My 2022 ranger is great. Super crew 4x4 xlt . My fuel average is 26mpg. Great acceleration, tows My boat like a boss. Comfortable drive and handles well.
This is one of the if not the best vehicle reviews I’ve seen! Thanks man! Speed clarity info on point! I’m looking to buy this car and you made it a whole lot easier on which one to get.
@@CarsWithSteve I’m looking into the base XL 2WD just for work really. But I do have kids and kinda want the larger crew cab but then I lose a foot in the back. I figure I won’t go on long trips so the kids really won’t need the extra cab space plus they are small. As much as I’d like the 4x4 I don’t think it’s a necessity for small hauling around town. And feed back you might have I’ll take.
@@michaeladams2077 With young kids and you needing the extra bed space it sounds like the SuperCab is the better fit for you. 4x4 vs 4x2 is really the difference of winter handling - if you live in a state without much snow the 4x2 would be fine. 4x4 will handle better in snowy conditions
@@CarsWithSteve got approved online. Heading down to dealership now. Let’s see what I end up with lol The super cab bed just seems to be a bit too small. But game time decision. As for kids - we have a family car so this would be in a need to be situation. Thanks for feedback
Patience! Is it your first time owning a Ranger? Glad that video helped you learn a few things. I have a ton of different videos on the Ranger that go into some more technical info on the steering wheel/cluster and media screen
@@CarsWithSteve Yes they are…had it for 9 years. So far I have 387,139 miles on the original engine. Uses oil, but the truck is undergoing restoration. Keeping my high school ride.
@@andrewschrotenboer9445 wow that's wild! I'm hoping these new Rangers will be able to push through to that mileage, will be a few years before we'll know
@@CarsWithSteve ranger xlt, 2wd, shadow black, 302a package, black appearance package and a hard trifold tonneau cover. Looks great. Gonna look even better once I tint the windows. 😂
@@BelleFleurs1 that’s awesome to hear! Congratulations!! You got lucky. Dealer told me that if I decided to not buy the truck that he could sell it within the hour. So good thing you jumped on it. Love the truck so far. Has plenty of punch. You should join the FB group. There’s two main ones. Very helpful and friendly.
Some aftermarket tuners offer their own warranty. Check 5star tunes. They are generally safer for your truck, but they do provide warranty separate from Ford if you are worried.
I’m a ford fan now since I bought a 2005 ford ranger I bought it with 170k miles and now it has 250k miles and it’s running like a champ ,and I’m a Tacoma fan so I think I might change to ford
So crazy how well those older Rangers have held up. I'm hoping as these things age - we'll see some good high mileage ones that are still in great shape
I hope that the new Ranger is better than the older versions. I had a 2013 Ranger and regret the decision to purchase the vehicle. The first thing that I found strange was the fact that the acceleration was very slow (diesel version). The main problem however was the fact that my engine got irreparably damaged after only seven years of use. It appears that the oil pump stopped working and by the time there was any indicator on the instrument panel that something was wrong it was too late. Go for the Toyota Hilux instead.
From different forums the Ranger diesel did have some issues but there haven't been many since the reintroduction of the Ranger in North America with the 2.3L EcoBoost. It's going for a redesign for the 2023 model year so here's to hoping it gets some nice upgrades
Hey Steve, great look at the Ranger. I'm glad you specified the differences between the factory ordered trailer hitch receiver and the dealer/aftermarket trailer hitch receiver towing capabilities. Would you happen to know the specific reason for the difference? What is the change from a Ford hitch bolted in at the factory or a Ford hitch bolted in at the dealer. Look forward to hearing your insight to this. Cheers from Manitoba.
Thanks so much, good catch on that detail. I should probably mention the reasoning a bit more in the videos. It has to do with the GCWR. Without the tow package it’s 7,650 lbs - 9,000 lbs vs a bump to 12,500 lbs - 12,500 lbs with the tow package. So could an aftermarket hitch handle the same weight.. technically.. but it’s going above OEM recommended weight
Maybe you can discuss with your Ford contacts the following item and provide feedback here. A quote obtained for the lights that Ford deleted from Lariat that customers ordered (not built before May 2022) totals $3,841.27 + tax. Ford is providing a total credit of $500 for these Rangers for involuntarily downgrading the lights to halogen... In addition, if you check the cost of Equipment package 501A, you'll see it costs the same for the SuperCab and SuperCrew models. Reading the contents you'll see the SuperCab model gets the Bang & Olufson stereo system where the SuperCab does not. This is how Ford does business.
You could always look at aftermarket LED bulbs instead of getting the whole assembly replaced. Wouldn't look quite the same but would give you a light equally as bright for a fraction of the cost. ($300 US from most suppliers) The speaker system one is kind of weird.. but at the same time the SuperCrew does cost more than the SuperCab
@@CarsWithSteve - Thank you for the reply. Installing LED bulbs into a housing intended for a halogen bulb might yield an increase in light emitted, however, this still pales in comparison to an assembly designed and manufactured for an LED bulb. LED bulbs usually get much hotter than halogens also. This is why many bulbs have a cooling fan built into the base.
Great and very complete video. Does the XLT Ranger 4x4 has any type of under body skid/bash plates? Or would I have to upgrade to the FX4 of Tremor packages to get them?
Thanks! Not much protection without added packages but you do have the option of getting just the skid plates installed aftermarket if you don't want the full FX4 or Tremor pack
@@CarsWithSteve Thanks! I think that the FX4 is well priced as it includes the rear locker, all the skid plates and a “better” suspension. Seems like it’s worth it for the price.
@@moncho33 agree with you on that one. The suspension in the FX4 will make the regular ride a bit rougher and you'll have slightly more road noise from the tires but the pros of the FX4 pretty much outweigh the cons
I have a new Ranger. Quirky shifting. Fitment issues with door seals. One keep coming out of its channel. Rear end clunks sometimes when coasting and then gently accelerating.
is there a option for slotted key or are they all doing the stop/start button thing now? i dont want a button, i only buy trucks with a key option due to fob thefts and wear and tear on the engine with stop/start
I have a 20 fx4 lariat, nice truck but ford is looking into buying it back, less than 10 k on it, been in for brakes 4x, already has a full break job done, now they are squealing again for the 5TH time, also the hood can installed wrong on the truck, lines don’t line up and overhangs the passenger side, I’ve had several fords but this is bad!!!
Wow that sounds like it'd be a bit frustrating but glad that Ford is planning to buy it back. I don't think I've heard of an F150 having that many brake issues after being serviced. Did you try changing to a different dealership?
There's always a trade off for build materials and pricing. It's why Hyundai and Kia vehicles are so cheap with so many features. There's a sacrifice on the dash and plastics to be cheaply made to be able to pack different features of options into the cars. But having said that.. the Ranger definitely needs an upgrade
By far the best Ranger review I’ve ever seen
Thanks Tom!
My 2022 ranger is great. Super crew 4x4 xlt . My fuel average is 26mpg. Great acceleration, tows My boat like a boss. Comfortable drive and handles well.
Appreciate the owner feedback Glen! Is it the first time that you've been in a Ranger?
This is one of the if not the best vehicle reviews I’ve seen!
Thanks man! Speed clarity info on point! I’m looking to buy this car and you made it a whole lot easier on which one to get.
Wow, thanks so much! What build do you think you're going for?
@@CarsWithSteve I’m looking into the base XL 2WD just for work really. But I do have kids and kinda want the larger crew cab but then I lose a foot in the back. I figure I won’t go on long trips so the kids really won’t need the extra cab space plus they are small. As much as I’d like the 4x4 I don’t think it’s a necessity for small hauling around town.
And feed back you might have I’ll take.
@@michaeladams2077 With young kids and you needing the extra bed space it sounds like the SuperCab is the better fit for you.
4x4 vs 4x2 is really the difference of winter handling - if you live in a state without much snow the 4x2 would be fine. 4x4 will handle better in snowy conditions
@@CarsWithSteve got approved online. Heading down to dealership now. Let’s see what I end up with lol
The super cab bed just seems to be a bit too small. But game time decision.
As for kids - we have a family car so this would be in a need to be situation.
Thanks for feedback
@@michaeladams2077 anytime, hope the car shopping goes well!
Just picked up my 2022 Ranger Lariat 4x4 I ordered back in January. Great walk through video as I'm still learning about all the features.
Patience! Is it your first time owning a Ranger?
Glad that video helped you learn a few things. I have a ton of different videos on the Ranger that go into some more technical info on the steering wheel/cluster and media screen
Still driving my 1994 Ranger XLT (4.0, 4x4, and longbed). Love this line of trucks!
Haha those old Rangers are beasts! What kind of mileage have you run up on it so far?
@@CarsWithSteve Yes they are…had it for 9 years. So far I have 387,139 miles on the original engine. Uses oil, but the truck is undergoing restoration. Keeping my high school ride.
@@andrewschrotenboer9445 wow that's wild! I'm hoping these new Rangers will be able to push through to that mileage, will be a few years before we'll know
@@andrewschrotenboer9445 I just bought one for 1k it has 170k miles it’s a 4 cylinder
@@andrewschrotenboer9445 wow nearly 400k miles. I just got my new ranger but I travel for work so I might put those numbers in half the time
Got a 2022 Ford Ranger XLT Sport. Added running boards, spray on bed liner and tool box
Nice setup! How are you liking the truck so far?
Nice, the auto engine shut off was a trip. Till I got used to it. LOL
How to send a picture
@@YatYas1775 yeah that system gets everyone at first! It's reflex now whenever I'm in a car that has it
@@YatYas1775 Would have to send it through Instagram, Facebook or website!
Thank you! you did an awesome job in this review!
Thanks so much, appreciate that!
Got mine a month ago. Love it!
That’s great! What build did you go with?
@@CarsWithSteve ranger xlt, 2wd, shadow black, 302a package, black appearance package and a hard trifold tonneau cover. Looks great. Gonna look even better once I tint the windows. 😂
@@dvdpz89 nice build and good call on the tinted windows. That black/black look tinted is going to look great!
@@BelleFleurs1 I got it installed on my factory order so ford. I don’t have any experience with roof racks.
@@BelleFleurs1 that’s awesome to hear! Congratulations!! You got lucky. Dealer told me that if I decided to not buy the truck that he could sell it within the hour. So good thing you jumped on it. Love the truck so far. Has plenty of punch.
You should join the FB group. There’s two main ones. Very helpful and friendly.
Awesome review man 👍. Helps me with my research before i get mine lol
Thanks Rolly, appreciate that! What build did you go with for yours?
Some aftermarket tuners offer their own warranty. Check 5star tunes. They are generally safer for your truck, but they do provide warranty separate from Ford if you are worried.
Thanks! Haven't heard of 5star tunes, I'll check it out!
I’m a ford fan now since I bought a 2005 ford ranger I bought it with 170k miles and now it has 250k miles and it’s running like a champ ,and I’m a Tacoma fan so I think I might change to ford
So crazy how well those older Rangers have held up. I'm hoping as these things age - we'll see some good high mileage ones that are still in great shape
I hope that the new Ranger is better than the older versions. I had a 2013 Ranger and regret the decision to purchase the vehicle. The first thing that I found strange was the fact that the acceleration was very slow (diesel version). The main problem however was the fact that my engine got irreparably damaged after only seven years of use. It appears that the oil pump stopped working and by the time there was any indicator on the instrument panel that something was wrong it was too late. Go for the Toyota Hilux instead.
From different forums the Ranger diesel did have some issues but there haven't been many since the reintroduction of the Ranger in North America with the 2.3L EcoBoost. It's going for a redesign for the 2023 model year so here's to hoping it gets some nice upgrades
awesome review!
Thank you!
Awesome review, thanks!
Anytime, glad you found it helpful!
Hey Steve, great look at the Ranger.
I'm glad you specified the differences between the factory ordered trailer hitch receiver and the dealer/aftermarket trailer hitch receiver towing capabilities. Would you happen to know the specific reason for the difference? What is the change from a Ford hitch bolted in at the factory or a Ford hitch bolted in at the dealer. Look forward to hearing your insight to this.
Cheers from Manitoba.
Thanks so much, good catch on that detail. I should probably mention the reasoning a bit more in the videos.
It has to do with the GCWR. Without the tow package it’s 7,650 lbs - 9,000 lbs vs a bump to 12,500 lbs - 12,500 lbs with the tow package. So could an aftermarket hitch handle the same weight.. technically.. but it’s going above OEM recommended weight
Maybe you can discuss with your Ford contacts the following item and provide feedback here. A quote obtained for the lights that Ford deleted from Lariat that customers ordered (not built before May 2022) totals $3,841.27 + tax. Ford is providing a total credit of $500 for these Rangers for involuntarily downgrading the lights to halogen... In addition, if you check the cost of Equipment package 501A, you'll see it costs the same for the SuperCab and SuperCrew models. Reading the contents you'll see the SuperCab model gets the Bang & Olufson stereo system where the SuperCab does not. This is how Ford does business.
You could always look at aftermarket LED bulbs instead of getting the whole assembly replaced. Wouldn't look quite the same but would give you a light equally as bright for a fraction of the cost. ($300 US from most suppliers)
The speaker system one is kind of weird.. but at the same time the SuperCrew does cost more than the SuperCab
@@CarsWithSteve - Thank you for the reply. Installing LED bulbs into a housing intended for a halogen bulb might yield an increase in light emitted, however, this still pales in comparison to an assembly designed and manufactured for an LED bulb. LED bulbs usually get much hotter than halogens also. This is why many bulbs have a cooling fan built into the base.
Great and very complete video. Does the XLT Ranger 4x4 has any type of under body skid/bash plates? Or would I have to upgrade to the FX4 of Tremor packages to get them?
Thanks! Not much protection without added packages but you do have the option of getting just the skid plates installed aftermarket if you don't want the full FX4 or Tremor pack
@@CarsWithSteve Thanks! I think that the FX4 is well priced as it includes the rear locker, all the skid plates and a “better” suspension. Seems like it’s worth it for the price.
@@moncho33 agree with you on that one. The suspension in the FX4 will make the regular ride a bit rougher and you'll have slightly more road noise from the tires but the pros of the FX4 pretty much outweigh the cons
Thanks, helpful.
Anytime!
I have a new Ranger. Quirky shifting. Fitment issues with door seals. One keep coming out of its channel. Rear end clunks sometimes when coasting and then gently accelerating.
Bring those issues up to the dealer if you haven't already. Not everything gets caught in quality control!
Send that back and have them fix it.
is there a option for slotted key or are they all doing the stop/start button thing now? i dont want a button, i only buy trucks with a key option due to fob thefts and wear and tear on the engine with stop/start
It’ll only be push button start in the Lariat Ranger. Regular key otherwise!
Edit: start/stop removal isn’t available on the Ranger yet
Thank you!
Anytime!
Hey ford just install a button on the dash and give the CUSTOMER the ability to turn off the auto stop start or just stop installing it all together
There is a button there and a number of Ford vehicles have the option for the start/stop delete right from the factory now!
They have one
Got the button
Trailer button also
Is the 4cylinder turbo engine any good in the ranger? Gas mileage?
It gets pretty decent mileage. It loses a bit of you go for the Tremor or FX4 package because of the suspension, tires and added weight
I have a 20 fx4 lariat, nice truck but ford is looking into buying it back, less than 10 k on it, been in for brakes 4x, already has a full break job done, now they are squealing again for the 5TH time, also the hood can installed wrong on the truck, lines don’t line up and overhangs the passenger side, I’ve had several fords but this is bad!!!
Wow that sounds like it'd be a bit frustrating but glad that Ford is planning to buy it back. I don't think I've heard of an F150 having that many brake issues after being serviced. Did you try changing to a different dealership?
@@CarsWithSteve I had an f150 bsfire this and not a single issue, only reason why I traded was the gas mileage
@@mikestrom4065 What's the next vehicle you're thinking of getting into?
@@CarsWithSteve no idea, I like the truck but I’m afraid what’s gonna be next , ya know
@@mikestrom4065 Yeah that makes sense. Maybe hop into a 3.5L PowerBoost F150 for the better mileage.. especially if Ford is planning on buying it back
I need to get my white butt in one of these!!
Haha! Should be a bit of an upgrade for the 2023 model year. Hopefully announced soon!
You should seriously consider upgrading your camera. Max resolution is 1080p and looks kinda fuzzy on my 4K TV
Next on the list to upgrade. Anything that you’d recommend?
Fuckin Ford deleting features. Only 4 tie downs now, no hood struts, no rubber in cup holders... what else?
Part constraints across the board for all manufacturers. I'm curious what's going to happen with the new design that should be announced soon
Ford dash materials and plastic always look so cheap to me. They have never improved.
There's always a trade off for build materials and pricing. It's why Hyundai and Kia vehicles are so cheap with so many features. There's a sacrifice on the dash and plastics to be cheaply made to be able to pack different features of options into the cars.
But having said that.. the Ranger definitely needs an upgrade