We Take the 2019 Ford Ranger on a Snowy Off-Road Trail Ride
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- We Take the 2019 Ford Ranger on a Snowy Off-Road Trail
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I have a 2020 sport 4x4 and the low end torque is phenomenal for a 4 cylinder. Easy to drive in the city for sure.
Solid review as always.
I wouldn’t say a crowded market. Literally 5 options, 2 from the same company, 1 that hasn’t been refreshed in 20 yrs.
you all prolly dont give a damn but does anybody know a tool to log back into an Instagram account??
I was stupid forgot the password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.
@Colton Jad instablaster :)
Just got a Lariat Crew FX4.... Love it!
He almost said "interesting quirks and features" at the beginning!!!
Almost went Doug Demuro. Never go full Doug.
I caught that too haha
Exactly. Great workhorse plus low road tax + maintenance. Love from Malaysia
TFL has done many video's/review's on the new Ranger. You must really like it.
in Mexico we get the 3.2 liter diesel 4x4 its a 5 cylinder with 347 pound feet of torque 197 hp
I like this reviewer's style.
thank you for putting the gear ratios up, nobody does this
We have that same car seat! Glad to know!
In 2017 I bought a brand new right hand drive ranger XLT 2.2L turbo diesel 6spd. 4x2 and it was an incredible vehicle. We put it through its paces for 6 years and found it had more than adequate power, drove like a car and got incredible mileage. My only regrets are not ordering it with navigation screen or 4x4. It did have a real good limited slip rear end and got us up mountains and through sand without issues but a couple instances 4 wheel drive would have gotten us further. Moved back to Canada otherwise would have kept it.
Great review.
Amazing truck
We love it in Southern Africa, with a 3.2 five cylinder diesel
Same as mine in Borneo
What different offroad trails do you go to in Ontario. I'm in South West Ontario.
I am waiting for the 2.7 eco boost 2022 xlt/supercab with the Rouch Fox suspension with the 6 foot box with a 3,55 rear locker front and rear!
How far up was the driver seat with that carseat behind it?
thanks for your explain! Did you drive with AT tire or snow tire? Does it allow to drive on snow without snow tire? (Because I bought this car 1 month ago but I don't want to change snow tire in winter😅😅)
Great review as always. I know there are lots of rumors about 2021 refresh. I like others are hoping for a potential 2.7 option but equally as important a 6.5 box. These two options would seriously make myself and others even more interested. You just need the longer bed option both GM and Toyota offer.
TGV I saw that pretty cool
I prefer the look of the Tacoma but I'm glad the Ranger is back in the game. Hopefully that will get the others to keep improving and not get to lazy. I think the competition is good for the consumers.
Eww tocoma are so ugly
got a 2020 Ranger Lariat 4x4 501a package love it have a 04 Ranger xlt fx4 190,304 miles on an still runs great
The opening keyboard music sounded like the start of Supertramp’s ‘Right’ song on the breakfast in America album!
Your hydro line test with 4Runner Trd pro, should be the standard for capability testing.
Trust me, I agree! But it's not always so simple.
The issue at this point in the winter is that there's 5-6 feet of snow and the ice is thick enough to support any pickup truck. So it wouldn't be the great mix of ice/mud that the 4Runner got. It would just be straight up deep snow.
Plus, the Hydro Line trail is not close to where I live, so it's only when I'm up north that I use it.
The trail you see in this video isn't a challenge, but it's close to my house! Sometimes proximity is most important.
Thanks for watching and stay tuned for the spring when the Hydro Line trail will be at its deepest and muddiest!
they suck to small inside and are not as reliable as they claim
@@steveschilling5966 Do you have one ?
Think about that for a second: why would anyone who lives in Canada want a 2x4 ford Ranger? ❄️ ⛄️
Exactly.
Ikr, truck should be 4x4, 4x2 is a nightmare in heavy snow
its kinda given that those who live in a place where it snows a lot , should have all wheel drive or 4x4.
I live in Southern California, I laugh at people who have 4x4, lifted trucks, and drive in normal streets. we have rains but its NOT like the rain that most of the other parts of the country gets.
@@rockkstah2550 people out in Cali like to go off roading and some people like the look of a lifted truck, whats to laugh at about that? your ignorance is funnier
@@Oakleyworld yes 10% of many 4x4 in Cali do go off roading but it’s not every weekend, I have talk to some of the owners that have lifted trucks that are 4x4 and it’s just for looks and they admit it, so why spend extra with those other parts in the truck when it’s never needed!?! I think your foolishness is funnier....
Two inches of snow as a test...lol
The colorado is actually only 1 year newer, as the current colorado was released to world markets in 2012 while the ranger was 2011. Just the colorado was brought back in 2015 vs this which took until 2019. Both are in heavy need for a refresh but likely won't see any for at least a few years sadly.
I love my Frontier Pro4x but we get snow up to our knees and it could use some extra ground clearance. I often us 4low and diff lock to climb the long hill I call my driveway but mostly because its there and i have warranty. So might aswell use it now while its all covered.
Ive got those handcock tires and they are junk unless your off roading over dirt and rocks. They break in the rain and the front breaks and understeers at times under aggressive driving.
Tough butch look!..I don't know if that's a good thing up there in Canada..but here in Merica it's not a good reference..but I do know that Ranger looks damn nice to me.
I'm glad I bought a Coyote V-8 F-150.
That off road cruise control at roughly 18 MPH would be perfect for going through a school zone, lol.
modern cruise control in regular settings should be able to be set all the way down to 10mph. I went through school zones with my jeep set to their low speeds plenty of times.
@@Misha6080 hmm, I only drive Chevys and I haven't seen any cruise control work below 25 mph, but maybe that's just a GM thing.
What? No deep snow donuts like you did in Big Green? I'm disappointed. 😜
Otherwise, good video, dude!
Great review. Nice truck. I'm a ford fan, but I wouldn't purchase the first model year even though it's been out for years. The reason is the 2nd and 3rd revs are always better in options and build quality. $45K is too steep for me, will need to wait for used.
I like the way it looks, have only seen (note: "seen" requires a helping verb, "have" - I used to be a teacher) one on the road so far. I ain't studyin' ary (like to have fun with old fashioned language. I ain't right boys, ain't right a'tall) sound. Quiet, that's what's needed boys, peace and quiet power.
Almost went "Doug Demuro" at the beginning! lol....
Trying to figure out if I've run that road before. Not in the winter. It seems kinda familiar... but hard to tell
Honestly though, any car with good winter tires would do fine on that little trail except possibly near the end with deep snow, pretty much same as the Ranger here.
The front license plate is mounted unusually high up. Looks weird, since most other trucks its mounted much lower
Great job, like always. TFL team is awsome. What about big green? Should sell big green t's
Was the rear diff locked for the hill that thwarted the Ranger's attempt.
Yeah, love how he says He couldn’t make it. But doesn’t show us what exactly happened or if he locked the rear diff etc.
The guy probably cant drive worth a shit.
Anyone else alittle confused by the turn around after failing to climb the hill part? So you turned around somewhere way out of shot, then backed back to the hill to show the ranger facing the opposite direction? Seeing as how the tire tracks go over the hill, it looks more like you made it up the hill and turned around up there and drove back to the bottom of the hill, where you stopped to take your shot.
Again, Im not there, dont know what happened, but thats surely what it looks like at 13:59
He should've had the rear axle locked and also used the trail cruise control and I'll bet the Ranger would've made it up that hill no problem that he said he had to turn around on. (I own a Ranger FX4 Supercrew.)
@TFLoffroad, The 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline has Adaptive Cruise Control. It also has Collision Mitigation Braking, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assist, and Automatic Highbeams.
Robert Richardson Recalls are a part of the business these days. The Ranger already has one.
www.google.com/amp/s/www.caranddriver.com/news/amp26183115/2019-ford-ranger-recall-shifter/
OSUCherokee not a real “recall” to me. If you look at 1: how many trucks were affected. 2: What problem it actually caused and 3: what it took to fix. It’s not even a big deal.
Do you want to drive a truck, or just sit in it while it drives you around?
36fan The Ranger and Tacoma’s crawl control mode sounds like that. Why go off-roading to just push buttons and knobs and let the truck drive you? That’s like buying an autonomous sports car to drive you around a race track. I think a truck that assists by smoothly turning the steering wheel into turns for you is a very nice feature for long drives.
Put some Good Year Duratracs on it - handled!
Good review buddy, hope to see some off road spring mud in play soon. I see there are some triggered snowflakes in the comments though but oh well,comes with the territory. Keep up the good work.
I tow a 6 by 12 enclosed trailer almost every weekend. It tow's great and has plenty of power I hooked my trailer to the tacoma and colorado along with the ford before buying and there is no comparsion the ranger has no problem with the weight .The toyota tacoma was awful and noisy and your head is against the roof when driving it.The colorado was slightly better then the tacoma The ranger is way ahead in quality and power. If you plan on using your truck to haul get the ranger and the ride and the seat's are great!
Where is the snow?
How about the 3.3 V6 and the 3.0 Powerstroke for the Ranger?
MrKEMills Give it a 4.0 V6 SOHC
It snows in Canada?
It might be the worldwide model but only in USA and Canada use the 2.3 Ecoboost and the 10 speed. It is a new vehicle, trust me.
its "new" not new
Mmm, not really. It's bones are old. A different engine, a new truck does not make.
@@joshdoesathing
It is still a fresh face to the market after a bit of an absence.
@@larrybe2900 true, but that's not the conversation right now. Also, I'm pretty sure VW accidentally confirmed an all new Ranger in a few years? Don't know if that was already a rumor or not.
@@joshdoesathing
Is this the essence of what you are referring to?
www.autoblog.com/2019/01/15/volkswagen-ford-announce-alliance/
Your right, Ford does have an Edge. LOL Great vid!!!
It is pretty darn good the FX4 is pretty close to the Cherokee Trailhawk and pretty close to the Tacoma TRD
How does she start in the extreme cold?!
I’ve heard they’re going to upgrade this in 2021.Any truth to that?
If so,I hope they offer some additional engine choices,and work on the interior.
These are small inside. If Steven is beside you you'll be rubbing elbows the entire time. The taco is slightly wider and more comfortable but neither are anywhere near as refined or as comfortable as any full size pick up. (For reference I drive an F150)
ive been driving a 96 f250, had an 88 ranger before that. Just got a new ranger and its not as cramped as you say. Im 5'11'' and with my seat adjusted normally my brother who is the same height can comfortably sit behind me
You mentioned no other mid-size has adaptive cruise... Doesn't the Toyota Tacoma have it now with TSS being standard across that truck's lineup? I thought it has been that way since 2018, but I also haven't been shopping for a new one so I'm not positive.
Matt France Yes the Tacoma got it for 2018
You are correct! I forgot that the Tacoma added it when Safety Sense became standard equipment. So Toyota beat everyone to radar-based cruise in midsizers.
I updated the video to correct the record. Thanks!
@@TFLoffroad Don't see a correction
And the ridgeline has it
Matt France you are correct. Also since 2018 all v6 Tacoma’s come standard with the tow package.
I owned a 1997 Ford Ranger. I loved it. It was my do all truck. It had a 5 speed stick, with 4 banger. I'm not a fan of this new one. It looks very capable, don't like the front end look.
I want to see a new ranger vs last year of old ranger comparison. Dollar per HP, parking, off road, ground clearance,ect. If you do it though find one with the 4.0 and 4.10 rear end gears so its more of a fair comparison. The fx4 had limited slip as well. My 2002 was a good truck and I can't justify the price hike of the new ones.
spyder000069 loved my old rangers. Had many.
3:16 HOW DO YOU FIT IN THAT BABY SEAT?? IT SEEMS A LITTLE SMALL FOR YOU.
My friend. Give me this dream
ONE RESPECTFUL SUGGESTION: degrees and clear distances can make more sense if compared to similar vehicles or compared to some vehicle, other wise for non experts are just good info...
That snow wasn't much of a challenge. My Subaru Outback manages to drive through 14-inch deep snow. Granted our roads are only up t about 6% grade.
He is definitely not alone, there is a camera Man.
Nice review, with a Canadian prospective. You’re right, when Ford comes out with a cabin refresh, it will be a very good truck.
Also, infant seat shouldn’t be in any contact with the front seat so it likely doesn’t fit. As it doesn’t in most vehicles.
Huh? Please explain?
Sincerely
CPS Technician
Tim Roach top of the car seat is touching the head rest of the driver seat. I don’t care what the standard says, in a front collision there is no space, risking the driver seat to compress/slam/punch against the car seat.
Or even being rear ended, driver lunges forward then backward into his seat, his seat knocks the car seat, lunging the infants head/neck forward in their seat.
Tim Roach as for rules or regulations or as cps would be concerned, I believe it depends what manufacture you’re using. Some brands say you need 1.5” spacing, some don’t make any mention of it, some cps will teach “if you can slide a paper bw it your fine”
All I know is what I’ve seen first hand as a paramedic and what I won’t do with my kids.
@@NixPix87 You've got your physics wrong. Occupants always move towards the point of impact first, then rebound. In a rear end collision, both the driver and rear seat passenger would be pushed towards the back of the vehicle, then rebound forwards. The safest place for the car seat would be the middle position.
Robert Destree you are right, I just missed the first step in my response. It’s actually 3 movement in a rear end. The end result is still the same. And agreed, middle is safest.
H'mmm OK, I guess,...but it's just a 4WD pickup truck after all's said and done, isn't it?
What's the fuel tank capacity and then, the range when full?
It’s 18 gallons, I’m not sure on the range when full.
@@ingersom1 Roughly 380- miles to a tank on mine, I'm not thrilled with this as I have to fill up 2x a week. I wish there was a 20+ gallon tank, but maybe someone will build an aftermarket one.
@@ingersom1 Thanks,.I can figure it out from here then.
Cheers!
I dont know if you mis spoke but that truck is not $31,000.00 south of the border. 4x4 & off road package with the bigger cab or maybe I misunderstood what you said/meant.
He also never made a distinction between US and Canadian dollars. He was very confusing.
Great review and I will say those stock Hankook Dynapro tires are horrible in the snow. They are pretty good at clearing in the mud, but they pack way too easily with ice and turn into "slicks" in the winter.
I can't be the only one annoyed by these snowy/off road driving reviews. The road u were on is like any road here in Maine, USA a few days after a good snow storm. I really think u guys should do some actual real world reviews but that's just my opinion. I've hauled ass at 45mph down an unplowed Rd with 2 feet of snow on it for fun and most of the guys doing these reviews get all nervous over nothing. There's a lot more like me out there that could make these reviews much more entertaining 👍👍👍
Isn’t the fx4 just four by 4
I’m really disappointed they didn’t make the body all aluminum like the f150. In Minnesota these are going to turn into rust buckets like everything else.
You forgot to show that backseat..."Swing and a Miss" with the functionality of it. Totally useless unless you are carrying people. Golf bag=NOPE, Groceries= only on the floor, Dog=NOPE not on the seat or folded up. Looks like something out of 1980.
Shame on you for not letting your dog sit up front. What kind of monster are you?
Amanda Huginkiss It is prohibited by the traffic laws in most countries to carry a song in the front seat of a car. Don’t know in your state but in most of places it is not allowed as the airbags can kill the dog and also in a crash the dog will be expelled like a rocket through the glass as they can’t use a seatbelt.
Because I love my dogs and don't want to "Cat"apult them though the windshield!
Um isn’t that why you have a bed. Buy a tonneau cover and you can carry anything.
500 reviews on the FX4, how about just 1 review on the sport xlt with locker? No one posts anything on their off-road capability. Are they or not, guess we will never know
omg that camera work tho. #vertigo
4x2 trucks are pointless in my opinion. Especially up north.
RedWings-44 honest question. What’s the difference between 4x2 and 4x4?
@@davidseinen3483 4x4 is 4 wheel drive and 4x2 is 2 wheel drive (4 wheels and 2 with power). Basically like a standard car. 4x4 is usually a part time setting. However without 4x4, you don't have the option to go into 4 wheel drive at all. Try driving an empty pickup in the winter without 4 wheel drive. Pretty much anything is better (sorry, I'm ranting)
RedWings-44 is that just a ford thing? Where they call their 2 wheel drives 4x2? I mean now I know but it was confusing initially. Yeah being from Michigan 4x4 or a bunch of sand bags for 2 wheel drive is required lol. Thank you for taking the time to explain that.
@@davidseinen3483 no, it's industry wide, but you just never hear/see anyone use 4x2. That's usually only referred to as that when you are also referring to 4x4 at the same time. Otherwise most people will simply say "two wheeler drive" or front/rear (insert which applies) wheel drive for simply purposes. And not a problem at all.
Nah, I’ve never needed 4x4 in my truck
Thanks for showing the car seat! Really shows you how little space you have
i can agree to that , ive had some tight garages , i had one garage so small i put a tire in front of the front bumper and pulled in while in neutral had to smash the tire half way down just to close the door behind the truck , thank god i moved from that place. only other option was on street parking.
All i have is full size trucks now but there is a time and a place for midsize. besides no one pays sticker prices unless you show up the same month the vehicle was released when new. then paying sticker price is the tax you pay for trying to be cool and have the newest thing possible lol.
$43,000 for a midsized truck? Keep my truck.
Jeff Talbot or get a new f 150 ram or Chevy for 34 thousand
There's one one on a local Ford dealership for $50 000!! I'm keeping my 07 Ranger as long as possible!!
I was looking at a Ranger Crew Cab XL FX4 for about $34000
@@Jim_Briggs Canadian dollar?
I paid less for a fully loaded ranger. all the trucks ive owned in the past were very minimal, if i went the same route it wouldve only cost me about 30,000, which is cheap considering that the 2.3 ecoboost outperforms other midsizers in many ways.
Can you get it with a bench seat?
Mark Egan no in fact no midsize truck has one anymore just full-size
You didn't give it a Doug score?
The gearing is nice. But I agree. The ecoboost is LAME. The looks do nothing for me. The modern 4WD tech. is nice. However, the wimpy button pushing is not very manly. I enjoyed my 1975 XLT 4x4. But I would think I might have enjoyed this XLT on a different level. The hill that thwarted you, it was merely because you did not have the momentum. You have to turn all that gadgetry off, put it in 4WD High (with the skid control off) and just get a proper run at it and keep going. I had the same issue on about the same grade. :)
Front license plate looks like an after thought.
I actually thought the steering was light. The tacoma was very heavy for me
The headlights reminds me of the 2014+ Dodge Durango, and the side view looks like a smaller 2018 Dodge Ram 1500.. Ford ventured away from their current designs, and ended with cloning design from Dodge. Ford was very strategic trying to gain some of Dodge's sales; I just thought Kia and Hyundai were the main companies that copied many of General Motors design language. The Ranger doesn't look special like a true Ford, is not very appealing in such a competitive industry. They should have aimed for the Raptor version with Ford signature lights and design ques with maintain some originality. It was a lot of Hype for such a basic small truck/SUV comeback, with impractical rear seating use. Ford Could have done better, I'm hoping the upcoming Bronco design and power train won't be a disappointment, and that it will truly promote the future of Ford's to come! Great videos TFL thank you t
Tommy Wong this truck was designed in Australia in 2011, the design you are looking at came out in 2014. Australia doesn’t give a crap about the ram, considering it’s only a commercial vehicle there, very little personal users. UTES are the big thing there, it looks nothing like any of the other utes. People here can’t seem to understand this isn’t a new model, it isn’t a us design. It’s a truck brought over added a different bumper and beefed up the frame. It’s a entry vehicle for ford to decide if it’s worth investing more to have this truck here. The t6 platform has been proven for a while, but the engine is new for the states so that’s got to get some reviews.
The GM twins feel like a better option and a real attempt to bring a good product to market. This Ranger seems like a retread for lack of a better term. I wouldn't consider this iteration of this truck for purchase. Maybe the next generation they'll fix the usability of the back seat.
Great video. I’m lukewarm on the Ranger. I need to drive one for myself. It seems nice but the interior is a bit bland. I think Nissan has a real opportunity with a redone Frontier. Right now in this segment I might go with a Colorado. I’ve tried to like the Tacoma but I can’t. Way too uncomfortable for me.
I felt the same way until I test drove the Ranger. I ended up buying a XLT FX4 Crew Cab. I love it. It blows the competition out of the water.
OrangeManBad.MP4 yup I will. I’ve test driven a Taco several times and never like it
@@crsantin Toyota's infotainment is very outdated at this point . I test drove the Ranger a few days ago and loved the interior feel. I'm probably biased since I've not owned any nice new cars before though haha.
Totally agree, I love the taco but I can't find a good comfortable position. Ford is nicer then the GM twins from my last test drive, but not eager to spend the bucks on the ford first model year here, trying to exercise some patience on it lol.
Rob MD from what I understand is that it’s actually been in production for years just not released in the US and their saying a redesign will soon come.
I'm keeping my 2008 Ranger till the wheels fall off I can't afford the new Ranger 4x4
It also needs to have no carpet as an option !
cool truck
Normally aspirated 6 and/or 4cyl.diesel choices would have been nice.
Well, the Ranger is and will get good sales in the USA based on the brand loyalty the fans and the Hype. Actual Rangers are not the same the previous generations and in a few years you will see I’m right. Most of USA buyers don’t like to recognize the amount of Mazda on those trucks (personally I think the Mazda touch is the reason they are better built and more reliable than the other Ford products) and very soon you will have a new generation of the ranger and in this case will be based (or evolved) on the Volkswagen Amarok so I’m very curious of the market reactions. You don’t know the Amarok yet but overseas we know it. It is fast, it is twin turbo, have nice numbers of torque and power, nice look and size but... in reality is fast but not strong, the engine is full of plastic parts and it is not reliable at all. Blowing heads, flying plastic pulleys, no transfer case, weak gears, crazy electronics....(I had the opportunity to use for a mid term a 2.0 twin turbo and a new 3,2 TDV6) If Ford and VW creates a really good competition it will be remarkable. The good thing is the growing sales of the Ranger will push the new generation of the Tacoma and Isuzu/Chevy/GMC triplets so for me and for the market it is a win win!
Love the look, wish the bed was longer, at least 6'
at least 5'6"
im tired of hearing people complaing about the interior it's a RANGER not a silverado.
I Always follow TFL vids. You did a fine job. And I think Ford is on the right track. I'd get one, but forget about that 2200 dollar cab and loosing 12" of box space. Now if they poor on some buying incentives this summer, I may step into a Ford dealership for the first time and I can't believe I'm saying that.
Beautiful
“Butch look.”
Really wish they offered a V6. That’s a big deal to me & I bet to others too.
The exterior is quite nice, however the interior leaves a lot to be desired. Looks very bland, maybe it's just what you're used to I guess. Definitely a top contender for midsize trucks; really hoping they bring the Ranger Raptor to North America though...
How is the midsize market crowded? Colorado, Canyon, Tacoma. I could do with about 5 more options to be totally honest.
Jared Stephenson you forget the Gladiator, Frontier and Ridgeline and possibly upcoming Ram mid-size
Gladiator isn’t out, the Frontier is a hundred years old and sucks balls, and the Ridgeline doesn’t have a locking differential or a body-on-frame construction. Not really competition.
@@jaredstephenson6468 or low range...
It needs a full TOP sliding WINDOW ON THE CEILING °●■♤☆
The Tundra and 4runner owned those trails.
8.9 is the same ground clearance as my sisters Subaru crosstrek. Expect more from a truck.
Subarus have GREAT clearance, one should expect less from a "car" ;-). Have you checked the clearance on a Frontier 4x4? It's worse, I owned one. Now I have a Ranger XLT FX4, and absolutely love it.