Is the Ford Ranger Any Good in the Snow?
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I bought mine (almost the same spec) new in 2020, it’s in its 3 Wyoming winter and once I got good tires, the thing has been unstoppable! Honestly one of the best vehicle purchases I have ever made. Almost 50k on it and I love my Ranger
Watched one of these last night slide backwards down a snow covered road while spinning 1 front and 1 rear tire trying to go forward 🙄. Grandma in a 2019 ford explorer came along shortly after and went right up without ever spinning a tire🤣
Could be lots of reasons, bud. Still in 2 HI, bald tires, etc. And how nice of Grandma to yell out the year of her vehicle as she so easily drove right past you 😂😂 Keep trying though
I had a 2019 ranger Xlt with the fx4. I enjoyed the truck a lot. The only thing I didn’t like was that it didn’t have a push start ( with an xlt you should have that by 2019). It also felt kind of dated too.
The dated part is understandable when you figure its a design from 2012 in Australia. I like the key in my xlt but an option for it wouldn't be a bad idea. The next years model should take care of these issues though
They are dated because they had already been on sale in other markets around the world for at least five years before arriving in the US. The all new model is on sale in other countries right now.
Traded a 2020 Ranger STX Supercab (locking diff no FX4) for a 2023 Tacoma Trail Edition. Ranger was quicker but the10 speed tranny takes a bit to warm up when it gets cold (same as my F150) and the ride is bouncy and feels tippy at times. One of the big complaints on the Tacoma is the seating position but the Taco has a better dead pedal and after road trips from NH to VA to visit my kids, the Taco was a better ride. My biggest gripe on the Ranger was that when I replaced the crappy stock stereo with an Alpine system I lost the Ford Pass. Sucked but after one trip through NYC, Baltimore, and DC using my iPhone hanging off a windshield mount, definitely worth it. Ford should have been embarrassed to put that in a vehicle in 2020.
Hey guys nice looking truck. I've had three sets of Hankook tires on new vehicles. They've all been terrible in the snow and they do not wear well.
Because the weight of the truck and no snow tires; I think it did very well. Now, add some weight and snow tires and this thing would probably be great.
Ok fellas, fun fact that rear locker is active to 20mph, then it disengages until vehicle speed is 20 or below. Now for things to do to your new truck that won't hurt its resale value and helps you have a better experience. First I'd remove the 3yr old stock tires and upgrade size to a 265/70/17. It will fit with no rubbing while opening up more available tires to choose from. Adding mud flaps will help that snowy step problem. You already have a bedliner planned which is great but I'd add a tonneau cover for good measure while you're at it. Something else that helps with everyday life is the bed extender. It gives you a trunk like area for your groceries when the cab is full of people. Love the truck.
Yeah these guys aren't that smart. They didnt even realize they weren't in 4wd
@@BikerJim74 it can happen on these. The 4wd selector doesn't give you an engaging feeling when changing modes so its not impossible to miss.
@@BikerJim74 yea Jim, theyre clueless. Theyve jus been doing it a decade at litterally the highest level... 🤡
@@omardevonlittle3817 just another person that can’t realize everyone makes mistakes. 😊
@Dan Atkinson. Thank you for pointing out Ford’s programming on the rear locker. It is amazing how many people don’t know that.
Been waiting for a good Ranger review! For the price I’d take the Ranger over “Stubby”,
it is a better price point and the towing is about the same.
@@jeffreyrigged technically ranger is rated at 7500 of towing so it’s more, however most people would agree 5000 is max you tow with mid size
@@agentcarder realistically idk why stubby is rated so low. there is no difference in suspension or frame on ram with a hemi and the v6. its less powerful but still should be able to tow just as much just not as fast. it can stop and control a load just the same.
@@agentcarder 80% rule is a good rule of thumb. However with my ranger Im usually around 6500 most times and it never gives any signs of being winded while going nor does it struggle to stop the load.
@@jeffreyrigged might have to do with cooling.
Well I think it’s just a plain old truck it’s got what you need and a lot of things you don’t but you can’t guy exactly what you want buying used but overall just a 4x4 truck good job . give it to David he can tell you if it can work for the real working mans world 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
I would like better preparation ..
before making a video..
bc the facts and information gets lost in the human error stuff ..
Roman breathing into the phone mic again….top notch quality guys. /s
I have a 2019 Ranger XLT 4X4 and I really like it. Living in VA, I do 't see much snow, but I have driven it in the snow and it has handled well enough for me to feel confident driving it.
I have a regular 4x4, no FX4. Still great in the snow. Of course driver skill is also a huge factor in rough conditions. Be mindful of your momentum folks!
Accelerating in snow is easy. Stopping is hard lmao.
The 4x4 system makes little difference to driving in snow. It’s the tyres that are the important bit.
I put KO2s on my fx4 because I found the snow performance of the stock rubber to be wanting. It was a great move as snow traction improved greatly.
I did similarly, but replaced them with the Cooper AT3 AWs. They had great traction, but didn’t wear as well as the KO2s do. You have to rotate them every 8,000 kms otherwise they start to cup. They las similarly in distance they will travel.
KO2's are Very good
Ko2s are possibly the most *overrated* tires ever sold. Seriously, there are sooo many better options.
The best tire that I ever had on my Xterra. But not to the point of being $100 more per tire. But I got 60,000 miles out of them and they handled everything I threw at them.
@@Romans_Toupee - The tread design dates back to 1978 or 79. We were selling the as the All Terrain TA back then. If nothing, it may be the most enduring tread design ever!! Haha. I have had several sets that were good to great for what I do, but they are not very good at all in mud. Probably a big reason they are so popular in Colorado. There’s not so much mud as there is rocks.
Nice looking truck! Bags of sand or pea gravel are a must in winter. Not only for weight but also you can throw it under the tires if you get stuck and can’t get traction on the ice or packed snow. Works to make a little track to give room to pull another vehicle out of the ditch as well.
Get rid of the halogen headlight bulbs and install LED in place.
Weren’t they complaining about how LEDs don’t melt ice and snow off? Would be an interesting test and video though.
@@ALMX5DP The first set of LED lights that I installed in my wife's 2013 Accord had a minifan to keep the light cooled off so it wouldn't burn up. The fan failed on one of them and the light burned up. So I then bought LED lights that had builtin heat sink. They are still going strong now after 4 years. So stay away from LED's with builtin fans and go with the heat sinks.
@@danielvillarreal8892 yeah it is a potential point of failure, but i think many of high end ones use them due to the increased cooling capability over the ribbon heatsink types. Either way as long as they perform well, but I think TFL should do a comparison as they've mentioned before about the heat output of the bulb not being enough to defrost or defog headlight lenses. Dont think I've seen anyone do a back to back test for that.
@@ALMX5DP Just about every new car now comes standard with LED lights. I live in the Dallas area and it doesn't snow here. It hasn't been a problem for me.
@@danielvillarreal8892 kinda my thought too, I suppose weird how many at TFL feel it’s that way.
The truck seems to be up for the task. Tommy was also having fun driving in the snow 👍👍
Test the 4 wheel drive in fresh deep snow
The black paint really pops in the snow! I love the Ford Ranger almost bought one in 2020 but ended up getting a 2019 F150 STX 4x4 for not much more money. I think the Ranger is underrated in the mid-size class It comes standard with the best engine and transmission in the class and performs very well.
“Toyota owners losing their minds when you can get a locker as a stand alone option in a base model” and not having to be in 4lo😅
I have a 2020 F-150 with the rear lock and it disengages the rear locker after 20-25 mph. I think it’s the same with all fords?
It is
All of these manufacturers pumping in fake engine sound just need to stop.
Been running Falken Wildpeak AT3w's, (285/70/17) on my 2000 4Runner and they have been excellent in the snow. I have a fairly steep hill to get to my house and they plowed right through without any drama. They have been great in the rain, and we also did Imogene and Engineer Pass last year without any problems. I highly recommend them.
I have them too and love them
Yes, AT3Ws came stock on my Jeep Gladiator (Rubicon)...would LOVE to be there myself where they were (Keystone, CO) driving in that nice snow. :-)
-- BR
I think Ford makes the best trucks on the market.
I am excited for this truck I think you might be one to something in buying the “old models” that people might actually be able to buy/afford and longer term test them. I hope you keep this until the new one come for comparison purposes
I mentioned this similarly. Hold it until the new Tacoma, GM pair, and the new Ranger. They can already test it against the new Frontier. The power will be close, but the torque curve in the Ranger is low & wide which may actually make it the better choice overall. It will be so close I think that personal preference is all that matters.
@@shitloveaduck hopefully they keep it long enough. If this truck doesn’t get enough views they will get rid of it.
iI had a 2021 Ranger. I now have a Grand Cherokee. I wish I had my Ranger back.
I love that you guys bought the cheapest model available with the FX4. Everything you need, nothing you don't.
I have a 2019 ranger extended cab XLT with the fx4 and chrome package and couldn’t be happier with I have 42,000 miles on it and just put new tires on it I went with the Firestone destination mt made a world of difference in the snow you guys rock on every video keep up the great work
Need to still test a 21 nissan frontier pro 4x in the snow all stock it's still better then the Ford ranger and it has the same tires
Very good all around vehicle, they tow really well for they’re size too. I’m curious about the reliability in the long run
I’ve heard they’re real reliable. Ford dealerships rarely see them
Roman mouth breathing.
I can get about 28 mpg on the hwy going 65 in my ranger. Love it
Put a proper set of winter tires on it and be done.I'm running Cooper Snow Claw winters on my F150, night and day difference over an all terrain tire
I have had a 2019, 2021 and 2022 rangers, all with running boards to help the kids get in. Im 6ft so I didnt use them at first except to sweep snow off the roof. I put a 2 inch leveling kit on and 265/70r17 all terrain tires and now i use them more often. It took a few weeks learning curve, but now i use them just fine.
I bought this same truck except had a 2.0L turbo diesel option (in SE asia) was a work truck and drove the wheel off it and put 100k miles on it in 5 years. It was ridiculously good and tough waded through floods and climbed muddy mountains at ease and got 40mpg doing it. I sold it when relocating back to Canada and I miss that truck more than any other vehicle I’ve ever had and I’ve had over 30! Only option I would have gotten was the dual climate zone and that also added a navigation screen etc. living overseas for 2 decades I have seen many Diesel Rangers and owned a few and honestly they typically get you well over 500k miles with proper maintenance.
Exactly in Australia not a problem getting 500,000 miles. Toyota Hiluxes and Isuzu Dmaxes some do 1 million miles
The last two years my Ranger was going through a lot during a blizzard. I took my daughter home I just used High 4x4. I use it for ice too!
As far as I can tell , especially the FX4 - it's a contender. It would be a great competitor to the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. You can also run 265 65 17 on the Trailhawk with no cutting (probably need a lift though). Ranger can be built beyond the Cherokee Trailhawk but but a two inch lift on both of them and they'll both be VERY capable!
Tacoma TRD , Ranger FX4, Toyota 4 Runner, Toyota FJ and Cherokee Trailhawk - all very very close IMHO stock and or lifted two inches. The guys that can lift beyond 2 inches basically will beat the Cherokee Trailhawk but inside those limits it's very very close.
I DO love that Ford let's you buy a stripped down FX4. Not possible with Cherokee Trailhawk.
Looked better on the day you bought it. lol But with the BLACK bed liner you just put in it, it will remain ascetically pleasing to look at. Nice testing here. Good to see the vehicle being used in real everyday environment that the masses would be in. (vs MOAB) I don't want to say I was overly impressed, but it was as good as I figured it would be. (which is good) Rear lockers in the snow? Tommy knows that is pointless. lol I think it is interesting how many vehicles you have shown of late that allow for rear lockers to be engaged when NOT in 4WD. Something I sometimes with my 4R would allow.
Nice real world video with your stock Ford Ranger. I am looking forward to seeing the new Ranger in 2023. The current truck is competitive in most categories but a little long in the tooth. It is on my short list.
The argument that the truck is 1 wheel drive when in 2WD and 2 wheel drive when in 4x4 is completely false and misleading.
The reason for the argument:
This is generally referring to the fact that one tire spins when it loses traction without a locker or LSD.
Why it's wrong/misleading:
The wheel with the least traction starts spinning as it is allowing power to escape through the path of least resistance. However, if it was truly 1 wheel drive, the same tire would be the one losing traction every time.
Furthermore, if your truck was truly 1 wheel drive (or 2 wheel drive in 4x4), you would have to constantly add counter steering to fight the force said tire would be applying, just to keep the truck going in a straight line. You would also see increased tire wear on that tire.
When the tires both (or all) have an equal amount of traction, they all have force applied to them. This is why you don't have to apply counter steering (absent any other issues with the vehicle, of course). If you jack up the vehicle with both wheels (or all 4 in the case of 4x4), you would see the tires each spinning as they all have equal resistance.
So, no, your 2WD vehicle isn't 1 wheel drive and your 4x4 isn't 2 wheel drive.
I had a 1997 ranger 4x4 it had 4 hi and 4 low no lockers regular cab… no kidding it went better in the snow than any 4x4 I’ve ever owned and I’ve owned a bunch… thanks guys…
I am a current 2019 XLT Supercrew FX4 owner. I would highly recommend ditching the Hankooks. Replaced mine with Wildpeak AT3W, up a size to 265/70/17's and what a difference!
Dana makes the ultamate 44 for the bronco and It also fits the ranger. Please add one to this truck and make a Comparison.
Need mudflaps, that will help steps
Rename this episodeto; Are my stock tires any good in the snow. Tires are the only thing touching the snow regardless of the vehicle or drive configuration. Slap some Michelin Crosstread 2s on that thing and redo the test to understand what I'm saying. Love your show, keep em coming.
Getting a 3 peak rating is just passing a minimum set of standards. Notice if you buy new AT-M they have the peak rating, I doubt there is a difference other than Hankook applied for the rating after the tires on your Ranger were manufactured. There is a huge difference between meeting the minimum and best in class for 3 peak, and quite frankly every 3 peak AT tire is total garbage, sorry your KO2 or Wildpeak is junk vs a Blizzak or any other top winter tire. I have the AT-M on my f150 with 25,000 miles on them and the perform well in the snow, including deep snow, we have had a storm of over 60 inches in November and just had 41 inches this past weekend and I was able to get around and get to work just fine. They not even close to the Continental wintercontacts or Michelin Xice xi3 or Bizzaks i have run in the past.
I’m pretty impressed with the Ranger myself great review 👍🏻
Now that you’ve said black vehicles don’t video well because they are like a big mirror, I can’t UNsee it. 😂
This sooooooo much showed HOW IMPORTANT TIRES REALLY ARE! Hankook is a Korean company mostly known for their medium-duty cargo truck and semi-truck tires designed for rainy day highway and city driving where that tread design will be OPTIMUM! In Colorado, where black ice and deep snow is a big issue these are NOT the tires for the job.
My suggestion is Goodyear Territory for COMBINED city and off-road driving and for PURE 4x4 off-road deep-and-compacted snow rated tires I would suggest Goodyear Duratracs OR Nitto EXO Grapplers!
For the amount of driving FTL does in multiple environments where switching tires from city to pure off-road tires multiple times in a year simply isn't cost-effective, it looks like the Goodyear Territory wins out even over the KO2s for this type of mid-size truck!
I have said in earlier comments that this Ford Ranger XL/XLT-series is more of a "Ranch Hand" truck and I stand by that so if you are looking for true interior comfort and tech + luxury, you will have to go up several trim levels and another $15,000+ USD extra in price! As a BIG SUGGESTION, remove those front seats and put in Recaro Ergonomic series seats which will literally save your butts during long drives! Before any lift, wrap job or camper and winch accessories, GET NEW RECARO ERGONOMIC SEATS for the front!
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Guy said it has skid plates so it should be good offroad. City Boys and trucks are funny. Truck manufacturers taking advantage of city boys wanting trucks lol.
I know that truck I’m no stranger!!
Tommy, which 4WD trucks have a problem at times to switch into 4WD-Low? Do all 4WD trucks switch into 4WD-High without a problem?
I like the black exterior.
Tacoma maybe?
Lightning 💙 Blue💙
That infotainment system is from the 1990s.. C'Mon Ford, base model but damn... Have some dignity!
Id be curious how the Michelin Crossclimate Agilis perform on the Ranger. Supposed to be the highest rated “all weather” truck tire for snow and ice. We have an awd crossover with crossclimate 2’s and it’s transformed into an unstoppable tank in the winter.
I love seeing more of these everyman trucks doing everyman things. I'm bored with super trucks that I can only afford in my dreams.
Way better than my FWD S90 D4 without all-seasons tires 😂. For real, I went to a snowy place with that car only with textile chain. Please kids, don’t do that. It was dangerous asf. Next time Imma rent some Ranger
I find limited slip to work better in the snow than lockers...to avoid the crab walking issues
I have a 2020 XLT and have had no difficulties with the Bridgestone stock tires that came on the truck. Mine is the 'Sport' edition.
I had a 2019 fx4 ranger, had everything you could want. Loved the truck, BUT I constantly having problems with the transmission. Not the mechanical but the electronics. Went back to dealership 3 times to reflash the computer, the 4th time had to be towed in because it wouldn't shift out of 3rd gear. Finally just traded it in for f150 xlt sport crew cab. First year rangers had issues with transmissions.
I know it’s a year old video. I couldn’t watch it because of the heavy breathing from the guy behind the camera. Please watch your audio next time, that’s unbearable.
gotta lose those Hankooks...they suck in the snow. I put Cooper Discoverer at3's no mine and it's like a totally different animal in the snow. Also lose the running boards....they're useless
$34k for a stripped down truck, yes 4x4, but this is ridiculous. This truck isn't worth a nickel over $27k! Great channels.
I have a 22 colorado wt 4x4 and the stock tires are junk in snow so i put in the bed 5 60lb bags of tube sand . The extra 300lbs have helped a lot driving on snow covered roads
38k pretty good for what you get but that infotainment system is pretty abysmal . Cant even really use google maps at all on it . Only complaint . Seems great for snow, but definitely needs pro rated tires for heavy snow off roading
I love my 2020 ranger with pirelli 265/70/17 scorpion ATs
I’ve taken it to Yosemite and Utah in the snow and it’s been great
I don't have the FX4 on my STX and still have the recover/two hook on the front.
It's always best to have the presenter on camera as far away from, and the camera person bellowing directly into, your microphone.
the chevy colorado seems like a lot better truck. way nicer console and screen on the interior but the fords seats look better. a wt colorado crew cab with a 6 foot box and tow package with a automatic locker . colorado seems to be a little bigger on the inside also . you can also turn the traction control off the chev products if you hold the button. It will be nice when they redesign the ranger interior it just looks so much like a after thought with cheap buttons in random spots.
Not a bad truck but paying $34k for it used is insane. Really hoping the price of used cars crashes next year
Come to tfl we buy 10 year old "new" trucks and compare them...
Really good truck. My brother bought a brand new 2019 ranger and loves it. I'm a big guy and i did not quite fit in it so I'll stick with f150s.
Caught myself just looking at the multi million dollar houses.
Proper snow tires is the most important thing.
Congrats on the new truck guys! Wish they had 6 foot bed crew cabs. Tommy is spot on about the useless step boards. I took them off my still running great 2004 Ford Ranger extended cab! They kept getting my pants dirty. And one time my Lab got his leg in one exiting the vehicle and almost broke his leg.
Beautiful view! The Ford Ranger has always been a great truck in mud and snow.
my 2022 2wd with cables on the rear wheels is much better than 4wd in the snow
New Ranger is nicer and more nimble than full trucks. The 2024 model will be on the Bronco platform, these euro/world spec trucks are what the rest of the world drives. I have a 2021 XLT fx2 and is not too great in mud or snow in trips to Utah.
I have 60k on my Hancock's and will probably get something else next time, any suggestions?
8.9" is the max ground clearance on the 2019 Ranger....
Also- you can get a cheap OBD to usb connector and forscan and disable that crap fake engine noise
Thumbs up on the truck not being a 50,000 dollar model
The dynapro they used to put on the f150 of 2020 were kind of crap. Those seem better
Glad to see the ranger getting some good press. But yeah the stock fx4 tires leave a little to be desired, but they never got me stuck. That being said I much prefer my Duratracs for snow duty.
Guys I don’t see the value of the video except to say that you should run snow tires !
Regardless how good a 4WD system is it is only as good as the tires.
You are in Colorado and should run dedicated snow tires
Why don't you put an electric vehicle in the snow? Like to see how long that battery last
Shows what good value that Ram 1500 was.
Thx for phoning in the video.
What a junk… what a great car who once crashed a Tesla into a garage.
At least you have the better guage cluster this time the more advanced one is hard to read I'm glad I got a base model just for that
I had those Hankook Dynapro ATM's on my 2004 Ranger. They had the mountain snowflake on them, so I don't know why yours don't. Maybe those are a special OEM only version? I just recently put new Dynapro AT2 Xtreme on my truck. They are a definite improvement over the old ATM model (which they don't seem to make anymore). They also have the snowflake rating, and have been doing really well here the snow in WY.
So just use 4H like anyone else ever would when driving in the snow.
Better off road then your land rover lol
My F150 STX came with Hankooks Dynapro’s, ok in the snow, terrible on graveled forestry roads, 3 flats punctured by Gravels, very soft compound, at 40k replaced em with Michelins, don’t ride as well, but great in snow and no flats.
Yes it is good in the snow, with good tires. It has traction control, 4wd and a locker but those are really useless unless you can put it to the ground on at least one tire with traction.
My torsen lsd helps my miata in the snow just drive smooth and no issues if you get on it in a turn you are just going to slide
Father and son getting along today
That seems like a pretty good truck. I'm really curious for you to do all the standard tests. The black seems to look pretty good on video to me. I don't know if I would do the red accents or not. Great job guys. Love the snow videos
Nice video I drive a 2004 ford ranger extended cab 3.0 liter bought new in Chowchilla Ca I live in New Mexico now and getting ready to turn 320 thousand miles running strong great trucks!!
Andre is great...everyone else is unwatchable......
Suggestion first upgrade should be those headlights.
Pack some snow in the back of the truck. Could use the extra weight in back