The Good & the Bad After 1 Week! / 2019 Ford Ranger
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- After a week driving the 2019 Ford Ranger XL STX around I've got 5 likes and 5 dislikes. Overall, I'm happy that Ford brought the Ranger back and it's extremely capable for this class, but I feel like Ford cheaped out in some aspects. This truck is based off the overseas models and could be even better. These are just a few things that came to mind after living with the 2019 Ranger for a week. Let me know what you think and what you like or don't like about the new Ranger.
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**The Lariat DOES have LED fog lights.** Sorry about that!
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I would agree , cool truck but not worth the money. Thank you for the video
I have my issues with the new Ranger... I have taken one on a test drive for about 20 minutes. There is a couple of dislikes that nobody has complained about yet.
1) The bed is too small 5' length is too short. The minimum length should have been 5.5'
2) The price is too high. The model I test drove had a sticker price of $50k (CAD). For that price, a F-150 would be a better choice.
3) No trailer brake installed. Not even offered on their Trailer package. The the weight that this vehicle can tow, it should be considered. In provinces like BC. Trailer brake control is mandatory. The GM Caynon/Colorado have that as an option.
4) No diesel engine option. The European/Australian model has a diesel engine for their vehicle.
Prime Auto
What part of "basic" do you not understand? Are you a millennial that's used to having a lot of creature comforts?
$35k isn’t basic lol. It’s too expensive for what it is. I like the Ranger overall, but not at that price point.
And no...I’m pretty frugal, no fancy house, no car loans, no credit card debt, nahh..I don’t need anything nice
So glad I subscribed recently! You are hitting the vehicles I’m interested in. Just bought a vehicle last week based on your review and I was not disappointed!
That’s so awesome, I’m glad to hear it! 😁👍
I love our 2019 Lariat, I actually made a platform that goes in the rear floor when the back seat is up, put carpeting on it, for luggage, dogs, ECT, light weight 2'x4' plywood with feet to make it even. Cost me 7 dollars. Awesome truck!
Prices differ from city to city and even within a city itself. I bought 2019 Ranger XL crew cab w/ towing option. It also came with a tonneau cover, cruise control, remote mirrors, backup camera, electric windows, fog lights, etc. In south TX - Rio Grande Valley, the basic truck started around $32K. In Houston, it started at $31K. I found my Ranger in Katy, Tx at $29K before TTL. I ended up paying $29K w/ TTL. I also have a 2001 Ranger space cab w/ 217K miles and still doing great. Very basic w/ a/c and radio which I replaced with a Blue Tooth radio. I compared it w/ my wife's 2015 Toyota Tacoma crew cab and my nephew's 2019 Toyota Tacoma crew cab and the Ranger beats them in quality, comfort, amenities, mileage and being super quiet. Yeah, I had to make a 700 mile round trip to get it, but it was worth it. Hope this one holds up as well as my 2001 Ranger.
I don’t care what people say, I always loved the ranger and I really dig this one. I may buy one whiten the next year or so when I see price drops
during this whole crisis thing I was able to get a 2020 for 23,500 tax tag title included. now might be a good time for browsing
Great Review, I am test driving one tomorrow.
Ordered a Ranger which will be delivered mid-April. After watching a zillion clips on the Ranger and owning an '05 for 157K miles the following strike me as needed. Clearly the bean counters got in the way. Here's what is needed IMO:
- Extended cab rear doors need to open like the F-150, i.e. 170 degrees vice 90 degrees. This is huge. Think about in a parking lot and trying to put groceries in the back. Really wanted the 6' bed but because of the rear door not opening all the way, ordered a Super Crew. The 90 degree thing is a constant source of a PITA on my '05.
- Super Crew needs a split rear seat that, when the back is unlatched, folds flat and locks IOT make a usable flat surface.
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Heated steering wheel. Wife's car has it and although I never thought about it before, in the cold climate I live, it really is great.
Excellent points and thanks for sharing! Enjoy your new Ranger when you get it!
Love the five and five format.
Glad to hear it!
My only quibble is actually my wife's. I have to keep a small step-stool in the bed of the truck so she can climb up into it.
I have the two wheel drive version of the same truck, but I am older, and it's my to and from work ride, and carting my grandkids around. The rear bench seat let's me more easily than the jump seats in my old one.
They love Granpa's new truck. So does their Granpa.
I’m a ford tech so I got a discount on mine.Xlt crew cab 31k out the door.I enjoy the truck even if I am a bit biased
Wish I could get pricing like that.
I have a 2019 Ford Ranger supercrew sport and I have no complaints. Your dislikes dont bother me at all.
Glad to hear it! 👍
I got a new lariat and spun a rod bearing at 7500... so I got a new long block installed
@@stwayne
Under warranty, right? BTW, were you hauling or towing pass your vehicles capability? A lot of irresponsible people do that these days.
Travelin' Ted nope, empty bed. Plus I drive easy. And the truck is a lariat with tow package. At 7000 miles it should be broken in
Do you hear any dash board rattle
I have a 2019 Lariat model (pretty well decked out), and I absolutely love it! .. I am towing a 25' RV trailer with it and so far it has been towing it spectacularly !!. . I was nervous about towing such an RV with a mid-size truck, but my Ranger has been doing a terrific job of it. Many of the displikes you explain here (except for the rattle) I share. There are a few things I would have liked them to have designed a little bit better. And I would have rather had the 2.7L EcoBoost motor .. wish Ford would have had that option available .. I would have bought that one! .. All in all though, I love my truck !!!
Awesome, glad to hear it!👍
i have the 2017 Ranger FX XLT turbo Diesei, Made in Australia and sold in Mexico. Love it. Its a lil over powered, but I installed 36 inch tires and they do not spin as easily when excellerating. I have the 6 speed automatic transmission THe electric steering,, electric heater (instant heat) are nice. Mine has the built in refrigerated cooler, Keeps my cervesa nice and chilled. Boise stereo, touch screen, It will go anywhere my hummer H2 Sut does.. Drawback is that it has very little storage in back seat. Factory installed Flairs fire extinguisher, jumper cables, plastic caution signs, amd tire tools..are included and you can barely get your rifle in behind the seat.. LOve it waiting on my 2020
I have a 2000 F150 Lariat extended cab. The rear seat is a 60/40 split so either side can be lifted to provide access to the floor while still having a seat for another passenger. It is a feature that I find very useful.
Great review
Thank you!
Just bought a 2021 xlt crew cab. Went with 2 wheel drive because I don’t need 4x4. I absolutely love this truck
Thanks for the review. Very helpful in making a decision. Think I'll hold out for a few more years and put more miles on my midsized Frontier that has been great for towing, a smooth ride, and reliable 95k only 4 years of driving to date.
Thank you, not a bad idea at all!
Great video Nolan! I’d still buy it if I was in the market for one. To me the likes out weigh the dislikes. Thanks man for your fair and honest, unbiased reviews.
Thank you Vince! I feel that way too, thanks for watching! 😁
Since November I've been interested in this truck. Come to find out there are countless reviewers out there on Utube. With that said, It's reviews like yours that are helping potential buyers like myself from jumping on it and making a mistake. However, I still like the truck, but couldn't agree more that it's way over priced. Therefore, I shall wait. Good job Nolan. Very fair and honest.
Thank you very much! I would think they’d have to offer some discounts and incentives but I haven’t paid attention to that yet. Good luck eventually making a decision! 👍
@@PrimeAutotainment It's going to take awhile for the dealers to have stock. I'm hearing allot of capacity issues at the Wayne plant. They really need to make 10K a month before we see inventories on the lots. Most dealers are charging full MSRP and some putting huge addendum markups. Once the early adopters and pent up demand gets filled then the MSRP is going to get ugly for Ford. I mean REALLY ugly. When Tacoma's start looking like a bargain then you have a major problem in Houston. Plus you have just added yet another model to the segment mix. Things just get more saturated and competitive. Ford's bundling of options are very compromising and much less flexible then the competition. This just drives up costs excessively. And IMO, will break many sales decisions for buyers. Ford does it because they want to make buyers pad up their trucks more. But it will backfire at some point. These price points are wack. Right now they can get have their fat margins. But at some point, the price points are going to bite them. Hard. And it already is IMO. I ended up buying a Nissan Pro 4X mainly because I don't see the value in the new Ranger. Not even remotely so.
HiPlains1 Not hard to be cheap when you haven’t changed the platform in 10 + years. Great trucks but they’re eventually going to be redesigned and cost more money. Ford isn’t the only manufacturer that has increasingly higher prices. I will agree with the lack of flexibility on options. IMO I should be able to start with a base truck and select the options I want, not packages with things I’ll never use.
Love my new '19 Ranger XLT FX4 crew cab black on black! Drove em all. The Ranger is best by far. Most high tech powertrain & terrain management is awesome. No good trucks are cheap you can get a good deal tho!
I'm just bummed out by the location of the drain plug and oil filter.
Do you hear any dash board rattle
I have a 2019 ford ranger with 2000 miles and I haven't heard a rattle from my dashboard
Cool truck. It will come with engine options soon, toyota has been replacing full frames on their trucks, even on 2010 models.
I drive a 2005 Ranger Hurricane, four doors, five speed manual transmission in the Philippines with 4 cylinder diesel. I get 30 miles per gallon. I don't see why Ford doesn't want to have the 4 cylinder diesel being sold in US. In fact, the 2019 Ranger sold in US has the same style and looks sold in the Philippines since 2018.
Has the dash rattle been fixed? Rattles try me crazy too.
Good Review, Dont agree with all your points but that's ok!
I came out of a 2009 Ram 1500 4x4 Big Horn Crew HEMI I bought new so I'm use to a big truck, high HP and low MPG. My soon to be 16 son is getting it so dad got to pick a new ride, though I like full size trucks I no longer need as kids gett'n older and also work demands changed. Drove everything past 6 months that caught my eye from cars, small/med/large SUV's. Came REALLY close to a mid-line Jeep GC, friend asked me if I drove the 'new' Ranger. I drove a Taco, both GM's mid's with 4/6cyl. In the end just didn't do it for me.
Though Ranger is not perfect and if you have seen my other comments I'm Not a 'fan-boy' and in Ranger5G I've actually been hated on for giving my honest opinions good/bad. I call those owners part of the 'Ranger Drone Squad'. NOW I'm not going to list/discuss every like/dislike again. BUT I will say in the end I test drove this on a few occasions at a few stealerships in different trim/models before I bought and overall was impressed enough to buy it and so far I like it to a average level of high 80%. I bought it July 3rd this year..
I am taking into account that the vehicle I drove for a decade I really liked [loved? strong word but sure], it was paid off for past 5 years and Still has two warranties in effect one is a $0 deducatble E/P factory warranty & $100 MaxCare factory warranty BOTH are lifetime to original owner and nothing NEW [of any make] I was looking at came close to that level of coverage. So you all know why we are keeping it until the wheels fall off!
Bottom line Its a nice little truck that has more + than -.. Ford can definitely make it better if they listen to their consumer base. We just had our first good snowfall in Chicago area and I got to really assess the 4x4 characteristics. *PASS* Was impressed.
JMO
Thank you! That’s awesome to hear about your new Ranger and experience. I appreciate you taking the tine to write in and I’m happy to hear about the snow driving success 😁👍. I hope it’s a good truck for you and you continue to enjoy it!
just bought a 2019 ranger and have heard the dash rattle... any fix? I haven't dove in yet on a fix it but I have found where it is coming from
Do your review on the sport model. or theres not much diference?
I have a 2019 Super Crew XLT with the 301A package, love the truck I’ve put a little over 2,000 miles on it now. I don’t have any of those issues you mentioned. It doesn’t have LED headlights but it has LED taillights and the halogens up front aren’t bad at all, especially with the auto high beams mine has. Storage under the seat is just for small stuff anyways, if I want to put something bigger I just use the bed lol
I’ve got 2020 STX model super cab 4by 4 I love it, I realized you can fx4 shocks/suspension separately it’s cheaper. Also bought mine straight they dropped price by 5k. From 35 to 30,300. Worth it guys it can crawl good without fx4 package and 4 by 4 STX but if you’re like me and want to go further get the fx4 put on separate
Thanks. I’m looking at a new 4X4 Ranger to replace my 2000 2WD Ranger
great review do u own this truck if so can u do a video of u getting in and out i want to show my 91 yo grandpa so he can see how easy it is
I was interested in this truck until I heard Ford would not offer a manual transmission in the US. I doubt, since the whole F-150series is automatic only, that a manual will ever be offered.
And yes, this truck, even in base trim is expensive. Why? That very powerful engine and advanced transmission.
Howard Kerr
Automatics are,and have been,going the way of the dinosaur.There aren’t enough of us out there that want them to make it profitable to offer them.What’s more,there aren’t enough people that know how to DRIVE manual transmissions,or even know what they are!
CarAndDriver loved the XL supercab.. not so much the others
I looked at one of these when I went truck shopping, but opted for an F-150 instead because a comparably equipped one with the 2.7 was only like $1,000 more than the Ranger.
that new ford ranger is the best mid size truck in the market. i wish they would make a double cab lariat off road with 6 foot bed or 5 1/2 foot bed . With medium cammel color leather interior and when they do i will buy one!!!
Tow up to 7,500lbs 🙃
Great breakdown Nolan!!!
Thank you! Appreciate it 😁
The US version was shortchanged in terms of trim levels and even engine choices. Rangers outside the US comes with 2.2 turbo diesel, 3.2 5cyl turbo, and a 2.0 bi turbo 10 speed diesel, same engine that powers the ranger raptor.
yeah but they are all just torque engines, low hp compared to the american one
They don’t wanna compete with the F-150 cuz that is USA only
You can get LED tails on the xlt.
I really love the new Ranger. There aren't too many complaints, other than there is definitely a rattle, but not in my dash, the seatbelts hit the side and rattle if you don't turn them around. It's super annoying. It's good on gas, very fast, comfortable, and gets lots of compliments. I love it. Nolan, where did you get your hat you're wearing in this video? Hubby likes it and wants one. Good video btw.
Glad to hear it!
I actually don’t remember lol. I think I got it at a “Lids” hat store. Otherwise I’ve gotten a hat from “fanatics.com”
Thank you!
Nice review. I may own one someday but enjoying my 2014 Ram 1500 CC with a 6’4 bed. Also 60/40 split rear seat. Always like the capability of the midsize trucks. Not for me at the moment.
just so u know the xl or xlt also i believe have led taillights and turn signals because i had i belive an rental from budget it was an xlt it had all led except headlights
Does the 4.2 screen have Android Auto/Apple car play projection capabilities?? That's a big one for me
No sadly it doesn’t, only with the bigger touch screen
Just got my new 2020 STX 4 x 4 and I have zero dislikes other than maybe it was a little pricey but this truck is very impressive I think no ragrets looks are amazing a real head-turner in iconic silver
Great review. I'm trying to decide what truck to get. I completely agree with the "overpriced" comment. It's very frustrating for me as well. I don't see the value in a lot of these vehicles. Very little options for a lot of money and incorrect power sizing.
Thank you! Great point...it’s a shame especially since there are usually some big discounts on the full size trucks. Thanks for the comment!
Just picked up a '19 Ranger XLT FX4 crew cab few days ago. Drove em all. Ranger is real deal. Nicest of midsized trucks. Love it! Drive one.
I own an XLT Sport 4x4 and I agree about the lack of features for the cost of the truck
Thanks! How do you like your XLT Sport?
@@PrimeAutotainment i drove a new ranger,just to be fair. when i trade in my tacoma, it will be on a new tacoma.
Love my Ranger 3.2 -20000 k's on the clock and problem free-Here's a rumor-I have heard that the ranger will get the Amarok v6 in the near future and that Amarok is planned to go electric within the next 5 years-
Was a life long Ford guy , a couple F150's. That said , Ford is off the rails for what they expect you to pay for what you get. Bought a Tacoma last week , more options,reliability,etc.
This vehicle is made and designed by Ford Australia and has no reliability issues..I have the 3.2 turbo diesel and it's awesome
Good luck with the 3rd brake light leaks, leaking diffs, rusty frames, delaminating hoods, peeling paint, transmission issues, and weak acceleration on that Tacoma.
After 18 months with my 2019 Ranger . Two main drawbacks needs the 2.7 V6 engine and I want a 23 gallon gas tank for towing and hauling Otherwise nice Lariat is good package .
Come to South Africa, we have all the Ranger model options :)
you have the gasolene versions too?
So do we in Thailand.Remember its new in the US, where for us since 2011.
A little birdie told me that the 3.0 Powerstroke is supposed to being placed as a powertrain option for the ranger.
Your Birdie lied. They have had a 3.0 diesel in the f150 since 2018 and the Ranger is definitely not getting it... at best we might get the 2.7 since this sits on the same platform as the Bronco. If we're lucky it'll be the 3.0 ecoboost for the Ranger Raptor.
It would be nice to have another option, the fuel guzzling 4-cylinder is terrible !
I have 2019 XLT, no dash rattle at all
Sorry I have a leased '17 Colorado. The Ranger looks nice, and I do agree it does need to have a v-6 version.
I am so-so with the Chevy ( I don't feel comfortable about the transmission)
I just wanted to say that you have a nice ride.
People complain about the engine but it’s very capable and the fastest out of the bunch sooo🤷🏾♂️...
Tre Webster it’s definitely punchy..but will it last?
Prime Autotainment I don’t see why not🤷🏾♂️...other then the early RS having head gasket issues that ford has fixed ecoboost engine are pretty reliable
I can understand nitpicking some convenience features as many of these things have become standards in many automobiles, but many aren't really that crucial. i.e. power mirrors. I have power mirrors on my current Ram 1500, but since I purchased it, made an initial adjustment, then a couple minor ones the next few days and I haven't touched them since. Very much the same thing I did with the manual mirrors on any previous Ranger I had ever owned that didn't have power mirrors. Same thing with cruise control. Unless on a trip where I was going hundreds of miles without stopping, I hardly ever touch cruise. I more or less tend to use it if I'm in a zone I know is heavily monitored by radar since I always tend to creep up on speed, it's just insurance I don't. Power windows I can definitely say should be standard since it's a real pain trying to roll a passenger side window up or down once your in and moving.
I concur with your opinion except for rattle as I have not heard any from mine. my 2020 Lariat out the door for $36,000 with spray-in bed liner and tow package. very much the best Ranger of the 9 I have owned. I still have my 2005 as it is one of the last with manual trans. I tow cars with it as well as a Harley in a Harley enclosed trailer. it is still the most reliable vehicle I have owned short of my 79 Tbird and 76 F250 race car tow vehicle.
I fully agree with your dislike #3. Especially when I have to fit 1 isofix child seat. It makes the folding options, to store some preferably hidden items completely useless. And I also really don't want to be placing larger items directly on the seats. Nice video, thx.
Good point, thanks for watching!
@@PrimeAutotainment There are a lot of copies of the original release video renamed for click bait. I value people who give honest opinions. Not sales people only pointing out how good it is. I hope to be able and get the Raptor here in Spain. But the seat is not perfect. But also not impossible to get around.
And there is no vehicle which is perfect.
Pickups here in Spain are not common. Since last year at least they are classified as personal transport. Before they were working vehicles and restricted in speed.
2 liter engine is also fine for me as tax goes up above 2000cc.
And yes, the Raptor ain't cheap. But at least it is a full factory package and will therefore not give me any problems during the obligatory vehicle checks. Which are very strict. Eg. Even a different tyre size should be added to your vehicle documents. And then only when it is allowed!
@@PrimeAutotainment What is also a bit un logic is that the rear seat release lash is on the passenger side only.
Greetings to you in Spain! I had no idea about the classification of personal or working vehicle, interesting to know. Good points as well!
I need the cruise control :(
I have a frontier pro4x and its perfect
A very reliable vehicle and it will out last these new rangers any day, Those frontiers will out last even my Toyota when meticulously maintain..
The dash rattle has been a complaint by several reviewers. I had that in my Tacoma and it drove me nuts they couldn’t never figure out what it was. I went and test drove one of these and unless you get the lariat 4wd or the tremor the other models are just too stripped down for the price of 34k msrp. The base model feels like a basic work truck a lot of plastic.
One other thing as a dislike would be when you get to the second model and the lariat Edition they have automatic brights which in some states is illegal to have inside the city limits. In some states like Texas you are not allowed to have your brights on inside the city limits but yet it offers it as a standard feature when you get to the SXT and lariat models
Thanks for pointing it out but the good news is you can disable it so the low beams stay on. Thank goodness because yeah where I live it’s illegal for brights in the city too
I have a ranger and the rattle does not happen in my truck
I love basic. Was pricing out a Ranger on the Ford website and it is a pain to try to get manual locks and windows. But I also want cruise control. Which comes with the 101a package which comes with a bunch of electronics that I don't want. All I want is ac, radio, and cruise control with a NA V6. Do you know if there is a way to get the stock cruise control added on after buying a base Ranger?
Hope (Not likely) they add a NA V6. I hate all of these turbo (ecoboost) engines. Work as a tech at a Ford dealer and 1 thing I have learned about ecoboosts, its that turbos wear down the motor quicker, and lots of coolant leaks with failed turbos that are expensive to replace. Just want basic and reliable.
I totally get ya wanting basic and reliable. Seems like days of trucks that basic are nearly gone. Not sure about the cruise control thing though...
I wish they offered a NA V6 too but like you said, doubt it. Thanks for watching!
get a frontier then
I think the frontier is a good reliable truck. I personally for myself don't care for it or Nissan. I can appreciate it though.
ThatBrowser tacoma
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Ahh thank you so much! 😁
My 2020 @ 3,000mi. : Gas mileage is @ 17mpg, the stop & go system is a pain in the ass, have to remember to shut it off all the time, seems to have trouble shifting down - power is limited and feels like its always in a higher gear. Other than that its OK.
Hey nolan can you make tacoma vs ranger, please?
If I can get two with similar trims I will! 👍
Ok thanks
Why no sunroof? none of the other brands have one either
Not sure what the reasoning is. I know for sure the Tacoma and Ridgeline can have them...and the Jeep gladiator can take the roof off lol
Come to South Africa and test the Toyota Hilux Raider 2.8 liter 4x4, you can even use my personal extra cab, outsells ranger by about 1000 units per month
Come to Australia and test the 3.2 turbo diesel ranger..way better
Wishful thinking, hilux 2.8 is better in every way BUT the new 2019 ranger 2 liter biturbo thats just come out in SA is a beast of its own, rangers look fat n thursty though
No rattles on mine
I got a 22 and I’m at about 6k miles with no rattle yet at least
Hopefully 2021 will have the Twin Turbo V6 with 325 HP
People always want bigger engines and manual but in reality this engine is good no need to mess around just tune the car and it's good you want more features then step up to an F series now I do agree that the lariat features should be standard like LEDs and just make the lariat trim have a better interior design but I hear there will be a new platform coming so these will be very cheap soon
the ozzy ranger looks hell better what happened?
We'll all I can say about the ranger, can we talk about the raptor😋😂🤣
You forgot to mention that in order to lay something in the bed you have to have a 6 foot step ladder to do it without opening the tailgate and even if you open the tailgate you have a table sized platform to reach over. I have owned 4 differant El Caminos in my life time and never had a problem reaching over the side to place something there. Oh, I forgot you were talking Explorer and not Ranger. My bad. JB
A Camino is a fucking car these are trucks
In 300,000 we goin to see how good is the ranger or Tacoma I don't have truck but I wanna get one 😢
It's noise because with the turbo on my 2002 2.3 duratec is really wquiet
Nice truck bro, but those cons outweigh the pros for me.. the biggest is the backseat.. it’s useless and they should fix that issue in their next ranger.
For me the backseat fold was a deal killer!!!
Nit picking saying this truck is overpriced is a big deal, ihave a 2004 xlt think i will keep it and i agree with being overpriced.
For that price, it better have more than a tiny four cylinder engine in it. I would never buy any pickup truck or automobile with a four cylinder engine for that much.
Was the O4 overpriced when you bought it ?
@@sarahann530 no got a good buy on
my 04 used got a good deal at dealer trade. Was saying that people are thinking the 19 is overpriced for what you are getting.
@@mikeleahy5283 So you are saying your income has not kept up with the price of vehicles . That's sad !
I’ll take the normally aspirated v6 Ridgeline.Capable enough for most people,and definitely more reliable.
The Ridgeline is an Odyssey without the seats .
If it's so good why is it not selling , 30000 a year in the US is pathetic
A Conneely
It should be selling faster as it is rated #1 in the midsize pickup segment.It might be the cosmetics of it which seems to be a widespread complaint.I anticipate a front end restyle within the next couple of years.
@@travelinben1966 Its due a total remodel in 2021 as it will be 10 years old at that stage . No need for you to anticipate anything
A Conneely
It actually went on sale in 2005 as an 06 model,so it’s beyond 10 years already.If you factor in the redesign in 2016, and go on your 10 year redesign estimate,that would mean no redesign till 2026.I think we will see a redesign long before that.
Do you think ford rushed getting it out because of the jeep truck?
Yeah I think they just wanted to get something out as soon as they could...this isn’t even a ground up reboot because they’ve had an overseas truck to work with. Hopefully there’s a full re-do soon
Ford missed the market on this one. Owners who have their old rangers love them. They love the manual trans and the 100Hp engines they had. They didn't tow 7,000lb boats with them. it was a reliable commuter truck that got great mileage and had just enough versatility to get jobs done. If you didn't know a trades person that didn't have one of these then you were living under a rock. They screwed the pooch here and made a truck for hipsters. I think all ranger owners wanted was a refresh but they went too far with the redesign. Ranger owners don't want 260hp and luxury. They want a seat and a steering wheel, reliability and fuel economy at a lower price point. I had a co-worker in the 80's that had over 400K on his diesel ranger. Yes diesel, they offered one. He drove the wheels off that thing. Bring that truck back with a refresh. Keep it clean and simple and affordable and leave the $70k F150 for the hipsters. Just keep it simple and stupid and it would sell like hotcakes.
A body on frame truck the size of the first sport trac would have been perfect. Throw in a 5.0 as an engine option and you have gm and toyota scared.
I agree. Making the Ranger almost as big and expensive as an F-150 reduces its appeal because a lot of buyers think, "I might as well get an F-150."
@@zzanatos2001 This Ranger has been in production all over the World for nearly 10 years . Why should Ford go to the expense of making a smaller one for the US .
@@sarahann530 The reason the current Ranger is almost as large as the F-150 is because the Ranger sells all over the world - in places where it's a large truck compared to the competition (like the VW Amarok, the Mazda BT-50, Mitsubishi Triton, etc.). Meanwhile in the USA, people have very limited choices when it comes to mid-size trucks (Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon, and Toyota Tacoma), and zero choices when it comes to small trucks. This article explains why: jalopnik.com/why-don-t-we-get-small-trucks-in-america-1725619233
@@zzanatos2001 The Amarok is the same size as the Ranger so is the Izuzu D-Max , Nissan Navara and the Hilux
Wrong! LED automotive, area and street lighting is fast becoming the single most dangerous addition to the night. Obscures vision, washes out contrast at focal points and throughout field of view, too spectrum specific, triggers abberant visual interference, and can even induce seizures or migraines. I haven't yet mentioned the environment or animals yet. LED lighting Sucks Bigly!
Only if the federal government would mandate that all vehicles with LED lights have auto adjusting headlights for oncoming traffic.
Almost bought a Colorado LT. Allot of that was based on your excellent review on a Colorado LT awhile back. Right after I put in a pre order I found out about the whole shudder/torque convertor mess the chevy's have had since 2017 on the 8 speed. So I was lucky to get my deposit back. So what happened one day I went to the Ford dealer and they had two Rangers. A loaded XLT FX4 for 38K and a loaded Lariat for 46K. Even the XLT seems pretty plain. No leather, the stereo was meh. But it did have the FX-4 and most options. The Lariat was fully padded up. This particular dealer had gone mad and put a addendum on both for 5K more (market adjustment price). They were pretty rude about it too. My point to them was like you said the MSRP is already above the mid size segment price points. Literally an hour later I finally purchased a Nissan PRO 4X. The reason I decided to compare that purchase to the XL in this video is that I haggled the price down to just under 35K out the door. Exactly what you said this one cost.
So Let me tell you what 35K gets you with a pro 4X frontier. Leather, heated seats, 8 way power seats, dana locker, 60/40 split folding rear seats that fold flat, dual climate control zones, NAV, CD, SAT, BT, touch screen, 10 speaker rockford fosgate with sub, power sunroof, descent control, skid plates, bilstein shocks, spray bed liner with utility track, 31 inch all terrain tires, roof rack, heated side mirrors, rear back up sensors with camera, and the mighty VQ40 V6 with the heavy duty 5 speed AT OD that is rated the most reliable in segment. like the Ranger, its a torque monster. Time will tell how the ranger 10 speed holds out. Already having some issues in the full size GM/Ford trucks.
Handling, ride are great on the Frontier. Very planted and good steering feedback. Truck is old school heavy. Titan frame. All steel. Probably the only con I can say is the MPG's and a bit more cabin nose at interstate speeds but its not bad. Around town I'm getting 17mpg and HWY 20/21. But that is what 35K can buy with Nissan. Just saying. The Ranger XL next to a loaded pro 4X and you ask somebody which one they would want. Well I can pretty much guarantee what the answer would be. Oh, and if you want, you can also get the Pro 4X with 6 speed MT.
Excellent review. And for once somebody brings up a huge fault in the Ranger or global T6. The rear seat. I actually owned a Ranger XLT a few years back overseas and it had the 3.2 diesel. Quite different then the American version. And much better looking IMO. That truck is just made for that 3.2. So sad they dropped a eco boost instead. But the seat not folding flat and all in one piece was worthless. Only use was to get to jack. That's it. The the other con is the center stack. Pretty much right out of a fusion. The most untruck like setup. Tiny ass buttons, hard to read. Plus the power window buttons are slightly behind reach. On the Frontier, the center stack has bigger buttons, easy to operate even with gloves. Duh, that's what you want with a truck. power window buttons fall right at your hand. Ergonomically, the Ranger scores pretty low compared to the GM twins or Frontier. The Frontier is a older design but they did it right in the first place. The Ranger is also pretty old now. But the design had its flaws back when the Australians made it in 2012.
Wow this is fantastic...I’m stoked for you to get everything you did in your Frontier and for the price. That’s really awesome. Like you said it’s a great value, underrated and that motor should be pretty unstoppable too. I appreciate you taking the time to fill me in!
Quadcab 4x4 Lariat Ranger is $38k...
Shoot, I want this frontier now...
"I'd like to see a V6 so it could compete"
The 4 cylinder ecoboost literally outperforms every midsize V6 on the market in every way. I suppose you could argue they should give a V6 echo, but I'm sure that's what we'll see in the raptor, and it's going to destroy the market unless GM has something up their sleeves.
New model comming in 2021.3.0 V6 190 kw 600 nm.
My dislike is an aluminum head on a cast iron block. Heat dissipates differently for the different metals and I feel there might be head gasket problems long term. My old, 2004 Ranger with the 3.0L V6 has 271K miles and I've had no problem with it.
Great point. It’ll be interesting to see how it holds up. Glad to hear yours is doing well!
To bad you do not know what you are talking about go to Ford's web site alumen
Let me finish what I was saying aluminum head and block check Ford's website
probably hold up just like GM’s 3100s and 3400s.....ps They didnt hold up LOL
I have the stx 4x4 and I don't know how you get 21 mpg because I only get 15 to 16 street and about 27 hwy but I love this truck had a 2018 Tacoma traded for the 2019 ranger and overall a way better mid size truck but please tell me how you get such great gas milage
Well I only had it for the week so it was a pretty small sample size. Glad to hear about your Ranger too! 👍
I will keep my 04 XLT. a lot can be said for having no car payment.
mom2huskies absolutely! The borrower is slave to the lender..nice truck btw!
@@PrimeAutotainment Thank you. i think sometimes people confuse need and want. I figure my vehicle is working fine, so why go into debt.
@Anthony Hales I have had my truck since new. I hope to get many more years out of it.
And one day I'll have no payment on my 2019 model. Mine should be paid for around the same time you'll need a new truck with a payment.
i almost went with the ranger but ended getting a 2019 TRD Tacoma. The Ranger did get my attention and it looks awesome. Its hard to go from a owning Tacoma to a new Ranger when i your in the market to buy a new Truck.
When Ford decides to make a Ranger with a regular cab(not a extended cab, or crew cab, a REGULAR cab), a manual transmission, a non-turboed 4 cyl. engine, and puts the MSRP under 20 grand, then we can talk.
They make used ones just for you
Why is 21 MPG good? Isn’t f-150 advertised to have 28 MPG highway? How can a smaller truck have much worse efficiency?
turbo
My 2014 F-150 with the 5.0 averages 17.2mpg.
if only we could choose each and every option regardless of the packages... you know, customize our rig...
You can order one from the factory just the way you want it . Idiot !
@@sarahann530 ...sigh. why the insult ? are you that much in need of attention ?
@@maamohthmyrmidon So whats stopping you ordering one from the factory other than you being an idiot ?
Same truck been avaiable in rest of the world last 10 years and for far cheaper than they are gouging US consumers for in America with the re-release.
They told me $450 a month to lease an XLT that only costed 37k and they wanted $1500 out of pocket I laughed and walked out I could get a 42k ridgeline with tons of options for 399 or a Tacoma for similar price
I'm leasing a 37k XLT for 397 a month with 1k down. Looks like you either dont know how to negotiate or you were being scammed.
@@2fingertony3424 or has bad credit lol
Monthly payment shoppers always get screwed by the dealer. Negotiate the price first, then lease.
but that engine with that turbo charger I don't think it lasts long
Been seeing this truck way back in Mexico & other countries, it's a nice truck but... No way would I pay that price for this truck? Would rather do a rebuild on an older Ranger... But to each it's own! If your young why wouldn't you want a new truck???💵💵💵💵💸💸💸💸💸💸
I like the ranger and I’m a ford guy through and through. I own a 01 ranger. But right now a taco is the way to go. 🌮 it will be my next truck. Yota makes some tough trucks.
McSlama Jama As someone who has owned a gen3 Tacoma, wait till the 2020 mode year. The seats are horrible and don’t adjust very well. 2020 brings a full 5 way adjustable seat and will be a big difference. I sold my 2016 over the seats.
worked at a ford dealer for 30 years as a tech. drove a tacoma for most of those years. new ranger is just fluff...no thanks
I bought a taco last year and love it. It’d be nice if it could tow more, but I don’t really need that feature. I would worry about the reliability of the turbo on the Ranger, because when they go out, it’s pricy to fix.
jam a coin in between the plastics lol
Looked into the base model but passed due to no cruise control or auto locks. Ford's bean counters really missed the ball on shortchanging the consumer there and also not offering a manual transmission. Sorry but I shopped elsewhere...
Thats why its a base model you silly bollocks
I heard that you have to remove the driver's side front tire to change the oil filter. If that's true, that a deal-breaker for me. Dumb!
You can easily get to it if you turn the wheel to the right.