Here's What's GOOD & BAD When Max Towing With the Ford Ranger! 0-60 MPH & MPG Results

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[@jasonbrushett2005]

Considering a test with towing almost 4 tonnes,with a 4 cylinder turbo,this truck is more than capable. Well done Ranger

[@DUI5MSN]

Better than a Tacoma

[@jasonbrushett2005]

@@DUI5MSN I agree with you 100%

[@tskraj3190]

@@DUI5MSN Aren't the Tacomas available with a 3.5L V6 and a 3:91 or a 4:30 gear ratio?

[@kiplambel4052]

@@tskraj3190 yes, and a lower tow rating

[@shitloveaduck]

@@tskraj3190 yep, but that motor still can’t do it.

[@DillonPrecisionFan]

You need to make the milage loops longer so you have to fill up with more fuel. The difference/error in pump shutoff with small quantities of fuel increase the error in your results. If a pump can vary 0.5 gallons between different top offs on 2.0 gallons, then you have a big error. If it varies by 0.5 gallons on 15 gallons of fill up, you have automatically reduced the error's impact on your result. 0.5 of 2.0 is 25%. 0.5 of 15 is 3.3%.

[@AkioWasRight]

I mainly question the accuracy of the pump's number. The trip computer and the pump are so far off each other, which also happened in the Ram towing mirror test. For the Ranger, 14.2mpg is almost 30% better than the trip, way, way off. I think the problem is the vapor or overflow shutoff. Because of temperature or how much vapor is in the tank, the thing is giving erroneous results. They need to test the pump multiple times, with everything else being equal.

[@DillonPrecisionFan]

@@AkioWasRight agreed, the pump shutoff is the biggest variable. The waiting 30 seconds is a good idea. They might also consider using a lower pump setting to reducing any foaming or high flow of air/vapors leaving the tank. The easiest way to minimize the error is use more fuel.

[@becomingabetterhuman.2994]

They should pump in to a container with a scale first then add to the vehicles tank.

[@JogBird]

these tests are for entertainment only, i dont take them seriously

[@dundonrl]

@@JogBird They are better than just a guess!

[@chainsawcanuck]

I have a 21 ranger after watching tfl reviews, downsized from a 19 fx4 f350, but absolutely love the ranger, we tow a 5000lb camper I the mountains of Alberta and the ranger handles it with ease When I bought truck I got the dealer to throw in the ford accessory TBC because that was a must. Keep up the great work tfl

[@braedenbarnes5073]

I used to own a 2019 ranger lariat fx4. i towed my 5400lb travel trailer with it for 2 summers in the colorado mountains. i averaged about 10 mpg based on the trip meter. overall i loved everything about the truck and it was more then capable in the towing aspect. traded it in for a 2022 2.7L turbo silverado. needed more cab space for a carseat and 2 dogs. im excited to compare the 2.7L single turbo to the 2.3L single turbo while towing my camper this summer. you guys made an awesome decision on buying that ranger! DO NOT GET RID OF IT!! i think i had a tear in my eye when i had to leave it on the chevy lot.. love the videos!

[@SkinnySkinch]

Why did you go silverado over the F150 with the 2.7 or 3.5 ecoboost?

[@kevinortiz1210]

@@SkinnySkinch probably couldn’t afford a f150

[@toddstarrett3846]

@@SkinnySkinch Probably couldn’t find one for sale 🤷‍♂️

[@toddstarrett3846]

@@kevinortiz1210 The price is negligible between a Chevy and a Ford with Both starting around $45,000.

[@TermlessHGW]

Interior on the Ranger is a disgrace.

[@JPjaybird]

One of the best things is with the ranger tremor version you get a full leaf pack and fox shocks and you do not lose any towing or payload. All other off road versions of mid size trucks lose a lot of numbers with the off road versions.

[@Obamastucks10128]

You lose 500 pounds for each. Just because the shocks are softer.

[@Sheepleton]

My 19 Ranger was a beast, I never maxxed it out but it never felt taxed. Great trucks I just needed something bigger for our new camper.

[@MichaelGalletly]

I yank a 6,400lb camper trailer all over the Rockies with my '19 Ranger with little difficulty. Ford has a trailer brake controller that you can get installed at the dealership or install yourself. It's a rebadged Redarc unit and it works very well.

[@wildbill23c]

Probably plug and play, at least that's how the brake controller install was in my 08 Toyota Tundra. Simply wired the pigtail plug onto the controller, ran the wire under the dash over to the driver side kick panel and plugged it in...then simply screwed the brake controller onto under the dash where I wanted it.

[@ctechbob]

@@wildbill23c It's not quite plug and play, but it is not a bad install. You do have to run a wire to the 3rd brake light, but that's a minor annoyance to be able to have automatic emergency braking on the trailer. It's just how that particular kit is set up. Took me around an hour install time.

[@FierceMotorworks]

Looking forward to the comparison videos throughout the year with Chevy, Toyota, and the new Ranger. For towing tests, please keep the trailer, bronco, and road route the same as this video so people don't complain about getting different data.

[@shitloveaduck]

They have to sell the Bronco. It’s too old in the fleet. They can always do a second towing video with the Ranger in it.

[@adamharris2674]

Weeeeel the Gas Cheby and the Taco are not even capable of towing this weight so....

[@climberjevans]

@@adamharris2674 The towing difference between the Chevy Colorado and the Ranger is only 500 lbs.

[@adamharris2674]

@@climberjevans I guess nothing gets past you. Correct so that means the Chevy’s not gonna be towing this 7300 pound load..

[@climberjevans]

@@adamharris2674 I've had a fair amount of towing experience and I don't think it's wise to be towing at a vehicles rated capacity. My $0.02.

[@UABFWSS]

Nice. Got a new Ranger last year. Had a few Tacomas previously, over like two decades. The Ranger is at a whole different level of power and towing ability, love it.

[@jaykanngiesser3454]

I towed a lot near max GCWR of my ‘17 diesel Colorado. It worked very well but had to be driven as a small truck carrying a large load. I did have to re-bearing the rear differential at 80,000 miles. Oil changed regularly so perhaps lubrication failure. No other driveline issues.

[@loneapple440]

Great video as usual.

[@M9A1MAN]

I have that exact truck, but a 2021. Been an awesome truck. Towed a car from NV to CA and no problem. Couldn't even tell it was back there

[@tylerray1728]

This gets me excited for when I do start towing with my Ranger. 14MPG at full trailer load is very good! Especially for what it is.

[@soteriology400]

Not bad, full size trucks might get 6 mpg.

[@robynbudgeon7355]

Just what I was looking for thank you.

[@anengineer_]

Hey Andre, what's going on with Mr Truck, why don't you do videos with him anymore? Regards 👍

[@jimjacobson4797]

I have a '19 Ranger with 50,000 miles. I tow a couple of times per year, about 4,000 pounds for 560 miles one way MPG is about 14-15 for the distance in the mountains of WY and UT. As others have stated, a slow fill rate allows significantly more fuel. From first shut-off it is typical to add about 1 1/2 more gallons. Truck handles the tow very well and is particularly impressive in its hill climbing ability.

[@jimsomerville3924]

Do you find the really small gas tank annoying for range?

[@jimjacobson4797]

@@jimsomerville3924 I do several trips a year of 1,000 miles. On those trips, adding another 1 1/2 gallons after that first shut-off makes a difference. At 60-65 I'll get 26-27 and at 80 (UT, WY, SD) MPG drops to 24-25. My main requirement for tank size is that it's bigger than my bladder, and at my age, it is. Only when I'm traveling do I allow the tank to drop below 5/8s - 3/4 anyway. Locally, when I pass a station, I'll top off. I live 30 miles from the nearest town. Going to town for shopping spoils a half a day regardless, so even tho the limit is 70, I'll drive 60-65, relax, and enjoy the trip. I live half way between Pinedale and Jackson, a main thorough fare for Yellowstone. The cops are thick on that road so I'll let the Colorado speeders on their way to the Park blow by me at 85-95 on the two lane. Very few are close to the limit it seems.

[@tigerfn84]

How does it handle while braking in UT? I live in OH and travel many times through "hill country" of WV and braking is a huge concern. Thanks

[@jimjacobson4797]

@@tigerfn84 Mike, you are concerned about the hills, specifically downhill. Not a problem, just - as always - use caution when towing and look ahead. As you are aware, the longer your tow, the more "in tune" you get with the tow you have. The Ranger is no different.and first hour or so you are more cautious than later and quickly understand the limits of the tow.

[@tigerfn84]

@@jimjacobson4797 thanks for the info. I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra and have been pulling my 5,000 travel trailer for 7 years. It does fine, but I will soon be in the market for a new truck. The way the market is, new/used full size trucks are outrageous. I love the Tacoma and they will soon be competing with the Rangers engine and turbo. Just doing some research and reading reviews (like yours). Thanks for sharing!

[@ostromadventures]

Great video!

[@MichaelDabish]

I have a 21 Ranger. I towed over max (aprox. 8k LBs) payload 500 miles from upper MIchigan to Detroit. I got the same avrage MPG as you found. I too was also shocked.

[@ericneal1872]

I tow near max with my '19 Ranger semi-regularly and I'm mind boggled at how good it does. Way over expectations.

[@KarileeT]

I just got a 2019 and I’ll be towing a 4500 trailer this summer- what brake controller do you recommend?

[@ericneal1872]

@@KarileeT I can't really recommend to you anything because I haven't tried multiple ones to decide what is best, and I don't know what your particular situation is. I can tell you that I got the Curt Echo which requires no physical installation, can be used in multiple vehicles if you tow with more than one, or can even go with the trailer if you lend it to someone who will tow it but doesn't have a brake controller. For me, I didn't want to drill holes, splice wires, or do permanent installation. I find that it works perfectly for me and would 100% get it again if I had it to do over.

[@KarileeT]

@@ericneal1872 thanks for your reply and for the info, much appreciated!

[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

Honestly impressed

[@AaronDBuzzz]

Wow, just saw you use the Demco coupler at 2:50, now I'm new to the channel, but I didn't realize Demco was that universal, I live right next to the company in small town Iowa. Fun to see a local company like Demco repped on the channel!

[@nlken7175]

Like to see TFL tow cargo trailer's in comparison's. Camper's and cargo trailers put so much drag on a vehicle. MPG difference vs flat deck trailer's.

[@riccochet704]

Most certainly there would be a difference. I get about 4-5 MPG better towing my bass boat versus my utility trailer.

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah was kinda hoping they would have tried to tow that camper that they used with the Hummer EV.

[@shitloveaduck]

@@riccochet704 a boat is generally very aerodynamic, especially if you have a tarp over it as well. Flat front cargo trailers are not very aerodynamic pat all!😂😂. I bet there’s a big difference!! I don’t even look at flat front trailers anymore. It’s so cheap and easy in most cases to get a V-nose trailer that greatly reduces the frontal area. About 40% due to better aerodynamics. I had a 31 foot travel trailer and replaced it with a shorter, lighter trailer, yet didn’t see a change in fuel economy towing because the new shorter trailer was the traditional front end. The reason for going smaller was for access in remote areas. I had hoped I would gain at least 1 mpg, but nope! 😂.

[@mjeanneau]

I towed a 5x8 uhaul loaded to the hilt from MD to NH (510 miles @ 70 mph avg) in my '19 ranger and got 19 mpg

[@monark323]

I have icon leaf springs with Eibach coilovers. I tow my Canam max with camping gear with no issues up the CAJON Pass (SoCal). It’s a great truck.

[@rivirme]

A longer test would seem to be more accurate to offset variables in the short-run tests, from the pump to wind direction and velocity, pump variables, etc.

[@johnm.g.4705]

You should do a video on installing a brake controller on the Ranger.

[@cdesigns222]

I towed my 4500lbs RV the other day for the first time and it felt good, going uphill with ease. I used to tow with my 2018 Pathfinder and CVT tranny V6, it was similar and the pathfinder pulled good. Harder to park the trailer due to having a bigger wheelbase 126" vs 114"compared to the pathfinder but other than that, works great

[@cdesigns222]

Got about 18mpg pulling those 4500lbs but Im also tuned with intake, bigger intercooler, exhaust.

[@shooter-vx7xy]

My 2020 Ranger is great and has handled everything I've given it, even when it was above and beyond what the truck was meant for.

[@Van_Liberty]

Andre, I think your mileage results may be more accurate if you use the lowest fill rate lock when filling up and topping off. The slower you fill and top off is probably a better method. This was recommended to me by a fuel deliver truck driver.

[@shitloveaduck]

This makes a lot of good sense.

[@Wesley-je2fn]

Slower filling and longer test route. The issue is the shutoff at the nozzle can be erratic.

[@specialopsdave]

Fast fill, 30 second wait, top off as slow as possible, or at 1 notch on the pump if going for consistency

[@willbenner3]

Yeah, and longer trips for more accuracy.

[@LotsOfPaypa]

This is like hall a gallon discrepancy that doesn’t matter in my book. Unless you are that broke then by all means do what you gotta do…

[@richardcampbell8685]

I have a 2021 Ranger and love it. Plan on adding the new one to the fleet.

[@decremadenip1626]

Love my ranger! I had other larger trucks that would struggle with that weight.

[@theoutdoordad7395]

Small gas tank is rough for range, particularly when towing. Good video!

[@fuji302]

I’ve done some towing with my Ranger and I have no complaints. I prefer towing with it over our 02 super duty at work.

[@poppyneese1811]

The lil Ranger with the turbo 4 surprised me, I think very few of the Rangers will ever tow this much, but good they can.

[@scarletboa]

I used to own diesel pickups until my dad bought a 2015 3.5 ecoboost f150. I borrowed his truck to tow 9k lbs and was blown away with how well it did. I ended up selling my 1999 f250 7.3 and buying a new 2019 3.5 f150. That "little" v6 pulls heavy trailers up hills faster/better than my previous tuned 5.9 cummins or tuned 7.3. There's a LOT of people out there with diesel pickups that could get by with an ecoboost f150 or even a ranger. They tow like diesels at a much lower price and without the emissions-related headaches, more expensive fuel and DEF.

[@joshkiej6601]

pretty common in europe to tow this weight with a ranger, rangers have been capable of towing that weight here for over a decade.

[@wildbill23c]

@@joshkiej6601 Unlike the US the Ranger left our market after 2012. So, when it left the US market in 2012, Rangers had a max tow capacity of around 6000lbs....and that was pushing the 4L V6 hard. The new ones honestly aren't rated much better and with a tiny 4 cylinder in them, they won't last long pulling at max capacity, which you should never do in the first place, but people do it all the time unfortunately.

[@TazawaTanks]

55 degrees with 5555 on the odometer, at the 5:00 mark. 😅

[@machfive916]

Very good video. The Ranger was pretty impressive when towing, especially the 14+ MPG. However, nothing will ever eclipse Andre's H2 0-60 test of 35.77 seconds when towing his boat.

[@alanj7306]

I’ve always liked the Rangers. They’re just some solid little trucks. I wish they still had the 4.0 V6. That was such a great engine in my ‘98. Personally, I wouldn’t tow more than 5k, but that Ranger did great for being maxed out. It definitely surprised me.

[@SantanKGhey1234]

the 3L and 4L were underpowered junk... had both, unreliable

[@adamharris2674]

1996 called and said you need to move on..

[@jimsomerville3924]

The lack of hp in the 4 liter really held it back.

[@stevens6293]

I have a 2004 Sport trac with 4.0 and it is a dog pulling my 3500lb center console boat. I'm looking to upgrade soon.

[@joemattes8389]

Better than expected

[@cnelson3225]

Looks like it'd be a good rig for a small camper, large boat, ATVs etc. Good little machine for occasional towing, not sure I'd want to do it regularly though.

[@BReal-10EC]

Ecoboost is surprisingly good at towing. I towed a car (Camry) on a tow dolly like 65 miles a few weeks ago with my 18 RCSB 2wd 2.7 F150- I filled up and reset the trip computer before leaving, then refilled again after dropped off the car. I got 17.4 mpg! Holy smokes that's good imo. I expected like 10. But I guess my 4100 lbs truck with 4100 lbs of towing wasn't really THAT much weight compared to what you did in this video.

[@KenMcGeachy]

That squat that "surprised" you would be pretty dependent on the tongue weight of the trailer (and how your load is set on the trailer).

[@ripfletching]

Wow that’s amazing

[@remembermorrison]

I had a Ranger and loved it. You all should try the Ford Performance Tune!

[@bigj200016]

I use a Curt Echo brake controller on my 19 Ranger. It plugs into the trucks 7 way socket and then the trailer plug goes into that. Moveable between vehicles and Bluetooths to your phone for manual brake applications.

[@KarileeT]

How has the controller held up? I was thinking of getting it but it has some bad reviews, falling apart…

[@bigj200016]

Only used it twice. Works so far

[@ms1406]

Makes me miss my ranger

[@B86432]

bring back Mr. Truck!!!

[@SergeantBowls]

Great to see videos with the Ranger as always! I love my '21 so far, but the numbers on the new Colorado are making me wonder...I hope the next gen Ranger can exceed (Hopefully with a hybrid!) Either way, looking forward to seeing some more testing!

[@iann.8088]

Too bad GM makes you pay up for the better tune on the same motor to get those numbers.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@iann.8088 everyone is doing that these days, think Ram was the first to market a HO for an extra cost but Ford and GM quickly found out the profitability there. Ford even has a performance tune for this Ranger that bumps power and torque pretty decently.

[@iann.8088]

@@ALMX5DP For sure, but Ford has the same performance on the Ranger across all trim levels. GM is charging multiple thousands of dollars for a tune based on your trim level. Just seems super scummy to me.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@iann.8088 yup just the world today. Given how Ford has the FR performance tune for the Ranger currently, and with the Colorado doing this, I expect the new Ranger to have a similar setup when it comes out. Ford and Ram already charge $2500 or so for their HO HD diesels, and Jeep has the HO Hurricane that once in the 1500 will likely have a similar scheme.

[@iann.8088]

@@ALMX5DP I think they might make a bigger offer of their in house tune being available rather than tie a tune to a trim level. Having the same performance for fleet/work trucks is a big selling point. The new Colorado work/fleet truck now has worse specs than the equivalent Ranger.

[@bobvedder2451]

Nice truck!

[@jonsmith398]

we have the same truck it pulls ok but not good at stopping anything heavy on a trailer just replaced it with a 23 f 150 stx 3.5 what a tow monster

[@BeanoNoir]

They are some pretty long boy mirrors considering that's an 8.5 ft wide trailer and the body of the truck is only 5.5 ft wide. I can also say that even with a shackle lift, that technically reduces effective spring rate, I've noticed very little sag when towing. In fact, the truck drives better laden than not. I would upgrade the rear shocks universally on these Rangers though. The stock ones are a horrible choice for rebound stiffness considering how stiff the rear spring is. They are always overwhelmed. Pop some 5100s back there for a relatively easy and cheap upgrade. It's like night and day.

[@jeffschimke3297]

I have a 2022 ford ranger tremor it has multiple leaf springs compared to a single mono spring, I'm used to have a 2019 f250 fx4 6.2 hard to get use to going small or mid size but happy

[@ctechbob]

Put the Ranger up against your shorty Pentastar Ram in a towing test.

[@Rockrewls]

Great video, I would be curious to see what the fuel economy is empty.

[@TB-dj8kl]

Fullsize trucks are nice but today's midsized trucks aren't that bad. Of course what you buy depends on your needs. But alot of people overdo it when buying a truck thinking that they will need the added capability. I had the same thinking years ago. I've had a midsized truck now for 7 years now, first midsized truck after having a 1/2 ton gas and 2-3/4 gas and diesel trucks years prior. I towed and hauled things as much as I could with them. When I first bought my gmc canyon I was worried that I didn't buy enough truck. The heaviest I tow now is around 3,500 pounds of wet mulch 3 times a year. Then a 2,400 pound camper 4 or 5 times a year and during the summer weekly 1,600 pounds. I miss the v8 sound and the diesel clatter with bigger interior room but I got over it. The costs savings out weighed the wants verses what I actually needed. I did add a borla exhaust and the loudest k&n intake. Under a load the intake makes truck sound like its a V8 which made the truck more fun. I enjoy the the mpgs, 22 to 24 mpgs around town (rural area), 19 to 20 with the camper, 16 to 17 with a loaded utility trailer. The highest road trip mpg was 35.1 mpgs. When towing sometimes I wish I had a little more torque, so I had to change my driving a little bit by accelerating alot earlier before approaching a hill towing, but all and all I'm happy with what todays midsized truck offer and do.

[@wildbill23c]

If you aren't towing heavy, there's no need for an HD truck, but when you are towing at close to the max a lot, its time to get a bigger truck...that occasional trip across town to the dump with a max load is fine, maybe, but on a long trip out of town/out of state, absolutely taking lives into account being close to or over the truck's capacity.....if you are max towing 3500lbs occasionally with a mid-size truck that's extremely reasonable for the vehicle and certainly isn't going to tax it, you'll know its back there, but ain't gonna hurt anything. Many people buying HD trucks are buying them as a status symbol to show off they ain't towing anything.

[@JFlogerzi]

I love my ranger. The power train and transmission is up to the task.

[@democede]

Had a 2021 XLT FX4, towed a 28 foot camper with it, 6k lbs dry. Pretty sure overloaded when it was full, but towed great with a weight distribution hitch. Mine had transmission and electrical issues ford couldnt fix though

[@The_Hi_Life]

Honestly can’t hardly wait for the new gmc canyons! 99% sure a black AT4 is gonna be my next ride.

[@ronaldking1054]

You might want to make the efficiency test consistent in terms of reporting a number. The trailer changed, but this is a given as TFLTruck changes its fleet often, but you could at least pick the route to be similar to other tests that were set up for range. This does allow variables such as wind to be involved and drag, but at least elevation and road condition would be similar. The infamous Lightning test route for the 80 miles would be more meaningful. Yes, the trailer would be different, and the weight was a little different as well, but the efficiency number would be comparable to more people. The speed should be similar.

[@joshkiej6601]

exactly. It should be like the 60mile loop they do, with a set trailer and trailer weight per class. The numbers in these videos aren't really comparable as of now

[@jerrygundrum1]

Sitting here watching this, I wonder how safe it is to haul that load with that light of a tow vehicle. Good thing most pick ups are only used like mini vans back in the early 2000s

[@AkioWasRight]

Again, I question the accuracy of the pump. 14.17 mpg is almost 30% better than the what the trip computer said. Just like in your Ram mirror test, the numbers were so far off the trip computer's estimate. Either these trucks are way off, or the pumps are. You need to test the pump several times, with everything else being the same.

[@TFLtruck]

We use this fueling station often. This is the real world.

[@AkioWasRight]

@@TFLtruck Would TFL be willing to do a video just testing the pump? It's as easy and "real-world" as any mileage testing you've been doing.

[@Encourageable]

@@AkioWasRightthis isn’t “The Fast Lane Gas Station”

[@AkioWasRight]

@@Encourageable It's still relevant. If the pumps are off, then their testing of trucks are off.

[@YZBot]

The pumps are accurate, they are required to be by law and are checked regularly. You just can't be certain the pump always stops in the same way every fill. Regardless of how you may try to pump it the same way. Fluids in motion can be very chaotic, and can stop the pump at different times. You kind of need to run the same route multiple times and average out the fuel stops to get a more accurate result. I can't fault them for not wanting to do that. That's a lot of work. The trip fuel meter is probably the most accurate over time.

[@mas921]

Great numbers, can wait for the new ranger!! But just don't expect the same towing MPG towing an enclosed trailer, bronco is no sports car but its more aerodynamic than a wall (the trailers face) :p

[@ActionJackson2360]

The ranger does come with a factory installed brake controller and it's easy to install yourself with forscan. You have to have a pc based computer/tablet. They give you so many days without paying for the subscription. I have the bbfly Bluetooth obd 2 adapter which works well with forscan.

[@ControlNode]

There is no NA factory installed brake controller option for the Ranger, just the dealer installed option. Also, installing the Ford authorized controller does not require any flashing or updates to the truck that I could find in the install instructions for it, so no idea why you needed forscan.

[@kurtfirestone2761]

I'm really looking forward to the new Ram Dakota

[@Motorkid98]

Crazy how good Andre’s English is after 9 years of TFL Truck.

[@MaxBrandenberger]

When you guys do a towing test, it would be great to know the tongue weight a long with the trailer weight. Also, what is the cargo carrying capacity of the ranger? I'd like to see the ranger towing a 5-6K pound travel trailer.

[@ranig2848]

MPG on highway is mostly impacted by aerodynamics. Performance is too due to drag. Would be great to see mpg and performance on highway with a travel trailer with a large front wall (acting much like a parachute)

[@Silverback_GMT410]

That things a work horse!

[@nathanielbarbeau4821]

I tow my car on a uhaul trailer every PCS move my family does. I manage 18mpg Highway. Around town the trip computer usually says 16.6mpg. I enjoy the turbocharger a lot in S driving mode.

[@jeffg8142]

Suspension squat and sway is a reality. Notice the heavy duty truck use a goose neck trailer. This places weigh further forward on the truck to carry more on all the axels. Same idea with semi tractor trailer combos

[@shitloveaduck]

So many complaints about not having a brake controller. It’s a very easy install to put a quality hard wired brake controller in the Ranger. You can mount it anywhere you feel is comfortable for yourself as well. The braking aspects of the controller will be as good as the factory ones,,, even better if you really go expensive. There will be no integration with the computer in the truck though. It’s not such a big deal. Ford has one they recommended that’s a bit expensive, but quite obscure so it doesn’t stand out and integrates well. You have multiple mounting locations as well. It’s a nice feature and I would prefer it be an integrated unit, but it’s definitely not a deal breaker. The aftermarket ones actuate, set gain, etc the same as factory ones. Get proportional units though, not timed.

[@wildbill23c]

There is a factory brake controller if you go through the online configurator in the towing/recovery section its a $339 option.

[@rick7439]

Now you have to do a super Ike with that weight and please do a moderate Ike towing with the gladiator with 4-5,000 lbs for us with a gladiator that just want to pull a smaller trailer as it was meant to do

[@wildbill23c]

Would be cool if they could do that test and time it right so they could get their hands on both a Gladiator 3.6L and a Gladiator 3.0L Diesel.

[@bryanlorang417]

I miss the Ike Gauntlet testes.

[@Julian-do7bv]

Id would say there isnt a Sinclair near the ike and they gotta get that sponsorship money

[@pryme2013]

Are they not doing them anymore? That’s why I subbed.

[@bwaller1974]

I'd say it's because of the traffic on I-70 these days. I've lived in Colorado for years and with the influx in population in the past 5 years or so the traffic in some areas is horrendous. Kinda hard to do a timed tow test in bumper to bumper traffic all the way to the Eisenhower tunnel.

[@jeffk464]

There have been lots of snow storms moving through the area. Its probably best to stay off it, especially when towing.

[@brohammer]

You can add a trailer brake controller to the truck, it is pre-wired. It would be nice if it was an option tho

[@christopherlesage5995]

I tow a 29' 5300 lbs camper with my 19 Ranger. It does pretty good.

[@KarileeT]

What do you use for a brake controller? Do you use anti sway or a weight distribution hitch?

[@christopherlesage5995]

@@KarileeT I had a brake controller installed in my truck. A primus IQ proportional controller. I definitely use a wdh. I think it's a husky. Don't quote me on the brand. Works really well. Never had a problem with stability.

[@KarileeT]

@@christopherlesage5995 thanks for your reply.

[@ghilliemanreviews]

I’ve heard a lot of good things on the Ranger. It’s probably the best tower for mid sized trucks. It seems to be an overall good selection. Also never heard anything bad about their reliability. Australians know how to design a truck. Hopefully the next gen is the same

[@freedom24v86]

It helps that its rated about 1k-1.5k less then its euro/aussie/asian markets in the usa so its absolutely overbuilt for its "max" here lol

[@mrcnorth7149]

Add the old Tacoma as well to your baseline as it should hopefully improve alot with the new model

[@jeffk464]

There's going to be a new Ranger, Canyon, Tacoma, even a new Dakota. Its pretty crazy. I like the idea of the Tacoma hybrid, have to see if it actually returns good mpg's. Toyota definitely needs to come up to the performance of the Ranger/Canyon, I'm pretty sure they will.

[@wildbill23c]

@@jeffk464 Dakota = Dodge/Ram version of the Ford Maverick....it ain't gonna be the Dakota we all want :(.

[@the_jarmel]

👏👏👏👏 CAMERA NINJA ALEX 👏👏👏

[@raulskierez]

Yup

[@bunnyfartloads]

Great video Andre. Love how Mr know it all Roman wasn’t in it. My New Year’s resolution is to only watch TFL videos without Roman in it.

[@joshuaallswang8016]

Haha🤣💯

[@robertyoung8289]

You guys have been sucking wind lately but you redeemed yourself with this video!!

[@Malc664]

Andre must be excited for his new Colorado after this.

[@pernell4351]

Nice like this great mpg. It means if I get one I should have a great gas mileage on towing my max 3000 pound 5x8 box trailer or my 5000 pound boat

[@davva360]

Personally don't like to tow more than 5000 pounds with a mid size truck. It did a decent job but I would imagine cross winds would impact this truck pretty badly if you had a slab sided trailer.

[@gregrowe1168]

Not to mention it just beats the hell out of it. Yes it can do it but don’t expect it to last if you abuse it like this often. It’s just not meant for a workload like this.

[@deanmay338]

Great decision to add the Ranger to your fleet. I am trying to decide over the next couple of years whether to go mid-size or full-size to tow a small camper (2,900 lbs). The Ranger has been a benchmark midsize truck since 2019 in terms of towing and payload. Looking forward to learning from your testing and how the new mid-size offerings will compare to the Ranger.

[@tdub2888]

Love the video although I have to say I cringe when you brake torque with a trailer hooked up.

[@thomasfields2082]

should be 35 at cold on the tires. i call shenanigan's. the best thing about the ranger is that the bas comes with te same drive train as the tremor. so my xl 4 door has the same interior room and more payload and i saved 20+ grand.

[@SS-dh4dq]

I'd love to see your classic fiat 500 fit in the back of your Buhanka! Great review as usual Andre!

[@TCPUDPATM]

I think filling up the gas at low speed would be more accurate. Also, need more distance to get more accuracy imo.

[@Obamastucks10128]

I used my 21 ranger to tow a 16 foot trailer with a tracked auger. The auger alone was 10,000 pounds. It drove a little slow but nothing crazy. Definitely didn't go above 6th or 7th gear.

[@Ekishounen]

A few points to add: 1.) 2019 Ranger and 2024 Ranger will use the same power plant so test results shoud be comparable. 2.) Mid-size trucks tow occasionally where daily towing would use a larger truck. Being able to tow 3+ tons safely is good. It does not need a diesel's efficiency or more cylinders. 3.) Next-gen trucks will likely also be 4-cyl turbo, except maybe Nissan. 4.) 14 mpg seems too good because reducing cylinder count does not reduce the energy needed to pull a load. The turbo helps more fuel burn by giving the engine more air. It is similar to towing with an electric or hybrid. 5.) Can you retest with 87 octane 10% ethanol? That is what I use.

[@ControlNode]

On 5: Ford recommends 91+ while towing, so it's not advisable to use a lower octane while towing. Since I wanted to be able to tow at a moment's notice if a friend's car broke down without worrying about burning off gas so I could refill with 91+, I just ran premium all the time. Then, I got the Ford Performance tune that requires 91+ all the time anyway.

[@ugafan1779]

Wow. The Ranger is quite a beast and impressive for a four banger. I would be very curious what kind of numbers you would get with a travel trailer such as a 22' Grand Design or similar around 5200lb dry weight. I am in the market for a new truck but considering how expensive they have gotten I may just hold on to my Ram for some time but perhaps something like a Ranger with 7000lb+ towing could work for our 22' Jayco. Also, we are from Georgia (GO DAWGS!) but enjoy seeing Longmont, CO where our daughter lives!

[@JFlogerzi]

Not great. Travel trailers are giant bricks. They are not very aerodynamic 🤣

[@technicallyreal]

I tow a Jayco 264BH with my 19' Ranger Lariat and an Andersen no-sway hitch. Does really well! 4800 lbs dry and just under 25' box length. Wouldn't want to go cross country with a wind sail this big on a truck this small but it's quite comfortable ride on the trips we take it on :)

[@ctechbob]

You'd get around 10-13 depending on the roads and speed you travel. We pull a 26DJSE with our Ranger and at 65-70 we're in the 10-12 MPG range. Slower, 2 lane roads, will get that figure up a little. Pulling in the N GA mountains, it will drop again, but I've never seen less than 10 so far. You can't fight physics, these travel trailers are like toting around a giant parachute.

[@MichaelDabish]

Hey the computer will cut power when the break and gas pedal are pressed at the same time. I could tell on the seconond run the Ranger cut power in the beginning. Also if you try sport mode the turbo will spool faster.

[@romeo1550]

I was guessing around 18 seconds. Not to bad considering the final results. I really do like the Ranger. However, a V6 option like the 2.7 or the 3.0 would be nice.

[@rustbucket9318]

Or even the 3.5 like they did with the explorer ST. That would be a spicy combo that I would love to have.

[@garys2157]

@Rust bucket 93 The previous Explorer used the 3.5, and they cut the torque back from the F150, the current St uses the 3.0, versions in the Bronco Raptor and the Ranger Raptor. The 3.5 does not fit the Ranger, but I wonder if they would offer the 2.7 as a option, as it available in the Bronco that way.

[@nickmartinez990]

@@rustbucket9318 ST has a 3.0

[@tonyc7435]

I had the 3.0 in my Explorer ST... great motor. I'd buy a Ranger if they would throw that motor in it.

[@garys2157]

@@tonyc7435 If you can get the next Ranger Raptor when it comes to N.A., then should be able to get the 3.0, they way Ford is going with the Ranger it could be two years from now.

[@ajmedeiros77]

Need to make the 2.7 v6 and option. Such a great engine

[@towjamb57]

Next gen, surely.

[@wildbill23c]

3L V6 in the Tremor.

[@echomax6112]

Andre you forget the dB 😎👍

[@TheCarpCommander]

Anytime someone says “unladen” all I can think about is the air velocity of a swallow.

[@freedomstar3814]

Ford should put the 2.7 ecoboost as an option in the newer Ranger. I know the ST is suppose to have the 3.0 ecoboost .... but the 2.7 ecoboost has been a good motor for Ford.

[@wildbill23c]

The Ranger Tremor has the 3L Ecoboost.

[@kirk0respite]

Love my 22 ranger so much torque for what it is can’t imagine how that next gen will be with the optional diesel has 100 more lbs torque!

[@Jv19979]

They really coming out with a diesel ranger?

[@jeffk464]

@@Jv19979 I haven't heard that, maybe in a different market. GM did away with their little diesel in the Canyon. I guess people didn't want to pony up the extra cash for it.

[@Jv19979]

@@jeffk464 yeah probably in Europe they still get rangers with manual transmission

[@wildbill23c]

@@Jv19979 Not in the US market. The Ranger has always had a diesel engine in other markets as well as a manual transmission.

[@ddnmd]

I had a 2019 XLT FX4 fully loaded. Loved the truck, it did everything I wanted. BUT, the transmission was a headache! Not mechanical, electrical. It would not shift into lower gears at low speed, it stumbled, couldn't find the right gear. Took it 3 times to dealer to get reflashed, the 4th time it had to be towed to dealership. That was last straw. Ford couldn't figure the problem out. Truck was under warranty still, didn't pay anything. Traded truck in. I actually miss it. Got 28 mpg on highway, 22 around town.

[@wildbill23c]

Too many damn gears. A 5 or 6 speed is plenty. If you want a 10 speed buy a semi-truck.

[@ddnmd]

@@wildbill23c funny, I just read a news post and it says the worst ranger to buy is the 2019!

[@fishinfool63]

Think about this…the ranger is 2 times better than a 70s full size….the economy might be over 15mpg without 2 drag race runs….tough truck period

[@ryanfillmore]

Very impressed by the Ranger, that turbo 2.3L did way better than I thought it would do. Ford need to develop a Ranger sized towing mirror, non-extendable mirrors on trucks is stupid.