2020 Ford Ranger Review

Name: 2020 Ford Ranger Review
Brand: Ford

Price Range: $21,847 - $38,998

2020 Ford Ranger Lariat Crew Cab Pickup Exterior. FX4 Package Shown.

The 2020 Ranger seems like a competitive truck based on its specs and features list. But its ride quality and interior come across as carryovers from several years back, not something cooked up new to expressly serve the needs of U.S.-market customers in a competitive midsize-truck field.

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2020 Ford Ranger Review

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What's new

Minor revisions to standard feature availability
New FX2 off-road package
Part of the fourth Ranger generation introduced for 2019

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Above Average

#4 out of 8 among Midsize Trucks

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Ford Ranger from 2008-2022.}

$433/yr

vs. $451/yr
for Average Midsize Truck

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1x/yr

vs. 0.79x/yr
for Average Midsize Truck

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

12.1%

vs. 13.6%
for Average Midsize Truck

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Ford Ranger Owner Reviews

4.2

51 reviews

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4(17%)

3(5%)

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NewRangerfan, 07/05/2020

2020 Ford Ranger Lariat 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)

It’s been a month since I took delivery of a Lariat Crew Cab 4x2 and thought I’d write some first impressions before I forget. I’ve owned Platinum versions of the F150 and most recently the lowest model XL std cab version. This appears to meet all I was asking for. A decent size small bed, room for 4 adults to sit comfortably, the latest safety tech and nice styling. One positive … surprise was finding Bridgestone dueler tires as std. These are much better than the crap tires that came with every F150 I bought. The big negative was an obvious fitment issue with the hood and left fender. It overhangs the fender by a quarter inch with uneven gaps along both sides. Either the fender was installed incorrectly, the hood or both. Otherwise the paint and other exterior badging etc looks great. The sticker did not show any Bed liner so I was less than thrilled to find a plastic dropin bed with huge round cutouts for access to tie down hooks. That’s getting removed and a spray on liner put down which in my opinion should be the standard for all beds. The location of the tie down hooks is another concern. The back of a short bed need tie downs close to the back wall so you can secure the bottom of ladders from tipping out. Interior finish is nice, seats are comfortable and the dash laid out in a logical manner. I was disappointed to find manual seat back adjustments and manual steering wheel adjustment. I hoped the upscale Lariat version would have a power adjusted steering wheel with an easy access feature that comes with the F150 since it’s a smaller interior and tight fit getting into. That actually is a bigger issue. The rubber seal at the door pillar is now shredded with a large hole in it. Part of the issue is the pillar and seal location and the other is the seal is very flimsy rubber that tears easily. The dealer has agreed to replace it, just waiting for the replacement part to arrive. I’m in central Florida where the roads are level and smooth so no ride issues here. The engine seems well matched for the size of the truck which is an improvement over the F150 with the 6 cylinder Ecobust engine, Time will tell if the fuel economy meets expectations. Update 4 days later. Surprise! The Radio is not an HD model so you can’t get the extra stations on them. Sound quality is also below average. I’m finding the location of the headlight controls is poor. I keep hitting with my knee as I get in and out which changes the setting, there isn’t much resistance between settings so all it takes is a slight bump. The Driver Assist Lane Keeping function is sporadic. Driving north on one street it works fine but when I come back driving South on the same street it turns itself off. It doesn’t work at all on another local street that’s clearly marked with lines. I realized it only works above 40mph so it doesn’t even turn on when the system recognizes the speed limit is under 40. The good news is the system does recognize curbs when parking even though it’s a tall vehicle with lots of clearance. I wish my low sports car would do that. An open question... if and when the software is updated will my truck get it automatically? Do I have to pay extra for any updates? One more update. The dealer agreed to swap out the bed liner and do a spray liner. They dropped off a loaner which is an XLT version extended cab. Good news is the dash display is better with a dedicated tachometer and speedometer. There’s a small center screen with variable data that makes much more sense than the layout for the Lariat. Bad news, this truck has the same hood / fender figment issues. Apparently there’s a manufacturing flaw they’re repeating fairly consistently.

Great "little" truck

Jared, 07/20/2020

2020 Ford Ranger XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)

so far, I'm very impressed with my ranger xlt fx4. I'm convinced the bad "professional" reviews are from some sort of brand bias. The turbo lag was a little concerning for the first 1000 miles but once the break- in programming went away I couldn't be happier with how this truck runs. Plenty of power with smooth shifts on pavement and dirt. I'm not generally concerned about fuel mileage …

Nice truck!

Joe Bike, 06/15/2020

2020 Ford Ranger Lariat 4dr SuperCab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)

Always had F-150's till 2009 when I began driving a Lincoln MKS. Loved that care for 164,000 miles. Decided to go back to a truck. Didn't want to give up mileage so looked at the Ranger. The Lariat trim level made me feel like I was back in the Lincoln. (Only thing missing is ventilated front seats, which I miss living in Florida) I have to admit, I was not prepared for the ride …

Perfect truck for my needs

Doctor Art, 08/03/2020

2020 Ford Ranger XL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)

The 2020 Ford Ranger is ideal for my purposes. The powerplant is solid and it accelerates smoothly. The driving position is comfortable, and instrumentation is thoughtfully laid out. The auto off/on feature is something I have not made up my mind about thus far. I'm assuming it will save a little bit of fuel, but the shut down at traffic lights is hard to get used to. The good news of …

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2020 Ranger Highlights

Type:

Crew Cab

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$26,810
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$156/month
Seating	5 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	7,500 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Ranger models:

Forward and Reverse Sensing System: Warns the driver of objects both in the front and the rear of the vehicle to prevent low-speed impacts.
Automatic Emergency Braking: Alerts the driver of an imminent front collision and can automatically apply the brakes if the driver doesn't react in time.
Lane Keeping System: Emits a warning when there's a lane change without the activation of a turn signal and can provide steering input to keep the driver in the lane.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover29.2%

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