Ford Ranger 2020 review: Wildtrak
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ค. 2024
- The Ford Ranger Wildtrak has achieved icon status. It’s the ute people refer to as the one they want when you ask them… well, that or the Raptor. That station used to be the realm of the SR5 HiLux.
But it’s more than just a kooky variant name - it’s the fact the Wildtrak is based on a benchmark ute in the segment, the Ford Ranger - but with some flashy elements inside and out that separate it from the rest of the range.
Dual-cab utes like this one have become a solution to everyone’s problems. These vehicles are so versatile, so useful, and so popular that they’re becoming a default for people out there who just want a ute that can do anything for them.
So does the Wildtrak offer everything a ute buyer would want? And what’s it like when it comes to actual ute duties? We put some weight in the back to find out.
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak is a terrific ute, one that offers the practicality and technology that plenty of buyers are after, with the sporty design elements that plenty also desire.
If you can do without some of those ‘look at me’ extras, you could feasibly choose the XLT model and save yourself about five grand. Either way, you’d be getting into one of the most polished and impressive dual-cab pick-ups on the market today.
Thanks again to our friends at Agriwest CRT Rural Bomaderry for helping us out with the load.
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I’ve had my MY19 Ranger Wildtrak BiTurbo since January and other than a slight hesitation from the gears when starting off especially at traffic lights I cannot fault it in any way. I have to agree that it’s more like a SUV than a Ute and I think a better ride than the Prado I traded in.
The engine and cabin are incredibly quiet, the steering and handling are wonderful and the economy of between 8 and 9 litres per hundred very easy to live with. I believe it’s one of the best utes around and definitely the best one I have owned .
It is much more pleasing to own than that other one that is still number 1. I have also found that my Ford dealer and the service department have been great in their customer service. I have no hesitation in recommending this Ute.
How long before it was run in enough to get those fuel figures? I'm getting 10.2L/100km with almost all freeway driving. I was getting better figures in my PXii 3.2L XLT.
I haven't hit 1000km yet though so the motor is still a little tight.
1 year now how’s it still going
get an i-drive unit to sort that lag out
Now i drive brand new prado but really want to trade in like you. Is there any diff thing between prado and ranger??
Bro i have tii bui turbo 1 big and one small
This car is actually more interested than you have ever imagined and the interior and technology is really great
Very 👍. How much the price in c&f. I live in Dar es Salaam Tanzania 🇹🇿 in East Africa. Please answer so that I can arrange to get one if it’s manageable.
Thank you for your help, work and passion ❤❤❤
now because of this video. i will really buy wildtrak 4x2
thanks mate. you earned a sub
Thanks for the video, very informative and presented in a pleasant way
I tow 3T regularity with my 2019 XLT 2.0BiTurbo. Previously I had the 3.2. The 2.0BiTurbo has it in leaps and bounds over the 3.2l, and I was previously a “no replacement for displacement” kinda guy. Drive a 2.0 BiTurbo, you won’t be disappointed.
I’ve heard it’s a remapped transit motor😬
Ian 57 . The Transit motor is a 2.2 from memory. If that’s true, they would need to de-stroke it aswell.
@@shawsie5780 it is a transit engine but that should be a good thing as its had time to prove itself and any problems ironed out
It's awesome at towing, pulling very comfortably with no issues, it pulls away from junctions cleanly I have single axle and triple axle trailers, and it copes well with the weight up to 3500kg. In the uk we have one engine with a single turbo and the wildtrak with the bi turbo I've had the older 2.2 engine and the bi turbo seems a lot more capable. As to the engine the older transit engine was in the land rover defender
@@shawsie5780 the 3.2 is a transit motor too.
We Love Ford 😍😍😍
Currently have both a 3.2L and a 2L Ranger and the 2L is the better option easily. We tow a 3.5ton boat regularly as well and the 2L is good for it.
I’m sure u do mate!
Ha a 2 tonne ute towing a 3.5 tonne boat. Stroke and pull Gavin.
Works great for us. Under New Zealand laws a ute like the Ranger can legally tow more than anything else. Something like a Landcruiser 200 would tow better obviously, but we are limited to 6,000kg GVM regardless of the tow vehicle. 2 ton ute, 3,500kg boat and 500kg left over for payload works fine.
Good review. Owned the previous 3.2 model and in summer the back seat area gets hot!Would make life a little easier for kids if the back seat area had rear air vents!
Thanks for the feedback, Glenn!
Matt
Very helpful information
I have 2017 wildtrak and love it towing is effortless fortunately I’ve got a year before I trade up to watch reviews on the 2l bi turbo model though I do think I’ll get another 3.2 early days yet, Ford do have a good choice of lumps they can fit, I just wish they would finally drop a v6 diesel in and give us what we really want
I upgraded to the Amarok V6 and couldn’t be happier, after a remap by Revo she’s pumping out 740nm, torque for days
Once you drive the 2.0 you won't want another 3.2.
we really would love to see a drag race between this bi turbo and the older 3.2 version, I believe when the technicians says 0-60 is 9 sec it when I see for my self. hope l200 makes some changes to in 2020
How to replace the battery
Love them ranger reviews
Just bought one after being set on Hilux’s my whole life. Every aspect seemed to be better than the hilux equivalent . Only factor I’m concerned about is engine life/reliability. Time will tell but I couldn’t be happier with it so far!
Great to hear. Let us know if you have any issues!
Matt
just dont drive it like you stole it and keep it original as soon as you chuck bigger wheels lifted suspension bigger turbo etc you will have issues (same as any car)
Yeah Toyota can't simply take on
How did it go? I’m looking at buying this year model now? 😅
Don’t buy one with the 2 litre motor 😅 assuming that’s why they went away from them. Love the ten speed but had new motor put in as part of recall at 60,000km had trouble with injectors which were then recalled. Drives well and has no trouble now but holding my breathe waiting for the next thing to stuff up.
Just as well i bought one so,
Il be rootin in the back of my Ute!
Very informative. :-)
i bought the ford ranger my 20.25 2020 model bi turbo wild track its a great car i have had it for 4 month just love it i think its better than the x5 i had before i sold it that was 4 years old ,
Kevin Love doing car reviews now.
One of the best if not the best vehicle I have ever driven! Or owned Don’t think twice about it, they are amazing!! But make sure you get the bi turbo with the most bhp, the rest is just there for you enjoy
Look amazing
Just super pic up. I like it. 👏💟💚
I have a 2017 ranger wildtrak, same lights but I want to do a facelift buy buying a new factory 2020 bumper(the one shown in the video) but I’m not sure if the mounting points will be the same
It would be interesting to know how the Ranger sales are split between the 2.0L bi-turbo and the 3.2L.
Greg Burville spoke to a Aydney dealer today 80% wild Taka are now 2L
@@noddy1919 yep. I noticed on my local Ford dealer forecourt, most were the 2.0L. I think I'd still go for the larger capacity engine.
What the difference between Ranger 2019 vs 2020?
Ford Ranger range has been rated well and popular online by many car reviewers, motor experts and tradies 👍
D K real tradesmen don’t drive rangers, young twats do.
@@jamesmay3863 what do old twats drive James?
Paul H ask your father, if you know who he is.
I traded my 2018 Ranger Wildtrak for the new 2020 Raptor. Worse mistake I ever made. Raptor looks and drives great, but can't tow, and can't over take very easily on a highway.
There is USB port at the inside mid rear view mirror too good for hooking dash cams
how much are they going for?
on average
I love the ranger it has been my dream ride I can't wait for the day to come when I can buy one but I don't know when that's going to be because am not working every day I pray for the day to come when I can hone one I think it's the best pickup truck ever ❤ I wish I could get one for my birthday ford you have done well I love your brand and I love your cars God bless you all
Got Wildtrak 3.2 T6, issues include sudden clonky downshift when accelerating fr cruising slowly and some freeplay in steering. Cheers
Same story over here!
Yep me too until I traded it, was one of the worst utes I’ve ever owned
Sadly still need to wait 3 more months on my new car...:(
Cant wait to get rit of the Ranger...baddes thing I ever bought!!
If you don’t mind me asking what did you guys get after getting rid of the ranger
I love the new wildtrak
I have the same betty thupe with same colors wildtrak 2020 i have it
I think Ranger cheaped out a bit with no air vents in the back. And no liner cap on the tailgate? Come on!!!!
I agree. My niece has a $20,000 fiat that has rear vents.
No USB/C plugs in the back???
I'm thinking the Ranger is going to be my next vehicle. My first car was 96 ranger xlt, and I miss that little truck. I need another
ute, not truck ya seppo
@@mechanicalman4531 Still calling it a little truck.
@@joshuareed8243 im telling my mum on you.
Is there a 12v charger point in back tray, say if you want to put in an Engel fridge?
@kleiner Lavigne excellent Thankyou!
Ford ranger wildtrak is the best of my choice I really like the Bi-turbo one and 3.2
I just want to know, The Ranger Wildtrak 2.0L, how good is it towing a caravan up steep hills ? Compared to the 3.2L
There's no substitute for displacement when it comes to towing. A good(honest) sales guy will tell you to go 3.2
It's got a bit more power but nothing you will notice. Personally I'd stick to the 3.2L which is proven and $1200 cheaper, the 2l is there for emission targets.
@@Cusk0 2.0L is heaps refined with barely any diesel clutter. But as a DIY mechanic i looked under the hood & had no clue where to find all the bits & pieces. So picked the 3.2.
@@captaindasbomb6862 That too. Also more moving parts means more things can break.
Let us ponder that... we will see if it's possible!
Cheers
Matt
What is it with some cars and utes not having air vents in the back?
No idea. The Everest has them and its the same platform.
Cost.
Cheers!
Any idea how that 10 speed auto handles over time?? Recent ford auto boxes have not had good track records as far as I am aware... Obviously, that may be ok during the warranty period but costly after the warranty has ended.
That gearbox was jointly developed with GM in the US. By all accounts it's reliable. But that engine tho'....?
Only time will tell!
Cheers
Matt
Thats a good vehicle no doubt about it, try it and enjoy
It's quieter, yeah, 2.0l biturbo Wildtrak and XLT gets active noise cancellation with 3 microphones, one above the driver, one above the passenger and the 3rd one above the rear middle seat which is not mentioned in the video.
Quieter is quieter regardless of how it's achieved.
I love Ford ranger but customer sentiments can really discourage about it's sustainability and durability mechanically. I love it because of tech, speed, Weight and stability
In terms of maintenance are the ford SUV costly??
@@castorcristianval7139 nope. But expect defaults and major issues that will never be fixed. Just read owner reviews online.
Fiesta and other massive gearbox issues fined $8m for purposely designing and decieving customers.
Focus head gasket failures.
Mustang gearbox issues, intake manifold issues and bad engine castings causing exploding engines.
Ranger engine issues, electrical issues, gearbox issues, faulty EGR issues, shuddering driveline issues, and of course the sneaky stuff when they introduced the 3.2 and never told anyone the oil pump won't prime after a oil change. Then happily took hundreds of thousands in new engine sales to private workshops and owners.
A heavy Ford ute with a highly stressed small 4 cylinder twin-turbo engine, what could possibly go wrong?
Many questions unanswered
I’m waiting for the Rivian R1T
I got a Ford Ranger 2.0 Bi-turbo auto as a family car a couple of weeks ago in Greece. I love this car so far, overall I have no issues with it. A few minor things annoyed me such as folding mirrors not working automatically as you lock-unlock the car, no led tail lights, front lights have different types of bulbs / shades of light, all indoor lightbulbs have warm light instead of led but nothing too major afaik. As far as durability is concerned, I have no indications that the vehicle wont last so far but this can only be proven over time.
Good to see they got rid of that awful orange inserts. Looks so much better. Pricing could be so much more competitive. Last year's runout at $54,990 drive away was awesome.
I didn't pay much more than that for a 2.0L Wildtrak.
It crazy how they are trying to push the 2.0 vs the 3.2. One is a car engine one is a truck engine. They have reintroduced the 3.2 in 🇬🇧
How much this car?
How much is this in PGK
Next mat Watson in the car world
Good car
HSV SportsCat still has a slightly higher GCM. 6300kg makes 3.5t towing actually feasible.
True - GCM for Ranger is lower at 6000kg, meaning you'll need to watch your weight.
Cheers
Matt
Josh Jeffrey it’s also a holden piece of crap with a sticker kit
I’d still like a normally aspirated engine choice.
*naturally
Hi Guys, for those that knows the answer to my question... is this Ford Ranger Wildtrak a T6 or T7 version?
T6. All of the PX range (1, 2 & 3) are T6.
Before the PX3 was released there was suggestion that the next model would be a T7 for the US release, but it wasn't the case & they got a variation on the T6 PX3
3.2 is the way. A 10 speed gear box is just to much. It will get hot fast when under load. Maybe if they came with a trans oil cooler it may be better
confirmed?.. I'm considering the wildtrak but doing my homework first
8.3 is too underrated.
Ford is number one but i prefer the 2.2 liter or the 3.2 litre diesel
Australia???
Gdday, soo popular in Australia and hilux
I dislike the 4 door hilux since they made them smaller in the cab and flicked up the seats. Unless your 4 foot tall in the front and a child without a booster seat in the back forget the hilux.
How many people have had issues with their rangers? looking to purchase a 2019 3.2L MY 2019.75
I had a disaster with the 3.2 XLT I bought in 2015 - to the point where the whole ute was replaced under warranty in 2016. The replacement was flawless but I swore off Ford altogether and offloaded the replacement in 2018. Since then I've had other cars but on Monday I bought a Wildtrak. They have refined these things to near perfection and that 2.0L is a dream to drive.
@@betternamechosen5678 Fair enough, I test drove the 2019 Wildtrak 3.2, was a pretty nice drive. Was waiting for the 2020 for the subtle updates but have just brought a 2008 C63 AMG for the meantime
How to baterry
😂😂🤣🤣😂😅😅🤣 the intro !
Looks like the sporttrac...... at least this model does
This is more show pony, less a workhorse. There are other examples in this model range that fit that bill.
Yep, Nissan Frontier at half the price!
Gordon the last Nissan ‘Frontier’, or Navara as it is known in my land that you would even consider owning was the D22 with the ZD30 engine. Every single example offered up since then is an unmitigated disaster, with more faults than a feral dog has fleas. Speaking as a former Nissan Mechanic. Sorry.
@@rsoul7282 I'm a Nissan Mechanic too...and they're great
@@TomTomTom87
That's not applicable to Australia: your Frontier is the previous gen Navara, and the current gen Navara has a similar price to the Ranger in Australia.
Wouldn't touch a Nissan. Same $ as these but half the quality.
I had a 2015 wildtrak and I loved until I got my ranger raptor 😏
I wish i could...literally to wide for uk
Yeah.... G'day😁😜
@@saintniccage2818 too wide? Land Rover Discovery is 20mm wider than the Ranger Raptor. Rangers are pretty narrow and adding 6" to that width doesn't change that much.
THE TORQUE CONVERTER.....
wildtrak 3.2 4x4 for me thanks.
0:30 lol
Glad SOMEONE commented on it.
Cheers
Matt
It was pretty funny. 😂👍👊
Drop a normally aspirated V6 and/or V8 in it and I’d be interested.
Ford are licensing out the contract to drop a v8 in the raptor ranger due 2021
My 2019 Wildtrak has gaps under the side profile of the sports bar which should be sealed water tight against the top of the rear tub. The idiots at the factory have been fitting them incorrectly on literally hundreds of Wildtraks but when I raised the issue with Ford Australia, I've received every ridiculous excuse under the sun as to why the gaps are there, other than an admission that they actually stuffed up. If you stand at the rear wheels and look at the rear tip of the sports bar on the Wildtrak just above the rear lights and can see clear daylight between the two parts then you also have one of the hundreds of defected Wildtraks. Take it back to your dealer and demand a repair. The metalwork of the rear tub has been distorted upwards due to excess force being used to install some steel inserts which they use to bolt down the side profile of the sports bar. The net result is that side profile is then raised and can't seal properly on to the top of the tub.
That sucks! They've obviously fixed it because mine isn't like that. Ford are terrible to deal with when a vehicle is faulty.
Hello sir! What’s the difference between Ford Ranger 2019 and 2020?
Same thing
Ken Molotsi but, I saw one more function is Tire pressure in 2019 Ranger dose not have yet. And the back seat is more interested.
@@pbvlogger3748 tyre pressure sensor was in the 2015 Rangers. No change to the back seat.
ye gday
Please Ford give us a V6 Wildtrack.
Istimiwir wong
I have the same car and the same color
Ya a real work house until you see the ranger raptor then your like uh I bought the wrong one
How's the suspension?
Comfortable. More plush than previous models but with less body roll.
Cant tell the difference until you hit a decent incline. You will not get the same torque as a five. Me I think a two litre engine is way to small for a two ton machine I think it will be a ticking time bomb time will tell after a few kms.
Hate to break it to you but you're wrong here. The 2.0 is better up hills than the 3.2 both loaded and unloaded, towing and not towing. It's not a highly strung motor either. It doesn't run overly high boost or fuel pressures, it's just a very efficient motor. I've had both and I'm grateful for the 2.0.
Ranger indeed..
I want a small Diesel in USA 😭
Buy a Hyundai Accent Diesel
I want the V6 Ecoboost in Australia.
Stanley Kania i want a big v8 f150 in the uk
charlie cheeseface nothing , pretty sure you have to import an f450
Here is a playlist of DIY how to videos about the Ford Ranger, have a watch: th-cam.com/play/PL7o6Xtv_7n4m-LY38xZrNwtFM9UB5Ard_.html
Solid drive, advanced technology yet.. after few thousand milage stopped highway side showing power trans mulfuntion. No ideal why? 10speeds... 😒😒😒
👍✳️👍✳️👍✳️
That face on a baby.. what to freak us out
I was telling all you hilux fans from about 2015 that there is a new king but u all took me for a fool, now a days its even hard to mention a hilux with a ranger because the ranger is just superior in every category. Long live the king!
Sampe ke indonesia taun berpaa kira* om
sya rindu ford
in my counrty you need a heavy t license to drive one
How about trying 700kg in the tub.
But it does have an air vent inside the side storage compartment
700kg in the back is nothing for them, I carry a large fuel tank for filling up machinery in the back of my Ranger and apart from a slightly higher centre of gravity you really don’t know the weight is there. 700kg barely even makes the suspension sag.
2 straps holding down all those bags of concrete lol. how the hell do you get away without a proper cover over the load.
Cement.
This was not the 2020 model.
Must be a paid video! Brakes are good?? Lol its got drums in rear haha! Also another of poo nearly came out when someone pulled out in front of me
So this video says 2020 wildtrak.. not a damn difference between this and the 2019 2.00L version?? Seriously is there even ONE THING DIFFERENT????
Think the MY19.75 is deemed to be the 2020 model. The difference with the MY19 i believe is the AEB with pedestrian detection
Captain Dasbomb ohk could be ay
@@unfrggnbelievble8320 A bit of make up. Pretty common after June 30 with most car makers.
SFA. The biggest difference is SFA and it's huge.
Istimiwir
Cars guide wtf ? I was very disappointed with your weight calculations. You have forgotten all about maximum axel loading
The rear axel on all these duel cab utes is about 1.8 or 1.9 tons with the front axel being about 1.4 ton.
Being that the whole payload is on the rear axel and the passengers being centred spreed the weight on both axels you will be hard pressed to load 954kg and stay within your rear axel load limits.
Is this a serious review or just and ad for Ford cause they lent you a car?
If your going to review a product don’t just read out the press release, do your research and do the review properly or don’t do it at all !
Link to your car review channel please 🙏
Sam S sorry mate I don’t have a car review channel but I think you already know this.
I do wish that there was a car review channel giving us practical facts in relation to pay loads for real work work utes as I said axel maximum loading is so easy to go over if you’re not looking out for it😉
Built to last till the warranty runs out except Ford keeps miscalculating so their cars break down sooner. They ignore customers. Eventually the government fines them a few million. Ford pays it happily. Government gets money. Customers still stuck with garbage. Ford does it globally, expect to see these for nothing or at wreckers yards in 10 years. The 2.0 is what I'm referring to.
What’s the matter Prophecy Cat? Did a Ford run over one of your cat friends? Cats cannot foretell the future by the way, otherwise they wouldn’t set fire to things or attempt to murder people like a couple have recently.
It's in the DNA. Henry Ford used to go around scrap yards identifying components from Model Ts which had too much outlasted the rest of the car, and tell his engineers to cheapen that component.
@@karlp8484
Interesting. Got a source for that?
@@benhuang2773 he's probably referring to one of those woke sites. Ford was one of the lizard people don't you know.
Any chance Ford would update there dash styling it so outdated and looks old
th-cam.com/video/lkD7ys5C3PU/w-d-xo.html - This video shows how to fix the common problem of noise behind the dash with the rangers , its a great fix
Hmm...I really don't trust Ford mechanical durability, especially if it's a pissy little 2.0 L with two turbos.
Still better than a HiLux 😂
do anything except not break down