With a modern turbo engine and a 10-speed gearbox, the new Ford Ranger is a 21st-century truck.
Truck
After a long absence from the American market, the Ford Ranger truck returns to the Ford dealer lots with plenty of modern updates.
Engine
The only engine offered is a 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbo. This EcoBoost cranks 270 horsepower at 5500 rpm, and 310 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. Fuel economy is listed at 21/26 for the 2-wheel drive variation. This particular one had 4x4, so it was rated at 20/24 mpg.
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Shifting
The only gearbox available is the new 10-speed automatic, which provides the correct gear for any situation.
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Second Row
This ranger is the SuperCrew that offers more interior room for hauling gear and people.
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Rear Bed
The rear bed was only 5 feet long, but with four doors, we still had enough room for lots of camping gear.
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Interior
The cabin is nothing fancy, but the controls are very simple and easy to use. Many will appreciate the old fashioned manual emergency brake lever.
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Infotainment
The information screen is not the largest around, but simple to operate.
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Driving Modes
This knob provides a 2-wheel mode for street, with two 4x4 modes for off-pavement use. The TM button stands for "Terrain Management".
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Driving Mode Gauge
“Terrain Management" is a computer program that has settings for mud, snow, sand, rocks, and other conditions.
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Rock Crawl
This off-road driving included rough rock crawling, which the Ranger is capable of doing if the proper options are ordered.
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Economy
On highway trips, the fuel economy was 24 mpg cruising at 65 mph. In 750 miles of driving, with most in heavy city traffic, or off-road, we averaged near 18 mpg. This is a decent figure for a 4x4 truck.
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FX4
The Ranger is a welcome addition to the small truck market. Ford is going to sell plenty of these.
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