Road Trip 2020 Ford Ranger MPG, Comfort and One Annoying Problem
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2020
- In this video review of the 2020 Ford Ranger, we take an FX-4 version on a road trip to see what if we can get the estimated MPG and how the seats hold up. However, we did run into one unexpected problem. Watch now!
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I get 25 mpg on the highway in my 2021 Ranger Lariat in 2 wheel drive mode. The Co-Pilot technology, B&O ten speaker sound system electric folding mirrors are nice touches. Definitely happy with my purchase.
Love my Ranger 6,000 miles so far and it's been great.
What mpg are you getting ? I’m only hitting around 17 mpg. Don’t even drive fast
Same here
13.9 here only 2300 miles
I'm surprised by the low MPG you guys are getting. I have a 2020 4x4 with sport package, all stock. Recently got 24.5 MPG around town (keep in mind, my around town is 40 mph speed limit with most lights 1 mile apart). On a recent trip with a Kawasaki 700 ATV, generator and cooler in the back I got 22.4 MPG with a speed of 66 MPH. All my calculations are based on calculating (not the display). My display is pretty close to the actual after I went in and recalibrated.
To add to my post. Seems that now the weather is warmer and we are on summer gas, the MPG has improved. This makes sense since summer gas has more energy than winter gas and a warm vehicle should get better mileage than a cold vehicle.
You can turn the adaptive cruise control off in the menu... Regular cruise control will continue to work with the sensor bypassed 👍🏻
Interesting. Thanks.
Wish I could turn mine off in my 2018 Camry. Hate adaptive cruise control.
@@semiauto3148 - The Lexus adaptive cruise scared the living 💩 out of me on a curve on a hill. I was in the far left lane & somehow, it thought I was going to crash into a slow moving truck in the far right lane & proceeded to lock up the freak’n brakes! If it had been raining, it would have caused a serious skid. I absolutely HATE this so-called safety equipment. It’s pure BS & not worth the money they charge for it!
@@cmdrdarwin3682 its now included for free in most Toyota cars. Base model
@@Toxic9813 - I know & I absolutely hate it!!
This is the type of information that we consumers need. Thank you
My 2020 Ranger trip from RI. to FL. 72-75 mph, 400lbs of cargo, AC on entire trip. Average was 24.9mpg by dash computer. After trip truck has just over 3000mi on it.
Dude, lol.... you couldn't find the sensor even after reading the manual OMG 🤣. Couldn't be more obvious !!!
In my F150, 2.7 ecoboost I found that sweet spot for highway MPG is between 65-70 MPH. As soon as you break the 70 MPH, the indicated MPG begins to dip. The indicated vs. actual MPG is usually within 1/2 MPG. Of course there’s a lot that plays into that number; wind, traffic, merging, acceleration, etc. Good video!
When I tested a 2.7, I noticed this also. I live in Texas & our highway speed limits are 75-80 mph, depending on populated areas & then in the big cities, it drops to 60-65 mph. In my opinion, these sweet spots are not in line with American driving. Texas is the 2nd most populous state (soon to be the most) & the largest land mass state in the continental US. Many states west of the Mississippi have high speed limits. These mpg ratings are really a joke, as they are not obtainable & therefore false advertising.
@@cmdrdarwin3682 Yep, I grew up in TX but have lived in Eastern NC for 25 years. Mostly back roads, 2-lane 55mph around here. You’re certainly correct that the EPA suggested mileage doesn’t meet today’s requirements. I believe they still base it on mileage requirements from 40 years ago when interstates were still 55mph. That’s why manufacturers design their vehicles to meet those standards, outdated though they may be.
What’s was your mpg with the 2.7???
@@livingthedream29 my indicated is usually about 24mpg. But I live in a rural area and drive mostly highway. I think if I lived in the city it would be lower. I also have RWD, which prob gets me another mpg or so. The best I think I got on straight highway driving was about 25.6 actual calculation.
I had one as well and it turned in similar numbers to yours. It was a very good power train. Wasn’t a fan of the F-150. Wanted the Ranger since it came out, but couldn’t find a deal.
Love this truck
I have a 19 xlt 4x2 sport package.and I drive 70%hwy and 30%city and I’m averaging 23 mpg it says and my range usually ranges from 400-445. I Use 87 octane. Florida driving. Not exactly the fuel economy it is rated at. Wish it had a bigger gas tank! 14,500 miles so far and loving it so far though.
Steve Jones so far so good. It’s has a lot of torque and pretty fast
just got 2020 Ranger 4x4 lariat love it
Does it seem like Ford's fuel estimates are never in reality ?
My 2019 Lariat FX4 has about 5000 miles on it. I am getting 24- 25 on the human running at 75. Mileage has improved as it breaks in. Love the truck
About the same when i hit Highway for cross the state of Texas (Ft. Worth to Brenham) i get around 25 MPG, were as in the city from Dallas to Ft. Worth its about 20 MPG. Which some should note true highway will be cross country not commuting in a Metro area.
My 2020 Ranger averages 26 MPG around town. So far I'm very happy
On my 2019 ranger with 4 wheel drive, living in a New England climate, I have average about 22mpg in the winter and 24 mpg during the other seasons
My 2020 barely gets 20mpg @ 1,000miles, disappointed with the truck in general, test drove the GMC Canyon, really liked it but went with the Ranger, bad decision.
Traded in a 2000 Ranger on this one with a V6 that got better mileage !!!
People say rear seats not conforable for long trips?? trying to decide between ford ranger and ridgline. Also looking to see which one gets the best mpg.
@@daghostxxx1797 the canyon you mean ? Mine isn't doing so good either. I dont know that I'm even getting 19mpg. The shifting in it is awful through town. I should have done more city driving on the test drive. Then I'm locked into the mykey crap too and the dealer only provides one key as it was used but said they had two in the beginning.
Then if thats not bad enough they overpriced it and I fell for that shit because mine is the stx package which use to only come with xlt and they priced it as an xlt yet it was an xl . So yeah thats enough for me making any more decisions.
@@futbol1972 probably too late but get the Ridgeline. I got a ranger and yeah honda always has stiffer seats but you'll have a better truck period with the Honda
I like the Ranger. I test drove one and it was comfortable. It's priced the same as a Tacoma. FX4 and TRD Off Road are the same price essentially. I test drove the Tacoma too and it was very uncomfortable. I think these will be good reliable trucks if the owner takes care of it.
Yeah let’s see in 5 years if you still feel that way. Resale value
Is amazing on Tacoma’s. I’d take a used tacoma over a new ranger.
@@rickroel4994 Trying to understand the 5 year remark , I assume you mean in 5 years it will be uncomfortable or resale value decrease? Resale value means little to me cause I don't sell. Recently retired my 04 Ford Ranger with 557,000 miles on it . Just bought a new ranger. Why? Because I like ford and I feel like I have gotten my money out of the last one. You like Tacoma's! I am cool with that. If the ranger hadn't come back I Might of gotten one to but thank god I didn't hath to. Driver till she busts, or rusts.
@@rickroel4994 a car is a depreciating asset. Who cares about resale. Even the tacoma goes down in value.. It would be dumb to buy a car and expect it to hold its value.
@@rickroel4994 ranger resale is crazy too
@@jarodwilliams4544 Traded my 20000 Ranger in on a new one, fuel mileage is terrible on the new one. Old one had a powerful V6 and got 24mpg ! New one = 20mpg.....
I’m thinking of buying a 2022 short cab XL ranger with only 4800 miles on it basically almost new wonder if it’s worth buying is the 2.3L reliable? I like to hang onto the cars I buy I’d hope it would at least last 150k
Why I chose the 19 fx4 lariat. Sons play baseball and doing 1-3hr drives every other weekend. Did replace the shocks with the fox 2.0 kit front and rear , 285/ 70 R17’s Nitto ridge grapplers. VERY happy with the level and much better ride.
Also shop around for a good price. A little homework can save you Big. They wanted 43,800 and I paid 42.500 out the door.
I completely agree about long drives and the road comfort of the Ranger. Congrats on getting a good deal as well!
How is your mpg with the tire set up?
Paid $30K out-the-door on my 2020-end of yr sale ! One yr old today !
Was thinking about your comment about the window sill not being padded ....a sudden side impact would badly injure your arm vs. having it tucked down on the door armrest. Just my 2 cents!
How are the rear seats for long trips for a family of 3 adults and one 90lbs dog? And my most important question what's the city mpg? If I buy this truck it will be my daily driver. I will be driving about 60 miles everyday. 60/40 city and highway. I was gonna get tje new Honda ridgline but I been reading people are getting about 13-16 in the city which ia too low for me
Not much room in the back. Sorry, I never drive much city.
Is the 2.3 ecoboost a reliable engine? What about carbon build up? I'm just wondering because most of the material I can find usually talks about the 2.7 and 2.0, not the 2.3. I think knowing about it will be very important for Bronco buyers later on in 2021.
So far, the EcoBoost lineup of vehicles have been pretty reliable. I'm not sure on specifics of each one, but I haven't heard a lot of negative things overall.
@@Pickuptrucktalk that pretty much falls in line with what I've read. Thank you for the response!
21 hy on 33in bfg and 3.5 lift .with my ranger. 2000 mile trip ky to az. 13 mpg az to ky pulling a large u hual trailer 4000 pounds on the way back. . Avg speed 70
Damn. That's impressive!
I'm just watching your video for the first time as I'm thinking about a Ranger for a used truck for myself. You can shut your adaptive cruse off in settings of most all vehicles as I see some here have suggested. Here is a way that may help to keep it on even during the bad weather like snow and wet dirt ect. Take a can of WD 40 silicone spray and when you vehicles are clean and dry just spray each sensor with a few coats each this can really help stop most of the junk from sticking onto your sensors and dripping right off like a good wax in the rain! A product like rainX will work too!
Greg Michigan 😎 🤙
I test drove a ZR2 and found the ride and seat uncomfortable, any idea on how the Ranger compares?
The seats in my Ranger are very comfortable. This is coming from someone who has back problems.
My 19 ranger had been a great vehicle, 90,000 miles and no issues what so ever except for the drivers heated seat but I always have to replace them as I use them year around and the elements just give out
Wouldn’t use cruise control in icy weather but yeah that is lame how it is easily blocked
Running on cruise control in a snow storm? You have far more faith in automotive engineers than I ever will, lol.
I hit cruise after passing through the storm.
Thanks for the mileage report. I think 22 is good also especially with the speeds you can drive in the west.
I agree.
My truck is always 18-19mpg in California I drive 45 minutes to work and still get those nimbers
Same
Is this combined or mostly city driving
EPA mileage is done at 55 mph. Not at 80. Mileage decreases 28% at 80 mph. Vs. 55.
Just like Einstein said, the faster anything wants to go, the more energy it will require.
Was literally going going to say that. But car companies know that customers won't hit the numbers, so they say " your mileage will vary." And yet people still try to sue car companies over it. I wish more customers knew about the dozens of factors that affect fuel economy. However, I gotta ding the auto manufactures for testing fuel economy at such a low speed. Totally unrealistic. That being said, Tim did pretty good for driving 80 mph, in snow, no cruise for a while, and off-road tires. Probably could get close to 30 mpg if the speed wasn't as high.
@@elliottmanning4116 EPA dictates testing speeds and methods.
benjaminwayneb well the EPA testing is unrealistic. Who drives 55 mph on a highway? Sure technically, there plenty of 1 way roads that are technically considered state highways because it has a number, but most people would not consider that as a highway.
Sure is. I was just curious really on how close I could get driving the faster speeds. I’m pretty impressed by the numbers.
I have a 2023 fx4 loaded 18 inches wheel my negative is that the gas tank way is to small
But i love it
From Canada
Tim, how is the power on steep (7% grade) hills?
Never drove on those grades.
@Stuart Stuart I towed 4500lbs up fancy gap and it had plenty of power to walk up those hills at or above the speed limit
Dan Atkinson
Interstate 77 in Virginia? According to Google, about a 4% grade. That’s pretty steep and gives me a decent idea of the Ranger capability. Thank you
@@stuartstuart866 yes sir i77 mm 0-8 its listed as a 6 or 7% grade according to the signage along the highway
@@stuartstuart866 one more thing, I locked out overdrive gears when towing unless I was on flat roads and got 13.5mpg avg across 800 miles from Georgia to buffalo going over the mountains towing that 4500lbs
My butt didn’t like the seat bottom either. I now use a covered air bladder I “borrowed” from my motorcycle. Ahhhh, MUCH better.
Can you not shut off adaptive cruise control an have just regular good old fashion cruise control ?
Not on this truck.
@@Pickuptrucktalk that's incorrect sir. If you peruse the menus adaptive cruise and all the other "safety" technologies can be turned off. I played with one at a dealer and it is able to be turned off.
My dilemma is Ranger of Canyon. Still need to test drive both. Comfort is paramount, and ride quality. I've heard complaints that the Rangers ride is more bouncy, is that true?
Bouncy? Nah. Pretty smooth.
Yes its bouncy the only way to cure the problem is to put the level kit on it look up on reviews your going to see other people complaining about the ride
Drove both, bought the Ranger, 1,000mi later, I made a mistake ! Fuel mileage is terrible on the Ranger, I traded in a 2000 Ranger with the powerful V6 that got better mileage. It stubbles all over the auto 10spd, usually dawging along unless you stomp on it.....and there's goes the mileage. Don't listen to these paid BS articles, find folks that actually own one and drive it.
I would be wary of the 2.3 EB which has had problems reported of gasoline in the crankcase😬
Man...have we gotten soft! Didn’t want to put your foot on the gas pedal...🙄 heated seats...🙄
I have same truck ( blue) paid $36,600 plus tax etc..get about 19.5-23 on highway at about 70 mph
How are the rear seats for long trips for a family of 3 adults and one 90lbs dog? And my most important question what's the city mpg? If I buy this truck it will be my daily driver. I will be driving about 60 miles everyday. 60/40 city and highway. I was gonna get tje new Honda ridgline but I been reading people are getting about 13-16 in the city which ia too low for me
@@futbol1972 not a truck for 3 adults and large dog. Mpg in city maybe 17-20. Kinda depends
So is it too small for 3 adults and a large dog?
I get that 85 octane is a middle of the country thing, but it skips 89 all together and goes from 87 to 91. So other than Hemi V8's, is midgrade pointless?
It would be interesting to find out if there is really any advantage to putting 89 in a hemi or if it's more of a marketing thing
I have 19 Lariat bought when they hit the market first one in my area. I have 51,000 miles 80% city driving and im at 22.5 mpg.
Doesn't a full-sized truck get that ?
@@daghostxxx1797 i drove a 15 f 150 and i did get 25 mpg for week i had it
How’s it been so far
I got the same one as you and am loving it
you can turn the adaptive cruise off in my opinion you should jus use regular cruise control its safer in the snow
good video tho great work
Thanks. FYI I was past the snow storm when I turned on cruise. I don’t use it in bad weather.
Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk oh absolutely I figured, I was curious about the cruise control and the ability it had in snowy conditions and this video presented it well good stuff
I average 19.5 almost all highest 65-80, 2.5 inch lift 4x4
That's pretty good with the lift.
I am a former F-150 owner. I am also a former Jeep Wrangler owner. So many years of off roading delight. I just turned 65 years old and the millennial's have created a sence of adventure for both my wife and me. I am absolutely looking forward to many more adventures in my new 2019 Ford Ranger FX4. Total congrats to FORD. Great job making America Great Again. God Bless.
my 2019 ranger 13,000 miles avrage 21 city 23 .5 highway ford is right om the money i live in ohio cleveland area.
Golf towel should be relabeled sensor wipes
😂
Bonjour Tim!
shouldn't use cruise in questionable weather anyway but you know that right?
I didn’t turn it on until I got out of bad weather. That’s why I stopped after I passed the storm edge not during the storm.
@@Pickuptrucktalk cool, good video btw
85 octane in a turbocharged engine? Curious how the engine ran since I’m sure Ford requires a minimum 87 octane.
Recommended, not required. Good comment spotting that grade difference.
In high altitude areas of the US, 85 octane will perform the same as 87 octane.
Mowcowbell really? I’ve been wanting to try and see if there’s a difference and I live at altitude. Didn’t know that would negate the premium.
I dunno. I checked the owners manual (2019 year) and it says using fuel with less than 87 octane could cause engine damage. Did it change for 2020? Doesn’t mention higher altitudes. Not trying to start an internet argument or anything.
flyer8493 i should clarify. Reg gas is 87. Premium 91. Most gas stations don’t even carry 85 unless your in the Midwest for some reason.
Interesting - no cruise at all - not even legacy? That should be an option to set...
WOW! My 2010 Ranger XLT cost me $16,000 with the 2.3 4cyl great durability but under powered had it for 10 years looking to buy a leftover XLT next year with the chrome package but will still give the Chevy another look! I am a Ford man but I prefer the 3.6 6cyl and not a fan of any turbocharged engine also Chevy has a better price with a longer bed with the 4dr but not a lot of confidence in GM from vehicle’s in the past!
You'll regret it if you get that Chevy...if you haven't already. Don't do it!
Had mine for 4 months 500 miles. Ran 87 to 91 octane driving like an old lady around town and haven't gotten above 14 mpg. Guess I got one of the many defective models?
Huh. That’s strange. I’ve done pretty well with the ones I’ve driven.
Sounds like mine @ 1,000 miles, traded in a 2000 Ranger with a V6 that got better !
Mine was 16-17 for the longest time ! Just hit 5,000mi/one yr old, and it has increased to 20mpg.
All right barely have 1400 mi on my Ford ranger but the brake pedal feels dead love it
1,000 on mine and its felt "mushy" since day one.
@@daghostxxx1797 yup that's how they come from factory but I still love the truck
@@daghostxxx1797 did ya ever fix that brake feel, mine does that shit too.
@@dale6827 Going in for service later this week ! I'll let ya know what they say...
@@dale6827 OK - They're (ford dealership) claiming there's a special service message on the length of travel of the brake pedal. The 30yr+ experienced mechanic is attempting to service per the message. Will see how it does !
My 2019 FX4 gets me about 27 MPG highway when i use 93 octane. With regular its about 24-25
Interesting. Do you think the additional price for premium with the better MPG is worth it?
@@Pickuptrucktalk Also get a bit more power. Obviously hard to quantify that without dyno. To me premium is worth it when im on long (400 mile plus) trip where i squeeze every last MPG. But around town i dont think the difference is enough. Plus that 2.3 is too fun to drive conservatively around town
@@Pickuptrucktalk its not just the better Octane TFL Trucks did a video of when you tune the Ranger, and use Premium its HP jumped to nearly 300, and Torque got a lot closer to 370 lbs
Very good Video 👍🏼, very real, I am just a little disappointed with the price of that truck 😁😁😁
Hot Wheels yes but they do rebates. I got over 8k off on mine.
That sounds really good 👍🏼
That’s pretty good performance and fuel economy. Still it’s nice having that V8 purr in my 06’ Dakota. 19 mpg highway is the best it gets. Not bad for a truck going on 15 years that’s naturally aspirated with no cylinder deactivation, a 5 speed transmission, fly by cable throttle and uses MPFI.
That is pretty good. Seems to me, people automatically assume newer trucks should get amazing fuel economy (10+ mpg improvement) versus older trucks. That’s simply not the case. The laws of physics haven’t changed that much.
does anybody know how much boost the turbo is putting out ?
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You can't have cruise control without adaptive cruise control?
Yes you can.
It is in the settings and I, apparently, didn’t notice it.
22.3mpg through Colorado would almost certainly equate to 24 on lower elevation flat land on a sunny day. Or 26 at 65mph vs interstate speeds.
did you have to use premium fuel ?
NO, only 87 or better octane. I have the '19 ranger and it loves regular gas.
@@dbrown6941I wanna buy a ranger in New Mexico we got 86 88 91 octane would it be fine to run 86? Or do u think the engine would probably spark knock
$46,000 ...why not just get a used F-150 and get similar mileage and MUCH more power, lol.
46k barely gets you in the door on an f150 anymore. You can high roll in a nice ranger or show up in an f150 work truck on steelies and manual rollup windows for $46k.
The only thing I hate about my 2021 is the transmission.
Its like my wife when it comes to deciding witch gear to be in 😒
Man I'm telling ya and I dont even get 19 mpg either. It stays shifting and shifting and shifting. Heck I've watched it over and over skip 2nd gear all together and jump right to third. I did find that if you lock out the higher gears on a country road it actually behaves better. I use 1 through 6 and it shifts right. But thats at about 45 mph and some hills. In town your guess is as good as mine cause I have no clue. I even re calibrated the transmission to re learn it again after dealing with it for a good while. I guess the guy or gal before me liked driving totally different
Remove the battery terminal, let sit for 45mins and reconnect. Your vehicles were probably hot rodded during the first 250 miles the ECM was learning your driving behavior. I've owned a 19 GT with the 10R80 and now a 22 FX4. If my vehicle doesn't come off a truck, battery gets disconnected 100%
@@dale6827 read above, you need to do a transmission reset and relearn. Absolutely beating the piss out of your vehicle you're still getting better than 19mpg in this vehicle
46k? Nuts for a tiny truck like that!
You can get an XLT 4X4 for around 30K if you don't need all the comfort gadgets and just want a mans truck. This is not a tiny truck it is about the same size as a 2000 F150 which have really grown in size. My 2019 Ranger super cab is 3 ft shorter than my 2017 F150 super cab
I would buy this truck at 34k not 47k
35k xlt super crew 4x4 everything but leather and nav. Gotta shop. I wouldn't pay 46 either
I paid $33k for my FX4 (off road and towing packages). It was a slightly used loaner with 2k miles. I'm at 5k now with no big issues. Like others have said the mpg seems to be creeping up the more miles I put on the truck. The lifetime mpg said 17 when I first got in it and it's up to 20.6 now and creeps up every few days. I drive almost 100% in town so I'm happy. Biggest complaint is I can hear a buzzing at low speeds, only when on the gas. Lots of complaints in online forums with no resolution. But it's a mild irritation, how often do you drive 25mph?
@@erizzle67 I'm on a 3" ready lift system 33" ridge grapplers and I'm getting about 17 . 4900 miles. Gonna throw the 5 star tune on it for shits and giggles. I put a turbosmart bov and a k and n drop in on the truck the day I got it . might as well get some more power out of it. Garage truck hardly driven.
I paid 36k for my fx4 lariat, MSRP 46k it was a loaner
Buy it on Black friday. 12k off . not kidding.
46 thousand!?! Wtf! Is that for Ranger Raptor?
For that much money I would just buy an F-150! These mid-size trucks are WAY too expensive! They made two HUGE mistakes with this truck.
1. You have to remove the wheel to change the oil!
2. You can't fold the seat down and have a flat surface to load stuff onto.
You don't need to remove the wheel, just turn the wheel all the way to the right.
and...the fuel mileage is TERRIBLE ! F150/V8 is better !
The truck is great. You get a lot for the money and some people can't use an F150 because of its size...won't fit in my condo garage, too tall. I agree with you on the back seat, not sure what they were thinking. You don't need to remove the tire for the oil change, makes it easier but I just crank the wheel all the way to the right and it's almost like taking the wheel off.
@@daghostxxx1797 fuel mileage isn't that bad. Like any turbo, if you stomp on it the fuel gauge will move. You drive conservative and it's just fine.
46000 that's crazy!!!!
Auto safety and fuel economy have made vehicles overpriced and made of too much plastic. When all intake manifolds went to plastic I knew we were in trouble. They can keep all the tech and give me a basic truck. 😂
You are an idiot if you pay msrp
Noone short of an idiot pays MSRP. You can easily get one of these under $40K.
The same as the 2.3 in the F-150's?? I remember when there were 25 million traffic deaths each year before lane departure and adaptive cruise. :)
No. 2.7 in F-150.
My main concern is the EcoBoost motor after 10 years.
Maintenance is everything in any engine.
They are bullet proof
10 years, start hauling what they say you can with that power plant and it will not last 2 years. turbo gas never, turbo diesel maybe. that kind of $ just go with a full size. i have an 11 ranger good small truck, ford dropped the ball on this one.
Consumer Reports also rated the new Ranger at the top over the others. Maintenance is everything.
Most people don't haul what they say you can. The Ranger will pull your boat or 4 wheeler with no problems.
That's why I dont want a new vehicle with all the sensors. Ice, mud, dirt, etc just mess them up and I find them more of a pain since I'm constantly on gravel roads in all seasons
Thankfully they can all be turned off
Bring wipes
You shouldn't be using cruise control in a snowstorm anyways.
Where's your wife from the Tacoma video?
My wife can’t make every video.
yet you can get a full size truck for the same money with rebates get the same mileage if he in Denver he gonna get the worst gas mileage he in the mountains
Got a friend that's a 30yr Ford mechanic, he owns a yr old F150/4WD/V8, that gets better mileage then my new Ranger with a 4cyl.......tell me how that works ?
Will someone please tell us how Ford plans to avoid carbon build up on the intake valves in the absence of a ported fuel injector? This smells like eco-boost 2.7 all over again. When will one of these vloggers do their job?
I haven’t had the chance to talk to a Ford engine engineer. I’ve talked with Chevy about it and they don’t see it as an issue.
@@Pickuptrucktalk
Of course they don't see an issue as long as the owner is cool with an $800-$2500 service every 30K miles. It's not a repair because cleaning the valves won't address the underlying issue thereby assuring recurrence. If a prospective second owner is faced with those service bills what will that do to resale value? Doesn't it seem trite to discuss fuel mileage when design issues pose potentially disastrous financial impacts? Everything we've learned from Ford, Volkswagen, Hyundai etc. tells us that TURBOCHARGING WITH GDI ONLY IS A BAD IDEA. I hope you take a moment to send this post to Chevy, you'll be the first one I know of to elicit an answer from any of the truck makers.
@@cleaterose5914 I literally did a video on this topic: czcams.com/video/IdhKqR4Y9LQ/video.html
@@Pickuptrucktalk The only direct injected engine we are having issues with in our fleet is GM's 5.3, we are chemically cleaning the intake valves every 20,000 miles because we started having carbon related misfire codes. Cleaning using GM's cleaner seams to be working, No need to R&R the cylinder heads yet.
46K for a Ranger?! That’s just ridicoulous.
You can get deals on these.
You don’t pay msrp
35 out the door for my xlt with every option but leather and nav. Super crew 4x4 .
P J of course I don’t. I paid in 2011 24k out the door for a new Suzuki Equator (re-badges Nissan Frontier) 4 door 4x4 & 6ft bed. Stickered 34k. What I was saying that these days the MSRP’s are ridicoulous.
Don’t de rock me riz of course it’s expensive because it’s loaded to the tits compared to Suzuki......and there is the cost of inflation as well. My 2018 MSRP on my Mini P.stroke F150 was 75,000 and I paid 60,000 out the door.
I can’t believe you put 85 octane in a turbo 4 cyl. 87 is bad enough
It's designed for 87 and you actually get more power when you put in better grades.
premium fuel for best performance
You’ll get better mpg if you run 91 octane, all ford vehicles are tested with high octane
No turbos on my daily drivers. Turbos give performace at the cost of reliability. I think a V6 option would have been more appealing to truck buyers. Non forced induction engines cost less to own and last longer.
Does a semi count in this theory?
I think the 2.3L EcoBoost is a far superior option to say the 3.3L base V6 the F-150 uses. Sure, at 6,500rpm the V6 makes 20 more hp, but it is way lacking in torque, which the 2.3 brings in hard and at a very low rpm. The 2.3 EcoBoost has a steel crank with almost the same stroke as a 460 big block, and the turbocharger is hardly leaning on the internals of the engine. Everything under hood is fairly easy to access too! Turbos do not scare me!
I know of no forced induction gas engines with a million miles. Its possible. My question is how many turbos does it take to get there?
Diesels without FI do exist. Obsolete due to inefficiency and dirty as hell. Old tractors. They can handle more hours than turbo diesels.
It's physics.
I saw 13.094 gallons on the pump yet you used 8.6 in your calculation. So 192.5 divided by 13.094= 14,7
Wrong pump. The last image is when I filled up with fuel used.
14.7 is probably what I get with mine, it ain't 20 !!!!!!!!
The reason the Ranger was such a success in the past was that it was a good SIMPLE truck at a cheap price and it was the #1 seller. Not sure why they think that truck is going to last in the USA is beyond me. Thats NOT what we want in a truck and at that price. BTW i've owned probaby 7 Rangers so far and have a 1998 right now that I bought 2 years ago and to this day i'm still happy when i drive it!
Have owned a 1/2 dozen at least, traded my 2000 in on a new one, very disappointed !!! Fuel mileage is TERRIBLE ! Test drove a Canyon, listened to the reviews and bought the Ranger - NEVER AGAIN !
I'm not a fan of the computerized chaperone in these new cars
The front Radar (which is a carry over from the global ranger), is the square block and can not only be obstructed by ice or snow can also come loose from ball and joint giving you false impact warning or turn itself off. When it deactivates not only does it effect adaptive cruise control, also effects pilot 360 system, so lane keeping, tailgating warning etc. will be turned off. Ford needs to secure it better, or we need an aftermarket solution.... hint , hint to those reading.
Also while some like the leather seating the regular fabric seats in XL, XLT version are far more comfortable, which when you go for those lower trim Levels the truck costs a lot Less!
Good points. Thanks.
I'm a Ford guy all the way...HOWEVER not a fan of the new Ranger. I think it is overpriced for what you get...and that's from a guy who bought a new Raptor in 2018 ha...ha...
Remember the EPA mileage numbers are NOT at 75-80 mph...and finally my mileage computer was off by 2 mpg reading high (says I'm getting 15mpg but really 13) and that's too much.
Not saying the Ranger is a bad truck but I know it's not for me...thanks for the video
Thanks for commenting. Weird on your mileage computer.
$46,000. Are you kidding me? What a joke.
Wait until you drive it ! Buy the F150 V8/4WD for that money !
The lawsuit against Ford is nothing but lawyers feeding their greed.Ford simply tells us what the EPA tells them about fuel mileage.They even tell you up front your mileage may vary! If people aren't happy about the fuel mileage,point the fingers at the EPA not Ford.
Good job! I will never change my TACOMA for a Ranger!!!🤠🤠🤠
You are in the minority, many are getting on board with the new Ford Ranger!
Taco is the way to go! Still best selling mid size truck regardless of the ranger
But the Ford Ranger is increasing sales. The tacoma is a dinosaur truck. These Rangers are getting more and more popular. Now the engine is a 2.3, but the 2.7 is coming.
Harley Jackson to each their own man. I’ll stick to the rice burner and you can stick to your ford.
To each their own. I am excited about the 2.7 engine coming to the new Ford Ranger.
BOWERS AND WILKINS? It’s banging olufsen. That’s plain laziness dude.I actually own this truck too by the way so it’s sad to see all of the lazy reviewers on CZcams giving out false information.
Lazy because I got the name wrong? My mistake for sure, but slow down on the hateraid.
These new rangers are more refined and better built than the Toyota Tacoma... especially the frame. Toyota Tacomas have had long Historys of weak frames. My friends 2020 Tacoma was rear ended at mph and it bent the frame. Foreign metal has always been sub-standard.
Toyota frame actually build in California by daco steel plant.. a real japan made Toyota back 1985 to 95 frame is way stronger. Until 96 sent Tacoma plant in usa and that thing all downhill.
@@allankristjanson6675 Doesn't matter where it's built .....It's built to Japanese sub -standards . I am a metal fabricator and foreign steel is the absolute worst.
@@toddbob55 now days they are. But past is quilty steel. I own 92 Toyota pick up which my dad bought brand new and hand over to me. 28 years old in hash salty highways in northern western Ontario canada. The frame that truck still shows black paint factory coat and fate colour black. Other steel like brakes line, fuel line, box bed, cab corners, finder wheel wells, control arm getting rusty raining down. We still see lots of 90s to 98 gm truck frame still has paint coated. Newer gm like 2005 to 2010. It already flakes of rust falling and paint are peeling off. Huge difference the quality steel build compare today steel are thinner cheap bad quality.
China steel are shit.. as today. And huge problems trades deals rip off
I crossed it off my list after learning that a 6 speed manual isn't available :(
46,000 dollars come on people just think about that price now. lol
Hmm that front sensor needs a washer jet. The washer jets for headlights has always seemed unnessary to me. This is a perfect application. Not a lot to ask at $45k. Ford dropping the ball again.
I wouldn’t say dropping the ball, just another obstacle engineering has to tackle. Currently, I know engineers who are working on heating the sensors to reduce heat build up. New tech just presents new issues.
It should have a v6 no 4
Nevermind the truck...$46K LARGE?! R U serious?! Oh...I get it now....Put a ridiculously high inital MSRP and THEN let the customer pay a bit less! Cause there is no F-ing way I'd ever pay that much for this truck...Or Any thruck in this segment! That's just ford attempting to extort from the customer. Yeah I know...The all do...But this? No...No thank you ford.
Edysin Simon try a Tacoma. There even more expensive with none of the discounts ha ha
@@corpsman247 Ha!
This is just sad! Hope no one has actually paid even 40k for a ranger. 22 mpg. That could be topped by almost any truck on the road.
Did you see how fast he was driving? 80 to 85 mph will drastically reduce fuel economy, especially in a pickup truck.
Same price for a SLOCOMA that is constantly hunting for gears!
46k for a midsize truck. The people at ford must love going to Colorado and smoke that good marijuana because that just ridiculous. I'll stick to my 2017 Nissan frontier pro 4x got it used with 15,600 miles for $23,300. New $36,700. And will out last the ranger.
That Guy you must be the type that thinks msrp is the real price lol.
Was your frontier a used rental?
guy proulx what doesn’t sell is the aging Frontier.
guy proulx id buy neither midsize is junk.
@@Chuckers84 the point I was getting at is let me know if you can buy a fully loaded ranger under 30K with less than 25K. No you can't. A ford raptor is over 49k in asia. And I bet you that a frontier will out last that ranger. Just like a typical Ford I give it 5 years and you will start to see imperfections in the fit and finish.
46k is full sticker price. Nobody with half a brain pays full sticker
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46k of pure plastic cheapness
I have adaptive cruise control on my 2016 Colorado, my eyeballs and my foot. Also gets better milage and 100ft/lb more torque than Ranger.
Unless it's a diesel your torque doesn't come nowhere close to the ranger, if your is a v6 it torque is about 269 and the rangers is 310.
Unless you have the deisel youre not comming close to the torque this thing throws out. Throw on a 165$ tune and you're at just about 400 ft.lbs. just ordered my tune.
Agree with Robert
I will take a Colorado diesel over this piece any day.
I would definately get the Ford Ranger.
@@harleyjackson5513 Why the ranger has had nothing but bad reviews. It's behind and was the last to be released, there's no excuse.
This particular Ranger has been overseas for years. Watch some videos. This new Ford Ranger is kicking so.e butt.
The Colorado diesel is a bit of a piece. Drove up next to one idling. So loud! Sounds like a tractor. My F150 powerstroke is super quiet and refined.
@@Chuckers84 No they aren't loud the one you were next to must have been deleted. Plus who judges if a diesel is good by it's sound, the 12 valve Cummins is by far the most reliable and by far the noisiest....
Will take a Tacoma over a Ranger any day.
Tacoma is a dog, transmission always hunting for gears. It should be called SLOCOMA
Yup that used to be the case. But the 3rd gen Tacoma is terrible. Toyota made a big mistake with that engine/tranny combo.
guy proulx just cause it sells more every year doesn’t mean it doesn’t have issues. In that case the Ford F-150 must be the best truck on the planet. The Tacoma has been the best damn mid sized truck for years no doubt. But my 3rd gen was terrible and just looking on the forums there’s thousands of people with the same issue. It’s still a serviceable truck but that engine/tranny combo has opened the door. Which is why you see everyone getting back in the mid sized marked.
guy proulx the word has gotten out. A lot of people have gone back to 2nd Gen Tacoma’s, Chevy, Ford, or Jeep. The Tacoma is still running off it’s reputation no doubt. The 4th gen Tacoma will hopefully remedy the problem. Should be an interesting race in the next few years.
Tacoma/ Foreign sub-standard weak metal.... Tacomas have a long history of frame issues and in 2020 it's still the same.... You cant beat American iron and I can tell you that Ford has a better frame.
Let's get a more masculine person to do these videos!
I was going to delete this, but I want to respond by saying this is probably one of the rudest comments I've ever seen on this channel. Congrats. You get the How to be a Dick award.
Over priced small truck.Fix Or Repair Daily.👎👎👎