2019 Ford Ranger Off-Road Test - Broken Arrow Trail Sedona, AZ
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- čas přidán 10. 04. 2019
- Noah wanted to push the brand new 2019 Ford Rangers stock FX4 Package capabilities to it's limits, so with being close to Sedona, AZ and the Broken Arrow Trail we decided to head off-road!
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I was going to buy a Tacoma, as I have a 4Runner. I went to test drive the Ranger just to check one out. The salesman had me take it off road, on a pretty good trail. I was very nervous, but the Ranger did so awesome on it, totally blew me away. I bought the Ranger.
I'd have to say the ranger starting off will out due the Tacoma but the look on the Tacoma is more of an aggressive attitude.
Plus you got some real power. 2.3 turbo is great.
I went to test drive the Tacoma but doesn't work out at all for me being 6'4" but the Ranger was perfect and more powerful and more comfortable all around.
elitemav I’m the same height as you. I test drove both and I ended up buying the Ranger. It had more room, more power, more off road options (FX4), better gas mileage, more towing capacity and just as good off road.
I’ll be adding a 3.5” lift with 33s for the trail. With the locker, it’s more capable than the Tacoma in all categories.
@@steved1880 Yeah it makes the Tacoma look pretty dated I think most of the mid size trucks are going to have to come up with something new to compete since in my opinion the Ranger is now the best Mid size truck you can buy. We have 4 at my work with over 100k miles and they still run like new with no issues whatsoever and they have been driven off road every single day and nights as well.
finally a proper offroading video with a ranger off the dealer lot. good stuff.
Thanks Justin!
Justin King you should also sub to tfl trucks if u like stock off roading
Just bought a 2019 Ranger 4x4. Currently has modest 2 1/2" lift, with Fuel rims and larger Nitto tires. Absolutely love this truck!
TFL Truck would have been scared to take a 2 door Rubicon on 35s down this trail. Excellent video. It’s nice to see some actual off-roading in a video like this. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Michael, we're excited to hit this trail again now that we've had time to build this Ranger!
stage 3 by far the best review videos put out. y’all need to expand and release more videos. sick of watching TFL truck
Thanks Jeremy, we're working on it! Make sure to share our channel with your friends, the more subscribers we have the more we can expand!
Then don’t watch TFL.
This truck has been on sale for many years in other countries in the same body style. I have a 2012. These have an amazing reputation in the international markets for being great offroad 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Very nice. The Fx4 seems pretty capable. Nice to see the skid plates doing their job.
I am considering buying the Ford Ranger and this is exactly what I needed to see to help assess if it is capable enough off-road. Great job too!
Just got my Ranger 2 days ago, it’s identical to this one!
Awesome! Any build plans?
Stage 3 Motorsports Just going to put some exterior mods on it for now. It’s a lease so I don’t want to void my warranty or anything. Going to toss a bull bar, fender flares on it and the roll bars for the bed of the truck.
Been to Broken Arrow on those Jeep tours and know how brutal that trail is, and after watching this, you really peaked my interest in this vehicle. Thanks for keeping it stock for this test. Real world imho. 👍😎
Just bought a 2021 Ford Ranger FX4, watching this video gets me stoked to take it out on the trails. Great video!
Everything I’ve seen about this new Ranger so far it seems to be a very capable little truck! Definitely living up to its namesake. The old Rangers were great!
Very informative with great camera work! Your media is grade A!
Hey thanks! You should see the stuff our photographers crank out. I'd say they're some of the best in the business lol
Fun and demonstrative. Every video I watch on the Ranger makes me super happy that I have one.
Thanks.
Best video I’ve seen so far about the ranger, most reviews are of lariat it’s nice seeing someone review an xlt Fx4...this setup is the exact one I want I can’t wait till I get mine ☺️
Yep xlt fx4 with the technology package. Who needs the lariat?👍🏻😂😂
Great video! That's pretty damn impressive!
Well done stage 3, well done FORD. 4X4 low, you will hardly ever use your brakes down hill. Good times offroad
Really great video! Y’all just earned a subscriber. Excited to check out the rest of your content.
So far best off-roading video I have seen and I am quite impressed with what I saw from a stock truck
I liked the vid so much I subscribed. Looking forward to future mods.
I like when vehicles are used for what they were designed for. Subscribed, greets from Mexico 👍
Very nice!!! I’m thinking of grabbing one for myself!!! Great video!!!
Been watching all the Ranger reviews. Seems like it doesn't really excel at one particular thing but does many things well. Kinda like the Swiss Army knife of mid- size trucks.
I bought the exact same Ranger! I love it! I have been off road several times and its exceeded expectations!
Subscribed. About time a good review with Ranger. 👍👍👍👍
It did really well. Clearance is the only thing you really need on that trail. Its a fun trail with great views!
Thanks for the awesome review! Great work on all aspects of your review.
Thanks Chris, hit subscribe and stay tuned for all this Ranger has in store!
Great video! Glad to see you guys test it out stock first. I can say after adding a 2.5” level and 32” ties my ranger does great off road and the extra clearance from the mods is definitely needed. Can’t wait to see future videos!
We can't wait to dig into this thing and really see what it can do either! Sounds like you've got a great setup!
I look forward to seeing what you test! I’m ready for a set of coil-overs and rear shocks... maybe you can test some out. 😬
@@wasinger427 Don't worry we're almost ready to start testing products on this build!
Just got my 2020 STX Ranger with the off-road package. Looking forward to getting it ready for the trail with an overland build. 1st timer and so excited to get into this with my 2 teenage sons! awesome review.
Doing broken arrow on Sunday with a stock 4x4 1998 yukon. This makes me more confident. Good video dude! Good to see the new Ranger flexing its muscles also!
Right on! It's a fun trail in a beautiful area so it's pretty much impossible to not have a good time. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! Helped me make up my mind about purchasing a new Ranger - looking forward to updates!
Thanks Derek! Stay tuned we've got a lot ahead for this thing!
Excellent video & very informative. I enjoyed this very much & nice job!
Great video! Shared! Keep it up guys!
This is a awesome risky but very awesome review appreciate this and especially how honest and to the point the bid is thank you! 🤙
This is exactly the video ive been looking for!
Thanks Jeffrey! Make sure to check out our other Ford Ranger videos as well!
Should have used trail control going down hill at end
Best midsize truck u can buy! Amazing vehicle. Love my new Ranger XLT FX4 crew! #Ecoboost
Great to hear David, we're loving this truck so far! Make sure to hit subscribe and check out all the great parts and trails we hit with this thing!
Just got a new one myself love it so far and it hasnt touched offroad yet. Cant wait!
You should have try the trail control with the automatic speed setup when you did get down the stoney downhill to see how it perform!
you, my man, are responsible for me wanting to buy this truck right away!
Beautiful area. Great video. Thank you.
Thanks for checking it out Daniel, we've got some great off-road videos coming now that this truck has been built, hit subscribe and check them out!
This is an Amazing review. Thank You!!!
That's what we're here for! Hit subscribe and stay tuned for more with this build!
I keep tempting myself to get one of these. My old 1992 ranger treated me better than most vehicles I’ve owned since then.
Thank you for mentioning the drivers side grab handle. Extremely useful and they seem to be absent from all midsize trucks (Gladiator has one). Early promos for the Ranger and I gave Ford a lot of props on that, only to find they didn’t install the. It’s important enough that I bought a 14’ part number to add one to my Tundra ($180).
Love the content and helpful turtorials. Subscribed!
Thanks Nicholas!
Wahoooo I took that train in the Pink Jeep tour -- wend down that terrifying staircase of rocks and thought the jeep was going to roll end over end down that 30% incline. Wow - never thought a stock Ranger could do that. I just put in an order for a 2024 Ranger... The grab handles are back!
Pretty dang impressive job by that stock ranger. Nice video.
Just had alook at a Ranger offroad (premium), thank you for the great show.
Love seeing anything other than overbuilt jeeps on 35's. I take my 87 Samurai with 28's on this trail pretty often. Getting down the staircase isn't as bad as you might think it would be. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Somtimes a Bad idea driving over a log or big stick. Seen people do that with bash plates and guards underneath and still ended up tearing something up. Great video and word of the ranger! Awesome job guys
Dope! Just purchased my 2020 Ranger XLT FSX
Going to buy a Ranger this year!
Test drove them twice! Love them.
Bought a white FX4 XLT Ranger! Love it!
Awesome 👍👍 2019 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 off road review .
Don't know why your so surprised had rangers in Australia for years very capable 4x4
Agreed. Bought the latest Wildtrak, no mods (except for a light bar and a good set of all terrain tyres) and it goes anywhere with ease. Best 4x4 I have ever owned or driven.
@@Ash_P_ same bro ..all terrains only on my wildtrak..awesome truck
Hows the reliability on them down there been? I'm torn between taco and this, reliability is the only thing thats holding me back.
@@dzl4524 they are reliable mate. Many tradesman in Australia drive these trucks. I also have friends with the same trucks. No issues 🍻
@@johncitizen9996 Thats awesome to hear, thanks for the reply!
Glad I found your channel and specifically this video....I am looking to purchase a 2021 Ranger...new to off road coming from road racing (enthusiast HPDE track days)...I will be foloowing this build...Great video...
Ford trucks have alaways been # 1
We believe the same thing Todd!
I'm getting one of these bad boys soon. Order is placed and this video is getting me so jazzed up. I've my camp in the Adirondacks in NY. It's some real tough road and the bit at like 13:45 really made me feel confident about this truck with that!
@@samuellohnas900 We're excited to see what this thing can do over time, this drive got us excited for this potential!
I as well. I was thinking of getting a BDS lift kit for it (when they put it out) but after this I'm starting to wonder if just a bigger set of tires would do the job well enough. But I always would rather be safe than sorry!
You’re actually stupid lol
Man, what a well produced video! You guys put some professional automotive journalist to shame! Well done!! I’m thinking of getting a Ranger, I’ll make sure to hit y’all up for mods!
Ford needs to use your video for there ads, best ranger offroad video yet
Great vidéo, Tks a lot. Finally someone who does some off road with the Ranger. There is almost no video of off reading Ranger in US.
Don't worry as more guys get their hands on these i'm sure you'll see them on the trails more and more!
I bought one took it out and barely ever had it in 4 wheel drive,very impressed
My early 90's bone stock grand cherokee made broken arrow just fine. It's a badass trail.
AZ RC Fanatic exactly and all these Ford fanboys calling this truck #1 lol
Enjoyed the video, great job,,, I am looking at Rangers,so thank you for the information 👍👍
No problem Alan these are great vehicles to own, check out our full build series for ideas on what you could do.
Decent test of this truck stock! I was close to buying a Colorado, but the FX4 XLT Crew caught me after a test drive. I am in Alaska on the snow mostly, have to keep it in 4 high for take offs, but man this truck is amazing. Thanks for making this video!
The colorado felt like a car vs the ranger. Happy that i chose the ranger.
Thank you for another great video. Your videos are honest and I look forward to more. My factory ordered Ranger is suppose to be here April 21st. I am looking forward to it now a little bit more after watching this. Thank you again.
Thank you! The Ranger has proven to be a really solid little truck so far, so I imagine you'll really enjoy yours. Thanks for watching
Love this video. This is exactly what I wanted to see. I’m seriously debating on getting one of these trucks instead of an f150. I don’t really need a truck for towing or anything but having a smaller truck is always good for hauling. I never even thought about off-roading it but wanted a 4x4 for getting to my parents house on snow covered roads. This completely opens my mind to the idea of going off-roading just for the hell of it. I can already see the mods I would do to give it a bit of a lift and a little bit of a second kind of cool makeover. (First cool is functionality, second cool is just for aesthetics or just for hell of it kinda stuff). Such an awesome truck. Probably wait and compare it to gen 2 and make a decision there but damn it’s a nice truck for sure.
The ranger is still capable of pulling max 7500lbs if you want to do minor towing so if you’re not a dedicated tower I would recommend the ranger.
Excellent video I like the Ford Ranger
Thanks Gary! hit subscribe and stay tuned we're doing a lot with this build right now!
Ford never dissapointed. Love from malaysia😍
I am not into 4x4 but bought 5 cylinder wildtrak for towing. Fantastic little truck.
Good job, certainly beats the “doug score” of taking it for a spin around the block!
I just came across this review after purchasing a Ranger XLT with 6" Lift and Wheel swap. Great video of what it can do stock. I would like to see some aftermarket skid plates.
I just bought a 2020 Ranger FX4. I love it so far! I ordered a Raptor grill for a more aggressive look.
Thanks for showing that. I am looking at buying one, doing my homework this weekend. Thanks for showing what the 4WD version was able to handle
No problem Damon! we've spent countless hours behind the wheel of this ranger so we could help you make your choice!
great video. i really want one now.
Thanks Cobra, it's a really fun ride!
lol I have a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and 2019 Ford Ranger XLT myself ...cool bones....the Ranger features the "Trail Control mode" which is like a "cruise Control" for slow rock crawling...I used it the other day it works amazing !!!!!
Props for doing Devil’s Staircase. I didn’t want to do that in my stock Tacoma. Rock sliders are a must after rims/tires and a coilover lift. That is what I modded first and did pretty well on the backroad to Crown King.
Thanks! We’re ready to start building this Ranger up to see what it can do on other trails!
Great truck, just bought one, a black one, great video!
Thanks Roland, hit subscribe and stay tuned to see what we can do with it!
I've seen a stock fx4 hang with a trd pro when we went camping. They're pretty damn capable.
They sure are impressive!
Very impressive Ford Ranger
So it's a Jeep trail / ranger fx4 trail now👐👍🏻👍🏻🙂🙂
Now after you change all the suspension and wheels and tires and whatever else you do. You have to make sure you do the same trail in the same conditions to be able to get a fair comparison.
Thank you for this. The camera work was really good, perspectives were excellent. The truck performance was good for as you stated, off the show room floor. I wondered why you didn't use the terrain management going down the steep stairs? It is supposed to act like off road cruise control. I suspect the Ranger Raptor will be available to the US market soon at least I think that will happen, after all Ford wants to make sales and that will sell, quite well I should think. Thanks again.
Id love to see one of these with a lift, some 33s, and see what it can do!
Make sure to hit the subscribe button Ryan, we'll be changing this setup soon!
Looking forward to seeing your lift on it, I’m in the uk and have a white wildtrak version diesel 3.2 and will be lifting my own by 3 inches for my off-road days in Scotland, great video guys
Hello, what's the MPG on the diesel?
ICEBERG News hi mate my diesel is a 2017 3.2 inline 5 around the streets stop starting I achieve 24/27mpg my ranger is manual which will edge the auto but on a run with cruise control 70mph it’ll easily give me around 34mpg this is carrying 4 people and quite a bit in the tray
@@davidthompson882 thanks mate
I think Ranger will be a solid little truck. I test drive a crew cab model, back seat is too little for me at 6’2”, I’d probably get extended cab with longer bed. I like.
This is a really great video. The rangers you have there look very different from the ones we get in Africa. On these trails a Ranger Wildtrak would ace those challenges.
Have a new Ranger Lariat FX4 that should be here 4/27/19. Really looking forward to see your improvements. Hopefully exhaust improvements and chip tuner. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Richard, we've got a lot in store for this Ranger, make sure to hit subscribe and stay tuned!
Very surprised how well it did on the trail. Strangely here in the UK we get grab handles on the A pillars as standard. Mind you, we are stuck with 3.2 diesels which I would trade any day for that nice 2.3 petrol you get, although we do get a choice of 6 speed manual or 10 speed auto!
Awesome video! White is such a great color for the Ranger. I wish we had the US spec here in Germany.
Nice truck !
I've done this trail 3 times in my life. In a stock TJ sport. In a 2 inch lift 97 k2500 burb. In a 97 rav4. Yes, seriously. With the manual you get a center locker for true 4wd and mine had the optional torsen rear. Clutch hated it, but we did it. granted I didn't do the whole trail, but to submarine rock and back.
My first truck was a 99 ranger, 4x4 5 speed manual, it always surprised me how capable it was. I only broke it once by jumping it over a rail road crossing. The rear passenger shackle was toasted.
EXCELLENT VIDEO. You COVERED TIRES,(which i have hankook dynapro at-m's) on my 2022 ranger fx 4 lariat. I FIND that loose rocks tends to make the rear tire spin. THE SUSPENSION also (on my ranger) is a bit soft, i guess FORD want to have a balance between soft and hard for off roading. RAISING the RIDE HEIGHT might help clearance issues but, i'm not really an off-road enthusiast but, i think you make good sense. NICE REVIEW.
Just got myself a new 2021 Ranger XLT FX4
Now time to test the ranger Tremor..took a stock Tremor to Uwharrie in NC, no issues
I still have my 1993 Ranger laying around with a 2.3. It has 99 HP LOL! I’m really liking this 2019 model. I think I paid 10g back in 1993. Long way from 40g of today’s money. My times have changed
The overseas versions have grab handles on both sides. I wonder how hard it would be to just order those parts and add them in?
I also noticed that they have dropout style rear axles, a-la 9”... and diesels, of course.
Thank you
One of the best off road review I’ve seen yet for the Ranger, I’ve been itching to get my 2019 out and about on the mountain trails in western Maryland and West Virginia. It would have been interesting to see the trail management system operate coming down that 20-30% incline and see how the ranger works with that system. I dont plan on using it but been looking to see how/if it works.
Joshua Chesslo what trails in WV you go too?
works amazing in my opinion.... :D
Did you air down at all? I'm picking up my Ranger next week and can't wait to get it out on some trails!
The reviews on this truck are all over the place. Some reviewers hate it and some love it. Especially off road ones. I have no idea what to think about it at this point.
Nice Review thank you 👍🇺🇸
The Vermonter