This $46k 2024 Ford Ranger XLT Should Be On Your Truck Buying List!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มี.ค. 2024
- Publisher Tim Esterdahl gets his first drive of the new 2024 Ford Ranger XLT and comes away pretty impressed by the midsize truck. If you are looking for a midsize truck, you don't want to pass up this one.
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It is a NICE looking truck. But, it is ALSO another Truck I cannot afford.
Work harder 🤷🏼
@@devengudinas1649work smarter not harder.
You look like you have a house, while on the topic of things a lot of people can’t afford.
still wish the smaller super cab and 6' box was offered
I agree the 5' bed is a deal killer for me!
100% needs a6ft bed option
In 2004 this truck would cost $27,000 when a median household income was $36,000. In 2024 it costs $45,000 with a median household income of $69,000. That means this 2024 Ranger is 65% of your yearly household income. In 2004 a $27,000 truck was 75% of your household income. It's safer, it's more powerful, it's more efficient and it is a better deal than what you would have gotten 20 years ago. People don't understand inflation, they truly don't.
18k MSRP per Motor trend. Price to Income ratios have gotten worse since that time…
I’ve gone through this already but used individual salary not household.
2003 Average Car Price 21,646
2003 Average US Salary 32678
Car/Salary Ratio 0.66
2023 Car Price 48,247
2023 Average US Salary 59,428
Car/Salary Ratio 0.81
@@ForesFishing You didn't factor in the xlt with fx4 and some side steps, bedliner, etc.
@@ForesFishing Average car price is a useless metric in this case. EV's have driven up the average price significantly. I did it by household incomes (1 or 2 or more breadwinners) and the closest spec to this particular vehicle. Cheap sedans and coupes were also a larger share of the market 20 years ago. Inflation drives up the price of EVERYTHING and it is the number one factor here in why people think trucks are so expensive compared to before. It feels like you can't afford it because of the cost of everything else being so high. A realistic inflation of nearly 25% in 4 years. Nobody would bat an eye at these (reasonable for inflation) truck prices if housing, food, utilities, and fuel wasn't so damned expensive. If they think about it they're actually demanding a very large discount. I don't like it either but a proper perspective is required. I'm mad that my condo costs $270,000 when that used to be a two story house.
@@Scroll_Lock let me make it simpler for you. A Ford Ranger did not cost 27k in 2004. It is not a good buy now at 46k.
I have a 21 ranger tremor and love it. Nice to see the updated interior on new gen. Great powerful little truck. I store a ton beneath rear seat & behind. So it’s same this new gen, but I wish they did 60/40. If you have a car seat on one side you can’t access any storage. But great truck great review!
46k?!?!?!?!?!?!
You should see Tacoma prices 😂
This truck is a work truck, it cost 5k more than my new Colorado Trail Boss and I got every single option you can get 310hp 430# torque, plus my truck looks a lot better to me! That engine looks like a rats nest! Only thing I wish I had that that truck has is a power sliding glass rear window! 5k is a big difference to me!
36000 would be what I would pay it’s a xLT
Yes that's true, so then you would remove many of the features you just saw which isn't a bad thing.
@@yankeesusa1 bet you the base 4x4 xlt is higher then 36k
XLT absolute base w/ no options is 36k 4x2 and 39k 4x4
@@Scroll_Lock exactly nutty pricing
It's 2024 you're getting the vehicles you voted for. The OEM's are building the vehicles that the government tells them they can.
I like it. I only need enough bed space to haul my kayak and mountain bike, preferably at the same time. Appears way more affordable than the Tacoma. It would be nice to be able to get cloth seats and their premium audio package.
Ford took too long. i ended up buying a GMC Canyon AT4 and couldn't be more happier.
Damn good review, i subscribed.
Same thing for me. Was committed to a new Ranger. Got tired of waiting and got a GMC Acadia AT4.
Thanks for the sub!
Me too
Bought a 2018 Colorado and it’s a lower trim level truck with way more options than that ranger.
I was interested in the canyon until I saw 2 brought in on flatbed. While my silverado was in for service. New trucks with ecu problems. One of the owners was very upset being 3rd time it died on him in a month . I'm a long time gm guy but I bought the ranger. 41k loaded up decent.
Grab handles are not meant for entering vehicle. They are used for when the vehicle is in motion. The reason the driver doesn’t have one is to insure they have both hands on the steering wheel. If a person is in decent physical shape. Getting in and out is a non issue
90% a great truck with obnoxious cost cutting. Keyed ignition on $45k truck? No 60/40 bench, no rear vents. Ford seemed to try and add as many deal breakers as they could intentionally. They seem to have no interest whatsoever in growing their markets have in the midsized segment.
The reason they stopped selling Rangers was because they were afraid it would steal sales from the F150.
So they are not really interested in selling Rangers..
It makes me laugh that people are so butthurt about the keyed entry lmao
Great job on reviewing this truck. Like what I heard. Best looking midsize.
A lot of good info. Enjoyed the video. Looking forward to the Raptor version coverage in a couple of days.
I remember when rangers were $13000.
My 03 was 18k out the door. It was a 2wd edge. I put better suspension on it and 33 inch tires. I sold it in 2014 unfortunately
My 96 XLT RCSB 2WD was $14K OTD.
I remember (based on 1997) when a BK Burger was $1 and now it is $5... The median household income was $36,300 and now it is $69,250. I don't get the point of these comments.
18k in 2003 money is just over 30k Today I get that it’s more capable and has more bells and whistles but it should be closer to 40k not 46k
@@Scroll_Lockminimum wage in Texas is 7.50
Nice review!
I don't understand these comments about the price? Have any of you been to the grocery store lately? Have you purchased a large appliance for your home? Have you had doors or windows replaced in your home? Have you had to replace the hvac system in your home? Everything is expensive. Material and labor cost to manufacture something is incredible! It just gets filtered down to the end user. The mid size trucks are all fairly close in price. If you can't afford it, don't buy it!
A new truck is not a necessity. These trucks prices should be going up at about the rate of inflation. $46k for an xlt Ranger far exceeds that pace.
I am very impressed with the payload rating.
Which has a better history/reputation to last longer the 2.3 or the 2.7? The versatility of that truck is astounding- roomy seats, high payload, good towing, off road features and easy to drive size plus good power!!?? I’m am sold! Good video, thanks- I subscribed! (Ford-please make a 6ft bed available)
Not sure which has a better history for reliability. They are similar engines though. Maybe someone else will chime in.
@@Pickuptrucktalk There are not similar engines, ones a 4 cylinder the other the 2.7 twin turbo v6 used in the f150.
Id say the 2.7 which is also used in the F150. I think its the best engine ford uses currently in the f150. Just my two cents but it was designed ground up for turbo charging, fully forged internals etc. The 2.3 turbo is the mustang eco engine, its good and solid if you arent towing a ton and want better mpg.
@@jeedwards1981thanks, that’s along the lines of how I see it too
I drove the 2.3 recently and it was surprisingly peppy. I like the idea of the 2.7 for reliability and towing. But honestly the 2.3 ranger was quicker than the 5.0 f150
Nice truck Tim, I really like it, thanks for sharing. Salt Lake City area is beautiful isn't it!
It sure is!
It’s funny how Ford was against reintroducing the Ranger at one time saying there was no need for it and pricing would be too close to the F150, so they told people buy a F150. Then they came out with the Ranger and Maverick. Go figure?
They screwed that one up for sure.
Still waiting on my flare bottoms
I never wanted an F150 and was pissed when they said the Ranger would cut into F150 sales
If you spend $46K on a Colorado....you get a fully loaded LT trim with more hp/tq, rear vents for the passengers, and a 12" driver display. But I do like the storage cubby in front front of the passenger and the rear bed step.
Yeah but it’s a Chevy
If you get the V6 ranger which those come out summer, it’ll be more reliable than the Chevy.
My full size crew cab fits in my garage just fine, can even drop the tailgate with the door closed. They could add 4 - 5" to the midsize and still fit in a garage.
When i bought my ford ranger right off the lot in 1994, i paid just under $19k, wow!, $46k now, but you do get a lot more truck
I like it. I have a 2019 Ranger XLT and haven't been disappointed with the smaller engine. I make 2 trips a year from WNY to Minnesota and it's great. I'm anxiously awaiting my new Ranger XLT in velocity blue (about $43,500). I just got my build schedule for late April. I've been driving since 1972 and when talking about my current ride I always tell people it reminds me of a 70's early 80's F150 in size. Last night I Googled and it appears I'm right. This new Ranger is a couple inches length and width bigger than a 1980 F150. I can't wait for mine to arrive .
My 2022 Nissan Frontier was less expensive and has more features, the best of which is a non-turbo V6.
Great overview, Tim. Does the Tacoma or Ranger have a better build quality feel to it?
Everything is digital, yet, it doesn’t have push start up button. 😂
You don’t want push button start. It is the easiest way for a person to steel your truck by using a mechanics ECM programming tool. They can steal your vehicle without even needing a key. Not good
People have been stealing cars well before push button start. All the electronics in today’s vehicles also makes them easier to recover.
@@hsvnole push button start makes stealing your car a lot easier. By key coping the signal from your key. And there is no more lock tumbler to screw with. All they need is your key signal
Gimmicky crap! Nope!
thank you for mentioning visibility. Tacoma is the worst at visibility because they prioritize design over function. Plus this is built in USA vs Mexico for tacoma. lets see how it does on crash tests and i might be a buyer
Previous generation Tacoma was built in Mexico as well, and everyone praises that generation for its reliability 🤷🏻♂️
$46? Whatcha 🚬? Wow, I will probably never be able to buy a new truck ever again at those prices.
FYI Tim, 120 volts 400 watts is only 3.33 amps. That is not enough power from the outlet in the bed to run a circular saw.
I was thinking the 2kW setup.
@@Pickuptrucktalk Is that an option? Didn't think they offered that. That would be a great upgrade!
I like it much more now that it has been driven compared to the release videos. It appears to work very well as a whole. Ford's version of the bed step looks ok but does it help to get into the bed considering its location? That's the main reason I would want one, not just reach in.
I wish when you lift the back seat on these trucks that it was flat underneath, so we can utilize it better.
Better for pets too
Split bench would be way better, it would give more flexible storage options
I agree about the step on the box and lack of an air dam, but the Tacoma does have similar under seat storage, seats also folds flat and unlike the Ranger, the Tacoma seat is split.
Tacomas all have LED headlights and foglights. And push button. And better suspension.
@@paulm6481 and that is just an opinion
My build starts on the 28th of this month... waiting patiently in Texas!!!
I paid 34K for my 2024 STX. Great deal considering how other brands sell
Can I ask what dealer? Supercab?
@@gd2bking1 STX 4 door purchased 2 weeks ago at Casa Ford in El Paso TX.
@@gd2bking1 Ford Ranger.
@@alvaritoesquivel875 F150 or the Ranger?? Because the STX is F150.
46k fir a midsize truck is crazy!
The bigger ones are 70 80
Its nuts I paid 46k in 2017 for my 2500 Cummins new
Hey Tim got a question . I changed the tall ford antennae and put in a shorter one . Thoughts? Should it affect my reception? I was destroying it due to the fact I was wacking it in the underground parking lot.
Unless you are in the middle of nowhere, you’ll be fine. I did the same thing last year with the Silverado I had and had zero issues.
Hey Tim, I'm in a similar spot as others where a midsize truck is all the towing I need, but leaning towards full size for the backseat space for the family. Do you think there is enough space in the Ranger (it's better than competitors for sure) or should we still go for the full size if you want a good family road trip vehicle? Thanks.
How much do you need to tow?
@@SasukeUchiha-zu6dw pontoon 4-5k lbs in and out of the water mostly but occasionally we take to different lakes
@@CavKyle the Ridgeline might work, has the biggest interior of the mid size segment I think
Sorry, I missed this. Glad we addressed it on the Livestream.
I can deal with all the “corks” I really wish there was a 6ft bed option. Also I don’t understand why Push Button start isn’t available at the XLT trim level, or was that not the XLT High Package?
I don’t recall if it was the High package.
@@PickuptrucktalkI’m just curious because the Explorer offers Leather and push button start and some other odds and ends on a XLT High package. It would make sense to keep it the same but what do I know.
Awesome truck…great job on the video and thumbs up to Ford. This would be my pick for a mid-size truck
How many recalls has popped up on this 24 already?
LOL.
Are you talking about 2024 Tacoma?
It's annoying the only trim that as auto 4wd in the US is the Raptor but in other markets they have lower trims like the Tremor and Wildtrak that have it.
No 6ft box kills it for me. Here I come Taco
Really?? I know you love ford, but 24 ford ranger xlt with manual key for 46k is outrageous expensive. They’re marked up in profit like the f150. I wouldn’t purchase any ford out here now, I’d only purchase the 24 lincoln nautilus for 45k-At least it comes with blue cruise.
Wait. I "love" Ford??
Ok, then go and buy a Tacoma for the same price.
Nitpicking some of your arguments vs. the Tacoma. The Tacoma's rear storage bins are actually a bit larger than the Ranger's. The Taco's rear seats are 60/40 split, also. And as far the silly Taco air dam, it's easily removable, which I bet 90% of people buying the truck will remove. But really, I'm liking both of them.
I own a 2015 FX4 EXT. cab with a 2.7 I bought to pull my boat worked great. I live in Baja so launching my boat was a beach launch you needed a 4x4 and my truck did it easy well I sold the boat so I am getting a Ranger XLT. FX4 just waiting for the 2.7 ECO. later in the year. Those 2.7's are rockets. Having test drove a 2021 TRD sport Tacoma those trucks are slugs I wanted to replace my 95 4cyl. Tacoma I wanted a TRD off road great looking no way a Tacoma will compete with a 2.7 ECO boost I my opinion.
Wait till the hybrid Tacomas come out. It will have more hp and lot more torque. And Toyota is known for their hybrids
I live in Baja so if I was going to buy a Toyota I would buy a Hilux turbo diesel or a Nissan diesel cant get over that test drive I ended up buying a Trail hawk to replace my 95 Tacoma with 300k miles I gave to a friend it is still going strong. I know the hybrid will be better but I love 2.7 Eco Boost motors great M.P.G. fast strong and probably 15k cheaper@@evo1video
Aussie version has the grab handles for every door and why did Ford not keep them for North America is crazy. Also the Aussie truck has rear air vents too. Ask the engineer why they dropped both features for North America when you test the V6 2.7 later this summer. I think its really a big miss and bad decontenting on their part.
What manufacturer has the drive handle on the driver side not saying it's not a bad idea which one
Do you prefer the new Ranger over the GM twins?
Really don't understand why they can't give you a split bench in the back for carrying passenger and items. Also this small back seat area would be an awesome place for a flat flow through floor like the f150 has. Hate that the tailgate damper is basically a deezee off the shelf damper that you add on as an afterthought. The cost cutting shows through everywhere but sticker price.
Ranger has one big advantage over rest of the mid size trucks, and that's a bed that can fit 4x8 sheet goods.
Strange they don't offer hvac vent for rear passengers. Should be available for Lariat.
At 46k, I would just spend a bit more and get a full size truck.
A full size new truck in the 60k's.
Perfect example of shrinkflation. Less truck for more money.
Does the fx4 package still have the craw control software?
it is the trail control and yes it does.
@@Pickuptrucktalk not bad when it gets discounted.
Is the rear diff lock button on the screen?
Yes.
Seems like Ford has done well with the Ranger. I think they will take market share from Toyota with both the Ranger and the Maverick.
It is the same price as a full slze f150. That was my thought. So I got a full size
Is the oil filter in a better spot?
Good question. I didn’t get a chance to look and they didn’t have a rolling chassis to look at.
The oil filter in the 2.3 for XL-Lariat is in the driver side front wheel well. From what it appears, the oil filter for the 3.0 in the Raptor is a top side oil filter - the long paper kind. Not the canister type like the 2.3 has.
It’s the same motor so probably. Once you do it like 2 times you just have to get the right angle on the filter tool it’s easy after that
@@devengudinas1649 Not the same. Updated. Now has dual injection.
New ranger looks very nice but I hope they improved the 10 speed transmission tuning. Last gen tuning was really bad amd reliability record of 10r80 hasnt been great. As for price compared to Tacoma, I'd say it's very comparable. TRD off-road Tacoma with heated seats and big screen comes out to 46k...same price as this. This is a very competitive segment now.
I just put mine in sport and it works fine around town. Once I hit speed on the highway I put it back into drive
Does the ranger have hill start assist like the Colorado?
I don’t remember seeing it.
Ok thanks for the reply!
Good looking truck, but no push button start? No rear passenger vents? Seems like Jim Farley doesn't know how to run a company , maybe he can reduce his $20 million dollar salary so we can get what should be standard features.
No it should not be on our list. 45k and NO push button start??? F that!
1:26 No not other trucks! GM is the innovators of the step bumper, it wasn’t made to reach into the bed like you said! It’s designed to get into the back of the bed! It works great where GM put it! Ford put it in a very awkward spot to climb into the bed! Why would they put it in the very back of truck if it WAS just to reach into the bed! You would need 5ft arms to reach the front of bed GM invented it in 2014 10 years ago in their full size! My Colorado Trail Boss also has open slots on both sides to put your hand when using the steps to grab on to! It makes it so easy to get into, cause these trucks are tall for people like me at 5’9 ✌️
I hate the turbo trend. Turbos add more components that will inevitably break, and they wear down the engine more quickly. If you want to TRY to get the same mileage out of a turbo engine, you'll have to use premium gas, negating any meaningful difference in fuel economy.
Wrong
Nice truck
Can a yamaha 450 Atv fit in box?
I had 4 Rangers in a row. And when Ford decided they would stop producing Rangers in North America in 2006 because they were afraid it would bit into F150 sales, I had to purchase a Chevy Colorado in 2018. I would like to own a Ranger again but Ford has to many issues with reliability and really strange engineering that spooks me. I don’t know if I could go back to Ford until they prove they have addressed there crazy engineering issues and reliability problems.
You should stay away from a ford when it scares you…
What is that 2.3L matched to for transmission?
10-speed. All Rangers use it.
Will it be reliable at 10 years old? Will it have the resale value of the Tacoma?
The way the new tundra has been in quality and build I don't have high hopes for the tacoma. Every ranger I have had has had better build quality than the tacoma I have now. The tacoma reviews have been hit and miss with tfl's truck breaking on the trail. Not to mention it's ungodly ugly.
still about 10,000.00 to high.
lol you need to wake up. All vehicles are going up and aren’t coming back down.
Toyotas are about 20k to high. But they have always been that way. I call it the toy tax.
Well, Ford execs gotta find way to pay wage increase for UAW right? We all they ain’t gonna take pay cut out of their bonus, so only logical conclusion is to pass the buck to consumers to pay for ridiculous overpriced trucks so that UAW can get their wage increase. And guess what, their trucks still have the worst reliability.
@@Vec135just because they are all going up it doesn’t mean they aren’t extremely overpriced lmao
Thank your president biden, everything is more expensive. I’d used to pay 5.99 for a Big Mac meal, guess what? I’m paying 12.99 now. Inflation is out of control and will never go back. Only thing we can do is slow it down and stabilize it.
For $46,000 you can get a F-150 XL with the Coyote V8. A midsize truck pushing 50K is ridiculous.
Is there any word on Ram building a midsize truck?
Nothing new.
I would gladly pay $25000 for this truck.
It wasn’t $25k 20+ years ago.
Thanks Tim. I’m finally convinced. I’m pulling the trigger. My brother at Toyota is going to be Pis.ed 😊
$46k, less cabin space than a ford maverick and only half a foot longer bed than the maverick. I’ll keep my maverick.
It’s a Tempo/Topaz engine
$46k and it’s only an XLT? It’s priced too high in my opinion. I might be the only one who likes that it doesn’t have push button start though 😂 I always have preferred a key.
Not even 5 years ago 46000 would be the high-end for an XLT f150.
46000 5 years ago is 54000 today
@YoitsDro yeah that's sadly true
Bidenomics!😂
46k$ for a small truck? are you ok? this should be like 25-30k max.
Use to be. Even the maverick is above that now
You'll have a heart attack when you see $43K+ MSRP for Maverick Lariats. $43K for a Maverick is insane.
Max !!! 35K if it had leather seats and keyless start, Max. At this price. Not happen.
Yea a bit high for an XLT for that price but so are the F150s
I was hoping to find which midsize truck rides best. apparently he thinks they all ride the same. Otherwise good review.
The european high spec Wildtrak with the 3.0 V6 Diesel has a payload of almost 2200lbs.
I would say your payloads on the midsize and half ton trucks are way to low compared to other parts of the world.
i remember my '09 ranger xlt with 2.5TD. it was a very good truck and it didn't cost an arm and a leg. i don't understand people who care about 0-60 in a truck...
We rate everything over here lower because of the high-speed roads. Europe can tow much more than we can with the same vehicles. We want to tow at +65mph vice towing more but being speed restricted.
@@Dusdaddy greetings from Germany where people drive up to 115 mph on the Autobahn. There is no high speed in the US.
@@stefanfalldorf6573 lol...oh yes there is. The autobahn is over-hyped. Regardless, you aren't towing a camper with a Subaru in the left lane of the autobahn, are you?
Nice, truck...about time....way too late. For that price, I'll get a half ton. I need more room
The XL needs toe lower by $5g and the upper trims by $10g IMO.
Needs a 6ft bed option
Really nice truck, it’s $ is high like everyone else but the main problem I have is not the truck, I just don’t like ford dealers. They mark everything up so I have to look at other things.
What about road noise, with those fairly ‘aggressive’ tires ?
Really quiet. Those tires could make noise with more miles on them as owners have shared with me.
@@Pickuptrucktalk Thanks !
Wait for the 2.7L V6 rangers to arrive. Should be a lot more reliable than that 2.3L turbo 4.
You'll be waiting until 2027 the way Ford seems to be handling things......
@@ofmyownaccord Currently says summer 2024 but I wouldn’t be shocked if the wait is longer. Thanks for making my decision between picking the 2.7L V6 Ranger and the Nissan Frontier a lot easier.
46k is 18k overpriced for a tiny unequipped truck
The other thing about Ford engineering is all those hoses under the hood. WTF, every engine produced by ford has hoses and hoses and hoses running everywhere. You can’t even see the engine…. What’s up with that?
Gee, I wonder if anyone will comment that it's too expensive? Hmmmmm......
Wait a year for most of the bugs to be worked out. You'll be able to get one for $5K or more below MSRP.
It’s a no-brainer to get a Tacoma over this. Of course one drawback to the Tacoma is that it’s built in Mexico, but so was the previous generation Tacoma. 🤷🏻♂️
Those toecoma’s break too easily
Nice truck, priced too high though, 38k would be my max for a Ranger.
46k? That is insane for an XLT.
For the third year running, Ford has issued more recalls in a calendar year than any other US automaker. As reported by Automotive News, partial NHTSA data reveals that Ford issued 54 recalls in 2023, affecting almost 5.7 million vehicles. This represents a 21% decrease from last year. In 2022, Ford issued 65 recalls affecting over 8.6 million vehicles. 🏆🏆🏆💩
The price is too low. It should cost $10k more. I won't buy until the price goes up. C'mon Ford!
Wait for the raptors then 😂
LOL. Comment of the day.
I never understood why they put side steps (running boards) on a midsize truck.
They are useless.
Why are they useless?
Because the truck sits low enough to the ground that you don’t need them.
Every time I get out of my buddies midsize truck, my leg rubs against the step.
His leg does too, he always complains about it, but he’s just too lazy to take them off.
I hate the Ford chime.
I’ll stick with a f150 4x4 stx or xl with 5.0 should be around 50k
Price is way to high, that's full size price there that's ridiculous, but a used one for half the price or less
That truck costs thousands more thsn it's worth. When it's used and prices are 20k and under, that's when it will finally be affordable.