5 Good/Bad Things About 2019 Ford Ranger - What You REALLY Need to Know

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[@Pickuptrucktalk]

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[@christopherbrown5467]

Can you tow a small camper with it? The new Ford ranger?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Christopher Brown yes. Most small campers are in the 2-3k lbs range, so this should tow that pretty easy.

[@shackman9566]

Hopeless. My old 94 ranger with a fuel injected 2.3 litre 4 with factory header hemispheracle head 2 spark plugs per cylinder made plenty of horse power. The truck handled like it was on rails. The bed was low enough and 6' in length. I pulled around my 7' x12' trailer no problem. I had fresh cut locust logs piled 5' high on the trailer and the truck pulled it fine. No I'm not going 70 but I'm not an idiot and don't need or want to go that fast with a load. Had the rear frame not rotted away I would still be driving it. So now I have rebuilt a 1977 f150 4x4 and also a 1985 f150 4x4. I will never buy anything new again. I can build better performance than this new crap with after market performance parts for a tenth the money of this new factory crap. 40000 dollars or less is what I pay for the houses I rebuild and flip not a truck. For twenty grand I can build a truck that will out pull out work any of this new absolute crap. Who needs all those cup holders and fancy sound systems in a work truck. You need to have your engineers and designers go too work with people who really use a truck for its intended purpose not a bunch of yuppies and soccer mom's who cracked up their car's and now want to be the biggest thing on the road. To charge 30- 40 - 50- 60 -70 thousand and more for a pickup truck is sinful. In fact all these new vehicles are way over priced and your deliberately making them so the can not be serviced by the owner. Good luck there are plenty of folks that have had enough. The unions the government need to get out of the transportation business. You fluff a vehicle up with all kinds of crash protection but at the same time put 300 plus hp engines in them. People are driving way to fast for road conditions. You braking systems that beat the racing brake of just a few short years ago. So people Sprint about at speeds that their attention level and driving skill levels aren't even close to being part with. And with all fancy video and sound devices to even further detract divers. Did I say drivers? Most people are just plodding along for the ride pointing the vehicle hammering the gas and brakes like drunken chimpanzees. While they chatter about nonsense on their cell phones. I used to drive a fuel tanker now Im nervous just leaving my driveway. You all want to lose the privilege and freedom to drive your own vehicles where and when you want. Keep buying this expensive junk till no one can afford it. That's the plan then the uber government driver less cars will be your only choice. And they won't be cheap but you won't own them or have free instant access to them. But your tax dollars will be funding them.

[@robertryan7204]

They tow 5000lb Campers with the Diesel versions we have here in Australia There is a rated test 0-60mph( 100kmh)with 5000lb Campers done with all Global Pickups

[@Davido50]

Absolutely love my 6mo old '19 Ranger XLT FX4 crew cab.. black on black. Everywhere I stop ..ppl compliment & ask bout it. Assembly quality /fit & finish are top notch. The powertrain Is exquisite .. best in class by a long shot. This Is what Ford Motor Co excels at.. trucks & SUVs! This new Ranger Is no exception. Im @10k mis & its only getting better. Soon acquiring the Fox 2.0 shock upgrade kit & Ford Performance tune. Already a sporty & quick truck.. should be a blast even more so. Been confirmed by Fords powertrain engineers that simply using 93 premium fuel gets you 300hp! Nice bonus . Keep on trucking!

[@SWWolffh]

I have one and love it. The oil change is soo easy, everyone has been complaining but it isn't bad.. To get to the filter all you do is turn your wheels to the right remove a flap and there the filter is unobstructed by wheel or any lines. then when you remove the filter the oil drains into a funnel that perfectly guides your oil to a container.

[@erice8810]

S.W. Wolf agree completely. I did end up removing the skid plate over the drain pan (4 x bolts) to save the mess. Also only pulled the top 3-4 tabs on the upper flap and folded it aside. Took less than 30 mins.

[@Stopthegreed]

I dont think the problem is just oil changes. Ford Rangers have a terrible reliability rating. Dog and lemon give them 2 stars and a list as long as your arm of problems. Chassis twisting and cracking to the point they are now checked for cracks on safety inspections. Engine failures. Sensor failures. Transmission failures.

[@Davido50]

Exactly ! Its utterly quick & simple. I'm glad they designed that monstrous engine "oil cooler" on side of the powrerful RS rally race car derived powertrain. Heavy duty cooling systems throughout. 6.3qrt oil capacity! Longevity Is def the plan no doubt . Fox 2.0 shock upgrade goin in soon w/ Ford Performance - 2.3L specific tune. My truck is approx 6mos old /10k mis. Love it! Home run FoMoCo.

[@Davido50]

@@erice8810 Yes! this dude was misinformed as were many at 1st. Ford engineers made it very easy & worth it 100% ..to have that monster oil cooler there. 6.3qt oil capacity ensures max durability folks. Must use SN+'rated "full synthetic motor oil" ONLY. Mobil1 5w30 or Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 for example currently exceed this requirement

[@Davido50]

@@Stopthegreed go back to Tacoma world troll! Ranger Is legendary in reliability. U sure see a ton more 10-15yr old Rangers on rd than any other smaller truck. Ur intent is blatantly obvious. Hope your being paid at very least. Btw ALL FUTURE Tacoma trucks being assembled in Mexico! Foreign 2nd tier trucks made in another foreign country for sale in USA!? No thanks! My new "best in class" Ranger built at MAP facility in Wayne, Michigan. Profits stay in USA. Do you expect any less from FoMoCo truck division. Of course not. New Bronco coming fall '20. Its painful for ya isnt it. The trolling & lies are blatantly obvious. Cant stop superior product! Keep on trucking. God bless all! #Americantrucksuperiority

[@adamlreiner]

The scene with the kids laughing in the back just sold this truck for me! My four-year old daughter could care less if she rode in a Porsche, but every time I borrow a pickup truck from work she won't stop talking about it for a week. Thanks for the excellent review from a family and usability perspective.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

No problem! Yes, kids love off-roading. Raising them right imo.

[@TheLightypants]

1. It's a small truck, the bed is going to be small. You also have the offroad package, making the truck higher up, so the bed is going to be higher. 2. For 40K the Lariat should have a dampener, yes. 3. The front tie-down can't be lower, or else the wheel-bump will be in the way. I'm pretty sure this is close to the standard tie-down configurations of pretty much all trucks. If you want more, you can literally put them in yourself. 4. No one uses select unless you're driving a sports car, and having paddle shifters on an automatic, non-sport car is idiotic, they'd be in the way 99% of the time, and be a huge annoyance. 5. Nearly all modern vehicles are going to be a pain in the ass to work on yourself, especially the engine bay thanks to federal regulations regarding safety, which make almost all vehicles pretty similar thanks to needing to implement crumple zones and the need to make vehicles sleeker and more aerodynamic for better MPG. The Lariat version is for people who don't really care about the cost. If you want to actually buy a truck on a budget, go for the XL with the 4x4/offroad and towing packages, it has the same capabilities as the Lariat but for 10-15K less. You won't have leather seats that massage you and ultra HD 581.9 surround sound speakers, but oh well. It's a truck.

[@huskiesgames489]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@karlschauff7989]

"The front tie-down can't be lower, or else the wheel-bump will be in the way. I'm pretty sure this is close to the standard tie-down configurations of pretty much all trucks. If you want more, you can literally put them in yourself." That's why I wish more manufacturers would just put multiple tie downs in each corner. I see that the new GM half-tons have 3 in each corner. All trucks should have at least that many in their bed. But you point is a good one. The front tie downs wouldn't work if they were lower. This truck is overpriced no matter what. For $40k you can get a decent F-150 XLT, a Tacoma TRD Pro, or a Colorado ZR2. The features you get in the Ranger Lariat just don't justify that price tag. It's a small truck with an ok interior. For $10-15k more than the XL, I just don't see where that money went. I agree on all your other points.

[@gpatty6538]

Lighty honestly I think your way off on number 4. I agree it is dum to have them on a non sports orientated vehicle. But imo when they were developed (racing teams) they were designed for ease of use. To make shifting easier and more efficient.. taking your hands of the wheel etc. I have towed from time to time with my ecodiesel Grand Cherokee and now my hemi GC and I can tell ya when I’m coming down a pass and need to kick it down a gear to help maintain speed. It’s just a finger flick and both hands are firmly on the wheel vs reaching down for a shifter and trying to figure out its orientation. I just say don’t give them a bad rep until you try them.

[@fenderboy68]

@@karlschauff7989 GM, I can't do it for so many reasons. Taco, Hell no, I'm, too big to fit into a little cab. Nissan, Oh hell no. Ford, thank you!!!!

[@LKBHD]

I opted for the shadow black. XLT extended cab/6 ft bed. Fx4, tow package, technology package. Its been almost a month and so far all features have been useful. You dont get leather seats but you get remote start/ford pass phone start. Trail control. Adapative cruise control, lane keep assist. Nav. Heated seats. Tow mode and a bunch of other really nice amenities. Price was about 42 before rebates and what not

[@KrstnaSchroeder]

Purchased a new 2019 ranger lariat last month (121 mi on it)! I love it! Totally agree with bed height, I’m 5’4 so it really sucks!! As for tie downs I found the perfect solution for $15 at Walmart....adjustable cargo net that fits 5 & 6 ft beds, I leave it attached at all times and adjust bungee cord length if I need to.

[@KTMSAS-Duc1200S]

My son just purchased a blue 2019 Lariet and brought it over for its first oil change. It was really easy, he did it it himself with me supervising, lol. It seems to be a really nice truck and is perfect for him if he is going to own a truck. He purchased a 2018 F150 and complained it was too big for him, so this is just right. He prob bought a truck because I have always owned trucks. I think he made a good decision, but the Lariet version was more than he needed.

[@ebroebro1]

You win the internet today with that jam session with the kids. That had me cracking up! Looking at picking up a 2021 Ranger. Thank you for your videos.

[@nissanz808]

Love the kids off road reactions 👍🏼

[@jimnielsen4076]

Good video! I agree with you on oil filter location, manual shift buttons location & the gate dropping. No reason ford could not have used a remote oil filter located under the hood. My oil Vortec S10 Blazer had a remote filter.

[@jamie91433]

hi, you just have to turn the tire to right to get to the filter, its actually a really easy oil change, takes less then 30-45 mins, the filter is in a easy spot to get good leverage on it.

[@GreaterLevelHomeServices]

I don’t own a truck yet but you’re review is awesome, I really agree with the dislikes about the bed and the oil change hassle. Good job!

[@adidas4275]

Clip of you and the boys rumbling down the the farm was a great add

[@Invader501st]

I have a 2019 Ranger XLT with the off-road package and tow package and it's a damn good truck. I work out in the desert and this thing handles nice offroad, also to everyone complaining about the cost, i got mine for 38k after taxes, bottom line f-150's that are 4x4 run in the 50 range after taxes, so yeah its cheaper. So yeah I'm a Ranger fan.

[@Davido50]

It's a great truck. Best in class from the get go. No need defend brother. Ford is #1 in trucks for good reason. Has been 42 yrs straight in US & Canada. All truck guys know this..its all about engineering /design/technology. The powertrain / plush ride along w/ ULTRA solid "bank vault like" chassis had me @ hello :). Told my beloved son to order his own (he did.. '20 in new race red) cause he parked his expensive 2yr old Jeep Wrangler to drive my '19 black on black FX4 every darn day. Home run Ford Motor!

[@jamesturpin9091]

Hey. Im 6 foot tall. My onkt concern is i was uncomfortable in the tacoma after awhile. Is the ranger more comfortable?

[@Invader501st]

@@jamesturpin9091 Hey Rick. Yeah when I was looking for trucks I liked how the Tacoma looked but yeah its definitely smaller. The ranger for a fact has more room. My dad will drive it sometimes and hes 6'1 and he fits comfortably in it so I would say its roomier than the Tacoma. If you want more cab room go with the Ranger in my opinion.

[@dougkreutzer8440]

I think it would still be worth a test drive for me. Sometimes a midsize truck just fits in your life better. What fun to be a kid in your household. Great video

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Hopefully, they will remember all this fun when they get older and think I'm wrong about everything! LOL

[@mikec3454]

The only problem with midsize trucks is the ease of putting in baby/child seats. Same problem with full size trucks with double cabs vs. crew cab. We had to go for a full size crew cab to fit our growing family for now. Down the road though, I could see myself going to a sporty midsize.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

@@mikec3454 I once made the same decision. It was between a full-size crew cab pickup and a mini-van. It wasn't a hard choice for me as I imagine it wasn't for you! LOL. Mini-vans are great actually and I really get why people buy them for kids. Me? Not so much. I'd love a small mid-size pickup when the kids get older. For now, I'll drive my reg cab '62 Chevy C10.

[@brianhall23]

I agree with you about the oil filter placement. It is so stupid to take the tire off to change the oil.

[@kurth.8599]

Your boys were having so much fun :-) it's so cool. Great family fun. That's what I want.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Yeah, they love going off-road!

[@bill3641]

A couple years ago , when my 1999 Ranger with 150k on it was rear ended by a twit with a phone in her hand I damn near cried. I had hoped that it was going to serve me for may years to come. That changed the next day when the insurance rep " totalled " it and cut me a check for what I had paid for it 4 years earlier. Sorry for the rambling , but I miss the simpler days and simpler machines. Cars and trucks that cost years of gross income in most cases ? WTH ?

[@prestonweitersjr.9460]

5/11/19, This is what happens w/all-purpose vehicles. Do you need a truck or a car? None do it all flawlessly. I live in a rural area, I have a Taurus AWD w/a trailer hitch, I have one of those light 4x6' mesh trailers from Lowe's for compost dump/cash-carry. This configuration is cheaper than a truck especially if I don't always need a truck.

[@Propelled]

Bill, that’s EXACTLY how my buddy lost his last Ranger!

[@troyadamson8618]

My second one I only had 4 months. It was totalled when a guy crossed over 4 lanes of traffic and hit me head on, he squashed it from the right head light to the front of the driver's door. I know how you feel.

[@cclcanadiancountrylife3628]

Bill I feel you man, I know your pain. I had a 1993 ford ranger light green 4x4 with 180k was on my way to work in the winter at 4am to plow snow. Some old retired guy came at me head on in my lane so I pulled off to the side of the road to avoid a head on and this guy slammed into my front fender and all down the side of my truck was destroyed. Insurance wrote it off. I loved that truck I was so mad. Guy was on his way to tim Hortons at 4am.

[@sarahann530]

According to people on here the old Rangers were indestructable yet your piece of shit was written off when rear ended. What's up with that ? Since when do trucks hold their value for 4 years ?

[@avilacharro73]

I have the 2019 Ford Ranger supercrew and I love it. My whole family loves it. And about the oil changes I got that coverd from the dealer for 3 years.

[@scottfirman]

Because oil changes are so expensive.

[@VikingBagsYT]

Your channel was recommended by a friend, great content!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thanks!

[@markgeller5900]

Watched a couple of videos and this was definitely informative. Thanks.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thank you for watching!

[@charlesguerzon3034]

Change my mind definitely go for hilux instead....🤣😂😁🤔🤔🤔

[@RSDX99]

I traded my 2017 F150 Coyote for a 2019 Ranger super cab because they don't make a regular cab and I only need room for one passenger. I got the XLT with a rear locker in 2WD since we rarely get any snow I don't need a 4WD. Tow package and premium paint, $25500 and it fits in my garage with room to spare something the F150 struggled to do.

[@theporkchop9922]

To get to the oil filter, pull the wheel off and the plastic splash guard in the wheel well.

[@4bulldurham]

I have a Sport XLT Crew in my garage. I didn't know about the funky oil filter location; but I hire it done.

[@speedfre]

Good video man, like the info.

[@randythompson4006]

For those balking at the price. When i was shopping for a new truck back in 2002. The ranger extended cab xlt 4x4 were going for around $24,500 the f150 xlt crew cab was around $29,000. Fast forward 2019 the lariat rangers are $45k the lariat f150 is $55k msrp. They follow a pretty standard price curve. If you think its to much stop buying fullsize trucks that cost over $50k.

[@IronGuardLegionnaire]

People forget that those prices in 2002 are comparable to the current ranger prices in 2019 adjusting for inflation

[@johngreen9864]

I bought a 2yo Supercrew F-150 XLT 4x4 with just under 60,000 miles for roughly half the price of a new one. I'm in my late 40's and may never own another brand new vehicle. Just not worth the price tag IMO.

[@neuspeed79]

Thanks for mentioning the placement of the oil filter. You’re the first to bring it up! Kudos!

[@Arundodonax]

Ditto.

[@chelseab5467]

Thank you that was very informative and very helpful!

[@joeframo3347]

Hello from Atlanta Georgia thank you for your great presentation on the Ford Ranger looks really nice they really made some Leaps and Bounds on the exterior body I like the lines in it and I like the styling gives it a sporty look thanks again

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thanks for commenting!

[@1860CarolinaRebel]

Towing capacity on the new ranger supercrew 4x4 is 3500 pounds without the towing package. (Load attached to bumper) With the towing package, the tow rating is 7500 pounds. Towing package on the Ranger is simply a 7 pin harness and hitch receiver.

[@t4thfavor1212]

the tow package is good for 7500# towing on all trims, I tow 4000#-4500# (depending on load) with mine. It's a 22' camper trailer, and it tows no problem at all.

[@TheDavis7029]

What is your mpg towing that camper?

[@t4thfavor1212]

@@TheDavis7029 I've not made a long trip with it yet, but on my test run (with heavy acceleration) it got between 10 and 12mpg. I'm sure on longer trips it would be closer to 15.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

What's the rear axle ratio? Do they offer a towing axle? A towing package (HD radiator, HD alternator etc.)? Thanks.

[@t4thfavor1212]

Stephen Powlingham it’s a 3.73 ratio. They only offer a single package with every trim coming with a tow/haul mode button, and the 2.3t engine. The towing package is the hitch l, and the 7-way trailer plug. You have to install your own brake controller which is super easy.

[@xhelcat36x]

Thanks for the great info

[@mikewypasek8855]

Your comment on the oil filter was golden. I would never even think to ask a dealer salesperson about that because I assumed no engineer would be stupid enough to design a truck that way. Thanks for the info!!

[@jeffw1124]

Golden?....NOT

[@casualcasting]

Thanks for the review and honesty! I been eye balling them but for 40k its just little over the top for what the ranger is suppose to be. I just bought a 2012 f150 coyote and its been a nightmare so in a year im planning to trade it in & find something smaller and stuff.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Nothing worse than a bad pickup buy. Thanks for commenting!

[@pat2430]

40k for a small truck is absurd.

[@TheLightypants]

It's the Lariat version though, it's for people who don't care about money and absolutely must have massaging seats and HD 21.9 surround sound speakers. The base Ranger is almost half the price of the Lariat version.

[@onionhead5780]

Josh Owrns Holy sheep shit bro! I feel for you. 😢

[@mikemcdonald7652]

Tacoma trucks get up there in price too

[@dylanfarris7647]

It's literally the same price as a Tacoma, Colorado and Ridgeliine with similar options.

[@erickar2634]

Damn 40k it’s like the price of a full size truck.

[@johnmalko2883]

Very nice video thank you young man

[@gadielsantiago8813]

Thanks for the no bs review👍🏻

[@hinglemccringleberry8193]

I have an xlt with the fx4 package and I am loving it Edit: I mostly got it to haul mountain bikes and for camping, also I got 8k in rebates and discounts

[@andrewjacobson556]

I'd like to see an additional engine option with this truck a twin turbo 2.7 liter would fit nicely.. overall its ah cool little truck looks plenty capable!!

[@davidrogers182]

Great Review

[@CJ-fh8up]

Video was ok, thinking about getting a ranger. Just noticed a couple slip ups. Your mpg fasting was for two wheel drive not four and you said it was a 2.7 while driving with your kids.

[@Davido50]

Looked at all the new '19 small trucks . The Ranger is best riding & best styling plus the linear power cant be beat. Bought a new '19 Ranger XLT FX4!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Congrats on the new pickup!

[@thomaslaird9177]

I have a 2019 Ranger lariat and I friggen love it !

[@decayofalberta1520]

It looks like a great little truck. But, it had a touch of old late 80’s/early 90’s ford truck. Great video

[@housemusicsmith]

Been researching this truck for 8 months and it is perfect for what I need. I just sold my 07 F150 and loved it but it was just too big. It is a life style truck that checks all the boxes for a family. Well done Ford. You have a well rounded truck that will fit the lifestyle of many families. Most folks need something they can drive to work on the road and use for light off-roading or snow driving. For all those folks that say it’s overpriced, I would ask you to compare the price of a similarly equipped 2019 mid sized truck. Trucks writ large have dramatically increased in price over the last 20 years. For the folks that negatively comment on the engine. I would offer the historic feedback on the eco boost engines over the last five years, which has been overall good. Please compare and contrast all facets of the truck and you will find it’s is competitively priced. That said. I am always looking forward to any discounts!

[@HiPlains1]

The MSRP is indeed too much. A loaded XLT will run 40K. For that no leather, no mud flaps, no bed liner, and the shitty sony Head unit. A tacoma offroad or limited with leather, sunroof, bedliner, and upgraded JBL system will cost the same. The XLT will feel and look very plain in comparison. I know. Just test drove everything recently. Ford bundles are a hot mess and they nickel and dime for everything. I ended up getting a loaded Nissan Pro 4X. 35K out the door. For that it comes standard with spray bed liner with utility track, Nice looking roof rack, 31 inch all terrain tires, dana 44 locker with skid plates, 4X4 hi/low with descend control, VQ40 4.0 liter with a ton of torque. Real MPG's on that is pretty close to the eco which sucks too much when under boost. I get 18 city and 21 HWY. Better then what the sticker says. Nobody is getting what Ford claims. Tell me with a straight face your getting 22 city and 24 Hwy. I doubt it. Inside the Frontier has leather, 8 way power seats (including recline Sorry ford) and a back seat that folds flat (sorry ford again), nav, bt, sat and a 10 speaker rockford fosgate with sub and a sunroof. The Nissan is considered the most reliable now. Bullet proof truck. Test drove all of them and the Ranger is just not worth it. To get the stuff I have on the Pro 4X I would have to buy a lariat. And that would have been 10K more. Don't tell me this is competitive price wise. Not even remotely so. For what they want for a lariat you can buy a ZR2 diesel with front and back lockers. And it will still cost 3K less. The Zr2 is more in line in offroad performance with the Ford Raptor. Ford's capacity is really bad now with only 9K trucks in the first quarter. With such limited capacity its not hard to get full MSRP. Once they fill the pipe these will be a really hard sell. You better believe it. Maybe if they had offered the 3.2 diesel like they do overseas I would have bought it. I owned a 2014 XLT in the Fiji Islands with the 5 cylinder 3.2 Was really looking forward to that. I might have paid up to 42K for that in XLT trim. But knowing Ford, they probably want 50K for it if they made it. They have 3 great diesels overseas and all they offer is a 2.3 that sucks more gas then the 2.7 does in the full size. Still trying to get my head around that one. Now the justice department has a criminal prope as to why the reported MPG's are not what people are getting. As you may remember, earlier in the year Ford had some employees report to their internal whistle blower alert system. Now its a hot mess at Ford. Also do hand calculations for mileage. Many reports on the Ranger say it not accurate and says your getting more then you really are.

[@jollyroger611]

I have a 2019 XLT FX4 super crew and I love it. I bought it in February and It's my third Ranger. I currently own two, a 96 XLT and the 19. I agree about the bed height and the oil filter placement but it's a great truck.

[@Spawn674]

Holy crap someone with a positive comment thank you... What kind of MPG are you getting?

[@jollyroger611]

I'm getting about 19.5 mpg with a mix of town and highway driving

[@starlord8226]

You say that now....

[@jollyroger611]

@talon55130 this ain’t my first or second ranger. I’m glad you’re hitting them big time numbers with your 2002. I also bet you’re blowing doors off the car next to you at the red light. You want to hate on the 19s go ahead but you keep telling yourself how cool your 2002 is.

[@jollyroger611]

@Star Lord you’re right, I do say that now.

[@pjamesdean]

Good on you for posting

[@themp4096]

Yeah, you’re right and later on that rubber cover pin hole attachment is going to loosen up and end up changing the wheel well.

[@dararitchao8367]

You should do a video on changing oil on the Ranger. I am very curious after watching your awesome and informative video.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

I thought about doing that, but nah. If I owned this truck, I’d do an oil change, but it is just a press loan (aka they give it to me for a week) and I don’t want to mess with it that much. If I find one around the area, I’ll do a video on it.

[@Whiskeybilt13]

@@Pickuptrucktalk It's one of the easiest oil changes I've ever done.

[@jeffw1124]

@@Pickuptrucktalk That explains it...you don't even own a Ranger. The oil change info is wrong, simple as that. I did my first oil change at 1K miles, piece of cake. You haven't even done one, and give out this bogus info about it. Facts are facts, nothing to it.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

@@jeffw1124 huh? 1. Why would you assume I own a Ranger? I review hundreds of vehicles a year. 2. The oil filter location has been confirmed by Ford service manuals and multiple KZbin videos. Why would I lie about such a thing?

[@jeffw1124]

@@Pickuptrucktalk I would assume you have at least performed an oil change on one. The things you have "heard" are not correct. I have done a oil change and it's not at all hard or cumbersome to perform, that the bottom line fact. Just saying, this info is wrong, that's all. It is what it is. Nothing personal.

[@mchume65]

I went from a 2011 Ranger V6 to a 2019 Ranger XLT Sport (crew cab). I really like it. It's way faster than the 2011 with better gas mileage. It does cost more but it offers more. I got use to the bed height. The bed hooks are not a problem either. Mine is a 2WD, so no issue with the shifter. I also have the service package, so I am not concerned about the oil filter location.

[@babrakkshahid9525]

Good reporting bro!!

[@Authentically-Andrew]

Great video!

[@luizfelipepaes9433]

It's a nice pickup truck, but the previous old size make more sense for my daily use.

[@Tc-ev9dd]

I dont know why everyone's complaining about price. It's the day in age we live in. Yeah they are expensive. I buy them like 2 years used now. Used to buy new not anymore

[@camel717]

If I've learned anything about car reviews/car people it's that they will complain about literally anything and everything. It's too big, too expensive, 4cyl., not a v8, no manual (even though nobody drives those anymore and manuals are a thing of the past,) looks like *insert competitor here*, it's ugly, looks nothing like *insert model here*, why can't we have what we had in the 1930s, unreliable, color is ugly, grill is too big. In the end, it's not like they're going to buy the car anyway. It's even funnier when people are critiquing something like a Porsche or Ferrari as if they can actually afford one/are in the market for one.

[@CraigSmith568]

@@camel717 I have three vehicles with manual transmissions. I love them. I do think they put some ugly colors on some of the new cars, but that isn't new. They also put some really nice colors too. Myself I like white vehicles the best because they are cooler in the summer. Every vehicle comes in white.

[@machone7580]

My daily driver for the last 17 years has been a 1997 XLT Ranger. I drove a new Ranger yesterday and really liked it. The bed height on the new one is a valid point. Much lower and easier to do on my old Ranger.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Yeah, really stinks that you can't just reach into the bed.

[@MrMikey1273]

I test drove one and I really like it. The problem is $40k for a truck is a lot to ask. I know Toyota is getting the same for a Tacoma, it's just that people's incomes all have not kept up with vehicle prices. The other thing is fuel economy. My 2006 Jeep Liberty CRD get better fuel economy on diesel than that and when towing my pop up camper which is close to his test load my highway fuel economy stays in the low 20s not 13mpg. On top of that it only has a 5 speed automatic. So while I like the truck I'm going to keep my Jeep and bank my coin until I have to buy a new vehicle. It's a nice truck but just not worth trading an old paid of vehicle that runs good for something new and pretty that costs so much to buy and uses more fuel.

[@aarsenalfan]

Perfect Ranger would be with 2.7L tt engine and 10K less 👍🏻 Bdw: try changing oil filter on 2019 RAM 1500 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@nic42981]

I’m just glad your 5 complaints are incredibly minor won’t effect my decision on buying, I can get past those things.thanks for the vid.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Enjoy your truck!

[@Mulesandmustangs]

Great add on eith the kids in the back. Awesome

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

They beg me to go.

[@synthartist69]

Those kids are lovin it.. haha

[@red.riot.2280]

Thank you for this video! The oil filter alone is a big negative for me. Screw that....

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Your welcome! Yeah, not a fan of that oil filter placement.

[@BigBilly7]

With all the bad PR Ford has been getting because of the oil change difficulty, I am surprised that Ford has not done a video on how to change the oil on a 2019 ranger. It must be more difficult than Ford is admitting...

[@great0789]

The Tacoma is just as bad or maybe even worse. My Chevy Colorado oil filter is up in the engine bay and easy to get to. Even with skids on... which is awesome!

[@mikefoehr235]

@@great0789 2013 Tacoma has filter under the hood...is what I have.

[@great0789]

Mike Foehr Sounds like it is way better than the new Tacoma then.

[@glenadams6553]

I own a 2020 ranger xlt 4x4 and I LOVE it. But everything that you don’t like about it, I totally agree. Except the bed height. I don’t mind that. The thing that stresses me is the bed tie down locations. Lol. As i see it, these are small potatoes for an awesome truck. Great video. Very truthful and honest. 👍

[@leadnsteel1428]

Just picked one up and it's great. Lots of pep and good mileage. They also make tunes for it if you want even more power.

[@Nick-qj4su]

Very cool down to earth review

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thanks.

[@TommyG11814]

Oil changes are actually not bad at all, crank the wheel to the right and there is plenty of room

[@henriwolbrink]

For me there are 3 major design flaws on the new ranger; 1} No dividable rear seats. So with one Isofix child seat. The additional (hidden) space below and behind is practically unusable. With a 40/60% split this would be better. 2) The antenna on the rear of the cabin makes it hard to mount a larger then 5 foot roof top tent. I would prefer an internal one or front mounted. So if buy one, I will probably mount a front roof spoiler with some lights and mount a flat antenna underneath. 3) Sadly the European/Asian version has no storage on top of the dash.

[@Davido50]

Anhhh get off internet a get serious about checking one out at ur local Ford store! Its powertrain & technology plus build quality an ohhh the ride is very plush. Its Daddy Is the F150 afterall.

[@user-hm7cd5qc2m]

That off-roading was dope!!

[@tedwilliams9666]

I love my 90 xlt extended cab.love it more since it went up in value due to the new one.THANKS FORD.im a ranger fanatic.i also have a 96 so I have both body styles.

[@dasbronco]

yeah man i got a 90 bronco 2 never get rid of it

[@sarahann530]

That 90 xlt doubles in value every time you fill the tank

[@TheMadMonkey3]

Here in Argentina the Ranger Limited gets a 3.2 inline 5 turbo diesel. Its strangr that its not available in the US.

[@luizfelipepaes9433]

This is a South America thing. Certainly that a 2.3 liter turbo is much more fun than a Diesel one. My disappointment is not have a 2.3 liter here available.

[@passwordbosco407]

I'm 62. I've been a Ford man through and through since forever. '66 Mustang fastback, '69 Mach 1, pickups from the '40's through the early '70's. Bought a brand new '77 fully loaded 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup for $6000. Bought a new Ranger 4x4 in 1986 for $11,000. A two wheeler in 2008 for $8,000. My point is is that I don't know who can afford a $35,000+ Ranger these days. There are something like 6 million new cars in America that have not been sold. I'd offer 'em 15 grand for one and then just walk out when they laughed at me.

[@shackman9566]

Man your absolutely right I don't know what their smoking. I went back to the old trucks and have restored a 77 and a 85 f150 4x4. I drive the 85 through the winters and save the 77 for the summers. I've got 15000 thousand invested in parts and I've done all my own work on them. I will continue to make upgrades and improvements down the road. Hope someone at ford wakes up and realizes we need the old work truck not the new fangled crap.

[@TheLightypants]

@@shackman9566 Companies can't make "old trucks" anymore, safety and MPG requirements mean they have to focus on big crumple zones, expensive back-up cameras and airbags, weird aerodynamic bodies, and efficient engines over powerful ones. Also all you folks who think 15K in the 80's is the same as 15K now. It's not.

[@harold42501]

Well said

[@RB-tj4re]

Well, adjusted for inflation, that $6k in 1977 is comparable to $25k now. And in 1986, that $11k is $27k now. Not a huge difference.

[@66skate]

At 62, you probably remember that a nice house was $20k. Butter was the $.70 cent spread. A large bottle of Coke was $ .10. Inflation has hit everything.

[@thesouthafricankiwibushman]

Love how he said I'm going to cut though all the garbage

[@reneakaangel]

Excellent video

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thanks!!!

[@BigBodyRacing]

This is by far the best most accurate review I've seen of the ranger! Well done. I own a 2019 XLT crew cab in saber metallic, my only negative when buying the ranger is that I opted for the rwd. I know the 4wd would've been the better buy since I live in LA and don't need it as often I'd rather save fuel and insurance. I've taken it off road and have gotten by just by skill alone so it's not terrible but can't do the more difficult trails, also the bed being high is not really an issue for me since I'm 6'4 on that note sure it's a little snug but I'm comfortable versus driving a bigger F-150 around LA. Also I never knew about that oil change headache crap ! Thanks for bringing that up. My only three cons with this truck is two things, engine noise it sounds like a sewing machine, and two rear passenger space is tight and three audio quality from the sound system stinks. I saw your lariat comes with painted door handles and mirrors now I'm doing that !!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thanks!

[@mkconte]

Any video of your offroad adventures? I have a 2020 XL FX2 SuperCab and wonder what it can do.

[@paulofps10]

I almost like everything in this truck!!!

[@DjPrimeDUBz]

Men don’t complain

[@kevinhayden9030]

PrimeDUBz what? Lol 😂

[@marcmaz21]

Great honest review. Really like the truck. More comfortable than Tacoma. Looks good. Size is perfect. Don’t want a big truck anymore. Just subscribed!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thanks!

[@Raven00714]

I bought the 2019 Ranger fx4 and the first thing I did was tell the dealer to change the wheels and tires American Racing with Cooper AT3 I will say it rides very good and I have more fun it it then my 2020 Lariat FX4 150 5.0 It was hard to justify the price at first but after owning it for 6 months its well worth the money

[@americansoldier7776]

I appreciate your bad points!! Great MPG though!!

[@TYT695]

Every kid would like a dad like you bro..

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thanks! I agree!

[@curtrodriguez1036]

Just bought a new 2019 Ford Ranger XLT Sport 4X2. So far the only complaints I have, and I agree with what was said on this video, is the truck bed height is to tall, I'm only 5'7 and it's kind of a pain. Also we have rain grooves on our freeways in CA and the rear end seems sort of squirrely. I drive a mix of surface streets and freeways and I have not gotten anything better than 19.2 MPG and I'm not always on the pedal. Other than that I love it! Going to use this truck for the occasional towing of a small trailer for camping and taking me and my mountain bike to the trail heads! Thanks for this very informative video.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thanks for the comment.

[@reydelagarza2953]

Good quick video...well done. And yes, it matters to house in the garage. But the 4 wheel drive tows less, did I hear that right?

[@DieHard50LMAN]

With all due respect. First, I want to say nice looking truck. However, it's a truck not a Prius, I am absolutely shocked that people complain about the box being height when it's a truck, I just don't get the complaint. Secondly, it should not have paddle shifters. Those are for rice, burning foreign cars, not American vehicles. The shifting buttons are perfectly placed on the side of the shifter. Paddle shifters are fake unrealistic for "young kids" The Shifting button placement reminds me of driving a manual with them being on the side of the shifter. I personally think the tiedowns are perfectly placed, and a way to remedy that situation all together is put a really nice hard tunnel cover like a retracts pro. To change the oil, simply turn the wheels all the way to the passenger side. There is no reason to take the wheel off oil changes on these are extremely easy. Simply get an oil filter socket and a long extension piece of cake.

[@AnyManProjects]

I think I disagree with your gripes, but a great video nonetheless 👍

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

To each their own. Thanks for watching.

[@hedydd2]

The contrast between US build and UK build [made in South Africa] Ranger is very interesting. I’m getting a new model in about four weeks. All apart from Raptor here have leaf rear springs and can carry 2400lbs in the bed and two 7700lbs. The engine choice currently [June 2023] is limited to two diesels, a 2.0 twin tube with 204hp and 500Nm torque and a 3.0 V6 that was recently fitted to your F150, Range Rover and Discovery. Yes, the oil filter change is difficult even on my 2014 2.2 diesel Ranger T6. The current model is the T6.2 by the way and in your test it is the T6.1

[@Elderloker_27]

I have a fx4 xlt 2022 mannn im in love with it

[@indridcold8433]

I have a 2001 Ranger 4x4 XLT extended cab with 189,000 miles on the odometer. The 4.0 liter V6 is slippery smooth. In 2010, a tree fell on it during a storm and crushed the cab and put holes on the roof, dented the bonnet, crushed both the rear suicide doors, and dented one fender. It was a tragic day for me. I jacked up the roof so I can sit in it and sort of rounded it off so it looked sort of like a pickup truck cab, bent the rear suicide doors into enough shape so they worked, siliconed the holes in the roof, changed the bent lead spring, and she was road worthy once more. She runs and drives like new, though she looks like armageddon hit her. But I love the smooth engine. I will not be buying the new Ranger until a worthy engine is put into it. I love the look. Hate the turbo 4 cylinder.

[@benrent6625]

man-i got a 2003 ranger edge with the 4.0-shes got 303k on it with original engine and trans! still pulls a 10ft trailer with all the stuff i ever need to pull and 4x4 works real nice! bought it for $1500 from my old company. cant beat the old ones-screw getting a small 4x4 for almoat $40k

[@indridcold8433]

@@benrent6625 We call four cylinder turbo engines, "grenades." They will not get to 150,000. Traditionally, a four cylinder turbo is a very poor combination. Some of the company cars with four cylinder turbos are already becoming junk at just 90,000. I tell the company not to buy them. They do not listen. Then they want me to fix them when they go bad. How do I fix something that needs a new engine?

[@socksonfeet8125]

This looks like a perfect truck for me, might get one once they start popping up in used lots. How much are you paying monthly on insurance for it?

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Note, I reviewed this truck as a loan from Ford. I do not own it.

[@Raven00714]

I just traded my 2020 lariat 150 for a 2020 built by the dealer Ranger and I'm enjoying it more then the 150 I currently have 2 of the Rangers now and when I'm able to get my hands on a new Bronco I'll trade the 2019 Ranger Loved the part with the children in back was just priceless Thank you Tim for the great videos

[@patmcbride9853]

Try changing the oil on a Saturn. My Saturn had the filter behind the engine and over the CV shaft on the passenger side. You could only get to it from under the car.

[@trviideoman]

i like doing my own oil change that would a no go for me great video Tim

[@scobo4743]

You really love the oil... eh

[@OriginalRanger84]

I mean changing your oil what ..... once or twice a year maybe? Is it really that big of a deal to remove 6 bolts? I take tires off during oil changes to inspect brakes and other components anyways

[@jimfberry]

I live in Thailand and have a 2018 2.2Lt. Diesel Ranger, loving it!

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Sadly, this is not the same truck.

[@jimfberry]

@@Pickuptrucktalk You want to bet?

[@brianmay1876]

Same in the Philippines. 2.2L turbo diesel. A 2x2, 6 speed manual transimission is $21,400. Add $1745 for the same in a 4x4. All Ranger models sold in the Philippines are turbo diesels (most of the world actually).

[@SicC678]

cool truck. Made me smile how much those kids loved going off road lol.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

They get mad when I don't take them!

[@Ratlins9]

First time viewer and enjoyed your review. Wasn’t bothered by any negative points except the location of the oil filter. I am a do it yourself person so appreciate that you mentioned this. If you do confirm that the wheel has to come off to change the filter, could you give me a shout? Thanks Ken.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Will do! Thanks for commenting.

[@gnarkill32]

More power than my 5.4 2V

[@franktalan5441]

Just bought a 2021 used ranger xlt with 18k miles. so far I love it, great truck.

[@stwayne]

Love my ranger... BUT, it spun a rod bearing at 7500 miles, so I had a new long block installed under warranty

[@Chris-ty9ef]

Oof

[@Chris-ty9ef]

How is it doing now?

[@scupking]

The 2.3 with the 10 speed is an amazing combination. Still in 2024 its the best midsize drivetrain.

[@drfishstick9470]

just looked at a few today... extended cab you should treat as a single cab cause you wont get anybody in that back seat. good for a speaker and your jacket etc...

[@jonathan7skyfire]

Did not know the oil filter would be in a difficult spot to reach.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

Seems odd a critical engine component should be located at a distance.

[@wax333]

@@stephenpowstinger733 its because originally. this Ute was made for Thailand / AUS/NZ markets which had a 3.2 litre diesel engine and now FORD USA has adapted the 2.3 Eco boost engine to fit into this Ute.

[@BA-gn3qb]

I liked the old "Basic" Ranger for a small price. Hey Ford - What happened to KISS? Keep It Simple Stupid!

[@wildbill23c]

Every automaker builds ridiculously over-complex junk anymore, 99% of that crap most people don't want or need that actually want a truck for its intended purpose, towing/hauling....they're just building trucks to cater to the soccer mom mall crawler crowd who have no idea how to actually drive a truck let alone pull a trailer.

[@djmajiktuch82]

I think they may be trying to compete with Toyota's Tacoma truck. Those trucks are nice but have way too many gadgets and are ovet priced for it.

[@TheLightypants]

The basic Ranger costs 24K. Cheaper than the Tacoma, and just a bit more expensive than the Colorado, but with a much more powerful engine.

[@rickhibdon11]

I was in the market for a small truck, and ended up with an 09 Ranger, 5 sp. I want a small truck. All these "new?" mid sizes are the same as old full sizes

[@johnnytactical3054]

Do you really want crank windows, manual locks, less space, and no infotainment system?

[@jamesshedd752]

You nailed it

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thanks!

[@perezdr1]

Loved the review... +1 subscriber

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Thank you!

[@TheLightypants]

"Skip the hassle and get right to it." - The video that doesn't actually start telling you anything until 2 minutes in.

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Hey, 2 mins is good for my blabbermouth! LOL

[@danielrn133]

Post your review and we can see how perfect it is.