2019 ford ranger review....

[TCowner]

I just got a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT. I only have about 300 miles on it but so far, I am impressed. The warning system that lets you know you are "wandering" out of your lane takes some getting used to but its probably a good idea. Its just when you are not prepared for it. The power of the ecoboost 4 cylinder engine is also quite impressive. The ten speed transmission is so seamless that you don't realize how often it shifts. I also am amazed at just how quiet this truck is. This truck replaces a 2017 GMC Canyon that I thought was a pretty good truck but wasn't as quiet as this one.

So we will see. I had originally planned on another Canyon or Colorado (the lease was expiring on my Canyon) but the Ford folks won out this time.

 

[txdon]

I just got a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT. I only have about 300 miles on it but so far, I am impressed. The warning system that lets you know you are "wandering" out of your lane takes some getting used to but its probably a good idea. Its just when you are not prepared for it. The power of the ecoboost 4 cylinder engine is also quite impressive. The ten speed transmission is so seamless that you don't realize how often it shifts. I also am amazed at just how quiet this truck is. This truck replaces a 2017 GMC Canyon that I thought was a pretty good truck but wasn't as quiet as this one.

So we will see. I had originally planned on another Canyon or Colorado (the lease was expiring on my Canyon) but the Ford folks won out this time.

Same here the GMC was at the top of the list to replace my aging F150 till I checked out the Ranger. My Ranger lane assist is not as aggressive as my wife's KIA which sets off audible alerts when you just get close. You can easily turn off the lane assist on the Ranger by pushing the end of the turn signal. I always leave mine on.

 

[Oaktree]

I few years ago we sold our 1987 f-150 with the 302 engine. Our Ranger seems to have twice the HP it had, yet it gets twice the fuel mileage it got. How could that be!!

I had a late 70s F-150 with the 302, and to say the least that engine was undersized for it! Gas mileage on mine ranged from 14-17, which wasn't out of line for a truck, but it was pretty anemic.
It tended to flood if you didn't start it just right, and was hard to start if it had been sitting more than a week or so. I sure don't miss carburetors!! :thumbdown:

 

[ArlyA]

We modestly looked at the GM products but found there HP was quite a bit less than the Ranger which we wanted for trailers. I still can't believe how how good of fuel mileage it gets AND still has so much power. Like you, we've been very impressed with its drive train. We have also liked the lane assist in it.. Please give us a more thorough review after you get more mileage on it. THANKS!

I just got a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT. I only have about 300 miles on it but so far, I am impressed. The warning system that lets you know you are "wandering" out of your lane takes some getting used to but its probably a good idea. Its just when you are not prepared for it. The power of the ecoboost 4 cylinder engine is also quite impressive. The ten speed transmission is so seamless that you don't realize how often it shifts. I also am amazed at just how quiet this truck is. This truck replaces a 2017 GMC Canyon that I thought was a pretty good truck but wasn't as quiet as this one.

So we will see. I had originally planned on another Canyon or Colorado (the lease was expiring on my Canyon) but the Ford folks won out this time.

 

[Jstpssng]

The 302 was never much of a power house even by the standards of the day. Just like the venerable 300 I-6 only thing the 302 had going for it was dependability, which Ford seemed to lose for few years around the turn of the century. (Tritons, 6.0 diesel...)

 

[txdon]

Got a AMP flip bed extender for the Ranger and installed it today. I had one before on my sportTrac and it came in handy not only for long items but to keep things from rolling around in the back.

It cannot be removed when the tailgate is locked. Both tie downs release immediately when the bed handle is pulled.
219 Ranger Standard Bed AMP Research BEDXTENDER HD Install - YouTube

 

[MoArk Willy]

The switch on the end of the turn signal lever turns it off if it becomes annoying.
When changing lanes on a highway that is striped well it feels like you have a shimmy.
First time I drove it on the freeway I thought something was wrong. But I only had it 2 days then.
I got mine in April and like it a lot. A little over 8000 miles on it and no issues.

 

[txdon]

The switch on the end of the turn signal lever turns it off if it becomes annoying.
When changing lanes on a highway that is striped well it feels like you have a shimmy.
First time I drove it on the freeway I thought something was wrong. But I only had it 2 days then.
I got mine in April and like it a lot. A little over 8000 miles on it and no issues.

Doesn't the lane assist deactivate when the turn signal is activated.

 

[ArlyA]

Doesn't the lane assist deactivate when the turn signal is activated.

The lane assist is not all that hard to ignore, but seems that txDon is correct that turn signal turns it off.. I like it.

 

[TCowner]

I think the concept is a good idea. It just takes a little time to get used to it. It gives a little bit of a sensation of the truck wanting to slide just a bit. One of the first times I experienced it I was certain I was losing traction and I switched to 4wd. I just need to give my brain a chance to be "retrained".

 

[ArlyA]

We picked da ranger last night sporting one brand new door. Body shop even washed if for us. :thumbsup:

 

[goeduck]

I saw a ranger with a slight lift kit, wide tires and a canopy a few days ago. Not crazy wide tires or much of a lift but it did look nice. And I typically do not like either wide tires or lift kits.

 

[Jstpssng]

It will be interesting to see what GM and more especially Toyota come out with in the next few years... the latter is way overdue for an upgrade.

 

[ArlyA]

It will be interesting to see what GM and more especially Toyota come out with in the next few years... the latter is way overdue for an upgrade.

We had high hopes for a 2017 Tacoma we traded in for this Ranger. Today we are soooooooo much more happy with this ranger. Go figure.

 

[Jstpssng]

We had high hopes for a 2017 Tacoma we traded in for this Ranger. Today we are soooooooo much more happy with this ranger. Go figure.

If I was truck shopping today, the Ranger would be at the top of my list with the F150 right behind it. I drive a full sized Silverado for my company truck and while the extended cab is great for hauling gear, winter clothes and my dog; that rear compartment is much too big for my needs. If I buy a Ranger it will be with the rear seat delete.

 

[crashz]

I finally sat in the new Ranger. While I like the looks, mileage and stats, I found the Ranger to be hard to get into and out of. I have a tall torso and I'm by no means small. I found that the roof line was so low that I had to drag my head in at 90 degrees to get in. I'm pretty bummed, because this was the front runner for my DD replacement.

I found the GMC/Chevy to have the most interior room for the midsize trucks, but the mileage is not great.

 

[txdon]

I finally sat in the new Ranger. While I like the looks, mileage and stats, I found the Ranger to be hard to get into and out of. I have a tall torso and I'm by no means small. I found that the roof line was so low that I had to drag my head in at 90 degrees to get in. I'm pretty bummed, because this was the front runner for my DD replacement.

I found the GMC/Chevy to have the most interior room for the midsize trucks, but the mileage is not great.

Are you sure the seat was taken down to the lowest position. In my Ranger Lariat the seat sinks down a full 2" leaving 3' between the seat and the top door frame.

 

[crashz]

Not sure Don, The truck was a crew cab XL, and I pushed the seat all the way back, but didn't see if the seat could be raised or lowered.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

OK, We got 15 to 19 MPG according to the trucks computer. Our math said it was about 1 mile poorer than that, every time we checked it. This was at high speeds and occasionally on snow covered roads (yes we slowed down for that). The wind is almost always blowing in the plains of southern MN and SD. It was 40mph at one point. Sometimes we were traveling higher than 80 mph which is the interstate speed in my home state of SD. Since we driving thought snow, blizzard really, we did lots of warm up time in parking lots which I did not include here.

My experience is that half-tons get the same mpg and little trucks, so get the bigger more comfortable half-ton. For the record, I think my F150 lifetime mpg is 15.8 with a pile of towing and idling.

 

[ArlyA]

My experience is that half-tons get the same mpg and little trucks, so get the bigger more comfortable half-ton. For the record, I think my F150 lifetime mpg is 15.8 with a pile of towing and idling.

We test drove the 150 at same time we were contemplating this Ranger and did not get it. The Ranger gets exceptional fuel mileage, is very, very comfortable to drive and its size is still easy to get around town in. Has more power than we imagined that some 4 cylinder could put out. We can go up hills and still pass cars while towing our camper! :thumbsup:

We've only got 7000 miles on as of today but "so far" is the nicest vehicle we have ever owned.