare options they are all about the same...ford vs chevy vs toyota... optioned quite well are all around 50k...

[@tracy2928]

Wish the Lariat had full LED tail lamps. I have a '21 Tremor and I love it, but it has some issues so looking for the '24. I am having a hard time giving up the seats. They are awesome. Not willing to go raptor, really don't need it and don't want the super bolstered seats nor the fuel economy. My only real hiccup is do I go with the 2.3 or wait for the 2.7? The power in the 2.3 is just fine, but a little more wouldn't hurt. Could also tune the 2.3L I suppose. As for price, if you're in the lux midsize market, ya gotta pay to play. I do agree with auto pricing being a joke, but it's not going to get better.

[@jsmorefield]

Have they fixed the 10 speed transmisson?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Still seems like a hit or miss.

[@oliverramclam6009]

Ford fans will continue to buy it regardless if they fix the 10 speed transmission issue or not

[@cwqrpportable]

@@oliverramclam6009 Call me crazy but I own and lease 14 trucks now with the Ford 10 speed tranny and everyone of them works great. 9 of them do hard time in the quarry and open pit day after day, these trucks are not mall crawlers man. I had an issue with one back in 2018, it acted really funky and the dealership took a couple days, reflashed or did something to the software and it never caused a problem since. The big lugs in the quarry are not easy on equipment, believe me. My personal truck is a '22 F150 Powerboost; I drive it as my main vehicle and we tow our RV with it. I couldn't ask for a better tranny. I've got lots of first hand experience over 40 yrs of driving different brands of trucks. That's my 2 cents worth.....

[@henryford2736]

I'm towing my camper right now with 10spd F-150. The transmission is smooth as butter there's nothing wrong with my 10 speed. Love it...

[@cwqrpportable]

Of all the 10 speed trannys in an F150 I've owned, I've had one that acted funky in a 2018 XLT with 3.5 EB. Dealership took it for two days and when I got it back it worked great and never had another problem. I think they reprogrammed a module or computer. All my other quarry trucks work great and my '22 F150 Powerboost tows our RV just fine, nice and smooth and the tow/haul mode works great.

[@spyder000069]

Can you manually lock out gears for towing? I know it was mentioned the top 2 gears get locked out when you enable tow haul mode but can you manually lock out others? My F250 you can limit the highest gear and its nice as it will still auto shift through the others. My ecosport has a manual select mode but you have do all the shifting at that point.

[@ALMX5DP]

I believe it is the same as other Ford trucks where you can either limit or lock out upper gears, or put it in manual mode to control everything yourself.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

That’s an interesting question. I’ve only heard the criticism that you can’t access the top two gears when towing not the other way around that it is a good thing.

[@spyder000069]

@@Pickuptrucktalk Its good to be able to lock out the top gears if you are on roller coaster roads. Instead of the truck trying to constantly upshift and downshift to reach max mpg you lock out the higher gears so there is enough torque that it can carry the load through that stretch without over working the transmission. Its a big help if you are still trying to use cruise control in those situations. Plus if you are going down steep grades you can lock out more gears to get more engine braking while coasting down.

[@max_archer]

You can on my 2020 Ranger, using the manual shift buttons in D (instead of S, where it goes into manual when you use them) lets you pick any gear you want as the top one. The new one has basically the same drivetrain so I'd guess it works the same way.

[@spyder000069]

@@max_archer Good to know. Thanks!

[@freedomisntfree_44]

The ranger or taco would be the only I’d consider

[@Dusdaddy]

It really does look better and sound better after seeing it be driven vs the release videos. It seems geared more for work with the bigger payload/towing, bed width, etc. The Taco seems geared more for recreation and daily driving. But yet the Taco comes with a 6ft bed version and a high-power invertor which would be better for work. And doesn't Toyota have some sort of towing assist option as well? I have yet to see that one demonstrated anywhere.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Toyota offers the tow assist in the Tundra. I've done a video on it, but I can't remember where it is. LOL

[@Dusdaddy]

@@Pickuptrucktalk I have seen that! Just wondering if the Taco version is the same. That was the reason for the extra shark-fin antennas, right?

[@mad-meh2719]

​@Dusdaddy I've read articles that say it does have towing assist, but I'm not sure what package.

[@williamdkelly]

How is the room inside? Does that wide center console mess with feeling cramped and narrow seats? How does it compare to the space in the maverick?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Pretty roomy inside and similar to the Maverick. What do you mean by center console mess?

[@williamdkelly]

@@Pickuptrucktalk but does it have the same space inside as the 2023 Ranger because it was to small for me?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

@@williamdkelly yup. The cabin is the same size. I'm not sure where people are thinking it is somehow bigger in the rear or in the cabin.

[@jimmyspencer4019]

Don't 4get tacoma has that stupid strap u have to button to hold up the rear seat. That is just dumb.

[@ALMX5DP]

It is dumb, but probably not enough of a deal breaker on it's own to sway anyone's decision one way or another.

[@honda116969]

That's about the stupidest fucking thing I've ever seen I can't believe they didn't make it like other manufacturers when you push it up it just stays up, I don't like the new Tacoma, keeping the 3rd gen after 250-300K I'll sell it & consider something 🆕 when I'm 75yrs old 😂

[@engineer_alv]

@@ALMX5DP exactly, the non adjustable driver's seat height nor power seat (paired with a horrible driving position) were bigger deals for over 20 years, yet Toyota sold around 2 million Tacomas before they offered those options with the 2020MY refresh

[@Getusom]

@@ALMX5DPyeah. I agree. It’s lame and lazy on Toyotas part, but not a deal breaker

[@JimBeary]

2 comments. 1. A 45K mid-sized pick up truck is absurd, but "there's a sucker born every day...." 2. Please do a test with a 4-5K lb RV, and a 6-7K lb RV that are more representative of what a lot people camp with!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

I do towing tests with 6-7k RVs all the time. NEVER in a mid-size. That’s just not safe IMO.

[@williamhershey3477]

That trucks options Are equal to a 65000 full size

[@JimBeary]

@Pickuptrucktalk But the truck is rated to tow up to 7500lbs. Break the mold and test it out! Inquiring minds want to know!!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

@@JimBeary we are too much wind around me. It would be dangerous with the high sides.

[@JimBeary]

@williamhershey3477 A full size truck that's 30K overpriced! Deflation, deflation, deflation!!!

[@Gene1969]

You can bet your bottom dollar I would tow with it. I've towed with every pickup I've owned.

[@paulhunter9613]

I won’t buy a truck without a tow pkg

[@jacketprideable]

We, the consumer, have to stop buying vehicles at these ridiculous prices!!! They keep going up in price because we keep giving them money. They’re laughing all the way to the bank.

[@Cavemol5823]

I thinkng towing payload make make someone pick this over base f150 to save good amount money. For actual truck needs and economy being a factor I’d say Ranger is what lot people will want. The Tacoma price is just little too much

[@paulhunter9613]

And the toecoma isn’t half the truck the ranger is

[@johnminichielli8957]

I want to see how the 2.7 tows at least 6000 lbs.

[@MarkFlint-l6i]

The 24 Tacoma I tried is ugly and the cabin felt confined. I will try out the Ranger as it looks far better than the Taco and will fit my needs towing my boat or ATV & aluminum trailer.

[@benschmitz554]

Where’s the 6ft bed? What about the people that want to do work with their trucks. People like gardeners and pool guys their only option now are the overpriced Tacoma or the outdated Frontier

[@williamhershey3477]

Then buy a f150

[@engineer_alv]

Ford mentioned it would bring back the Supercab at a later date but my guess is it won't come before 2025 MY

[@GoodSamLegend]

I like the new Tacoma a lot, but the pricing is ridicolously high. So what is the point of liking something that I cannot affotd to buy it or I have to buy an entry level truck with tons of blank buttons to remind me how poor I am not to be able to buy the trim I liked. The Tanger pricing is good as long as dealers do not ask for more. One issue with the Ranger, it does not look manly enough. It looks like it is designed for the Ladies.

[@Getusom]

If I could just get the looks of the Colorado with Toyotas reliability I’d make billions….

[@smittysmitty481]

The Ranger is not the best looking truck in the segment, but you get a lot of truck for the money.

[@vcash1112]

It’s a boring looking truck! Needs more of an aggressive look and a 6ft bed!

[@heydaddy6817]

The previous Generation of the Ranger looks even better

[@Getusom]

Definitely the ugliest of the new midsize trucks…..interior look good,but exterior is just blah.

[@honda116969]

I don't like the fact that it's connected to the internet all the time.. one day they decide emissions standards are a little bit tighter you wake up with 250 horsepower & 275 ft lb of torque.. you're welcome we downloaded a new ECU map for your truck to conform with new emissions standards 🤔

[@Njrebel68]

Its not connected to the internet all the time

[@honda116969]

@@Njrebel68 The hell if it's not! How the hell do they do over the air updates then?? Because it's connected to the internet! Don't be in denial my dude

[@Njrebel68]

@@honda116969 its not i have a 21 ranger with the same sync 4 and its connected to wifi when its connected to your network at home other then that you can choose if you want to be connected to a hot spot dont be suck a conspiracy theorist dude 🖕🏻

[@danthompson1467]

I like it 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@davidleeosbourne2727]

Wait till June and this truck will be in pride color's again

[@paulhunter9613]

@@davidleeosbourne2727 naw, that’s Toyotas territory

[@spiceyfrenchtoast9421]

I need a truck that will last 300k miles. The ranger probably won't with the way Ford buildings things now a days.

[@spiceyfrenchtoast9421]

Also NEVER buy the first year of any model

[@bubcat54]

Ford must really have their pr machine at full throttle, pumping this mess. Ive had no less than 10 influencer feeds on youtube today alone. Dont waste your money.

[@ryansheard8092]

Life's not that bad. Sorry you're angry, but I'm sure a bit of gratitude could change that.

[@bubcat54]

@ryansheard8092 Nonsense prattle. Its a truck. Very overpriced. Being pumped as if its the best truck ever made by fools willing to deceive their audience, just to make a buck.

[@ryansheard8092]

@@bubcat54 I'm genuinely curious, overpriced based on what?

[@bubcat54]

@ryansheard8092 Based on value. Average household income vs return on investment. Upside-down from tbe moment you pull out of the lot.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@bubcat54 that's nearly every new vehicle..

[@ojbarberena7090]

You speak fast and choppie hard to understand

[@Dusdaddy]

This is not a review of Tim, it's of a truck. You can't hear fast enough? Slow the playback speed under settings.

[@Getusom]

I have to agree. I have often thought Tim speaks to fast even in other video. But I like his content and watch it any way

[@dougwarren5471]

If you can't hook up a trailer the old fashioned way with the steering wheel you shouldn't be towing. Useless feature fixing a problem no1 has.

[@ALMX5DP]

Interesting opinion, and you're saying a problem that no one has? I'd say it does address a problem that quite a few people have. I have no qualms about technology helping people along. It doesnt really affect me much if at all, and if it does its beneficial as people who arent as accustomed to towing will likely be better and quicker using this feature.

[@dougwarren5471]

@ALMX5DP That's the problem, technology handicapping people. My point is if it's too hard for someone to use there mirror's and steering wheel. They shouldn't be towing because there are many safety factors. Backing up your tow vehicle is only one, but I respect your opinion, too.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@dougwarren5471 how has technology handicapped people? People would have still towed before this tech, and been terrible at it (we've all seen them). This technology just helps people who were terrible, be a bit less terrible. Sure I'd like to see people learn and grow in their abilities, but that is a tall order. If this helps alleviate any of the current demographic be a bit less sucky as they drive around or near me, I'm all for it.

[@cwqrpportable]

Doug, when we camp with our RV and F150 Powerboost, I feel confident and secure should anything ever happen to me while we're camping and I'm incapacitated due to an injury or sickness. In an event like that I want any of my friends or family members travelling with us to be able to have any advantage available to get us mobile and moving. The Pro Trailer backup assist is a very good feature and I'm glad we have it. I was triple towing hay trailers on the farm 55 years ago when I was 12 y/o so yeah I don't need it but I still think it's useful and don't feel threatened by it in any way.

[@garysarratt1]

If you can’t hitch up a mule, you shouldn’t be driving. If you can’t work a slingblade, you shouldn’t be mowing. If you can’t draw, you shouldn’t be using a camera. Well over 100k dollars and life/limb are on the line. If people are going to buy things and use them on the road with me, then hell yes, sell them every advantage there is.

[@vcash1112]

It’s a boring looking truck ! Looks wimpy!

[@ALMX5DP]

Why are you only focusing on it's looks?

[@vcash1112]

@@ALMX5DP looks are everything!

[@cwqrpportable]

@@vcash1112 'Nuff said

[@paulhunter9613]

@vcash No it’s not wimpy, it looks nothin like a toecoma

[@ahill7866]

I’m sorry but people have absolutely zero business hauling a trailer IF they cannot back it up!!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

How do you get experience backing up a trailer if you have zero business hauling a trailer?

[@cwqrpportable]

@@Pickuptrucktalk Good point Tim.

[@garysarratt1]

Wanting to keep safety tech from people who need it the most is dumb and dangerous. You can’t stop inexperienced people from buying rigs and towing. Also, can’t stop innovation. Buy and drive what you want.

[@teddonley9594]

​@Pickuptrucktalk when I was a kid my dad took my into a hay field with a trailer and had me back the thing for hours. I was 11 so my only job was to pull the trailer during hay season. I guess city people could use an empty parking lot life in your video.

[@cwqrpportable]

@@teddonley9594 I had a similar experience on our farms. I was triple towing hay wagons in 1968 when I was 12. Having said that, I don't begrudge or judge anyone using technical assistance in backing a trailer up. In fact, I'm thankful to have it on our F150 while we're RV camping; it's a backup (excuse the pun) for a certain someone in the case I'm injured or ill and can't drive.

[@aesho46]

Overpriced garbage!