Thanks for watching! You can check out our review of the Ranger Wildtrak here: ruclips.net/video/vQMswT23uO4/видео.html and also see comments from Ford about the V6 vibration issue here: www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2023-ford-ranger-some-new-utes-grounded-for-vibration-issue
I would love if Ford could give me an honest reason why the tail shaft is causing vibrations, and how it can be fixed permanently Since my 2012 Wildtrak is 10 years old, and way out of warranty with 289 000 km on.I think it's called customer care. It will be great to know why.
@@xpusostomos If the XLT just came with leather seats I would of ordered that over the SPORT. I think the XLT is far better looking than the Wildtrakans Sport
@@xpusostomos The XLS was best value Ranger of them all I got a demo in 2020 with 1500km for $39800 drive away and didn't want sports bar or side steps so if you were going to build up a Ranger the XLS was best value by far.
Bugs me how a big chunk of screen real estate seems to always be occupied by redundant climate control, especially noticeable with the 360 camera view, it’s so small despite having this great screen available. Starting to prefer horizontal screen layouts, they just seem to use the real estate a lot better.
Expecially when the climate controls are litrally in the same spot. Im not a fan of the screen at all. Id rather have it the size of the vents then the extra inch or 2 at the bottom.
It’s so mind bogglingly retarded that you can’t get rid of the on screen controls. What the fuck was Ford thinking with that one? Why not make that part of the screen customisable you can have what you want down there. Ford seriously need to put an update out to get rid of the moronic redundant A/C controls. It’s the one thing I despise about my WildTrak
land Rover engine, vibrations, condensation in headlights, it just doesn't inspire confidence for long term reliability, wait for the new Hilux next year
It's not a landrover engine , Ford modified it before putting it f150 , it's not like hilux which will put you into limp mode everytime . How many excuses you Toyota keyboard warriors can make
I tell you this- you will need power and torque solely for overtaking here in Australia because there is no where else you can use either due to constant reduction in speed limits. There are more highway police and speed cameras watching the road than terrorists sneaking up our shores. Why do I say power needed for overtaking? Not sure about the rest of the country, but here in the Northern Rivers area, as soon as you hit 2 lanes or broken lines where you can overtake, the same vehicle in the lead that was driving at a walking pace with 20 vehicles behind suddenly sees the checkered flags waived and goes like the wind. So you need all the power you got to save yourself falling behind again to have to jam your brakes down to crawl OR hitting an oncoming car.
@@animalscars3799 what surface rust has to do with quality, Go join some garbage Toyota groups you will find many post related to people complaining about surface rust
Speaking of disappointments, I saw that John Cadogan reckons that they are delaying delivery because of a tail shaft vibration. Like the the headlight units, one would think those sort of issues would have been detected and fixed before production gets underway.
@@bigpole6715 yeah, I agree, he is across between a dwarf and a cockatoo, but this was not his opinion. And it was mentioned a bit later in this video, although it may not be a problem in every new unit. But the condensation in the headlights is real. I have been a ford man for 50 years, but I have been burnt by ford unreliability too often, including an Everest. So, just beware with these early production cars.
Hi Paul, Great review as usual. I've had my V6 XLT for a month or so now, replacing a PX2 XLT. The PX2 was a great vehicle but this is something else. Boy the new ranger is tall and warrants the step in the rear of the tub. There are some issues however and I'd like to share them with your following and would appreciate their feedback also. Dissapointments: - You have to hold up a relatively heavy bonnent with a stick. ie no struts. - The tyre fittment looks a tad skinny. - The Auto Stop function 0n/off needs to be reversed. i.e Turn it on when you want too, not the other way round. - The bar graph taco is useless. - The biggest lag off the mark I've experienced. Safety Issues: - You have to take your eye off the road needlesly either turning the Auto Stop function off or whentrying to find the Sports Shift buttons. - I dont know if its just my vehicle but driving in rain is outrageously noisey from the windscreen through the roof area to the rear of the cabin. Driving under trees after rain is like put your head in a tin bucket and hitting it with a stick. I never had this problem with the PX2. The safety issue is that the noise overides any voice commands or phone conversation you make. Therefore it negates the handsfree ability in rainy weather. People on Mobiles again?? This is a great vehicle dont get me wrong its technology, comfort, stabilty and quiet ambience (apart from the above) is sublime. Cheers
The tire size is all about fuel economy and so is the start/stop functionality. Unfortunately the EPA in the US runs their tests with the default setup that they get when the vehicle is turned on. I hate start-stop and so do a lot of other people. That is why there is an aftermarket device that lets the vehicle remember the last setting and restore it when you restart the vehicle. Ford doesn't offer a manual with the Ranger now so any tach is really going to be useless. I haven't heard about the noise in the rain, but Rangers are not that common here in the US.
This truck is costly on maintenance. Id personally stay with 4cyl. Considering modern 4cylinder engines nowadays are more than enough. Cheaper to maintain
Paul condensation is common on led headlights especially if the car is never driven at night or it has been waterblasted or their has been heavy rain. all you need to is drive with the headlights on for a little while and the head will evaporate the the moisture out of the light housing.
Great review again. Thank you. I test drove the V6 Sport yesterday and its simply incredible. A huge difference to my 2020 Wildtrak 2.0 Bi turbo. Plenty of power, super quiet and smooth over the numerous potholes on the test drive. Seats and steering wheel are also a huge improvement to the perfectly good outgoing model and the screen (although the smaller 10" version) was just right. The issue of vibration from tail shaft at high speed for some of the V6 models has already been identified and Ford is resolving the issue here in Australia for those cars that have already landed.
The XLT has lost some lustre compared to the earlier PX2. It used to be 2nd in the range after the Wildtrak and was the bling chrome version with leather and tech options. Now it's the "workhorse" and it shows it's now 3rd in the range. The interior feels cheaper and is lacking compared to the MK2. I can't see the $10 grand increase from my previous 2016 XLT.
this is the best midsize truck ever couple of days ago launch in malaysia on our market but unfortunately we're not getting the v6 engine and total of seven variants but no single cab but a manual variant price of rm108k to rm162k
Took the 2023 2.0 & 3.0 V6 XLT for a test drive for near 2 hours each. Both great drives & both have there pros & cons. After a long hard think I desided to go with the 2024 XLT 3.0 V6. Arrives March. Cant wait.
The v6 diesel is a bad engine. Look up f150 pages in the US. The engine hasn't been fixed. Just wait for the problems to occur here. If ford had any testing or quality control there would not be drive shaft balance issues. They would be balanced in the factory.
I have ordered a Wildtrak, mainly because of the interior. As you stated, the XLT interior has been dulled down somewhat, I guess Ford needed to differentiate comprehensively. I feel the colour options for Wildtrak are limited and should have included the red and blue from other trim levels. So I have stuck with "fleet" white, only because I four wheel drive extensively and that colour is the best at hiding scratches and pin-striping. I own a current Raptor in black, and that is one reason I don't use it off-road!! I have to ask, why you publish fuel consumption in US mpg, because their gallon is smaller than ours and when you transcribe across from litres to gallons, it is a little pointless for Australia. For trip planning, I use litres per 100, but for off-road use I calculate in kms per litre because it is far more accurate a measure for changes in road (off-road) conditions. One needs to have a measure of accuracy when crossing the Simpson Desert, especially off-road. I can be down to 3kms per litre for cross-country expeditions. Perhaps you can find out where the auxiliary switch bank (premium pack) are routed to? ie, where do you tap in to use these circuits!!
probably because the ranger will be available in the USA so lots of viewers from there will be watching the videos, the switches are routed back to the engine bay is what ive been told by webby on cars
Realistically this is a $50k car. None of the rangers seem worth the money they’re selling for. They’ve nailed some of it but failed in too many areas. Bit disappointed in general
Typical comment from someone who doesn't know shit about cars. The previous generation ranger also don't have headlights that fog up because its been on the market for years and those type of problems have been resolved. Same goes for the hilux that can't seem to find a facelifted design with its older components. Speaking from an engineering point of view, design flaws happen all the time regardless of the badge on the vehicle. Ford will solve these nitty gritty issues with the later models
Hey mate, thank you so much for your amazing reviews. Just got my Wildtrack in Luxe yellow and I’m over the moon. This is my first Ute ever and honestly I’m enjoying every bit of it. Opted for 4 cylinders and honestly no issues, a decent engine and drives beautifully on highway and in town (knowing Canberra is not really ‘urban’. Had to wait 6 months for mine; would have been another 9-12 months for a V6, which is another factor behind my choice of a 4 cylinders. As you say in your review of the wildtrack, the engine is very very good. Highly recommended. Cheers, Marwan
Why did they remove the chrome elements from the XLT? On the previous model the side mirrors, rear bumper, roll bar and door handles were finished in chrome which I thought looked more elegant and refined.
The product designers, for whatever reason, have gone with what’s been dubbed as the neomorphism trend in user interface design which is very inaccessible and difficult to use for people who have even mild vision impairment. The Ranger’s UI is not glanceable and quick to use and dare I say a hazard if you want to use the controls through the screen, I would love to see them redesign it to be more smooth, accessible and easy to use.
What's perhaps even worse is the utterly disturbingly bad after sales service you will get from Ford. Most makers are bad these days. But Ford takes the shit cake. Absolutely no mention of after sales satisfaction in these reviews. It needs to be addressed.
Would love if you guys could get your hands on an Audi RS5 or a Camaro ZL1 If the ranger had come out when I put my LC300 order in last October it would've been a difficult choice. Still waiting for the LC but my father in law ordered a wildtrack not too long ago, and it's looking like it'll show up first.
We found the previous model lacked strength in the rear suspension,quite often causing the Ute to jump across the road in spots of serious potholes , the quick and easy fix was a suspension upgrade but really , build it to handle off road to start with. Fuel tank size is another issue , I want more than a 1000 kms out of a tank and more than 600 when towing . All these things add cost to the vehicle and it’s the same thing on every model So I’m leaning towards the XLT for my next one otherwise it’ll cost 100 k Thanks Paul
TBH had to be better than the current, my XLT runs like the engine is going to die if you don't warm it up for 10 minutes before driving in the morning. It only have 16k km's on the clock. Rubbish engines, the previous one I have lasted 2 weeks and needed engine replacement.
I got the Wildtrak in Sedona Orange. I’m never getting any other car now. Absolutely in love. Beautiful drive, stunning interior and plenty of tools to help you out driving.
Soooo Paul in summary: Lights are misting up Quality Control at Factory is not tops since wrong badges are installed. No cup holder teeth for a vehicle that will be in rough unstable construction sites. No dash up holder Storage spot in dash locked for no reason But, it's a V6 Ford Ranger. We shall buy them nonetheless... Lol As I watch sales sky rocket.
I'm guessing your a toyota owner,they nether have problem right. That's why there are so many recalls on Hilux and 300 series! Everything gets swept under the carpet.
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Yes please review the next Ranger at night :-) Im still waiting for my wildtrak. Was told its getting delayed due to shortages with my premium pack parts. Waited a year, whats an extra few months right ¿?
I ordered a white XLT originally then charged to a white Sports model. Added the touring pack. For an extra $2500 over the XLT you get leather seats, wireless charging, 5 x 18” alloy wheels & in my view a better looking vehicle (black accents including grill, rear bumpers, mirrors & door handles). Due out in October 2022. If you are able to get the vehicle’s VIN, you can track via Ford the manufacture’s progress & delivery. Not interested in racing the vehicle only interested in using it for towing my 2.5T Millard caravan.
Sweet! congrats. I went the XLT, with the v6 and touring pack. Workhorse for me. Friend of mine has a Navara and kids buy them and take the mags off and replace with some Micky's so second hand mags are everywhere. 3 grand from Nissan, got them for 400$ for a full set of wheels + mags + the air pressure sensors on market place haha. Put them on his trailer to match the car. Hopefully the same happens with rangers, they sell about 20x more than Navara.
@@cookie2837 I’m in Sydney. The white Sports V6 with the touring pack is around $74K. I have an ABN so I qualify for a fleet discount of $2.6K. So all up I’m in for $71.5K with business registration. All Ford dealers are different. My local one is absolutely hopeless 👎
@@RocketRod63 yeah most places have quoted me with the $2600 discount but for some reason the place I ordered through only do $1000 discount so I’m paying $73600. Last time I’m going there!!!!
Yeah. Then tod carsales has story about ford needing to improve quality. Don’t get me wrong I like the looks of it but after 1000s of km towing and travelling in brothers v6 amarok I’d go vw. Or at least I would have, not impressed with vw using ford engines in ew model. Me personally I think it’s a mistake
Hey Paul - love your work. Regarding the empty space near the headlights, I've always thought that looked like Ford perhaps intends to put an amber marker light in there for the US market, similar to how the Maverick looks. Thoughts?
My 2018 was getting serviced and I got one as a loaner, a lot of improvements but the instrument cluster/screen is definitely not one of them, frankly it's shite. The issue I had with the 10" screen was it wasn't as sensitive as my PXIII, found I had to touch a tad harder. But as I said I really missed the analogue layout in the cluster.
Other nations, same variant: lower variant Ranger has V6, better engines, mostly 4X4 PH: 2.0L single turbo, 4X2, less tech. Me: I don't care, socially higher people here with cash to burn will just bully me for not having any cash for buying such vehicle anyway, so just kill me with your cyber bullying.
My problem is both the 2ltr diesel and the 3ltr have there problems is this 3ltr engine the same as what landrover has been using the words crock of sht comes to mind and i know some who has a new ranger the engine blew up with 34k on the clock
Paul, excellent review as always. However, I'd like to draw your attention to the recent tailshaft vibration issues. I think these reviews ought to take into account any known issues, including reliability.
I think a decent review needs to include having the vehicle for a month or so. Just like a new Mrs, looks awesome and great fun to play with initially, but give it a month or so of living with them and things change and the quirks start to appear.
It’s mentioned in a video with a link to the story. We couldn’t replicate the problem. Link here if you missed it: www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2023-ford-ranger-some-new-utes-grounded-for-vibration-issue
I think the new Ranger is ugly and will date badly. The interior is bland and the dash is just a massive rectangular slab of plastic lacking any sort of style. The previous model was much better looking both inside and out. Anyhow, wouldn't be touching one of these with a barge pole knowing Ford's appalling track record for quality and reliability.
The things they do to differentiate the range is so dumb. It's obvious it doesn't cost much more like the cup holders, the glove box and some other plastic things. I mean how much extra do all those things cost like 20 bucks. Really dumb to take them away.
I thought the XLS was the workhorse Better tires and wheels for off rd etch(I have the last one and use it for work). I don't think I will go for the new look, it looks a bit... unattractive and unbalanced think it is the Ute platform that gives it this impression. The big screen is just distracting and probably won't dim enough at night either. Yes, a bigger old engine in it will help pull its weight and improve performance in theory. Great review Paul.
Hey Paul whats your view of the Amarok vs Rangie for ride over the signwaves i thought the VW seemed flatter even though its generations older. Surprised on 8sec to 100 with all the beat up by Ford might have been 7s
Calls Ford shìtty and then buys a Flushed Tùrd Isuzu which has engine and body cracks , blown differentials and also worst interior alongside the Toyota lol jokers
@@chuchaman4554 i had an 2018everest and it cane with a 10 speed auto transmission and approximately all the rangers abd everest were recalled because of the faulty transmission. Imagine that happening to your new vehicle Don’t teach yo dad bitch
@@TheAthavanleon she's been back for transmission issues four times, driveline shudders, starter/electrical issues. Might have just been a dud but definitely won't have another one. Looks good though.
@@georgepusmaz I have heard the similar build quality issues... I was thinking of the V6 version... Now having 2nd thoughts... Anyway... thank you for the heads up mate
My 2012 Wildtrak 3.2, now with 289 000 km never gave me any problems apart from some rubber bushing and the tail shaft vibration that seem unfixable. Still drives great, and everything still works.
Once again we have another new vehicle with fussy front grill details that are absolutely garbage to clean and maintain. Its a trend that needs to stop.
Thanks for watching! You can check out our review of the Ranger Wildtrak here: ruclips.net/video/vQMswT23uO4/видео.html and also see comments from Ford about the V6 vibration issue here: www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2023-ford-ranger-some-new-utes-grounded-for-vibration-issue
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I would love if Ford could give me an honest reason why the tail shaft is causing vibrations, and how it can be fixed permanently Since my 2012 Wildtrak is 10 years old, and way out of warranty with 289 000 km on.I think it's called customer care. It will be great to know why.
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Can you please grag race the Ford v6 with V6 580 Amarok. I think Ford is slow but I think the test ll do tell
Paul is bloody good with his reviews. You won't miss anything, loud and clear.
Why do car reviewers always worry about how hard the plastic in the dashboard is to touch? What difference does that make?
Paul covers dash material in every review and generally hard plastics is a cost cutting thing.
@@mrz1281 thanks, but does it make any difference in the scheme of things? You don't generally touch your dashboard.
Yep, most of these reviews are meaningless.
@@ovmied00 some would be customers care about it some dont, they included it in the review to cover all questions by all viewers
logevity as well if the surface gets touched on every day how would it endure after 3-5 years cracking dash arm rest and wrinkly foam
Another overpriced work ute! LDV will do the same job for $40k less! A 4x4 ute will never be an Aston Marin......
Awesome. Took my feedback on the split screen with the noise levels over diff surface / speeds. Listening to the people will make you guys #1
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So how’s the tail shaft vibration is that an option
Paul the XLT spec seems more like xls/Xl and too large a drop from wildtrak and XLT was originally more upmarket
I agree
Makes you wonder what you're actually paying extra for compared to the lower spec
Really, the old XLT had all the essential luxuries, just missing a few bits from wildtrak
@@xpusostomos If the XLT just came with leather seats I would of ordered that over the SPORT. I think the XLT is far better looking than the Wildtrakans Sport
@@xpusostomos The XLS was best value Ranger of them all I got a demo in 2020 with 1500km for $39800 drive away and didn't want sports bar or side steps so if you were going to build up a Ranger the XLS was best value by far.
Bugs me how a big chunk of screen real estate seems to always be occupied by redundant climate control, especially noticeable with the 360 camera view, it’s so small despite having this great screen available. Starting to prefer horizontal screen layouts, they just seem to use the real estate a lot better.
Expecially when the climate controls are litrally in the same spot.
Im not a fan of the screen at all. Id rather have it the size of the vents then the extra inch or 2 at the bottom.
It’s so mind bogglingly retarded that you can’t get rid of the on screen controls.
What the fuck was Ford thinking with that one? Why not make that part of the screen customisable you can have what you want down there.
Ford seriously need to put an update out to get rid of the moronic redundant A/C controls.
It’s the one thing I despise about my WildTrak
I'd rather the buttons 🤷
Hate trying to tap the screen without taking my eyes off the road.
Moisture in headlights = bad
Already people complaining about a massive tailshaft vibration, looks like the old XR8 problems are back 🤦
land Rover engine, vibrations, condensation in headlights, it just doesn't inspire confidence for long term reliability, wait for the new Hilux next year
It's not a landrover engine , Ford modified it before putting it f150 , it's not like hilux which will put you into limp mode everytime . How many excuses you Toyota keyboard warriors can make
toyota fan boi with your cheap utes
Honestly the XLT with the sports bar looks better than the wildtrak. that goofy H-shape piece on the wildtrack looks awful
I tell you this- you will need power and torque solely for overtaking here in Australia because there is no where else you can use either due to constant reduction in speed limits. There are more highway police and speed cameras watching the road than terrorists sneaking up our shores. Why do I say power needed for overtaking? Not sure about the rest of the country, but here in the Northern Rivers area, as soon as you hit 2 lanes or broken lines where you can overtake, the same vehicle in the lead that was driving at a walking pace with 20 vehicles behind suddenly sees the checkered flags waived and goes like the wind. So you need all the power you got to save yourself falling behind again to have to jam your brakes down to crawl OR hitting an oncoming car.
Allready condense build up in front lights! Shitty quality of ford. Toyota forever.
Yeah coz garbage toyota is any better lol
is that rust @16:09 in the under-seat storage?!
Had to go back and look,- sure looks like it 😬😬😬😳😳😳
🤣🤣🤣 good eye man… typical Ford quality
@@animalscars3799 what surface rust has to do with quality, Go join some garbage Toyota groups you will find many post related to people complaining about surface rust
Speaking of disappointments, I saw that John Cadogan reckons that they are delaying delivery because of a tail shaft vibration. Like the the headlight units, one would think those sort of issues would have been detected and fixed before production gets underway.
Yeah will John doesn’t know what he’s talking about so take it with salt
I did a test drive with two wildtraks, the 2L and 3L... the 3 had a noticeable vibration in it.
@@bigpole6715 yeah, I agree, he is across between a dwarf and a cockatoo, but this was not his opinion. And it was mentioned a bit later in this video, although it may not be a problem in every new unit. But the condensation in the headlights is real. I have been a ford man for 50 years, but I have been burnt by ford unreliability too often, including an Everest. So, just beware with these early production cars.
John Cadogan reckons a lot of things...
Ever notice that guy has a lot to say about every single car but you never ever see him in one.
V6 Sport for me...might be time to put the durometer to bed
I ordered a V6 sport too, but think I might of over paid
Hi Paul, Great review as usual. I've had my V6 XLT for a month or so now, replacing a PX2 XLT. The PX2 was a great vehicle but this is something else. Boy the new ranger is tall and warrants the step in the rear of the tub.
There are some issues however and I'd like to share them with your following and would appreciate their feedback also.
Dissapointments:
- You have to hold up a relatively heavy bonnent with a stick. ie no struts.
- The tyre fittment looks a tad skinny.
- The Auto Stop function 0n/off needs to be reversed. i.e Turn it on when you want too, not the other way round.
- The bar graph taco is useless.
- The biggest lag off the mark I've experienced.
Safety Issues:
- You have to take your eye off the road needlesly either turning the Auto Stop function off or whentrying to find the Sports Shift buttons.
- I dont know if its just my vehicle but driving in rain is outrageously noisey from the windscreen through the roof area to the rear of the cabin. Driving under trees after rain is like put your head in a tin bucket and hitting it with a stick. I never had this problem with the PX2. The safety issue is that the noise overides any voice commands or phone conversation you make. Therefore it negates the handsfree ability in rainy weather. People on Mobiles again??
This is a great vehicle dont get me wrong its technology, comfort, stabilty and quiet ambience (apart from the above) is sublime.
Cheers
The tire size is all about fuel economy and so is the start/stop functionality. Unfortunately the EPA in the US runs their tests with the default setup that they get when the vehicle is turned on. I hate start-stop and so do a lot of other people. That is why there is an aftermarket device that lets the vehicle remember the last setting and restore it when you restart the vehicle.
Ford doesn't offer a manual with the Ranger now so any tach is really going to be useless.
I haven't heard about the noise in the rain, but Rangers are not that common here in the US.
This truck is costly on maintenance. Id personally stay with 4cyl. Considering modern 4cylinder engines nowadays are more than enough. Cheaper to maintain
I love v6 lol
@@fatimapimentel9611 Yup It's really a personal preference. if you're willing to spend that much for a vehicle.
Paul condensation is common on led headlights especially if the car is never driven at night or it has been waterblasted or their has been heavy rain. all you need to is drive with the headlights on for a little while and the head will evaporate the the moisture out of the light housing.
Great video as always, will you be reviewing the base Xl model?
Great review again. Thank you. I test drove the V6 Sport yesterday and its simply incredible. A huge difference to my 2020 Wildtrak 2.0 Bi turbo. Plenty of power, super quiet and smooth over the numerous potholes on the test drive. Seats and steering wheel are also a huge improvement to the perfectly good outgoing model and the screen (although the smaller 10" version) was just right. The issue of vibration from tail shaft at high speed for some of the V6 models has already been identified and Ford is resolving the issue here in Australia for those cars that have already landed.
The XLT has lost some lustre compared to the earlier PX2. It used to be 2nd in the range after the Wildtrak and was the bling chrome version with leather and tech options. Now it's the "workhorse" and it shows it's now 3rd in the range. The interior feels cheaper and is lacking compared to the MK2. I can't see the $10 grand increase from my previous 2016 XLT.
The condensation is normal for tail lights and head lights with the double layering of the plastic
this is the best midsize truck ever couple of days ago launch in malaysia on our market but unfortunately we're not getting the v6 engine and total of seven variants but no single cab but a manual variant price of rm108k to rm162k
why indonesia always left behind.. we just launched some previous gen by ford a months ago
@@religionofpeace3244 because it has new distributor in indonesia it took the time to release it
Took the 2023 2.0 & 3.0 V6 XLT for a test drive for near 2 hours each. Both great drives & both have there pros & cons. After a long hard think I desided to go with the 2024 XLT 3.0 V6. Arrives March. Cant wait.
Sorry its hit the same UGLY stick as the AU model .
What a surprise. A Ford with questionable build quality
You probably drive a pos Toyota which has even worse quality than a bat piss
The v6 diesel is a bad engine. Look up f150 pages in the US. The engine hasn't been fixed. Just wait for the problems to occur here. If ford had any testing or quality control there would not be drive shaft balance issues. They would be balanced in the factory.
I have ordered a Wildtrak, mainly because of the interior. As you stated, the XLT interior has been dulled down somewhat, I guess Ford needed to differentiate comprehensively. I feel the colour options for Wildtrak are limited and should have included the red and blue from other trim levels. So I have stuck with "fleet" white, only because I four wheel drive extensively and that colour is the best at hiding scratches and pin-striping. I own a current Raptor in black, and that is one reason I don't use it off-road!! I have to ask, why you publish fuel consumption in US mpg, because their gallon is smaller than ours and when you transcribe across from litres to gallons, it is a little pointless for Australia. For trip planning, I use litres per 100, but for off-road use I calculate in kms per litre because it is far more accurate a measure for changes in road (off-road) conditions. One needs to have a measure of accuracy when crossing the Simpson Desert, especially off-road. I can be down to 3kms per litre for cross-country expeditions. Perhaps you can find out where the auxiliary switch bank (premium pack) are routed to? ie, where do you tap in to use these circuits!!
probably because the ranger will be available in the USA so lots of viewers from there will be watching the videos, the switches are routed back to the engine bay is what ive been told by webby on cars
Again made for the US market as the bonnet opener and fuel filler is on the left (US drivers side).
Wins the prize for ugly 🤣
Bob?:have you seen 😳 a Silverado lately, now that is ugly, go clean your glasses
They just made the ranger even more uglier
Really enjoying the review of the new Ranger, can't wait to see the Everest reviews
Awesome review Paul , thanks mate.👍
Realistically this is a $50k car. None of the rangers seem worth the money they’re selling for. They’ve nailed some of it but failed in too many areas. Bit disappointed in general
Had me until “engine from Land Rover Range Rover” 😉
Fantastic News , Hope the Transmission Death Wobbles are just a Toyota Fan Boi's Dream and not true .
I love this over the Ranger Raptor. Not so wide, perfect for small roads.
But if you have an inferiority complex you need the raptor
This is not a Ranger Raptor. This is just a Ranger
@@farzana6676 they never said this was the raptor
@@pastorofmuppets8834 They edited their comment!
F150 Raptor is a real sized truck. Not this tampon sized truck for women.
@@farzana6676 I didn't see they edited it.
On another note, you're proving my point about having an inferiority complex...
For that price.. ouch. The v6 is a bonus for torque but the rest of the features are standard on a lot of other brands and much cheaper.
Enjoyed the review. Would be great to see a heavy tow review (2.5t+ caravan) with the V6.
Moisture in the headlights is a deal breaker. I dont get that problem in Hiluxes.
Typical comment from someone who doesn't know shit about cars. The previous generation ranger also don't have headlights that fog up because its been on the market for years and those type of problems have been resolved. Same goes for the hilux that can't seem to find a facelifted design with its older components. Speaking from an engineering point of view, design flaws happen all the time regardless of the badge on the vehicle. Ford will solve these nitty gritty issues with the later models
That engine is bad news just look at all the shit with the land rovers
And more recently the f150s they haven't fixed the problems. It's a bad engine.
Hey mate, thank you so much for your amazing reviews. Just got my Wildtrack in Luxe yellow and I’m over the moon. This is my first Ute ever and honestly I’m enjoying every bit of it. Opted for 4 cylinders and honestly no issues, a decent engine and drives beautifully on highway and in town (knowing Canberra is not really ‘urban’. Had to wait 6 months for mine; would have been another 9-12 months for a V6, which is another factor behind my choice of a 4 cylinders. As you say in your review of the wildtrack, the engine is very very good. Highly recommended. Cheers, Marwan
Great review, thanks Paul. What are the chance that you can do a review of a XL with the 2.0 single turbo?
Why did they remove the chrome elements from the XLT? On the previous model the side mirrors, rear bumper, roll bar and door handles were finished in chrome which I thought looked more elegant and refined.
I'm still sticking to my ever trusty Hilux (it's not perfect but suits me to a tee).
Cool but it’s 2022 no one keeps there car longer then a few years so if your brand can only off old tech and “last forever “ who really cares about it
So, let's not forget about class-action lawsuit filed against them her in Aus.
@ChristopherH Early teething issues. Happens to Toyota as well.
Wtf cares about your shìtbox hilux it's a toyota hahaha
@ChristopherH it's first model boomer the Toyota has way more problems to deal with, only way a Toyota is going to travel further is on a tow truck
The product designers, for whatever reason, have gone with what’s been dubbed as the neomorphism trend in user interface design which is very inaccessible and difficult to use for people who have even mild vision impairment. The Ranger’s UI is not glanceable and quick to use and dare I say a hazard if you want to use the controls through the screen, I would love to see them redesign it to be more smooth, accessible and easy to use.
ya know, i love these but i just cant purchase one because the reliability is so bad. They are already having issues
What's perhaps even worse is the utterly disturbingly bad after sales service you will get from Ford. Most makers are bad these days. But Ford takes the shit cake.
Absolutely no mention of after sales satisfaction in these reviews. It needs to be addressed.
@@ed4043you don’t own one so go away
@@tyzon00800 ranger danger :p
@@ed4043man I have a Navigator for two years and it works solid so I don't know which Ford you are talking about
Meh I’ll stick with my rok. Does the 0-100 dash in under 5.5 and has a wider cabin with an excellent on road drive. Might consider the raptor though
Bull💩
I bought one today Paul. 3litre V6!
Excellent review Paul as always
The "range" of his jokes is limited
Nice drivetrain, but $65k is stretching it for a mid-ish spec ute.
It’s made in Thailand… the 2022 F raptor fully loaded is selling 100K aud in china…
Would love if you guys could get your hands on an Audi RS5 or a Camaro ZL1
If the ranger had come out when I put my LC300 order in last October it would've been a difficult choice. Still waiting for the LC but my father in law ordered a wildtrack not too long ago, and it's looking like it'll show up first.
They had to get better, ford don’t want another 10 million dollar fine, under the lemon laws
Yet here you are wishing you had one 😂😂😂
@@tyzon00800I drive a tow truck they keep us in business I would never buy one but I would take one if they are free
XLT used to be a good blend of features & budget price. Now its neither
We found the previous model lacked strength in the rear suspension,quite often causing the Ute to jump across the road in spots of serious potholes , the quick and easy fix was a suspension upgrade but really , build it to handle off road to start with.
Fuel tank size is another issue , I want more than a 1000 kms out of a tank and more than 600 when towing .
All these things add cost to the vehicle and it’s the same thing on every model
So I’m leaning towards the XLT for my next one otherwise it’ll cost 100 k
Thanks Paul
RAPTOR >
Already has tailshaft issues with vibrations.
Just like the last one.
TBH had to be better than the current, my XLT runs like the engine is going to die if you don't warm it up for 10 minutes before driving in the morning. It only have 16k km's on the clock. Rubbish engines, the previous one I have lasted 2 weeks and needed engine replacement.
I'd probably look at the way you treat and drive it 👍
@@markymark5352 drive it like a granny and we’ll maintained. Just not a quality engine.
I got the Wildtrak in Sedona Orange. I’m never getting any other car now. Absolutely in love. Beautiful drive, stunning interior and plenty of tools to help you out driving.
Soooo Paul in summary:
Lights are misting up
Quality Control at Factory is not tops since wrong badges are installed.
No cup holder teeth for a vehicle that will be in rough unstable construction sites.
No dash up holder
Storage spot in dash locked for no reason
But, it's a V6 Ford Ranger. We shall buy them nonetheless... Lol
As I watch sales sky rocket.
So this well tested new model has a stop delivery on it already due to a bad driveline vibration. Must be a top quality vehicle.
I'm guessing your a toyota owner,they nether have problem right. That's why there are so many recalls on Hilux and 300 series! Everything gets swept under the carpet.
@@DM-xe7pk No don't own a Toyota. Just stating a fact.
Dribbler ,get a triton the only driveline vibration is your hand in your pocket
Glad that they are consistent with driveline vibrations. MQ model had it, and it was never fixed.
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1:40 typical Ford quality right there!
Paul, something is interesting about those headlights. Maybe testing the headlights during the night and comparing the two would be interesting.
Yes please review the next Ranger at night :-)
Im still waiting for my wildtrak. Was told its getting delayed due to shortages with my premium pack parts. Waited a year, whats an extra few months right ¿?
A 995kg payload? Does it not need to be 1000kg to make it eligible for the instant asset write off?
I ordered a white XLT originally then charged to a white Sports model. Added the touring pack. For an extra $2500 over the XLT you get leather seats, wireless charging, 5 x 18” alloy wheels & in my view a better looking vehicle (black accents including grill, rear bumpers, mirrors & door handles).
Due out in October 2022. If you are able to get the vehicle’s VIN, you can track via Ford the manufacture’s progress & delivery.
Not interested in racing the vehicle only interested in using it for towing my 2.5T Millard caravan.
curious to know how much you paid because I think I'm getting ripped off
Sweet! congrats. I went the XLT, with the v6 and touring pack. Workhorse for me. Friend of mine has a Navara and kids buy them and take the mags off and replace with some Micky's so second hand mags are everywhere. 3 grand from Nissan, got them for 400$ for a full set of wheels + mags + the air pressure sensors on market place haha. Put them on his trailer to match the car. Hopefully the same happens with rangers, they sell about 20x more than Navara.
@@cookie2837 I’m in Sydney. The white Sports V6 with the touring pack is around $74K. I have an ABN so I qualify for a fleet discount of $2.6K. So all up I’m in for $71.5K with business registration.
All Ford dealers are different. My local one is absolutely hopeless 👎
@@Klistern2 good on you buddy 👍👍
@@RocketRod63 yeah most places have quoted me with the $2600 discount but for some reason the place I ordered through only do $1000 discount so I’m paying $73600. Last time I’m going there!!!!
Jesus the panel gap on steering column at 6:30. 😳
Haha I just looked…. Always find shonky flimsy plastic in the fords. I have a Great Wall cannon and it’s interior build quality is sooooo impressive
Looks like it is about to fall apart
Yeah. Then tod carsales has story about ford needing to improve quality. Don’t get me wrong I like the looks of it but after 1000s of km towing and travelling in brothers v6 amarok I’d go vw. Or at least I would have, not impressed with vw using ford engines in ew model. Me personally I think it’s a mistake
How do you find the Ford V6 vs the outgoing amarok V6?
Looks cheap boring outdated interior overpriced overrated a bit small too👎🤣
Hey Paul - love your work. Regarding the empty space near the headlights, I've always thought that looked like Ford perhaps intends to put an amber marker light in there for the US market, similar to how the Maverick looks. Thoughts?
The marker lights are on the sides indicating the length of the vehicle
My 2018 was getting serviced and I got one as a loaner, a lot of improvements but the instrument cluster/screen is definitely not one of them, frankly it's shite. The issue I had with the 10" screen was it wasn't as sensitive as my PXIII, found I had to touch a tad harder. But as I said I really missed the analogue layout in the cluster.
I use can coolers on my drink bottles and they fit just right, no movement, easy in and out.
Other nations, same variant: lower variant Ranger has V6, better engines, mostly 4X4
PH: 2.0L single turbo, 4X2, less tech.
Me: I don't care, socially higher people here with cash to burn will just bully me for not having any cash for buying such vehicle anyway, so just kill me with your cyber bullying.
My problem is both the 2ltr diesel and the 3ltr have there problems is this 3ltr engine the same as what landrover has been using the words crock of sht comes to mind and i know some who has a new ranger the engine blew up with 34k on the clock
Paul, excellent review as always.
However, I'd like to draw your attention to the recent tailshaft vibration issues. I think these reviews ought to take into account any known issues, including reliability.
he actually talked about that in the video...
I think a decent review needs to include having the vehicle for a month or so. Just like a new Mrs, looks awesome and great fun to play with initially, but give it a month or so of living with them and things change and the quirks start to appear.
It’s mentioned in a video with a link to the story. We couldn’t replicate the problem. Link here if you missed it: www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2023-ford-ranger-some-new-utes-grounded-for-vibration-issue
This guys is trolling... ignore
@@shanea9613 is that why she left you?
I think the new Ranger is ugly and will date badly. The interior is bland and the dash is just a massive rectangular slab of plastic lacking any sort of style. The previous model was much better looking both inside and out.
Anyhow, wouldn't be touching one of these with a barge pole knowing Ford's appalling track record for quality and reliability.
Do they come with a tow truck ?
Definitely wouldn't piss on one if it's on fire .
Never used a Ford before. How is the reliability compared to Toyota or Mazda?
Suggestions..can you please do exhaust note segment before you drive it in the on the road segment?just my 2 cents..thank you
The things they do to differentiate the range is so dumb.
It's obvious it doesn't cost much more like the cup holders, the glove box and some other plastic things. I mean how much extra do all those things cost like 20 bucks. Really dumb to take them away.
Everything becoming way too expensive. This little shit stain costs what beautiful full sized trucks cost just a few years ago
I thought the XLS was the workhorse Better tires and wheels for off rd etch(I have the last one and use it for work). I don't think I will go for the new look, it looks a bit... unattractive and unbalanced think it is the Ute platform that gives it this impression. The big screen is just distracting and probably won't dim enough at night either. Yes, a bigger old engine in it will help pull its weight and improve performance in theory. Great review Paul.
Hey Paul whats your view of the Amarok vs Rangie for ride over the signwaves i thought the VW seemed flatter even though its generations older. Surprised on 8sec to 100 with all the beat up by Ford might have been 7s
Hanging on to my Ford engined Bt50 3.2..old school with glitchy electronics, laughter & tears aplenty
65grsnd and no leather. Fords are shitty vehicle. Isuzus are best and reliable
Calls Ford shìtty and then buys a Flushed Tùrd Isuzu which has engine and body cracks , blown differentials and also worst interior alongside the Toyota lol jokers
@@chuchaman4554 i had an 2018everest and it cane with a 10 speed auto transmission and approximately all the rangers abd everest were recalled because of the faulty transmission. Imagine that happening to your new vehicle Don’t teach yo dad bitch
There is NEEDS and there is WANTS...
and there is FORD RANGER!! 😍😍😍
My px3 3.2 is my first and last ranger. Never had a more glitchy, unreliable ute.
Really... What kind off issues did you face Gee?
@@TheAthavanleon she's been back for transmission issues four times, driveline shudders, starter/electrical issues. Might have just been a dud but definitely won't have another one. Looks good though.
@@georgepusmaz I have heard the similar build quality issues... I was thinking of the V6 version... Now having 2nd thoughts... Anyway... thank you for the heads up mate
My 2012 Wildtrak 3.2, now with 289 000 km never gave me any problems apart from some rubber bushing and the tail shaft vibration that seem unfixable. Still drives great, and everything still works.
@@fhclappen8595 Thank you mate.. That helps... Still the horror stories scares me.. Anyway thank you for your feedback.
Once again we have another new vehicle with fussy front grill details that are absolutely garbage to clean and maintain.
Its a trend that needs to stop.
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where are more affordable g wagon competitors. These utes are rubbish work boats on wheels, worst things to drive on the road!
It seems like the European 2023 ranger has more options then the 2024 american Ranger
Rubbish Ford build quality again 🙄
I ordred a toyota hilux sr5! Seeing what the ford offers i feel soo dissapointed with toyota offerings!! 😐
Pick up my V6 XLT in Blue Lightning tomorrow 25 Jan
Ranger... lineup? If you're looking for another word 😂
2 mins into the video and ford has wrong badging off the assembly line and condensation in the headlights Hmmm I want three of them now
Can you please show one of these using the Park Assist 2.0
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