I like the chrome exhaust tip, I have heard that it is difficult to find an aftermarket exhaust tip for the Ranger because of the tailpipe size. not sure if that is true or not. I looked at your spec sheet and assume the tip is part of the Chrome appearance package? I have the 2.7l and would really like to finish off the tailpipe with something like yours.😊
Happy Holidays !! Great video. My friend from work just bought the same truck but in the lighter blue color. I love the color that you guys got 👍👍. I think the new Ranger trucks are great and that’s coming from a Tacoma guy. You really get a lot of bang for your buck with this truck. Congrats 🎉 and I am looking forward to a new years worth of awesome content.
Tough decision buying midsize trucks nowadays. Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Nissan all have good options. I have a 23 Nissan frontier. I wish Ford, Chevy, and Toyota wouldn’t put buttons on the center console. I take my dog everywhere, she would pack dirt in those and ruin them.
But I would have guessed you'd go for the 4 banger... You are practical - just like me! I got to say you look really happy, like a kid with a new toy! Enjoy and looking forward to videos.
We have the '23 Timberline Explorer with the 2.3 EB. Plenty of power. Our mileage got better around 4500 mile on the odometer. The dealer told us to run premium the first few tanks of fuel? But he also said mileage would improve between 4-5k miles and it did. Very pleased with it at 35k miles so far
4 cyl/300 hp is plenty on a midsize. My 23 Colorado Trail Boss doesn’t even feel the boat behind it. You need more than that, you should probably have a half ton. Congrats on the truck.
Nice truck Tim, this is on my shopping list. Love that paint color & the “Ranger Rita” name is fitting. God bless your wife for playing along with the PTP/SUV truck addicted audience!
You make the right decision buying the new ranger. I had the previous generation lariat and compared to the new generation. The new generation of lariat is much better and it has more power than before with the same motor.
Good Evening Tim! Congratulations on Heather's new ride! So nice to see a Ranger with some color and shine. That filming location at the Scotts Bluff monument sign is worthy of a truck commercial. Forgive me ahead of time for the ownership questions I'll eventually ask. Have a Happy New Year! Kindly, Graham.
You definitely married up, Tim! (Though, didn’t we all?) Congrats on the new truck. Looking forward to the mpg when it’s broken in. TFL really liked theirs.
This is a nice truck, the color works well on camera. The ground clearance looks good for the winter. The power rear window is a nice touch. Congratulations to both.
If I was looking for midsize the Ranger is the one I’d get. And for the 2.3, we just got a ‘25 Explorer and I really wanted the 6cyl, but everyone was talking me out of that saying the 2.3 is plenty and the 6 is not worth the money so I got the 2.3. Well we have 2500 mile on the Explorer now and I can say that 2.3 is plenty enough power and we will get the better fuel economy. Can’t wait to see more updates on the Ranger.
Congratulations! That is a really nice truck and package, and color! I dig it! I think Ford has done a better job than the competitors, only wish they offered a NA powerplant (If I was Ford, I would have put the 3.3L V6 option) other than that I think this would be a great choice for most midsize truck drivers, to work and play.
Living and working in the manufacturing industry, for the life of me, I don't see what the fear issue is with some about turbos..... It's like some people think that an ICE is a swiss watch mechanism with no heat, friction or stress. smh
Good choice. I'm a Ford guy but have a '23 Titan Pro 4X right now, which is great, to tow our TT, but If I downsized I'd go for the Ranger. Have rented Tacomas, Canyons, Frontiers, and Rangers. They're all good trucks but I liked the Ranger best. The 2.3 is a peppy engine. It reminds me of the 2.7 in the F-150. If you don't tow anything big they are both great.
I love that '62 Chevy truck of your's, it reminds me of the one that my friend's mom used to own back in the early 1970's when I was a teenager, with a 6 cylinder engine and a manual transmission.
Fantastic. Nice color, the wife seems happy and a nice new vehicle for the channel. I always liked those, test drove one about 3 years ago at the dealer but could not get a deal together. The 2.3 is a nice motor agree.
Lots of nices here I just noticed. Anyways the 2.7 in this chassis would be tight for servicing. I think I would rather the 2.3 to high mile to be honest.
Congrats on new your new truck I know that feeling. I just bought a new 2024 Tacoma TRD Hybrid. The way that power comes on is stunning so smooth. Love mine to. Cheers
Nice truck, love the Fseries interior door handles, love the whole look, especially the much improved interior. Great payload and love they did both AC and DC plugs in the bed.
Congratulations! Tim enlighten me, why is there a STOP SALE on the XLT model? When I got mine 12/15/2024, I was also told there was a stop sale but it was not explained why. Then they leased me a XLT with the FX4 package but with the 2.7 liter. I’m also getting a bunch of accessories for our truck. I will be watching !! 👍
I had a 2020 Explorer with the 2.3. It had plenty of power and got very good fuel mileage. I would experiment with different grades and brands of gas. Eventhough not a top tier brand, mine liked BP.
very cool - really looking like the best option with GM, Toyota and Nissan having all their issues recently and it's a really good looking rig. Congrats.
Congrats Heather on the new truck! 🎉🎆 That is a beautiful color and the trim level is posh! It sounds like the perfect truck for your needs. The gas mileage is better than on my smaller 2011 and you have way more horsepower. I'm jealous of the payload and tow ratings too. If I have it figured out right. You should be able to tow Swede safely and in spec. (That would be an interesting test.) Also it would be great to see how well you can load up the bed. Ikea run maybe? (For scientific purposes obviously.) Looking forward to future updates and the build you put on it. Enjoy the truck!
Been looking at the Ranger, but it seems every Ford product has issues, evidenced by the XLT stop sale order. By the time I put what I want on the XLT, might as well get the Lariat. Been waiting on the 2025 Lariat 4x4 V6
Unfortunately, unlike the 2.3 in the new Explorer, the 2.3 in the ranger is direct injection only, not both port and direct. That alone would force me to the 2.7 option. I plan to keep my vehicles long term, and long term, DI only intakes carbon up.
Nice truck and love the color. The ranger trucks have always been tough as nails. My neighbor has a 19 ranger and pulls a 16ft camper with it and it pulls it easily. He also works out of it and its up close to 100 thou with out a problem as far as I know. The only thing is it needs white letter tires. lol old school I know but everything looks better in white letter tires.
Wife is happy than all good. Interesting fact about the engine options. I believe the 2.7 is popular for tuning. Our u concerned with Ram lowering msrp on their trucks?😊
But the sound of the engine Tim! That is what all the cool internet people care about. That and it isn't a V6 unless there is a V8 option then it isn't the V8. Rumbarumrumrumbum. That is all that matters Tim. The sound it makes and the potential reliability which won't matter because 1 it's a Ford, and 2 you will probably not own it for more than 3 years anyways. The sound of a 4 banger, and your masculinity is now in question because it doesn't have enough cylinders and it sounds like a lawn mower. I think that covers the BS internet complaints. In all seriousness. The Ranger is pretty awesome. I do prefer the Colorado over it because it comes with vents in the rear for the passengers, and 4 wheel auto. I believe only the Ranger Raptor comes with 4 auto.
Here is the website link for the price sheet and pictures: pickuptrucktalk.com/2024/12/we-bought-a-2024-ford-ranger-lariat-price-features-specs/
I like the chrome exhaust tip, I have heard that it is difficult to find an aftermarket exhaust tip for the Ranger because of the tailpipe size. not sure if that is true or not. I looked at your spec sheet and assume the tip is part of the Chrome appearance package? I have the 2.7l and would really like to finish off the tailpipe with something like yours.😊
@ you could try your local Ford dealer. I bet those tips are in their accessory catalog.
270hp 310 tq plenty of power
Happy Holidays !! Great video. My friend from work just bought the same truck but in the lighter blue color. I love the color that you guys got 👍👍. I think the new Ranger trucks are great and that’s coming from a Tacoma guy. You really get a lot of bang for your buck with this truck. Congrats 🎉 and I am looking forward to a new years worth of awesome content.
Thank you for choosing our dealership to do business with! 🎉 Enjoy your new truck, guys.
Now Tim and I finally agree. This is the mid size truck to buy.
I just bought one too. I absolutely love this truck and Yes I’m sooooo impressed with the 2.3liter eco boost. Fantastic engine.
Totally agree. Very impressive.
Tough decision buying midsize trucks nowadays. Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Nissan all have good options. I have a 23 Nissan frontier. I wish Ford, Chevy, and Toyota wouldn’t put buttons on the center console. I take my dog everywhere, she would pack dirt in those and ruin them.
Congrats on the new truck! Gonna have to make lots of ranger content now!
But I would have guessed you'd go for the 4 banger... You are practical - just like me! I got to say you look really happy, like a kid with a new toy! Enjoy and looking forward to videos.
We have the '23 Timberline Explorer with the 2.3 EB. Plenty of power. Our mileage got better around 4500 mile on the odometer. The dealer told us to run premium the first few tanks of fuel? But he also said mileage would improve between 4-5k miles and it did. Very pleased with it at 35k miles so far
Good luck with your new ride. Be nice to your truck. Make sure you change the oil a lot earlier then Ford tells you.
I just got one last week. Lariat FX4 2.3 in Cactus Gray. Love it!!
Nice Christmas present. 👍
Have had the same truck since May--- LOVE it- for all the same reasons. Took my running boards off. Free to anybody who wants them.
Congrats on the new truck!
Congrats. Nice truck. Love the color
I guess I need to win the lottery to buy a new truck enjoy your new Ranger.
No just get a better job or get one if you don't have one.
4 cyl/300 hp is plenty on a midsize. My 23 Colorado Trail Boss doesn’t even feel the boat behind it. You need more than that, you should probably have a half ton. Congrats on the truck.
Nice truck Tim, this is on my shopping list. Love that paint color & the “Ranger Rita” name is fitting. God bless your wife for playing along with the PTP/SUV truck addicted audience!
Payload number of 1576 lbs is impressive for sure, I've seen some F-150's with payload capacities as low as the 1300 lb range
I bought a 2021 Ranger Lariat 2.3l and i love it . been a great truck.
You make the right decision buying the new ranger. I had the previous generation lariat and compared to the new generation. The new generation of lariat is much better and it has more power than before with the same motor.
Good Evening Tim! Congratulations on Heather's new ride! So nice to see a Ranger with some color and shine. That filming location at the Scotts Bluff monument sign is worthy of a truck commercial. Forgive me ahead of time for the ownership questions I'll eventually ask. Have a Happy New Year! Kindly, Graham.
You definitely married up, Tim! (Though, didn’t we all?)
Congrats on the new truck. Looking forward to the mpg when it’s broken in. TFL really liked theirs.
Congrats on the new truck! Glad to see the Ranger has won you guys over. Way better than any Tacoma
I like the changes they have done with the Tacoma. Just don’t love the price for what you get.
Congratulations. Been thinking of the ranger myself
Make sure you get an oil catch can. Very easy to install. It helps reduce carbon buildup on the intake. I have one and love it.
Congratulations on the new ranger. Great payload on the truck. I look forward to how it does on a long term test for you.
I just picked up the 2024 ranger raptor. I love it so far.
Love the ranger raptor...
Nice Truck guys. Enjoy.
I saw a Garff vehicle in Charleston WV the other day, reminded me of all these western TH-cam channels.
Good man! Nice truck too! Merry Christmas, enjoy the new truck 😉🤙🏼🎄
I love that Lariat. Gorgeous blue, and I love the chrome bits. Bravo.
Nice truck! Congratulations Heather, you made a good choice. Love the colour…
Congratulations to you both. Looking forward to more videos.
This is a nice truck, the color works well on camera. The ground clearance looks good for the winter. The power rear window is a nice touch. Congratulations to both.
If you can call that a window
If I was looking for midsize the Ranger is the one I’d get.
And for the 2.3, we just got a ‘25 Explorer and I really wanted the 6cyl, but everyone was talking me out of that saying the 2.3 is plenty and the 6 is not worth the money so I got the 2.3. Well we have 2500 mile on the Explorer now and I can say that 2.3 is plenty enough power and we will get the better fuel economy.
Can’t wait to see more updates on the Ranger.
Ford has the most recalls in the business
Yeah, I"m putting my foot down on that one. :)
Congrats on the new truck.
Love the new Ranger! Plenty of options for anyone.
I have the 2.3 in my Bronco it has plenty of power for what I need!
Wow I just bought a 2024 ranger same color but I got the 2.7 v6 and the 4x4 off road
During the holidays stuck in traffic. That sketch pad came in handy playing tic tac toe
I’m not a Ford guy. But I do like it. Lariat is the trim I’d get…I would have to go with the v6 though.
Congratulations! That is a really nice truck and package, and color! I dig it! I think Ford has done a better job than the competitors, only wish they offered a NA powerplant (If I was Ford, I would have put the 3.3L V6 option) other than that I think this would be a great choice for most midsize truck drivers, to work and play.
Living and working in the manufacturing industry, for the life of me, I don't see what the fear issue is with some about turbos..... It's like some people think that an ICE is a swiss watch mechanism with no heat, friction or stress. smh
Good choice. I love the color. Congrats!
Great specs on this truck. Looking forward to the videos.
The car looks great
Outstanding!!!
Thanks.
Good choice. I'm a Ford guy but have a '23 Titan Pro 4X right now, which is great, to tow our TT, but If I downsized I'd go for the Ranger. Have rented Tacomas, Canyons, Frontiers, and Rangers. They're all good trucks but I liked the Ranger best. The 2.3 is a peppy engine. It reminds me of the 2.7 in the F-150. If you don't tow anything big they are both great.
Great buy! 😊
Congrats on your new truck. Nice color!
I have a 24 xlt fx4 2.3 little over 10k so far so good other then some software glitches
We will be getting the 2.3 Litre Hybrid early next year in Australia, it will go like a rocket.
I think you're right! My F150 hybrid is a rocket ship!
Love that color
Incredible truck 👏
Cool Truck, I'm glad for you two. Look forward to upcoming videos.
2.3 in the past model was totally fine. 4 poppers are just good now. Not as fun as my RR but whatever.
I love that '62 Chevy truck of your's, it reminds me of the one that my friend's mom used to own back in the early 1970's when I was a teenager, with a 6 cylinder engine and a manual transmission.
What’s the weight of the truck? Want to make sure tow to weight ratio is good
I need to take it to the scale and weigh it.
Fantastic. Nice color, the wife seems happy and a nice new vehicle for the channel. I always liked those, test drove one about 3 years ago at the dealer but could not get a deal together. The 2.3 is a nice motor agree.
Lots of nices here I just noticed. Anyways the 2.7 in this chassis would be tight for servicing. I think I would rather the 2.3 to high mile to be honest.
Power is fine.... should be a good truck.
Congrats on new your new truck I know that feeling. I just bought a new 2024 Tacoma TRD Hybrid. The way that power comes on is stunning so smooth. Love mine to. Cheers
Nice truck, love the Fseries interior door handles, love the whole look, especially the much improved interior. Great payload and love they did both AC and DC plugs in the bed.
Great truck. In my opinion the Ranger is the best mid size. Also the 2.3 is a great engine.
Congratulations. Those passing semi trucks were a bit close, no?
A bit. That spot is a pull off spot so we were safer than it looked.
Congratulations! Tim enlighten me, why is there a STOP SALE on the XLT model? When I got mine 12/15/2024, I was also told there was a stop sale but it was not explained why. Then they leased me a XLT with the FX4 package but with the 2.7 liter. I’m also getting a bunch of accessories for our truck. I will be watching !! 👍
IMO the 2.7L is worth the extra cost. Not for performance, but to get the dual injection to keep the valves clean from carbon.
Agree, especially if you're going to tow anything.
I had a 2020 Explorer with the 2.3. It had plenty of power and got very good fuel mileage. I would experiment with different grades and brands of gas. Eventhough not a top tier brand, mine liked BP.
Perfect family vehicle.
Congrats Tim that’s a nice truck
Congrats! Cant wait to see what I dislike or like before taking delivery of my ‘25 RR. Whenever that may be.
very cool - really looking like the best option with GM, Toyota and Nissan having all their issues recently and it's a really good looking rig. Congrats.
Like the rangers !! Sucks they cost so much more than they used to but I guess that’s just the way it is . 🤷♂️
Happy wife happy life👍😃
Happy life is no wife👍
nice truck!
I like the front end.
Congrats Heather on the new truck! 🎉🎆
That is a beautiful color and the trim level is posh! It sounds like the perfect truck for your needs. The gas mileage is better than on my smaller 2011 and you have way more horsepower. I'm jealous of the payload and tow ratings too.
If I have it figured out right. You should be able to tow Swede safely and in spec. (That would be an interesting test.) Also it would be great to see how well you can load up the bed. Ikea run maybe? (For scientific purposes obviously.)
Looking forward to future updates and the build you put on it.
Enjoy the truck!
Now get the Performance Upgrade reflash. 💥💥
Been looking at the Ranger, but it seems every Ford product has issues, evidenced by the XLT stop sale order. By the time I put what I want on the XLT, might as well get the Lariat. Been waiting on the 2025 Lariat 4x4 V6
Yeah quality is an issue that’s for sure. I’m going to keep a close eye on this one.
Nice truck! Beautiful area where you're shooting the video.
Unfortunately, unlike the 2.3 in the new Explorer, the 2.3 in the ranger is direct injection only, not both port and direct. That alone would force me to the 2.7 option. I plan to keep my vehicles long term, and long term, DI only intakes carbon up.
I just missed you. I was in Cheyenne the weekend before Christmas visiting family.
LOVE IT!
Awesome trucks congratulations
Nice truck fire the money
Nice truck. That engine is a great one
Looks good! Trade in the equinox?
Trailblazer.
Ok. Couldn't remember.
Nice truck and love the color. The ranger trucks have always been tough as nails. My neighbor has a 19 ranger and pulls a 16ft camper with it and it pulls it easily. He also works out of it and its up close to 100 thou with out a problem as far as I know. The only thing is it needs white letter tires. lol old school I know but everything looks better in white letter tires.
My first truck was a 2000 Tacoma SST with a 2.4L I4 that had 142 hp so you are doing ok.
arnt the 2.3L Specs 270 / 310 ?? HP/ Torq you said 310/350
Apparently my Google search failed.
Wife is happy than all good. Interesting fact about the engine options. I believe the 2.7 is popular for tuning. Our u concerned with Ram lowering msrp on their trucks?😊
then all good.
Great truck, Tim... It's just a shame you won't get to drive it. She didn't even unbuckle for the walk-around... 😅
LOL. Good observation.
Hope you the best but I think the repair cost will take all your savings parts not to bad but labor will hit you hard
We’ll see how it goes.
The moment when you realize that, instead of being happy for someone, you take the low road and resort to this. smh
But the sound of the engine Tim! That is what all the cool internet people care about. That and it isn't a V6 unless there is a V8 option then it isn't the V8. Rumbarumrumrumbum. That is all that matters Tim. The sound it makes and the potential reliability which won't matter because 1 it's a Ford, and 2 you will probably not own it for more than 3 years anyways.
The sound of a 4 banger, and your masculinity is now in question because it doesn't have enough cylinders and it sounds like a lawn mower.
I think that covers the BS internet complaints.
In all seriousness. The Ranger is pretty awesome. I do prefer the Colorado over it because it comes with vents in the rear for the passengers, and 4 wheel auto. I believe only the Ranger Raptor comes with 4 auto.
Good for you guys, should work nicely for your needs.
Nice truck. Do you want to trade it for a 1998 dodge Dakota?
Nope, sorry.
Congrats. Nice truck. Let her talk; stop cutting her off.
My grandkid has 2013 escape with the ecoborst cost over a thousand dollars to have the water pump replace not good in my book
That’s it? Just a $1k? Sorry to be that guy, but that’s pretty cheap in today’s world of truck repairs.
Wow, I would say that's a very economical truck to operate in this day and age gramps. I have six grandkids but none of them are old enough to drive.