Top 5 Likes, Dislikes on 2024 Ford Ranger XLT After Road Tripping It
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- Опубликовано: 17 апр 2024
- We got a chance to get behind the wheel of the 2024 Ford Ranger XLT on a road trip. Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over his top 5 likes and dislikes on the new mid-size truck.
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I like this truck. At 1st I thought too conservative compared to tacoma and canyon. But I'm starting g to like it.
Agree 100…..the Tacoma screams “hey guys look at me I’m shredded, after the gym I’m going overlanding”
The Ford speaks “I’m here to do the things for this family”
I drove a new XLT yesterday equipped much like the truck you reviewed. I was VERY impressed with it.
One thing you didn’t mention is that it has 48.2” between the rear wheel wells in the bed. That means this midsize pickup is 4x8-friendly. You can lay plywood flat on the bed floor. You can’t do that with a Tacoma, Frontier, Colorado or a Canyon. This will make contractors very happy.
I do wish it offered the fulltime 4WD found on the Raptor however, and the rear seat had a split-fold feature.
In Australia we have survived with Ranger sized vehicles as family haulers and towing biggish boats and caravans. Some big US trucks are now being imported and converted to RH drive but are very expensive.
I recently ordered an XLT as well. I really like the looks of the new Ranger much more than the previous model. Plus I liked being able to get the sand stone interior over all black. I think black sucks up all of the interior light and shows every spec of dust and hair you get on it. I ordered mine in velocity blue and the chrome package as I can't stand the look of solid black or dark colored rims. The only thing I don't like about the Ranger is no sunroof option and no rear vents. But I suppose the large front vents make up for that and I probably won't have back seat passengers that often.
You can thank Ford Australia Tim. They designed and engineered the next Gen Ranger .
This is a really nice Ranger and is now a true compedator to full size.
Ordered my Lariat in May 23- should be getting it any day now- super excited
Great video Tim, I like grab handles and quieter rides and think those could be a tweaks of a nice truck
Thanks for doing this drive test and subjective pro/cons
Nice video Tim, I like your honest opinions on this truck
I always remember that when the rise over the run = 1, the angle is 45 degrees. That corresponds to a 100 percent grade.
good video, super helpful. thanks
Would like the option to turn off wireless charging. I never use it. USB cords are fine for me. Nice video. Thanks. Does the Ranger Raptor you drove ride much better than the XLT?
I love that it has half-ton like payload and 4' in-between the wheelwells
I love push button start and turn knob gear selector
push button start is only on the Lariat- Not this one. this is an XLT.
I am impressed with my Ford! I see a lot of quality and excellent bang for the buck.
Great video Tim. I think with changes ford has made to this truck. I really think it makes a strong case for the right size truck buyer.
I have a Ranger Raptor due to land at the dealer any day now, I sat in one a few weeks ago, I was very impressed.
Not crazy about the loud red trim in the Raptor but loved everything else , enough I hunted one down over a 2-3 day hunting process, and put a deposit on it. It was built and going into transit at the time I locked it in.
I am 100% with you push button start should be standard at this point.
That grab handle for the left side I am sure exist, probably have to order it from an Australia ford dealer. I am betting the left side gets the grab handle on a right hand drive model . I don’t like using the steering wheel either, so I am tempted to look into what it would take to get the parts from down under, to put that left side grab handle in mine.
I was watching an episode of 4WD 24-7, and one of the trucks had the plastic grab handle replaced with a braided grab handle/rope. I got an extra set of A-pillar panels for my truck so I could fiberglass some gauge pods onto them. When I removed the grab handle, it was just 2 bolts holding it on with a brass washer on one side and a brass insert for strength.
I drove one about a week ago I blasted the horn it sounded like it was mounted in the glove compartment, how it sounded outside for other vehicles I have no idea but you could hear it in the cab no problem.
Great video, Tim. I like what they did with the Ranger. The lack of push button is such a Ford move. Hate how they do stuff like that. For wireless charging, I've had that issue ever since it came out and it's why I don't use it although good on GM for their solution.
I could care less about the push button start i saved over 2k by not getting it in the Ranger i have on order
What about the charger in vermont winters,in heat mode?
Really helpful video- would appreciate the same in the 24 Tacoma if possible. Thanks!!
I just tried the new tacoma out and it's pretty nice, rides like a cloud decent power . Going to try the ranger out and see which I like better. Price wise ranger is slightly lower.
Maybe the driver’s side grab handle would interfere with the deployment of the side air bag?🤔Seems like a nice truck and of course another great in-depth on the road review.
My dislikes are no heated and cooled/ ventilated seats. Also after owning a truck with heads up display I want this feature again on my next truck. You mentioned noise in the cabin and I agree I like a truck that is quiet. Maybe the Lariat has more sound insulation than the truck you tested.
All are noisy unfortunately.
Good job Tim. On the wireless phone charger, we have the same complaint on my wife’s 2024 Mustang. Might be a Ford thing.
Nice I like the xlt I like that color
Push button starts are easily stolen with electronic key cloning software and a laptop. I like the keyed ignition. I hate the vertical screen and location though.
The issue I have is I got a message from day one saying 12v charging system fault which is either the alternator or a bad connection between the computer chip to the alternator?
Looks better than the Tacoma
I sat in one the other day. I like the cloth in terms of comfort, but it felt really cheap. Like I'd be scared something in the backseat would rip it
We enjoyed our 2019 Lariat Sport FX4 and regret selling it during the pandemic to make a few bucks. Now we find ourselves back in be in the mid size truck market again. Lots of competition in the segment.
IMO the Ranger is best in class. Unlike allot of stuff Ford makes the trucks at the wayne plant are pretty good. This new one is a bit wider with longer wheelbase. This means a usable back seat unlike the rest of the competition. And the back seat now folds all the way down which was a flaw of the original design. The new Tacomas are wildly overpriced. Think tons of hard plastics and it not as capable as this one with a back seat that is completely useless for adults. The Ranger will tow more. Basically a low trim SR5 cost as much as a this mid trim XLT. Toyota as lost their minds. The GM twins have too many electrical problems for my taste. I don't trust that oem with my money.
They need to have a split back seat. Also the phone getting hot repeatedly takes a toll on the battery.
I think they offer that on the lariat.
@Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk: Hi Tim. Have been a Ford fan boy my entire life and I like this truck but am having trouble with the exterior styling, it is so blah when compared to the competition. The rest of the truck is really solid although I don’t care for the hard buttons being so low with a screen that size. The back seat room seems larger than Tacoma, Colorado, etc. Having owned the 2.3 in my 2019 Ranger, I can tell you it is a strong engine and the highway fuel efficiency is good. All that being said, I am still torn and find myself looking at GM, Toyota, Nissan, Honda because the front end styling is just not for me… thanks for another great review.
The easiest way to narrow down your choices is to figure out what you must have and what you hate. If you will be towing, then how much weight do you need to tow? Are you going offroad 60-90% of the time or not at all? I don't drive through mud or climb over rocks with my truck, so I wanted a 2WD. Last year, I found a 2016 GMC Canyon 2WD extended cab with a long box and a manual transmission. The price was good because most people want a crew cab 4x4 with an automatic transmission.
Show how the park assist works and the trailer back up assist systems. These features make the Ford Ranger different
Im looking at them, just tried a trd off rd new tacoma, liked that truck. Price wise the xlt is about 8g less but no heated seats. The lariat is about the same to get heated seats . Ill try one out today and see which one i like better.
After trying a xlt sport I'm buying the ranger. Tacoma rode a bit more plush but interior was tight. Bells and whistles pretty close to each other. Ford was almost 10g less. Power wise the ranger felt a bit more snappy also and does have heated seats. Funny they don't list it on window sticker.
Toyota has completely lost their minds. Basically a base SR5 cost the same as a XLT with FX4 package. The tacoma is not competitive anymore. I mean they can have a bit of a toyota tax but they are pissing off their most loyal fans with the insane MSRP's. The tundra prices are just as bad and both are already piling up on lots. People are running to other brands for better deals. And the sad think is the taco is now made with cheap labor in Mexico.
I love the ability to put sheet goods flat on the bed with tailgate down. Also the increased backseat room. Not a huge fan of turbo 4 but it seems that is where all these midsize trucks are going with the epa nonsense, price is also way too high.
Tim who you climb into driver’s side back seat use your left hand to grab overhead handle & swing in under it. Don't use your right hand
That’s dumb. Sorry.
A good common sense review. Overall, it seems like a good everyday truck but more geared for a working lifestyle for hauling people or stuff. I agree with the handle locations. You can use your left hand for the overhead handles but it just doesn't feel natural.
DOSE IT HAVE V6 WITH.AUTOMATIC
How does the build quality feel after driving it longer? Cheap or good quality materials?
I'd define build quality as how things fit together, like no gaps or even lines are good buils quality. Materials is related more to what bean counters allow engineers to offer customers at different price points
@@daveallen7767 I think what you’re referring to is fit and finish.
@@daveallen7767 two different questions- both related to the driver/owner experience
It is amusing to me that none of the reviewers who mention the keyed ignition know anyone who has driven away from home without their vehicle fob in their pocket, purse, whatever. My wife has had one friend and one customer who ended up stranded when she made the mistake of not actually having the fob secured. One customer drove away from our store having left her purse on the roof and lucked out that my wife saw her purse fall off the car. But because she had no key to enable her ignition she ended up stuck at her next stop with no way to start her vehicle and no cell phone. It got straightened out, lucky for her, but served as a serious reminder that there is a potential issue with having a keyless ignition. Like electric windows with no manual crank, super convenient until one fails in the down position. So technology is great but sometimes it creates new problems that never existed before.
That's a pretty exaggerated worry. You could say the same thing about auto-locking hubs, electronic shifting transmissions/x-fer cases, etc. What if any of those failed when you really needed them? We could go back to all manual everything, and it would be reliable but never sell.
Because… that just doesn’t happen anymore.
Can't decide on a 24 TRD PRO or the Ranger raptor
I love this truck. One dislike is no rear ac vents.
I do like this new Ranger and I do like the appearance package on this model with the black door handles and mirrors. You're right Tim, perhaps we are being picky but it is 2024. So here are my complaints: At this price point you have to have rear vents for the A/C. Yes, on those really brutally hot days in the summer, especially in some parts of the country, they do make a difference. The configuration and the folding/stowage of the rear seats isn't the best. Why not make it a 60/40 split? The Ridgeline takes well deserved hate in some areas but the rear seat versatility, is one area where Honda has everyone else beat with their "Magic" seat design. Who doesn't want to be able to stow the rear seat one handed? When you use one these vehicles as an actual daily driver, all these "Little" things start to matter.
The Rangers in Australia and SA have rear vents. With it being a global truck for Ford, one would think they would have it for the NA market. It's not a deal breaker with my ordered Raptor but if it's standard for the rest of the world, then shouldn't be an issue to make it standard here, especially just adding the actual parts to put in during production in Michigan.
@@jpaddy I get your point but again, for a Raptor you will be paying well over $50K and no rear vents?!
What's the waiting period on orders now. I'd like a lariat but none on the lots. My old back likes the heated seats
That was a great shot of the Ranger driving up the dirt road. How did you do that? Remote on the tripod?
I agree that they should've added more grab handles. It's not like they are that expensive.
Thank you, Ford, for thinking about the payload. I swear it seems like that is forgotten about when it comes to designing and engineering light duty pickups these days.
Manufacturer provided footage. 😃
@@Pickuptrucktalk LOL! I thought that was the road for the incline. B-roll got me!
@@Gene1969 sorry… to disappoint? 😂
@@Pickuptrucktalk ROFL! Not disappointed at all. It is still April.
Be patient when driving through Ft Collins, the construction is horrible
Why don’t they place vents in the roof of trucks
Like in the Tahoes
The Ranger does have some features I like,,,at least they have a few engine options…I’m not a Ford man, but I give credit where credit is due. Not crazy about the over all design. But could live with it if it was cheaper. But it’s not. lol
Its allot cheaper then a tacoma. Have you seen their prices? Basically you would have to buy a Off road to get to this level of trim and that would be pushing 55K. GM, Ford, and Nissan are competitively priced with one another. Maybe Nissan being a bit less. But the taco prices are absurd. If you don't like the price of the Ford then you probably won't like the prices on any body on frames. They have all gone up.
Just bought a ranger raptor and the same thing. Driving around i get a alert that my phone is overheating and to remove it from charger S23 Ultra
I didn't like the look of the new Ranger at first but it is growing on me a bit. It doesn't have that puffed out fender look of the GM twinds and Tacoma that give those a good stance but overall it's not bad.
This Ranger looks better, the front of the previous gen. Looked to feminine.
I like the look of the Ranger but I was floored by how much road noise was transferred to the video. We have a lot of chip n seal roads in Indiana that makes the quietest vehicles almost unbearable so I am not sure the Ranger would cut it.
While I'm not in the market, I prefer a KEY!
I like the updated Ranger.
I also like a tidy engine bay and this vehicle, like many, it looks terrible.
Here we are headed for the end of April and still no Rangers on the lots, pretty much like 22 and 23s.
Couple Rangers on the lots up my way
I like the cloth seats but not that colour
I really like the new Ranger. Ford did a fantastic job on the redesign. Time will tell all about long term reliability as always. However, that tan interior seating color is absolutely awful. I'll be waiting for the hybrid next year though.
Can it haul horses?
Nice truck for the money
I hear a lot from folks that say they are annoyed if they use wireless charging pads in the car or whatnot and can’t see their phone screens. The very same people will complain if a car does not have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Or if the light switch is now in the infotainment screen. Cmon! I’m no fan of Apple CarPlay, and I’m an iPhone user, but I’m seeing people just don’t know how to utilize tech features to its fullest. For example, Apple CarPlay is the reason you don’t need to touch your phone in the car. There’s even a better system out there but if I speak such a name some grown men get butthurt. Anyhow, today’s vehicles provide plenty of tech. Heck, you can even use voice commands for all your needs. Adapting to change can be hard and I do get it.
Do that passing test with the new Tacoma
It's nice you can get a 3.73 with locking diff no point of having 4wd without a locker.
I don’t have a locker and 4wd has still been extremely useful for me.
@@ALMX5DP depends on your terrain
@@Danzilly precisely.
@@Danzilly You said “no point”.
This truck can replace my f150 for towing my 5000lb rv if it had the 2.7 ecoboost and a 6-foot bed with a longer wheelbase for stability while towing.
That’s 4 demerit points where I’m from.
My issues:
1. Bland exterior styling (Maybe it's better in person?)
2. Vertically integrated touch screen (Can be a safety issue)
3. Pricing is still ridiculous. (Probably a lot of opportunity to negotiate)
4
Agree 💯
If you think this cost allot look at the new Tacomas. At 45K that gets you a base SR5. Toyota has lost their minds.
I still like the Nissan frontier better it is naturally aspirated and will be easier to work on and won’t have to worry about a turbo failing or having oil blow by at 100k
Take it out in the field and let's see it in action.
Nice video. I'm a van owner, but I like the truck. Funny about the grab handles, my van doesn't have a grab handle for the driver, but it does have them on the A pillar for the passenger and on the B (both sides). Why they didn't put one on for the driver, I can't imagine. Anyway, I enjoyed the video.
Nice truck but when I priced the XLT it was $10,000 more than my Maverick xlt hybrid.
Needs 3.0L ecoboost as an ordering option for ALL trim levels !
The electronic fuel economy shown in most vehicles is usually about 2 miles per gallon better than actual. I’ve seen other utubers brag about the fuel economy they are seeing. Mike Morgan. Im not saying they are lying, just uninformed. Nevertheless, the new Rangers are nice trucks.
Ford seems to have many recalls for serious issues. I’ve seen f150 stored with rust on them.
This interior looks identical to my 2024 xlt Maverick hybrid
Recall in 3...2...1.
And the SNAP heard round the world was the front diff on the T____A T____A
The Ranger is one of Fords best trucks as far as reliability. Look it up. All the 2.7 eco and 3.0 engines blowing up were not suffered by the 2.3 eco here. This is probably the best build truck Ford makes. And the rest of the center stack etc... has been tested overseas for over a year. I'm pretty sure this will be a good truck on day one. Just like the 2019 was since that truck also was build overseas since 2012.
Having a key would be a deal killer for me. I would get the higher trim just for a push button
16:42 is what ya want
Sometimes Ford tries too hard to make all their models look similar. Whenever I see a new Ranger it looks like a Maverick coming at you. Not a fan of that front end. If I had one, I'd drive it in reverse. 😊
Any truck over 40k is a hard no for me.
Any truck? Have you checked out full-size trucks??
I’m surprised that wireless charger doesn’t have the vents my Ranger raptor has the little vents
It seems like a great truck, but I would give it 3 years for them to work the small things out.
Well it’s been out for one year already, so not much longer!
Still has the same 2.3 ecoboost 10 speed and this same global truck has been in production overseas for over a year. Even the 2019 Ranger was a pretty reliable truck with few recalls because the same truck was made overseas since 2012. In fact they did have issues with this new global truck over a year ago. Just be glad that most of the problems were probably already worked out before they sold it here domestically. I think that was by design. Not the case with the GM twins. They had tons of electrical issues.
Have 2.7 in 150 like to see how it does in Ranger. Sub 50k is good. Body style not so good. Like a full 6 ft bed with just an extended cab. Drive like a car, is a car with the lid off the trunk. Nissan has the body options. Ford may but I haven't seen them. The one world for everybody design. No
So they say it looks like the F-150 on the front. Problem is I've never cared for the look of the F-150. However, the rest of the truck is best in class IMO. All is needed is an aftermarket grill. May be hard if it involves safety sensors. Its growing on me however. I first saw them driving around the Fiji Islands last Oct. They look pretty cool in person. They have been out over a year overseas. But they offer diesel motors in those markets. Wish they offered that domestically.
I've dropped it from my list because I want the XLT trim for (cloth seats, nicer shifter, 17' wheels, and cheaper price). No heated steering wheel Is a deal killer. I would also like a sunroof. My new list is more money but that's ok I'm getting more things I want. The ranger I wanted was $47000. nice. I just can't bring myself to just get over it. As a protest I'm changing my brand. I can't rank them it changes day to day. I know I'll be paying more but at least it's my idea I'm not being forced to get crap I will hate is a non starter. F U Ford.
Toyota Tacoma off-road ($55000 and everything I want w/sunroof, resale value, quality)
Jeep gladiator willys ($54000 Way overkill off-road w/convertible)
Chevy Colorado ZR2 ($52000 everything I want, killer off-road, w/sunroof)
One thing I do like about the Ranger is the seats are very comfortable. Better then the rest IMO. And the back seat definitely the best in class for roominess. The T6 ranger always had great seats. I owned a 2014 XLT in Fiji and loved the truck. If your going to be spending allot of time with your truck or taking long trips the Ranger is the way to go. It really is that good IMO. No sunroof is a surprise. Thought they would have added it. I hear they are thinking about adding it on later. You do know the offroad is literally 10K more then this? You need to compare with a loaded lariat and it's going to be MUCH nicer then the Toy. This XLT prices out about the same as a base SR5. What I'm saying is Toyota has lost their minds with their pricing. They ain't worth that much. The TRD pro will cost 65-70K. Insanity.
Ford fan, but their engine bays look horrendous with all the hoses and wiring running all over.
But at least its a good power train. With all the issues that Ford has had with many of its motors in recent years this ain't one of them. The trucks coming out of the Wayne plant are probably the best built trucks they make. Facts.
No, no its not better than the thud Tim.
Harder to steal the truck with a key vs push button...
As some one in law enforcement that is definitely not a true statement
PRICE SHOULD BE FOR AN XLT LESS THAN $38K otd
This compares to a toyota off road that MSRP's for 55K. At 45K it prices with the base SR5 POS. So its not the worst price wise. Its pretty competitive with GM/NIssan. But Toyota has completely lost their minds of late. They are asking way way too much for the new taco and many of their fan bois are leaving the brand. Facts.
Bought a 1994 Ranger XL with a 3.0L engine. It was the biggest pile ever and had nothing but problems. Could have bought a Tacoma for about 1K more. Big mistake on my part. I swore never another Ford, ever. That said, every reviewer likes this new Ranger, and I’ve sat in the rear seat. It is amazingly roomy compared to the Tacoma. Just not sure of Ford quality. Definitely wait for the 2.7L, or Raptor for resale.
The amount of money you save over the taco can get you a nice extended warranty out to 150k. That would be piece of mind you could never get with the same amount of money spent on a new taco. Also this well equipped ranger has 300 lbs of payload over the taco which have all been 1200lbs so far. If you need to do truck things the ranger is way more capable than a Tacoma.
Ranger with "Sport" package but no black headliner, black looks sooo much better
Why film with wide angle? Doesn’t give us a realistic look at the car.
36K TRUCK with a 4 cylinder being sold for 46-51k
Base XL ranger goes for around 36K 2WD. You still have the same motor and 10 speed with that. Problem is everyone wants a loaded truck with all the gizmos. People like to compare truck prices from 15 years ago. Most of those are basically what a base Ranger XL is now. People complain they don't make basic trucks. I think you will find that Ford will start making more base models as most just can't afford the payments anymore on the loaded ones.
That center screen is hideous ! So is the fuel economy !
All gas powered body on frames get crappy MPG's. Blame the feds for killing diesels on these mid sizes. Its the only way your going to get better MPG's. But people still want heavy body on frame trucks. It is what it is. If you want MPG's you have to settle for a light weight maverick with a uni body. Not very capable though.
Physical key, no rear A/C vents, no sunroof, no smart sensors on door. Ford was completely foolish. $50k well spent 😑
Push button keys are easier to steal. Mechanical keyed trucks get stolen less.
Not enough to justify it. Many cars have keyless now and so much more convenient
@@Tiovergudo research how they steal them. I don't want push button on my truck. It may be fine on a car that is parked inside at night.
Never get the first year new model from ford! If you do, get ready for all the recalls!!!
This model has been sold around the world for a year and a half now I wouldn't worry about it
What must it be like to drive down a road and not pass any cars.. get out and talk and no cars driving by…I think I heard 1 vehicle … lol crazy Here you wouldn’t even be able to talk for all the cars
Ford racing Tune for the 2.3L is 75 more ft/lbs
Peak torque = 385 lb.-ft. at 3,500 RPM
Peak power = 330 HP at 5,500 RPM , Basically 2.7 numbers. More HP actaully.
The instrument cluster is a real let down. Being basically a Screen they could of done so much, looks like a basic computer high school class did the 'graphics' Looks terrible basically. Lariat is better, but still pretty Boring. WTF?
your 5 least liked things are frivolous and nitpicky. Incerting a key vs push button ? seriously ? poor baby.... come on !
Umm. Hello? I literally said I was nitpicking.
it has a friking key at 50k are you kidding me?????
Keyed ignitions do no bother me, but I do find it interesting that they are still using keyed ignitions, even in F150, which now uses all digital screens in all Models! Even my 23 Base Bronco which is based off Ranger and built at same plant is push button start...
People making excuses for how having a key is sooooo annoying and a inconvenience really for a key it's a inconvenience you can put they key in your pocket is it really hard to put your hand in your pocket and take out the key or go into your purse and take out your key it's not hard people making it out to be like it's so so hard and pointless to me I laugh at a stupid excuse I like having keys and I'm fine with it it does not bother me at all I don't want my phone as a key due to privacy issues and hacking I like keys. People making the most dumbest excuse or why they hate keys is so hilarious and it's not really a excuse it's called being lazy