Ford Ranger: EVERY off-road feature tested, 2H, 4H, 4L & diff lock
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Wondering what kind of off-road tech is on the new Ford Ranger? Wonder no more! Paul Maric tests out every single 4WD feature in the new Ford Ranger to see if it's any good. We used the 2023 Ford Ranger Sport for this test.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 0:34
Interior Controls 1:53
Mogul 2WD 4:11
Mogul 4WD 6:16
Hill climb 7:30
Rocks 9:34
Water crossing 10:47
Verdict 12:33
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Paul i have one request when your ford ranger comes plz make video of it plz ....you are doing great work you explain all things about cars in sach a good way that every one understands. Without using complicated jorgon terminologies used by others .love you take care good bless you...
@peterbartley9155
Жыл бұрын
I second that. Let us experience the process of getting it. A more personal view.
@fhclappen8595
Жыл бұрын
Good explaining there Paul.Because, no two drivers are the same and would do things differently. Just wondering if there is a tire that's good for both on and off-road. Most are pretty good these days, But it seems there is a gap to be filled, between the best of both worlds.
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Will do!
Hi paul, dmax owner here. Sometimes you don’t really need to rely on all those off road aids, but if you master and get familiar with your own vehicle and driver experience as well, off roading will be that easy.
Nicely filmed and edited Paul! Great review, the new Ranger looks good.
Excellent review. Such a great looking Ute. It looks so powerful on the road. Love the colour too.
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Nice review. A great ute that should set the bar for the others :)
Great review Paul. Pick up this exact model and colour Monday will be caked in mud as soon as it goes down my driveway 👍👍
Impressive to see how well it performed on the standard road tyres.
@lordcaptain73
Жыл бұрын
That’s what impressed me the most. The systems have some serious brain power.
such a great review planning to have one.😊
Hi Paul, thanks for the video, can you do a video on the auto parking feature in the WT
Great truck, looks good on the road and makes the old ranger look dated… cheers for the review! 👍🏻
Great review thanks
As always... absolutely fabulous 🥳🥳🥳
Nice review as always. Next Ranger review, could you add some load to it? I know most rangers loaded will have a suspension upgrade but in stock its supposed to carry a few hundred kg payload. Would be curious to see how it goes offroad with a bit of payload.
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Will try and cover more of this plus towing when we do a big ute test later this year.
Looks like you had highway air pressure in the tyres as well? Great vid as always. Thanks Paul. Cheers, dd
looking forward to see the same test done with the raptor ( it has front diff lock as well doesn't it?)
Hello Paul 🖐🏻 Can u make video explain more about 4A? How does it work
Hey Paul thanks for the great content, from South Africa with love. Please do a 4x4/performance comparison between Ford Wildtrack V6 & Wildtrack 2.0 Bi Turbo
Hi I have just booked it...i wonder what to do with the dashcam? is it easy to install DIY or better buy from original dealer?
good review
Is the infotainment screen in the Ranger sport larger than the ranger XLT?
The diff lock engages automatically in 4 Low, is it able to be disengaged whilst in 4 Low??
Hi Paul, great review. Is it possible to kill the STOP/START system all together or is this something you need to do on each start up?
@nalhcal27031984
Жыл бұрын
Need to do it each time you start the car! :*
any comment on the matrix led headlights ?
As always, excellent review. I wonder if you need to add a new category. “Availability” …. Timeframes on the ranger (eg. Raptor) seem to be blowing out to 18months - 2yrs. The review will be outta date by the time they arrive…. Of course all vehicles are slow .. but this seems a little excessive for a ‘launch.’ I ponder how the Amarok is going to go!
it's great and it's looking good for ranger range and i can't wait for the your raptor
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Me too!
I this a V6 or 4 cyl? I wonder if they perform exactly the same with this light offroading.
Hey Paul - are you doing a raptor review from the media event a couple of weeks ago?
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not. We are just waiting for Ford to get a car to us, hopefully in the next week or two.
Thanks Paul 👍 Sad that the majority don't understand what the buttons do and more so what they actually do!
@jameswilson4712
Жыл бұрын
That’s what 4A is for! 🤣
Hey Paul, it looks like the Triton GSR in your recent video handles the off road better? The TC seemed to handle things easier and didn’t need the rear diff lock as much? Would love your thoughts.
what is the max speed for 4H and 4L?
So if we're already stuck without the rear diff lock or 4wd mode on, what should we do? Aside from getting a tow of course.
@tbduggan85
Жыл бұрын
If already stuck, put it in 4L and lock the rear diff and crawl your way out slow and steady. If necessary or properly stuck, lower your tyre pressures well below 20psi. Beyond that, use basic recovery gear to get yourself out such as a shovel and recovery tracks.
Great reviews, the mitsubishi trident seem to better on that course when you tested it to say its cheaper and am older platform ! Do like the new ranger though
I heard the new Ranger is coming to European markets either later this year or next year. The launch date for the UK hasn’t been confirmed yet.
2wd diff lock is a step back in the right direction! I didnt catch if 2wd low range possible? In cars of old it was really handy reversing a trailer up hill or in a tight spot in 2wd low range, where grip isnt an issue (and a major failling of current gen hilux etc). In 2wd low range you still have full steering range and exceptional control of the momentum when reversing caravans/boats etc in tight spaces. It may not get used often, but it was bloody handy when I needed it. Just annoyed it's not possible now... this just another reason i wish i still had my old 1994 hilux... just move a gear lever and it happened!
@bradleyaustin2369
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you 👍
What’s the story with the tail shaft issues ?
Wildtrak 4x2 or this sport 4x4 ? Almost the same price here in philippines
Hey Paul...when is the Everest review coming?
Hi Paul, just seen a report on Current Affair about some customer issues with the new Ranger. Can you provide some feedback on any issues you may have heard of? I’ve just put a deposit down for one but very concerned after seeing this review tonight on Current Affair. Regs Grant
Could you do a review on the new Platinum
Really amazing vehicle
Ford has been nailing their truck/SUV lineup recently
@ishaqthkr
Жыл бұрын
Nailing? Time will tell, it's Ford
@Lifetogo
Жыл бұрын
@@ishaqthkr ford = not good?
Paul I also have one request for all of the car reviews you should include a horn test and rate it and see how loud the horn is.
You should mention the 4A Mode, its a big thing, you can press it at any speed, it locks like a Haldex clutch if you need it. I tested it in my ranger, fells the same like 4h when pushing the pedal.. but without tensioning the drive train in curves or on the street
@r3nlot
16 күн бұрын
New to all this. On the road I always drive in 4a. My daughter like to mess around with the settings and I find out by feeling the tension on the drive train. My question, is 2h and 4h a no go on the road?
@bni1887
16 күн бұрын
@r3nlot you can allways drive in 2H, its the most economical driving. When its wet, icy or slippery you should go to 4A. And 4H and 4L is only for offroad driving
Hi Paul Does Ranger XL have traffic sign recognition, i'm trying to settle a bet? Can you please list all XL features, the Ford website is hopeless. Thanks, love the channel.
Your four wheel drive knowledge is coming along nicely, although you are still missing some key points in your reveals. ie, with low-range selected and manual operation of the gears, what is the highest gear the software will allow you to start off in from a stand still? There are situations like mud, where it is desirable to get fast wheel speed to clear the tyres, and this is achieved by starting in a gear higher than low first. eg, low third? Another area of importance for off-road driving is the need to reverse back down a steep hill that you have just failed to climb. Does the car "run away" in reverse gear? What is the gearing like for reverse? Also, at what revolutions does the torque convertor lock-up ?
@fhclappen8595
Жыл бұрын
Valet points.
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Will try and cover these next time.
@AdrianKurian
Жыл бұрын
Exactly, I’ve seen pretty much no reviews mention this kinda details on any cars
Was this the 2.0 o 3.0 engine?
2:20 - pet hate of mine but 4H does not split torque 50/50, common misunderstanding. 4H (locked central diff) just locks the front and rear axles to the same speed. Torque is "split" by where you have the most grip. In other words if you have the front tires on tarmac and the rear on mud almost all the torque will be transferred through the front axle. Wheel speed is still the same though - don't confuse torque for wheel speed. The only device that splits torque 50/50 is an open diff.
11:57 - spotto Everest?
How good does the Ford Ranger look!
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Looks good in person!
Seems like the 22 Triton you recently reviewed went through the moguls with more ease than the new ranger... Is that because it has a better traction control or because it's a lighter vehicle?
@cookie2837
Жыл бұрын
What Tyres were on the Triton
@kajak012
Жыл бұрын
@@cookie2837 rubber?
@tyukikiquinchi7367
Жыл бұрын
@@kajak012 bruh
@kajak012
Жыл бұрын
@@tyukikiquinchi7367 Bruh? wtf
Install a front diff lock as well.
You made a process of reviewing lower spec models mate, would be much appreciated if you can review the 2.0 Bi-turbo XLT model which is more affordable in the real life.
I'm hearing from owner groups that they are already experiencing problems with tailshaft and transmissions.... Good luck with that
love your vidoes from Pakistan 🇵🇰
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
🙌
Hi Paul can you put head to head D,max X Terrain v Ford Ranger wildtrack V6 . .... I was going to buy the d,Max but now I like the ranger. I will be towing a 2.8 ton caravan for 10 months. Thanks again.😃👍
@silknfeathers
Жыл бұрын
Be careful that 2.8 tonne caravan isn't overweight when loaded... Getting close to the limit.
What color is this car?
So much technology...how long will it last? If the battery dies I would think you would be screwed when remote. I like the roominess for passengers and I would think the V6 diesel would have a long service life...
@silknfeathers
Жыл бұрын
They said the same thing about mechanical ignition timing back in the 1920's...
New test track?
Diff breathers?
6:40 Wait. So 4x4 meant nothing in this specific test? So the fro t wheels were not able to pull it forward whilst the one back tire was elevated? Does not seem like a good 4x4 system in this very basic test.
@RJB510
Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I thought. The rears were spinning and the fronts did nothing!
@laavidity8339
Жыл бұрын
@@RJB510 Because it is on highway terrain tires. That's why it has differential lock to assist the low grip tires.
@christhomas4260
Жыл бұрын
Yep why didn't the front wheels pull it forward at 6:40
@christhomas4260
Жыл бұрын
@@laavidity8339 Front should have pulled it forward
@RJB510
Жыл бұрын
@@laavidity8339 the front wheels not spinning has nothing to do with tyres. That's not how 4H or 4L works. Granted open front and rear diff. I still expected it to pull out of that and see a bit more movement on the front wheel. Perhaps the other side was spinning crazy. Still, wasn't inspiring.
Good review, but the uninitiated would watch this and then wonder why they get bogged on the beach when they have all the buttons pressed.
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
😂
Traction control wasn’t working at all in 4wd on the mogul which is no good. Only got going once diff lock was engaged. Yet your Wildtrack video did it with ease WTH.
Looks good but the blue oval on front scares me away.
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
😂
@satya.anandakrishnan
Жыл бұрын
It scares me because when you drive and look in the rear view mirror that blue oval is all you can see. They love tailgating lmao
@fhclappen8595
Жыл бұрын
No need, all have their issues, some more than others.
The traction system on 4H doesn't seem to pull it out when front wheel had good traction to do it. Overall looks good but not sure about it's 4wd capability in terms of improvement.
@paulprottey6950
Жыл бұрын
Noticed that too
Rated recovery points great - what’s the rating? It’s no use having them without knowing how much they can handle. (500kg rating for example would be useless). Also, the accessory snorkel will only be useful if it’s 100% watertight otherwise it’s pointless. Plus you need to make sure everything else that might get submerged is also water proofed such as the alternator, electronics and door seals etc. You should not have needed a rear diff lock to get through the moguls in 4WD. That’s very unimpressive.
Still waiting on a proper off road for the Everest
can't you do this kind of review with the maximum load capacity of the vehicle?
I just wish Ford would make power deployable side steps an option just like they do with the F150 in the states for us short people and disabled.
It was launched in india
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
The traction control in 4WD is pretty terrible if it got further in 2WD...
Just replaced my 2022 with a 2024 Wildtrack. One thing I HATE. No sports mode on the auto box. I used it every day on the old model. Great on tight twisty roads. Also when towing. Yes the new model has a manual mode but no flappy paddles just tiny buttons on the stick. Almost unusable.
Paul - Do you own any other shoes? Surely 2yr’s has worn them out?
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
I have a cupboard with 40 of the same shoes.
Great detailed review of the drive system Paul as always, but please, take a 4x4 into real world off-road terrain! Not just a man made aesthetically pleasing off-road course that appeals to the suits in utes market!
Where is your Ranger Raptor review?
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Few weeks away :-)
@morganoliver1773
Жыл бұрын
That sucks, the wait is killing me!
milligram? 10:18 hahaha
@Nebs1
Жыл бұрын
No he says 234 “mill of ground” clearance That means millimetres of ground clearance
Pretty pathetic needing rear difflock to get over those "moguls" IMO. Shows how very average the traction control system is.
I swear traction control is just an information gathering system. Mainly because it doesnt work, sooo many customers get stuck on flat ground and my first solution is turn off traction control or pull abs fuse and they ALL drive out on their own. Its so useless it must be doing something else completely.
You need to add user friendly, The XLT has Auto stop always on, I parked in the shed engine stops I get out of the car engine starts, Tacho is useless, can't turn off the screen in the middle, For a simply 6cyl work ute its rubbish
A Ranga that has diff lock and on the fly 2 to 4 wheel drive selection! Welcome to 2015 Ford!
Wht abt Ford Everest...? Everyone did their reviews except. Comeone i am counting on urs
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Ford can’t get us a car for a little while unfortunately.
@humanityprevails5868
Жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus oh no. So sorry to hear that.. by th way really count and trust on your reviews. Hope ford gets you one for a review. Good luck
I doubt if this ford ranger will reach 300K mileage or 15yrs without any major repair in its turbo or engine.
I don't like it but also didn't like the old one too much either,this is the one where the ranger will lose number 1 status
sorry for saying this it's really ugly to be honest older generation looks allot more like a truck
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Looks good in person! But styling is entirely subjective.
The bogan chariot returns better than ever
Süper 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯.mm..
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
🙌
It’s too bad those rocovery points don’t work
@Nebs1
Жыл бұрын
What’s wrong with them?
@dailydriver5942
Жыл бұрын
They aren’t red so clearly just for show
The digital dash is awful. It looks very dated.
@tyzon00800
Жыл бұрын
You are jealous you cannot afford one
@nalhcal27031984
Жыл бұрын
@@tyzon00800 it really is awful though and looks 10 years old. A real shame.
I find all the tech stuff is too much and all it really does it put the price up. Nothing wrong with engaging 4 wheel drive with a lever and learn how to drive in mud, snow sand etc
So us yanks only get the auto 4wd on the $55k Raptor version it seems....
There’s something about paid reviews that inspires me
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Lol. Zero dollars paid. Thanks though!
@somesh7784
Жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus lol apparently your last video was regarding your senior presenter buying his ford ranger and you expect us to believe this isn’t paid😝👏. Plus let’s not talk of shitty build quality and interiors plastics that you never mention about in a 80000$ truck. 😆😆😆
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
@@somesh7784 Lol - so I can't buy a car with my own money that I don't get a cent of discount on? Can categorically confirm Ford didn't pay a cent for this video. The Ranger is the best selling private car in the country - we will cover every bit of it we can.
@somesh7784
Жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus thanks for clarifying, now I’m assured it’s not a paid review and this channel is not supported by ford in any way
@Nebs1
Жыл бұрын
Car company release brand new model that’s pretty good with all modern features. Car reviewer: yeah this car is pretty good Random internet people: lol paid review, there’s no way a brand new model could be good
you leave it in drive not good seleta gear
Yer, nah, waiting for the new Hilux soon, these things having issues already
@Lifetogo
Жыл бұрын
Oh really? What kind? Do you have links?
@djizzah
Жыл бұрын
@@Lifetogo headlights leak, weird diff vibration, jumps into park instead of reverse, new Hilux rogue out in a few days👍
@Lifetogo
Жыл бұрын
@@djizzah Oh, not so nice. But new Hilux Rogue only in Australia. I am living in Thailand. Here we can get Hilux Revo Rocco 2.8 4x4 or Hilux GR Sport 2.8 4x4.
all the controls now are on the screen. goodluck when that infotainment breaks
@Nebs1
Жыл бұрын
How often does your infotainment screen broke in your car?
@1989cranston
Жыл бұрын
This is the dumbest argument I've seen haha. Tesla must be so worried after seeing your comment.
Having the Diff Lock & hill decent control in the infotainment seems like such an idiotic idea.
Sorry Ford, failed for me in look department, trying to downscale the front end from the larger trucks available in the US has just not worked in my view - looks to much like the font end is wider than the rest of it. Old model just looks beter IMO. Not that any of these 'mid size toys' look any good to me. All these mid size things look ok for the most part but never great and just look like they are going to tip over if you even look at corner (ie too tall and narrow) and don't get me started on thier inabiliy to even get out of the own way in traffic. I know they have thier purpose, this is just my view and Ford wont be selling me one anytime soon, but none of the other manufacutes be will either.
@chrispbacon368
Жыл бұрын
I doubt Ford cares….
96 k for a wildtrack 🤪
@Nebs1
Жыл бұрын
About as insane as a 100,000 base model LandCruiser. Car world has gone insane
It actually spins me out the amount of high tech gadgetry is required to make modern 4wds go anywhere off road. ..if you were out in the bush, and used these gadgets to get there.. and then they stop working (as computerised things tend to do) You would have zero chance of getting home. Give me simple mechancs and a limited slip diff any day over this B.S.
@1989cranston
Жыл бұрын
" as they tend to do ". This isn't the 80's any more. Anything can and will break. If anything, cars with more gadgetry installed are actually more reliable due to said gadgetry.
Ford really needs to come back to Australia and also scrap the electric cars they are not the future. Australia is one of lowest emissions countries now. Just install auto stop to all cars and there’s a lot of ways to stop emissions from your car without going electric
Deep 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that wasn’t even 500mm deep
Ugly car.