Ford Ranger - Worthy of the hype or is it just a money pit? | ReDriven used car review

This week ReDriven checks out one of the most popular cars in Australian in recent years, the Ford Ranger. Not only a sales success but one of the highest-rated utes in its class, the Ford Ranger does so much well, but what else should you consider if you're looking to buy one.

00:00 - Intro
00:37 - What is it?
01:38 - Does it look good?
02:41 - How's the interior?
03:24 - How's the tech?
04:16 - Is it practical?
05:46 - What goes wrong?
06:54 - Is it safe?
07:24 - What's it like to drive?
09:46 - How much does it cost?
10:14 - Running costs?
11:03 - Should you buy it?

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[nmc]

I have an early 2015 ranger single cab 3.2 4x4 tray from new. First four years of its life was spent as a farm ute. Grossing 3.3 tonne with all the tools for a farm service vehicle, it has towed farm equipment giving a total gross of 9 tonne around the farm and in high range but never exceeding 70kmh. It now has 210, 000 kms on it and has been regularly serviced from day one. It has blown one turbo hose and wore out one old man emu front shocker mount. Its week point is the clutch. You can slip the clutch but generally it will stall before that if its over loaded. The clutch pedal wont return properly some times after towing up hill and getting back into 6th. Paint is still excellent and interior has weathered very well. I look forward to the next 7 years and 200, 000 kms.

[cholofelomalunga]

This is truly the best programme for someone looking to buy a car, thanks buddy

[nikkinowell]

Before I found your channel I literally knew nothing about 4WD. Thanks to your videos I made a very informed purchase of a very sexy 2017 Wildtrak. My husband also loves it and was very impressed with my choice. Your humour shines through the facts and information. My kinda videos. Keep up the great work guys!

[krisgilmore]

Im a sales rep that does over 70 thousand kms a year had lots of rangers never had any issues i now have a V6 Ranger just ticked over 120 thousand kms no issues the only time mine go to dealer is for scheduled services

[patrickmaher]

My Son had a 2016 XLT, used for his land surveying business, 4WD every day on land sub divisions. Had done 300k kms when it was traded for a new Next Gen Ranger. Was completely reliable, just normal service by a local mechanic and two brake overhauls. His new V6 XLT is brilliant, hard to believe it is a Diesel, so quiet.

[robertwilliams]

My 2021 US Ranger XLT has been fine so far. Decent mileage & being 70, I do not drive much past 2 yrs. Loving it.

[Yngvi_Barran]

2016 3.2 automatic with 100k on it. So far rear diff exchanged, engine leaking oil, engine rebuild because of a failed EGR cooler and the resulting hydro locked engine at 75k. Half of the heated windshield isn't heating anymore, leaking roof rack. At 100 k Intercooler hose.

[wills_garage]

There have been 4 of these in my family, all 2012-2013 models and all had some transmission issues. Mine needed the transmission module replaced. Aside from that 220k and still going strong 2012 XLT 3.2 6AT.

[caderaojohncyrus]

Gotta love what you're doing!! You're helping those who wants to buy second-hand. Thanks 😗👌✨

[marcusonlife]

“Because I’m a wanker and I drink little coffees” 😂 subscribed for that alone

[nate-tzsx]

If you are thinking of buying one second hand ring a few independent workshops first, plenty of bcm failures -oil pump failures -transmission failures -front drive shaft cv failures -inter cooler hoses burst resulting in turbo failures-early ones rubbed coolant hoses then cooked -nut on the front of the fuel pump has no key way and comes loose so fuel pressure and add to that most of the drivers seem to drive like flogs

[oliverwilliams]

Watched this video before buying my 2015 XLT, it genuinely helped a ton with the inspection and the decision to buy one. Thank god I’ve got the storage room for my 29 lengthy cigars and the occasion grape. 🤙🏼

[JamesTsividis]

Thanks for being so nuanced and saying the pros and cons. I saw one today and just realised how beautiful they are.

[hedydd]

Common issues are oil pump failures resulting in seized engines and failed injectors resulting in burnt pistons. I changed my 2014 2.2 engine’s oil pump last year, just in case. The 2.0 Ecoblue engines have had issues with injectors [2019 models mostly] and wet timing belt failures for which in many markets there is a recall and inspection campaign just now. This may be an issue with failing DPF regenerations.

[joco]

I updated my 2005 Ford courier XLT diesel Turbo to a Ford Ranger XLT 2016 3.2 and I LOVE IT! Thanks for the review.

[Whiskey_Friday]

2014 XLT hi-rider here, bought second hand 5 years ago and have never had a problem. Plenty of mates telling me to enjoy my tranny fails... A few of them now drive rangers with zero issues.. Go figure!!

[PreeMoo]

I wouldn’t buy a double cab second hand. Toyota, Ford, Isuzu..doesn’t matter. You may find one diamond in the rough on the second hand market, but the majority have been pounded relentlessly over dirt rutted roads at high speed, loaded until their bins begin to crack, ragged out on beaches, dunes, trails or bush by many owners who have little to no idea of how to drive off-road, and generally abused because of the common misconception that these vehicles are “tough”.

[farnorthpicker]

I’m in northern Canada. I owned a 2006 4x4 ranger with 4L v6 for 13 years. It was probably the best vehicle I ever owned!

[derekramsay]

I love my 2016 xlt ranger 113, 000kms, still going extremely well 👍

[charlesbawden]

These videos are awesome. Appreciate the effort in making them. Very informative and straight to the point. Thanks guys.