Towing & Hauling with the 2024 Ford Ranger Lariat - Is Ford's New Midsize Better Than the Rest?

In this video we put the new Ford Ranger Lariat to the test with a trailer and a bed full of rubber..

Let us know your thoughts on the redesigned Ford Ranger in the comments below.

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[stevecrossland]

Looks like a sweet looking truck. But again these prices these days are crazy.

[papanga]

I'm from that part of the world wherein we overload this. Philippines to be exact.

In the previous gen, my top 3 heaviest hauls were:
- 18 (yes 18) people with it
- 500 bricks
- 50 concrete hollow blocks + 5 cement bags

I had the pleasure to drive this current gen which belonged to my relative. It's really comfy and really can haul proper.

[evovideo]

Wish they would make a long bed option

[Therearethosewhocallmetim]

Love the new ranger, save for the one-piece rear bench and locker button on the screen. Ford killed it with the looks, payload, and rear locker availability on all trims

[abell]

I have the 2024 FX4 Ranger in the same color, Hot pepper Red and I personally couldnt be happier. Its been just a great rideing vehicle, quick and responsive with the 2.3 and all That I need out of it. Iv put new BF Goodrich K0-3s on her for some light off roading and up here in upstate NY we do get the Snow and Slush pretty good and Im sure this truck will be more the capable. My criticisms are very few. One is the Sync 4a system which has its on going issues at times with booting up when it feels like it ( though this is not something that happens too often, just enough to be discouraging and the fact that Ford has been made aware of this issue for quite awhile now and seems not to want to remedy it. ) My other issue is the rear Locker no longer is activated by a physical button. You are dependant on the same sketchy screen that freezes sometimes...Other then then that, its just a fantastic truck for the asking price considering that Chevy / GMC and Especially Toyota are asking.

[rickkathy]

Great review. The Ranger in a great choice for many folks.

[lannylancaster]

A very nice truck that will give the rest of the midsize pack a run for their money. It's good to see such competition in the midsize truck segment.

[rightlanehog]

Stephen, With its new wider bed, the Ranger platform would be an excellent base for the return of the F100. Make it a single cab with an 8 foot bed as well as two-tone paint and VOILA, the
right-sized pickup is back!!! A bench seat and three on the tree transmission could be no cost options. 🤩🤩

[ericcheung]

Really was hoping to see the 2.7l review in the ranger!

[nlken]

Look Toyota, Trucks with steps built in to get in your bed and tow hooks. Ranger, I am impressed with how it handled the payload.

[josephharvey]

I'm really looking forward to seeing a review of the Ranger with the 2.7 ecoboost in the future.

[drummer]

I like the style lines and I love that color.👍

[atvseatexchange]

Finally a truck review that's not full of high tech crap that the water cooler cowboys can brag about on Monday morning. Thank you guys.

[bradbaraniuk]

i like the look of the ranger if i was looking for a midsize pickup id lean towards the ranger

[Chris-uteq]

I like the more rounded worldwide look. I want a truck for towing/hauling and clearance and don't buy trucks based on bends of the fendors. That said prefer '..not too ugly' which is the same I looked for in a spouse :)

[craigwoolbert]

I got mine in May. I absolutely love it. PLENTY of power.

[spyder]

As a soon to be empty nester I wish the supercab was still an option.

[volvo]

Great review guys! Liked the payload and towing tests.

[henryf.ky.]

Great looking truck! Best of all the mid size trucks. They are really fun to drive. I know !
Awesome video. You covered a lot of information. Thanks

[danakraushaar]

The new ranger actually came out everywhere except North America in 2012! Bought a new one then and another one in 2017. I was living in Thailand in those days. It was designed in Australia. Very touch and capable. Much better and reliable than my Toyota Hilux. Now back in Canada I will be buying one in the spring…with the V6.