Hello, watching from Zambia 🇿🇲. Got a Ford ranger Wildtrak in 2021 with the 3.2L engine with the 6 Auto. Excellent vehicle no issues whatsoever. I also have a 2014 XLT Ranger with the same engine but 6 speed manual. I had the clutch changed, both front wheel bearings, and the tensioner. No turbo issues, no engine issues whatsoever. I have taken note of the things to look out for thanks to your video. Another thing the Rangers we get here in Africa do not have adblue and DPFs. Great video 🙌🏾💯
Hi, from South Africa. I own a 2018 single cab 2.2 with a sixspeed manual. 153 000 kilos on the clock, and no problems at all. Rust is something we don't know about, dry climate of course. I converted my truck's interior to black from the original Ford off-white, by spray painting the off-white interior panels. The result is no glare in the sun inside the cab. It is my daily driver, so it is a work truck and not used by mom for the school run.
If you want to go for a drive chose the Ford, if you want to drive to the outback chose a Land Rover if you want to drive to the outback & then drive back chose a Hilux👌
I’ve done 90,000 in my 2019 ranger, & haven’t had any problems yet. I have it serviced as per the scheduling. As I live in the sticks, I drive 3 miles on a narrow lane before I do any sort of acceleration, so the engine, gearbox & turbo are well warmed up, then a 3 mile low speed cool down before it gets turned off.
Just got myself the 2.0L Thunder version. Love it so far but I come from driving a hatchback, so it feels like amazing looking over everyone rather than up at everyone. Seems to be quite nimble when in S mode, but have been using the normal mode as no need for that.
Upgrade water pipes all of them. Keep oil clean and only 5w30 full synthetic cauz oil feeder pipe to turbo is very thin. Keep an eye on injectors when they start smoking alot at start up even hot eng. Fit the water sensor in to the water bottle. For it only has one sensor in the junction pipe. Weld up the torque converter flex plate. C02 Mig weld.. Fit a bigger oil cooler to the auto transmission. These are the main issues I've had and repaired on these rangers here in SA. Take my advise or leave it up to you. These issues cauz complete engine failure and transmission replacement 😢
Nonsense … it NO work vehicle … its more a fun 4x4 if you want to transport or tow a little! Compared to the regular Ranger its not really suitable for work purposes!
Steer well away thanks. My neighbour hired one to tow his boat to Italy from te uk. Was nearly new. Broke down 3 times to and from lake maggiore. Was an experiment to see if he wanted one. Was a while ago but never forgotten
Hi there, this is the second highest sellling vehicle ( full stop out of ANY vehicle) in Australia, behind toyota hilux, SO easier to call the reliability numbers here where they are more commonly used for what they were built for , probably a lot more than in the UK, i am sure. Well, like all cars, some are lemons, however mostly they are a pretty good bit of kit. My first 3.2L 6 speed was pretty much put through the paces, towing, off road and load carrying for about 25% of its 190,000kms , no issues outside of a slight engine oil leak at 103,000Ks ( fixed under warranty) then nothin else ever wrong. My second, i stayed with the 3.2 ( rather wait a few years to see how the twin turbo smaller donk 10speed stacks up) if ya dig it, buy it, like any car, u may get a shitter or u may get 300,000 + out of her. ( yes there are plenty of those here), definitely get a near nearly used one with about 40,000ks with an excellent service record and a genuine reason for being sold, if one of these things is a lemon, they usually display fuckedness early, if smooth and healthy at 40,000ks, then they should be good for next hundred ( my own experience based opinion only)- to me, getting a bit dated, but got great character, great fun to drive and capability plus. Very cool trucks, both washed and filthy
Great video very informative I own a Ranger and honestly love it however the oil pump is very well known to be an issue, on both the 2.2 and 3.2 defo worth buying an upgraded one! As the oil pumps fail very common. I believe Ford did a recall for allot of them in 2014
Yep, mine went on my 2.2 at around 85k. Stop the truck as soon as you see the red light and at least the engine is saved. Sold her on with 120,000. Only things that’s went wrong from new were the oil pump and a broken coil spring.
Got a 2014PX1 Ranger 3.2 love it, got it side dumped, 3 inch lift 33s & the only things that’s failed me is a 6 auto…had some plugs with loose connections giving me gearbox errors. Other then that it’s a weapon on the tracks and they flex great with good shocks
The switches for Ranger heated seats (at least until 2015) are very prone to failure, meaning the seat heater comes on all the time when the switch fails. This is due to a spring snapping inside the switch. It happens even if you've only used the switch a couple of times in some cases. Replacement springs for the switch are available on eBay for about 25 quid or so, but you have to take the switch apart to fit them. If you want to buy a replacement from Ford instead, my understanding is that these are about 50 quid a piece for the complete switch.
I have heard a lot about oil pump failures on the 2.2 and 3.2 which require the engine out so a big expense if the failure doesn't destroy the engine. Also does the 2.2 EcoBlue engine run a wet belt which now seems to be the Achilles heel of the newer Ford engines, belts failing or the debris from the belts blocking oil ways or messing up turbos.
I had a Ranger, 2020. 3.2 Used for towing horses as a business. I had a bump. My fault at a blind junction edging out to see, wallop, bmw hit my drivers side. Waiting for the recovery, I had a nose at the damage, The welding was like a 10 year olds practice. My insurance wrote it off for £5,000 repairs because Ford could not get the parts from South Africa for 12 months. I lost my business. I contacted all the major motor publications who were to scared to help in case Ford refused to include them in future journalistic releases.
Great review but somethings I have experienced are rusty oil pan/sump there made from thin metal and horrible to change. They the newer ones snap front springs regularly. But the thing to be most aware of on the newer ones the 2.0 is the cambelt wet belt problem. They are meant to last 150k but regularly snap at 60k. They suffer with the same problem as the transit Ecoblue
This week I’ve passed two broken down in live lanes on M5! One was in the middle of the Avonmouth bridge… we have one at work plus 3 old land rovers and the Ranger has had lights on dash, both front shocks leaking just out of warranty and a new add blue pump and various recalls! Out of all our trucks this has needed the most with the old Land Rovers being very reliable..
my 2012 px1 ranger has done 588000km 1 lot of injectors 1 trans witch was replaced at 500000, then the oil cooler split and filled the cooling system with oil.
All cars rust and rot in UK, for most of us who don't experience rainfall and lack of sunshine daily the ranger won't rust. Even cars from the 70s are still on the road with original chassis.
To be frank in every country there are 70s cars on the roads. The problem is shoddy manufacturing. A 2002 Skoda Octavia with 400k miles on the clock and basically no care wont be as rusty in the UK as my 2023 Skoda Scala with 6k miles. New cars are made like shit.
I bought a brand new 22 plate 2.0BiTDI ranger wildtrak, after 16K mi, 6 months of ownership and just after its first service cylinder #4's injector decided to fail and cut the piston off the small end. The engine now has a large hole in the side of the block where the rod escaped and even took out both turbo chargers. Minimum waiting period for a replacement engine and turbos is a month. Save your money folks and buy an Amarok or Hilux.
My hilux, ( new) blew turbos and gearbox at 40,000 ks- ya get lemons no matter what tree they were made from, - Amarock???? Well howbout NO! ( unless for a soccer mum)
Nonsense recommendation based upon a negative experience … Amarok is even worse and it happens to the Hilux as well … my Ranger is almost 10 years and least cost intensive car I every drove owned … no repairs at all … and no bad service surprises … best car purchase ever. Worst one … Vauxhall Frontera 1992 and Landrover Freelander!
I had one of these as a work car when they were new. The transmission would lock up occasionally at high speed causing car to go sideways. Terrifying. Ford denied a problem so we just traded it in for a Toyota.
Very common problem and issue with this brand. Too unreliable no matter what Ranger owners say. I don't blame you for switching to the Hilux. Many of my workmates have done the same and even our company who use to own 7 Rangers but all switched to the Hilux. Good decision mate.
Toyota is what am thinking about in my head , but my heart loves Ford more, and looks like i can put up with a few of its problems , seriously its a lovelier place to be in , sound systems are great, dash looks beautiful , hilux is alittle bit crambed up inside for my liking but yes its a serious debate right now in my soul, reliability and resale value (hilux) vs beautiful truck and all round driving experience ( ranger)
Sometimes you think best just to drive a beater, the problems new cars are having is ridiculous, it's a wonder they last for a test drive. Do they design these cars just to mess with mechanics and buyers.
@@ScottishCarClan Ford loaned me a brand new Ranger and the chassis replacement was carried out at Dagenham, I`d been on the waiting list for around 3 months although many have had to wait much longer. The job took approximately two weeks and I couldn`t be happier, I`m not concerned about a marker on my V5. I`ve no complaints at all but consider myself lucky as others have had a few complaints.
hi i notice 3,2 been around for a wile i have a 2020 wild track did they fix thouse issues you out lined, i notice that the service points have not changed eg filters etc cheers Australia
The clan has taken ranger issues that have already been sorted out by ford. Where is your critisism of the 200 serious, transmission overheating, exessive oil consumption ect. All cars have issues, toyota owners just dont share theirs because they always bragging about their reliability.
You make absolutely zero sense … popular thing to do now? First thing to research buying a new car are typical issues to expect and breakdown frequency! Thats what we did going back to the 80s. Why should a new car have any issues … you are kidding? 😂 Looks like you never had new cars. Plenty of new cars have more issues than aged cars! Worst experiences we made was with brand new cars … more in repairs than on the road! Worst one ever was the Vauxhall Frontera in 1992.
Had a Ranger 2019 2 litre bi-turbo 213ps, was just oit of manufacture warranty when i purchased it, within my 6 months of ownership it had the following issues: Engine oil leak Fromt parking sensors repeat failure Fromt coil spring snapped Fuel filling system disintegration when i took the fuel hose out ABS sensor failed (common problem) results in the loss of all kinds of systems including warning lights (hill start, parking mode, parking sensors, feont facing camera, ABS, traction control etc) Got most of it fixed and part exchanged it, was a nice truck but an absolute money pit
Being South African I would advise people to go for the Toyota Hilux, their turbo & gearbox are guaranteed to break. With the Hilux there are zero issues none whatsoever even at high mileage.
You dont know what you are talking about, typival hilux driver talking about issues that happened years ago. Ford is outselling hilux double cabs in south africa and the ranger is the most po0upar 2nd hand vehicle sold in sa.
@@DuitserSwartto be honest you are right in that Ford has come a long with with reliability but thinking that a car being best selling and popular on the 2nd hand market means it’s reliable is not good logic, those 2nd hand buyers could be struggling and also maybe they bought a Ford because the Hilux is 100k more expensive. So there’s that. With all that said, every car has issues. I think someone needs to start looking into the parts sales of the cars, then we’ll have a true idea. So if more hilux parts are sold, then obviously means more repairs are being made. So we should not look at vehicle sales, we should look at parts sales. Unfortunately I think that’s pretty hard to gather.
@@robbylebotha Every toyota that I have investigated has had problems, even the land cruiser 200 I considered once. The new LC 300 have engine and bearing problems. Toyota owners will selectively share info on toyotas, but play down any problems they have with them. Toyota has just recalled 101000 3.5 twin turbo engines yet nobody is talking about it as the toyota fan boys will keep it quiet. Ford is outselling toyota as it is a much better vehicle to drive. The insurance on the equal fortuner to my everest cost R1000 a month more, plus you have to pay R100K more for it, do the sums.
I'm currently in the market for a pick-up for work, and found the video informative. Do you have a 'top 5' recommendations for pick-ups? I'm UK based (Aberdeen, Scotland actually)
Osi'yo from the Cherokee Nation's Oklahoma USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I have the 2019 Ranger XLT Sport 4×4 302a options pack. 2.3 i4 Ecoboost 270hp 310ft lbs torque. If you ever have a chance to jump on an American Ranger, jump all over it. Jump on it like a f*cking trampoline!!! I love my Ranger and this is my forever truck. From what I've seen of the European models for the Ranger, I am not entirely impressed with the diesel engine. I am stoked about the new American Ranger Raptor. I have one on pre-order. 3.0 EcoBoost 405hp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣
Got one and never again, wiring is cheap rubbish with ABS light on all the time and cant turn the lights off when i stop, for some reason it lights up like a xmas tree when i stop, the vehicle tries to take all driving control away from you, i detest this vehicle and cant wait to see the back of it
If you’re looking at used trucks chances are it’s got a new chassis or at least had the extra coating added - I’d ask the seller about that. If you’re buying new it’ll have extra coating already on there so should be a bit better than they used to be.
There's no big reason not to get one. The new ones have the extra coating on the chassis to help prevent the rust. Every car has its problems and comparatively the Raptors don't really have that many.
Hi. Thanks for your video. I own a Ford Ranger Wildtrack and I have the same exact problem at the moment. My car was bought brand new, and I only managed to get it to run up to about 74,000 km then a leak of the coolant into the engine, which I was even unaware of. I’m extremely disappointed with Ford; however, they’ve agreed to fix my car at a discount for most of the spare parts. In total, I’ll pay about $1,300 but my concern is whether it’ll be fixed to never happen again. What are the chances of it not happening again if the parts like gear box, EGR etc are replaced? Also, do you think it’s best to change the engine to a completely new one? But again, change it with what? I’m really gutted and want to sell it off once I get it back.
I bought mine sept 22 second hand with 17500 miles it's a 2019 3.2 wildtrak auto no trouble so far. Are you saying that I will most likely get the problems you mentioned or not??.
I got one as a daily driver, (2 litre bi turbo) the fuel consumption was 26mpg over 2000 miles, could probably get about 30mpg on a long motorway run but they're heavy trucks, I used mine to tow a 1600kg caravan and fuel consumption wasn't really affected too much with or without the caravan, so if 26mpg is a figure you're happy with, that's fine
I’ve had two, both 3.2 manual. Great looking trucks, very eye catching, BUT, I’m afraid they are not much good for doing a decent hard days work as the electronics in these are ridiculous……Come 40,000 + miles and expect agro! Buy a Toyota Landcruiser pick up !
Makes zero sense … plenty of users without problems that misuse the Ranger as work slave … but plenty of reports of Toyota issues! Not really representative what you claim!
You'd have to wonder why they bother making any vehicle at all if their reliability is so crap. Imagine, the first thing you try to find out is the list of things that go wrong instead of what's good about it, which only seems to be the styling outside. Everything else is crap
@@sheismyoriginstory2877 True not just ford They said that Toy-ota is reliable then why my friend Fortuner 2019 clutch problem and no parts available just 5 yrs got a problem.Also Isuzu they said reliable then I see many in the shop. My sis bought Ford Everest 2007 4x2 AT. Still working today. After 12 yrs we experience sensor and reverse wont function and we overhaul the engine and now its working
That's great, but on the second hand market, rangers are way cheaper than hiluxs, so if you have a budget, like most people, it might not be a choice. It's like saying 3 bed house with a patio, or 6 bed house with acres of land, no brainer....unless you have a budget.
@@frankjones2886Utter nonsense … 10 years of Ranger … no repairs … least service cost intense car ever … most reliable … no rust issues … never needed my AA in 10 years … only as passenger in a Toyota … 🤣 … which appeared like s joke considering the fuzz made about their reliability … but the Hilux if my colleague was and still is a problem child … of course my experience is not representative … the choice to me is a no brainer … but depends on own experience … why should I buy a Hilux causing problems for so many whilst my Ranger so far was the most reliable car that I ever bought. In the end every make can cause problems … looking at Hilux owners that I know the no-brainer decision is not really obvious.
Just use common sense … you can gave catastrophic experiences with any car! My Limited in Raptor optics is almost 10 years and had no repairs, 10 years of not using AA … and least service cost intense car that I ever purchased! For me most reliable car ever!
Yes they mostly do, dont be afraid of larger standard vehicles, they get smaller and smaller as u get used to them ( couple of days) - i always reverse in at shopping malls, easier for a start and your set to leave like batman when you done, straight out, no worries of blind spot hidden folks pushin trollies, kids or clipping other parked ( or parking) cars. Rangers and the like are not that big and not that wide- but the long wheel base might mean a 4 point, rather than a 3 point turn every now and then, no biggie! , take the tip- reverse in tight spots, it will impress, but its easy
The front or back will stick out a bit, I used to pick my parking spaces carefully so the rear overhang wasn't too bad, width ways they're pretty much the same as a normal SUV apart from massive mirrors
I will choose a Toyota HILUX 2010 over a 2019 Ford ranger. I go for reliability over luxury. Ford always leaking oil, Gearbox failure you can name it all once it’s over 100 000km it’s a money pit👎🏾
All valid points but depending on where you live the cost difference is sooo significant that any perceived repairs and maintenance savings are eroded away upfront in the price
Nonsense … got my Ranger 9 years ago and the least service cost intense car that I ever drove. Definitely no money pit! Had Vauxhall Frontera, Suzuki Samurai. Audi A3, VW Touran, VW Tiguan … as beginner Vauxhall Corsa & VW Polo and comparing what I had to pay there to get through MOT vs the Ranger … no bad surprises or extra expenses due to required repairs at all.
Do not buy one. Ford are better at marketing vehicles than building them. These are the number one selling truck in Australia (Ford keep harping on) that proves what great marketing Ford has. Ford are in the money-making business NOT the car making business. Pull a Ford truck down and compare the quality of the components and the engineering to that of a Toyota and you will see the difference. Ford’s are built down to a profit margin. Toyota are built up to a reputation. If you want a flashy truck and have a bag of money and plenty of patience with Ford after sales service (good luck with that), buy a Ranger or Everest or any Ford product (goes for GM and Ram, Dodge). You want a truck that works and with regular maintenance will last pretty much forever buy a Toyota. Yes, you do get the odd lemon with Toyota but Toyota will actually fix it.
Ford, gm , an ram. An most auto makers. Have become so lazy at fat. That. They should prosecute an send to jail ) for creating crap) an that's an understatement)
Haha mate, I own a 2013 Ranger 3.2 manual , I know the Hilux will be more reliable but the Ranger isnt that bad at all, the only thing it when wrong was a boost pipe crack, nothin else but than my Ranger has EGR block off & DPF delete which was a very good choice to do
Hello, watching from Zambia 🇿🇲. Got a Ford ranger Wildtrak in 2021 with the 3.2L engine with the 6 Auto. Excellent vehicle no issues whatsoever.
I also have a 2014 XLT Ranger with the same engine but 6 speed manual. I had the clutch changed, both front wheel bearings, and the tensioner.
No turbo issues, no engine issues whatsoever. I have taken note of the things to look out for thanks to your video. Another thing the Rangers we get here in Africa do not have adblue and DPFs.
Great video 🙌🏾💯
Nice
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Zambia 🇿🇲
In the market looking for a double cab
Thinking about the wildtrack vs the legend 50 hilux
Did you manage to get one? Which one did you go for?
@@lombe-andrewmusonda17Go for Toyota you’ll thank me later
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Yup my Ford is from south Africa. Comes with no EGR or dpf . Doing 160,000km works like a dream. Just take care of it and it will take care of you
Hi, from South Africa.
I own a 2018 single cab 2.2 with a sixspeed manual. 153 000 kilos on the clock, and no problems at all. Rust is something we don't know about, dry climate of course. I converted my truck's interior to black from the original Ford off-white, by spray painting the off-white interior panels. The result is no glare in the sun inside the cab. It is my daily driver, so it is a work truck and not used by mom for the school run.
Oh my, no rust but the problem of sun glare in the cabin, you’re really NOT from UK!😅
FYI - My 2017 Everest with the 3.2ltr and 170k on the OD is running perfectly. Keep your services up and show some love.
If you want to go for a drive chose the Ford, if you want to drive to the outback chose a Land Rover if you want to drive to the outback & then drive back chose a Hilux👌
I’ve done 90,000 in my 2019 ranger, & haven’t had any problems yet. I have it serviced as per the scheduling. As I live in the sticks, I drive 3 miles on a narrow lane before I do any sort of acceleration, so the engine, gearbox & turbo are well warmed up, then a 3 mile low speed cool down before it gets turned off.
Should change the oil every 8000 miles if you I tend to keep it.
Intend*
Just got myself the 2.0L Thunder version. Love it so far but I come from driving a hatchback, so it feels like amazing looking over everyone rather than up at everyone. Seems to be quite nimble when in S mode, but have been using the normal mode as no need for that.
Upgrade water pipes all of them.
Keep oil clean and only 5w30 full synthetic cauz oil feeder pipe to turbo is very thin.
Keep an eye on injectors when they start smoking alot at start up even hot eng.
Fit the water sensor in to the water bottle. For it only has one sensor in the junction pipe.
Weld up the torque converter flex plate. C02 Mig weld..
Fit a bigger oil cooler to the auto transmission.
These are the main issues I've had and repaired on these rangers here in SA. Take my advise or leave it up to you. These issues cauz complete engine failure and transmission replacement 😢
Have you come across issues with the transmission jumping into limp mode, a hard jerk?
I would 100% love a raptor but justifying that cost for a work vehicle is very difficult. Great summary of issues thanks 🙏
They aren’t business friendly as they can’t carry 1ton payload
Nonsense … it NO work vehicle … its more a fun 4x4 if you want to transport or tow a little! Compared to the regular Ranger its not really suitable for work purposes!
Steer well away thanks. My neighbour hired one to tow his boat to Italy from te uk. Was nearly new. Broke down 3 times to and from lake maggiore. Was an experiment to see if he wanted one. Was a while ago but never forgotten
There you go … hire car … days all!
Hi there, this is the second highest sellling vehicle ( full stop out of ANY vehicle) in Australia, behind toyota hilux, SO easier to call the reliability numbers here where they are more commonly used for what they were built for , probably a lot more than in the UK, i am sure. Well, like all cars, some are lemons, however mostly they are a pretty good bit of kit. My first 3.2L 6 speed was pretty much put through the paces, towing, off road and load carrying for about 25% of its 190,000kms , no issues outside of a slight engine oil leak at 103,000Ks ( fixed under warranty) then nothin else ever wrong. My second, i stayed with the 3.2 ( rather wait a few years to see how the twin turbo smaller donk 10speed stacks up) if ya dig it, buy it, like any car, u may get a shitter or u may get 300,000 + out of her. ( yes there are plenty of those here), definitely get a near nearly used one with about 40,000ks with an excellent service record and a genuine reason for being sold, if one of these things is a lemon, they usually display fuckedness early, if smooth and healthy at 40,000ks, then they should be good for next hundred ( my own experience based opinion only)- to me, getting a bit dated, but got great character, great fun to drive and capability plus. Very cool trucks, both washed and filthy
Great video very informative I own a Ranger and honestly love it however the oil pump is very well known to be an issue, on both the 2.2 and 3.2 defo worth buying an upgraded one! As the oil pumps fail very common. I believe Ford did a recall for allot of them in 2014
Yep, mine went on my 2.2 at around 85k.
Stop the truck as soon as you see the red light and at least the engine is saved.
Sold her on with 120,000. Only things that’s went wrong from new were the oil pump and a broken coil spring.
Got a 2014PX1 Ranger 3.2 love it, got it side dumped, 3 inch lift 33s & the only things that’s failed me is a 6 auto…had some plugs with loose connections giving me gearbox errors. Other then that it’s a weapon on the tracks and they flex great with good shocks
Hey mate, how much did your gearbox issues cost to fix? I’m having similar problems with my 2012 ranger
The switches for Ranger heated seats (at least until 2015) are very prone to failure, meaning the seat heater comes on all the time when the switch fails. This is due to a spring snapping inside the switch. It happens even if you've only used the switch a couple of times in some cases. Replacement springs for the switch are available on eBay for about 25 quid or so, but you have to take the switch apart to fit them. If you want to buy a replacement from Ford instead, my understanding is that these are about 50 quid a piece for the complete switch.
I have heard a lot about oil pump failures on the 2.2 and 3.2 which require the engine out so a big expense if the failure doesn't destroy the engine. Also does the 2.2 EcoBlue engine run a wet belt which now seems to be the Achilles heel of the newer Ford engines, belts failing or the debris from the belts blocking oil ways or messing up turbos.
I had a Ranger, 2020. 3.2 Used for towing horses as a business. I had a bump. My fault at a blind junction edging out to see, wallop, bmw hit my drivers side. Waiting for the recovery, I had a nose at the damage, The welding was like a 10 year olds practice. My insurance wrote it off for £5,000 repairs because Ford could not get the parts from South Africa for 12 months. I lost my business. I contacted all the major motor publications who were to scared to help in case Ford refused to include them in future journalistic releases.
Great review but somethings I have experienced are rusty oil pan/sump there made from thin metal and horrible to change. They the newer ones snap front springs regularly. But the thing to be most aware of on the newer ones the 2.0 is the cambelt wet belt problem. They are meant to last 150k but regularly snap at 60k. They suffer with the same problem as the transit Ecoblue
This week I’ve passed two broken down in live lanes on M5! One was in the middle of the Avonmouth bridge… we have one at work plus 3 old land rovers and the Ranger has had lights on dash, both front shocks leaking just out of warranty and a new add blue pump and various recalls!
Out of all our trucks this has needed the most with the old Land Rovers being very reliable..
If you want a reliable ranger you should buy a 06-12 one. They are very reliable work trucks
Excellent review!
Can you do a review on the UK released `06--`011 PJ PK Ranger .
These had very poor treatment by Ford also .
my 2012 px1 ranger has done 588000km 1 lot of injectors 1 trans witch was replaced at 500000, then the oil cooler split and filled the cooling system with oil.
Is this a typo or you actually meant five hundred and eighty eight thousand?
All cars rust and rot in UK, for most of us who don't experience rainfall and lack of sunshine daily the ranger won't rust. Even cars from the 70s are still on the road with original chassis.
To be frank in every country there are 70s cars on the roads. The problem is shoddy manufacturing. A 2002 Skoda Octavia with 400k miles on the clock and basically no care wont be as rusty in the UK as my 2023 Skoda Scala with 6k miles. New cars are made like shit.
cheers for the review! no Ranger for me then! keep on looking! :)) prob Hilux...
Hi I have a 2016 wildtrack at 16000 and not much trables,,,,
2016 … 16000 .. you hardly drive it … thats what I do annually … but no issues with the limited euther!
I bought a brand new 22 plate 2.0BiTDI ranger wildtrak, after 16K mi, 6 months of ownership and just after its first service cylinder #4's injector decided to fail and cut the piston off the small end. The engine now has a large hole in the side of the block where the rod escaped and even took out both turbo chargers. Minimum waiting period for a replacement engine and turbos is a month. Save your money folks and buy an Amarok or Hilux.
My hilux, ( new) blew turbos and gearbox at 40,000 ks- ya get lemons no matter what tree they were made from, - Amarock???? Well howbout NO! ( unless for a soccer mum)
Nonsense recommendation based upon a negative experience … Amarok is even worse and it happens to the Hilux as well … my Ranger is almost 10 years and least cost intensive car I every drove owned … no repairs at all … and no bad service surprises … best car purchase ever. Worst one … Vauxhall Frontera 1992 and Landrover Freelander!
2020 ford ranger with 200,000 km , no problems or issues
2018 love it but my navara auto seems faster than my wildtrak 3.2
I had one of these as a work car when they were new. The transmission would lock up occasionally at high speed causing car to go sideways. Terrifying. Ford denied a problem so we just traded it in for a Toyota.
Very common problem and issue with this brand. Too unreliable no matter what Ranger owners say. I don't blame you for switching to the Hilux. Many of my workmates have done the same and even our company who use to own 7 Rangers but all switched to the Hilux. Good decision mate.
no matter what Ranger owners say lol , toyota's fan boy@@sullivanl3305
And you now can drive that Toyota until 150.000 miles with no major issues.
Toyota is what am thinking about in my head , but my heart loves Ford more, and looks like i can put up with a few of its problems , seriously its a lovelier place to be in , sound systems are great, dash looks beautiful , hilux is alittle bit crambed up inside for my liking but yes its a serious debate right now in my soul, reliability and resale value (hilux) vs beautiful truck and all round driving experience ( ranger)
Sometimes you think best just to drive a beater, the problems new cars are having is ridiculous, it's a wonder they last for a test drive.
Do they design these cars just to mess with mechanics and buyers.
Thanks for your review 👍
My crankshaft sensor P0338 code has just thrown up.
Is it just the sensor or is it something more severe on most cases ?
Just had a new chassis fitted to my 3.2 Ranger under Ford`s goodwill gesture, the scheme has now ended.
Thanks for commenting. How was the process? Did you get a courtesy car and roughly how long did they take ?
@@ScottishCarClan Ford loaned me a brand new Ranger and the chassis replacement was carried out at Dagenham, I`d been on the waiting list for around 3 months although many have had to wait much longer. The job took approximately two weeks and I couldn`t be happier, I`m not concerned about a marker on my V5. I`ve no complaints at all but consider myself lucky as others have had a few complaints.
Gear box & electrical are most common
hi i notice 3,2 been around for a wile i have a 2020 wild track did they fix thouse issues you out lined, i notice that the service points have not changed eg filters etc cheers Australia
Great job
Wish I'd seen this video before I bought mine 😢
Service on time and you will have no issues. My ford is 5 years old with no issues.
Almost 10 years and no repairs at all required … most reliable and least service intense car that I ever owned!
The clan has taken ranger issues that have already been sorted out by ford.
Where is your critisism of the 200 serious, transmission overheating, exessive oil consumption ect. All cars have issues, toyota owners just dont share theirs because they always bragging about their reliability.
Why should ay new vehicle have ANY issues?? Do people ask for vehicle issues before they buy vehicles, is that a popular thing to do now?
i do. That's called research. You don't want to buy something that is known to have problems.
You make absolutely zero sense … popular thing to do now? First thing to research buying a new car are typical issues to expect and breakdown frequency! Thats what we did going back to the 80s. Why should a new car have any issues … you are kidding? 😂 Looks like you never had new cars. Plenty of new cars have more issues than aged cars! Worst experiences we made was with brand new cars … more in repairs than on the road! Worst one ever was the Vauxhall Frontera in 1992.
Had a Ranger 2019 2 litre bi-turbo 213ps, was just oit of manufacture warranty when i purchased it, within my 6 months of ownership it had the following issues:
Engine oil leak
Fromt parking sensors repeat failure
Fromt coil spring snapped
Fuel filling system disintegration when i took the fuel hose out
ABS sensor failed (common problem) results in the loss of all kinds of systems including warning lights (hill start, parking mode, parking sensors, feont facing camera, ABS, traction control etc)
Got most of it fixed and part exchanged it, was a nice truck but an absolute money pit
Can basically happen with any make. Of course does not leave you with a good opinion …
Being South African I would advise people to go for the Toyota Hilux, their turbo & gearbox are guaranteed to break. With the Hilux there are zero issues none whatsoever even at high mileage.
You dont know what you are talking about, typival hilux driver talking about issues that happened years ago. Ford is outselling hilux double cabs in south africa and the ranger is the most po0upar 2nd hand vehicle sold in sa.
Thats nonsense … no problems at all? 🤣 Ridiculous!
@@DuitserSwartto be honest you are right in that Ford has come a long with with reliability but thinking that a car being best selling and popular on the 2nd hand market means it’s reliable is not good logic, those 2nd hand buyers could be struggling and also maybe they bought a Ford because the Hilux is 100k more expensive. So there’s that.
With all that said, every car has issues. I think someone needs to start looking into the parts sales of the cars, then we’ll have a true idea. So if more hilux parts are sold, then obviously means more repairs are being made. So we should not look at vehicle sales, we should look at parts sales. Unfortunately I think that’s pretty hard to gather.
@@robbylebotha Every toyota that I have investigated has had problems, even the land cruiser 200 I considered once. The new LC 300 have engine and bearing problems. Toyota owners will selectively share info on toyotas, but play down any problems they have with them. Toyota has just recalled 101000 3.5 twin turbo engines yet nobody is talking about it as the toyota fan boys will keep it quiet. Ford is outselling toyota as it is a much better vehicle to drive. The insurance on the equal fortuner to my everest cost R1000 a month more, plus you have to pay R100K more for it, do the sums.
I'm currently in the market for a pick-up for work, and found the video informative. Do you have a 'top 5' recommendations for pick-ups? I'm UK based (Aberdeen, Scotland actually)
Did you get one? Looking a pickup myself budget is 25k to 30k so have to get one a few years old
Almost 10 years Ranger Limited … no repairs in 10 years … least service cost intense car I ever purchased … for 10 years got AA and not needed once …
Osi'yo from the Cherokee Nation's Oklahoma USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I have the 2019 Ranger XLT Sport 4×4 302a options pack. 2.3 i4 Ecoboost 270hp 310ft lbs torque.
If you ever have a chance to jump on an American Ranger, jump all over it. Jump on it like a f*cking trampoline!!! I love my Ranger and this is my forever truck.
From what I've seen of the European models for the Ranger, I am not entirely impressed with the diesel engine.
I am stoked about the new American Ranger Raptor. I have one on pre-order. 3.0 EcoBoost 405hp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣
Got one and never again, wiring is cheap rubbish with ABS light on all the time and cant turn the lights off when i stop, for some reason it lights up like a xmas tree when i stop, the vehicle tries to take all driving control away from you, i detest this vehicle and cant wait to see the back of it
Sorry I couldn’t understand did ford fix the rust issues or do they still rust like there is no tomorrow?
If you’re looking at used trucks chances are it’s got a new chassis or at least had the extra coating added - I’d ask the seller about that. If you’re buying new it’ll have extra coating already on there so should be a bit better than they used to be.
@@ScottishCarClan thank you🙏 love your content, keep it going
My 10 year old has no rust issues at all …
I'm after a new Ford Raptor...so really I shouldn't bother?
There's no big reason not to get one. The new ones have the extra coating on the chassis to help prevent the rust. Every car has its problems and comparatively the Raptors don't really have that many.
@@ScottishCarClan thank you 👍🏼
No work horse … rather fin 4x4/pick up. Got the regular Ranger in Raptor style so have the great looks with full towing and loading capacity!
I absolutely love my 3.2 wildtrak. However I've been waiting nearly 1year for the chassis to be sorted out...
Hi. Thanks for your video. I own a Ford Ranger Wildtrack and I have the same exact problem at the moment. My car was bought brand new, and I only managed to get it to run up to about 74,000 km then a leak of the coolant into the engine, which I was even unaware of. I’m extremely disappointed with Ford; however, they’ve agreed to fix my car at a discount for most of the spare parts. In total, I’ll pay about $1,300 but my concern is whether it’ll be fixed to never happen again. What are the chances of it not happening again if the parts like gear box, EGR etc are replaced?
Also, do you think it’s best to change the engine to a completely new one? But again, change it with what? I’m really gutted and want to sell it off once I get it back.
74000Ks, ? Somethin doesnt seem right, brand new- warranty?? - discount??- is there something more to this story?
I bought mine sept 22 second hand with 17500 miles it's a 2019 3.2 wildtrak auto no trouble so far. Are you saying that I will most likely get the problems you mentioned or not??.
How's it going?
People tells me mpg on this crew cab truck sucks😢 i almost bought one to be my daily driver.
I got one as a daily driver, (2 litre bi turbo) the fuel consumption was 26mpg over 2000 miles, could probably get about 30mpg on a long motorway run but they're heavy trucks, I used mine to tow a 1600kg caravan and fuel consumption wasn't really affected too much with or without the caravan, so if 26mpg is a figure you're happy with, that's fine
Sooo, buy a Japanese truck instead?
I’ve had two, both 3.2 manual.
Great looking trucks, very eye catching, BUT, I’m afraid they are not much good for doing a decent hard days work as the electronics in these are ridiculous……Come 40,000 + miles and expect agro!
Buy a Toyota Landcruiser pick up !
Makes zero sense … plenty of users without problems that misuse the Ranger as work slave … but plenty of reports of Toyota issues! Not really representative what you claim!
You'd have to wonder why they bother making any vehicle at all if their reliability is so crap. Imagine, the first thing you try to find out is the list of things that go wrong instead of what's good about it, which only seems to be the styling outside. Everything else is crap
I own a 2013 Ford focus and its the worst rust bucket u could have
In other words. Steer clear!
All cars have their issues.
@@sheismyoriginstory2877 True not just ford They said that Toy-ota is reliable then why my friend Fortuner 2019 clutch problem and no parts available just 5 yrs got a problem.Also Isuzu they said reliable then I see many in the shop. My sis bought Ford Everest 2007 4x2 AT. Still working today. After 12 yrs we experience sensor and reverse wont function and we overhaul the engine and now its working
Fords look good but nothing would stop me buying a hilux .
Ford Ranger v Toyota Hilux. I know which one I'd choose!
That's great, but on the second hand market, rangers are way cheaper than hiluxs, so if you have a budget, like most people, it might not be a choice. It's like saying 3 bed house with a patio, or 6 bed house with acres of land, no brainer....unless you have a budget.
Smart people buy once.
For peace of mind buy a Hilux.
@@frankjones2886Utter nonsense … 10 years of Ranger … no repairs … least service cost intense car ever … most reliable … no rust issues … never needed my AA in 10 years … only as passenger in a Toyota … 🤣 … which appeared like s joke considering the fuzz made about their reliability … but the Hilux if my colleague was and still is a problem child … of course my experience is not representative … the choice to me is a no brainer … but depends on own experience … why should I buy a Hilux causing problems for so many whilst my Ranger so far was the most reliable car that I ever bought. In the end every make can cause problems … looking at Hilux owners that I know the no-brainer decision is not really obvious.
I was looking at buying a ranger 2017-18 plate so should I not bother if there’s so many issues
Just use common sense … you can gave catastrophic experiences with any car! My Limited in Raptor optics is almost 10 years and had no repairs, 10 years of not using AA … and least service cost intense car that I ever purchased! For me most reliable car ever!
I really want a ranger. Can they fit into a regular car parking space?
Yes they mostly do, dont be afraid of larger standard vehicles, they get smaller and smaller as u get used to them ( couple of days) - i always reverse in at shopping malls, easier for a start and your set to leave like batman when you done, straight out, no worries of blind spot hidden folks pushin trollies, kids or clipping other parked ( or parking) cars. Rangers and the like are not that big and not that wide- but the long wheel base might mean a 4 point, rather than a 3 point turn every now and then, no biggie! , take the tip- reverse in tight spots, it will impress, but its easy
The front or back will stick out a bit, I used to pick my parking spaces carefully so the rear overhang wasn't too bad, width ways they're pretty much the same as a normal SUV apart from massive mirrors
Hello, I'm lookout at a second hand 2016 limited ranger. 89k miles on clock. It's had its intercooler recently replaced, should I be concerned?
I will choose a Toyota HILUX 2010 over a 2019 Ford ranger. I go for reliability over luxury. Ford always leaking oil, Gearbox failure you can name it all once it’s over 100 000km it’s a money pit👎🏾
All valid points but depending on where you live the cost difference is sooo significant that any perceived repairs and maintenance savings are eroded away upfront in the price
Yeah because the 1kd doesn’t crack pistons 😂
Then why not watch a 2010 Hilux video?
@@siyabongagumede7251😂
Nonsense … got my Ranger 9 years ago and the least service cost intense car that I ever drove. Definitely no money pit! Had Vauxhall Frontera, Suzuki Samurai. Audi A3, VW Touran, VW Tiguan … as beginner Vauxhall Corsa & VW Polo and comparing what I had to pay there to get through MOT vs the Ranger … no bad surprises or extra expenses due to required repairs at all.
Do not buy one. Ford are better at marketing vehicles than building them. These are the number one selling truck in Australia (Ford keep harping on) that proves what great marketing Ford has.
Ford are in the money-making business NOT the car making business. Pull a Ford truck down and compare the quality of the components and the engineering to that of a Toyota and you will see the difference. Ford’s are built down to a profit margin. Toyota are built up to a reputation.
If you want a flashy truck and have a bag of money and plenty of patience with Ford after sales service (good luck with that), buy a Ranger or Everest or any Ford product (goes for GM and Ram, Dodge). You want a truck that works and with regular maintenance will last pretty much forever buy a Toyota. Yes, you do get the odd lemon with Toyota but Toyota will actually fix it.
Far too many issues for my liking.
Just pay the Toyota tax and then you don’t have to worry about breakdowns.
Ford, gm , an ram. An most auto makers. Have become so lazy at fat. That. They should prosecute an send to jail ) for creating crap) an that's an understatement)
All these pickups are as bad as each other including the isuzu which I thought was the best
Just by a Toyota
Then it's better to buy a Dacia... :D
Get a tocoma...southern americans think they are crap..no one knows trucks more than the south in america
These vehicles would seen to be turds 💩.... Buy a decent 4wd (not a pick up) and get a quality trailer if you need to move big loads..
Let’s face it they are not reliable
Well I saw this video, added to watch later, bought the truck then came back to watch. Let me buckle up 🥲
Haha mate, I own a 2013 Ranger 3.2 manual , I know the Hilux will be more reliable but the Ranger isnt that bad at all, the only thing it when wrong was a boost pipe crack, nothin else but than my Ranger has EGR block off & DPF delete which was a very good choice to do
My Ranger now has 340k km on the clock