The 2020 Ford Ranger may be an all-new car, but it isn 't an all-new name. The Ranger was Ford 's mid-size offering for the US market until just 8 years ago, with production stopping in 2011. With price beginning at just $27,715 for the rear-wheel-drive variant and $30,680 for the four-wheel drive variant, you don 't need a lot of cash to buy the newest model. There aren 't many customizations options available yet, but the options available are quite plenty. The 2.3 EcoBoost inline-4 is quite impressive, offering 270 horsepower and more importantly, 308 pound-feet of pulling force.
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Ford has been updating their trucks with an increased interest after their decision of stopping the production of their passenger cars in America, there needs to be a product other than the F-150s that can keep the public interested in the brand. With the mid-size pickup segment spouting gold in recent times, it makes sense for Ford to want a share of the action. Hence, we now have the 2020 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck.
The Ranger is a very capable mid-size pickup truck, great for both leisure driving and working. The vehicle also gets some off-road driving assist features, although there isn’t a full-fledged off-roading ‘Raptor’ variant available yet. What you get though, are two body styles and one engine option. It isn’t plenty, but its enough for now.
2020 Ford ranger
2020 Ford ranger
8.0/10 Features
7.0/10 Interior
2020 Ford Ranger Features
8.0/10
Available as either as a two-door, four-seater SuperCab, or a four-door four-seater SuperCrew. Both the variants sport a 4-cylinder turbocharged mill, good for a 270 HP power output. Here we only concern ourselves with the SuperCrew variant, which comes in three trims.
Trim
XL
XLT
Lariat
MSRP (RWD)
$24,300
$27,940
$32,210
MSRP (4WD)
$28,460
$31,940
$36,210
Key Features
FordPass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
Same as XL with additions or replacements
Same as XLT with additions or replacements
Black front grille and bumper
Chrome front grille and bumper
Chrome front Grille with Chrome bars in the middle
Plastic front grille - black
Steel front bumper - Body-colored
SYNC 3 with 8-inch LCD Touchscreen in Center Stack
Autolamp - automatic on/off headlamps
Blind Spot Information System
Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
Daytime Running Lamps - Halogen
Cross-Traffic Alert for both truck and trailer
Handles, door, and tailgate - Body-colored
Carbon Black bumpers
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
Fog lamps
Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Premium cloth 4-way Ebony Black seats
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
The 'XLT' trim has the best value of all the trims present, although the base 'XL' trim is good options if you only need a rugged workhorse.
2020 Ford Ranger Engine and Performance
There's little to complain about, as the Ranger gets moving seamlessly and continues to accelerate swiftly even at higher speeds. Turbo lag is minimal. A standard 10-speed automatic transmission rattles off shifts with precision, and it finds the right gear for whatever driving situation you're in. -Cars.usnews
The engine on the Ford Ranger is a rather modest 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 motor, capable of producing 270 horsepower and 308 pound-feet of torque. For a mid-size truck, these figures are quite impressive, especially the torque. The Lariat trim also gets push-button start and intelligent access in the cabin.
To harness the power, the Ranger uses an electronic 10-Speed automatic transmission, the same as used in the F-150 pickups. The gears are smooth to change and usually keep the vehicle in the powerband. The engine pulls neatly from a standstill in a polite manner, never pretending to be sporty.
Models
Ford Ranger
Honda Ridgeline
Chevrolet Colorado
GMC Canyon
Toyota Tacoma
MSRP
$26,520
$29,990
$26,700
$27,600
$26,530
Engine
2.3 Liter EcoBoost V6
3.5 Liter V6
2.5 Liter Inline-4
2.5 Liter Inline-4
2.7 Liter Inline-4
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Horsepower
270-hp @ 5,500 rpm
280-hp @ 6,000 rpm
200-hp @ 6,300 rpm
200-hp @ 6,300 rpm
159-hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque
310 lbs.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm
262 lbs.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm
191 lbs.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm
191 lbs.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm
180 lbs.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm
Acceleration
Talking about acceleration, the Ranger has some. While trucks don't usually have the best performance figures, the 2020 Ranger does well, owing to the great engine-transmission combo. Even though it only gets an inline-4, the EcoBoost engine offers plenty of torque, which pulls the car neatly, surging it forward with gusto. Still, you won't see the speedometer needle rise too fast in them. The Ford pulls from 0 to 60 MPH in just over 6 seconds, fine for a vehicle this size.
Models
Ford Ranger
Honda Ridgeline
Chevrolet Colorado
GMC Canyon
Toyota Tacoma
0-60 MPH
6.3
6.5
6.1
7.3
7.1
Quarter mile
14.7
15.1
14.7
15.6
15.5
Engine
2.3 L
3.5 L
2.5 L
2.5 L
2.7 L
Ride and Handling
The 2020 Ford Ranger is an adept handler as long as you remember you are sitting in a 2-ton-plus automobile. As the driver's seat is quite high, even the tiniest of body roll gets amplified ten times. The bulk can be felt under much at speed and ride-quality turns a little bouncy at speed, but the truck never feels out of breath anywhere. You can carry considerable speed into a corner, and the Ranger makes sure you come out alive.
You get electronics like Blind Spot Information System to make sure don't accidentally hit any motorist with the side of the box or the tail section. Apart from this, the Ranger gets a lane-departure warning and assist, blind-spot monitors with trailer coverage as well.
Braking
The Ranger is a big vehicle, and when you brake, you feel the weight. The car also gets driver-assistance features including ABS, EBD, and automated emergency braking. All these electronics make it easier, and also considerably safer too.
Model
Ford Ranger
Honda Ridgeline
Chevrolet Colorado
GMC Canyon
Toyota Tacoma
Brake Front (in.)
-
-
-
-
-
Brake Rear (in.)
-
-
-
-
-
Curb Weight (lbs.)
4,232
4,242
4,027
3,996
4,095
60-0 MPH (ft.)
-
-
-
-
-
Towing Capacity
Just like its bigger and more powerful cousin, the F-150, the Ranger has an impressive towing capacity. With the vehicle rated at 7500 pounds of towing capacity, it can haul some serious metal, nearly 4 tons!
Model
Ford Ranger
Honda Ridgeline
Chevrolet Colorado
GMC Canyon
Toyota Tacoma
Towing capacity (lbs.)
7500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
Payload Capacity
The Ford Ranger has an impressive payload capacity of 1860 pounds, which is a little more than 100 pounds short of the F-150. What this means is that you can throw almost a ton's worth of cargo in the back and go about your work.
Model
Ford Ranger
Honda Ridgeline
Chevrolet Colorado
GMC Canyon
Toyota Tacoma
Capacity (lbs.)
1860
1,465
1,444
1,475
1,505
2020 Ford Ranger Fuel Economy
This mid-size truck is surprisingly efficient for its size, courtesy the turbo inline-4. EPA tested the vehicle and found it to be even more economical than the Honda Ridgeline, which is a massive surprise. The car returns a gas mileage of 21 MPG in the city and 26 on the highway, which is roughly 23 MPG combined.
Model
Ford Ranger
Honda Ridgeline
Chevrolet Colorado
GMC Canyon
Toyota Tacoma
MPG (city)
21
19
20
20
20
MPG (highway)
26
26
26
26
23
MPG (combined)
23
21
22
22
21
The Ford leads the way in fuel efficiency, owing to its lovely engine, which is smaller than others.
2020 Ford Ranger Interior
7.0/10
The Ranger is reasonably accommodating. The front seat is roomy and easy to get in and out of, but the same isn't true of the crew cab's rear bench. Likewise, visibility out the front is good, but the view out the rear is another story. -Edmunds
The Ranger doesn't really have the best quality cabin, and feels quite outdated, to be honest. Still, it feels well-built and sturdy. The SuperCrew version gets a 4-door 4-seats, with plenty of space all around, unlike the SuperCab version which just has space in the front. If you plan on picking or dropping adult guests, you'd really appreciate the space.
There are plenty of cubby holes around as well, and the doors have bottle holding spaces too. Not only does the Ford offer a lot of space, but a lot of equipment too, such as Pre-Collision Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System as standard. You also get interior lighting, and lighting for the bed behind as well, which are some neat practical touches.
Model
Ford Ranger
Honda Ridgeline
Chevrolet Colorado
GMC Canyon
Toyota Tacoma
Passenger capacity
5
5
5
5
5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
41.0/56.3/43.1
40.1/62.0/40.9
41.4/57.5/45.0
41.4/57.5/45.0
39.7/58.3/42.9
Rear (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
38.3/56.3/34.5
38.8/61.5/36.7
38.3/56.1/35.8
38.3/56.2/35.8
38.3/58.9/32.6
Infotainment
As standard, the 2020 Ranger gets a 4.2-inch LCD display in the center console, and a 2.3-inch screen in between the dials in the driver's console as well.
AM/FM Stereo with seek/scan
Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System
911 Call Assist
Applink
Single Smart Charging USB Port
FordPass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi
Remote vehicle control
6-speaker system
AUX Input Jack
Ford's Sync infotainment system does duty in this vehicle, which although nice, is a little outdated at the moment.
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2020 Ford Ranger Exterior
You'll probably find this truck's shape familiar. The 2020 Ranger is loosely based on the third-generation Ranger T6, designed in Australia and sold essentially everywhere other than the US. -Road and Track
This mid-sized pickup truck has quite generous dimensions, with nearly 210 inches of metal between the nose and the tail. The wheelbase is also quite long, at 127 inches, and that makes maneuvering a little difficult.
Weight is also quite high, at 4000 pounds, but still less the competitors, mainly Honda Ridgeline. The weight is never a problem though unless you are actively trying to find the limits of the car. Under everyday driving conditions, it isn't really noticeable.
Model
Ford Ranger
Honda Ridgeline
Chevrolet Colorado
GMC Canyon
Toyota Tacoma
Curb weight (lbs.)
4,232
4,242
4,027
3,996
4,095
Length(in)
210.8
210.0
212.7
212.4
212.3
Width(in)
85.8
78.6
74.3
74.3
74.4
Height(in)
71.1
70.2
70.7
70.7
70.6
Ground clearance (in)
8.4
7.3
8.3
8.3
9.4
Wheelbase (in)
126.8
125.2
128.3
128.3
127.4
Design and styling
The last Ford Ranger (2011) sold in the US was not a very handsome car, but that is not the case with the 2020 model. The current iteration of this vehicle looks extremely modern, and is based on Ford's T6 global platform. It has a big front grille, very reminiscent of the F-150 Raptor.
The headlights are simple, near-rectangular, units. The car feels very high due to the placement of these elements on the face. The vehicle gets 17-inch steel wheels as standard, with 17-inch alloys as an option. You don't get LED lights though, and even the DRLs are halogen, which is a bit disappointing.
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2020 Ford Ranger Safety
Ford has also made sure that the Ranger offers good safety equipment as well. Standard safety features on the truck are listed below:
Rear View Camera
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control
Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger
Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger seat-mounted side
Airbags - Safety Canopy side curtains
Curve Control
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Child Seat Tether Anchors
Safety belts - Active Restraint System (ARS), three-point manual lap/shoulder belts with height adjusters, pretensioners and energy management retractors on outside front positions
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
Spare tire and wheel lock
NHTSA and IIHS have not yet rated the 2020 Ford Ranger
2020 Ford Ranger Competition
Ford Ranger vs Honda Ridgeline
The Ridgeline is a more expensive offering than the Ranger and is only offered as a Crew Cab. It is completely different from the rest of the segment, in that it is much less capable off-road, has much less towing, but is much more car-like than the others. If you want a good car that just coincidently happens to have a box attached to the backside, this is the car to have. If you want a proper truck, however, then the Ford is the better pick. It does all that a truck should do, and is much less expensive too. The Ranger also has better gas mileage than the Ridgeline, which just adds to the money you save with the former over the latter.
Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Colorado
Ford and Chevrolet are both very popular brands as far as trucks are considered. Both the Ford Ranger and the Chevrolet Colorado are brilliant vehicles, however, the Chevy inches a little ahead in terms of engine, or rather engine options. The Colorado offers a powerful V6 and a fuel-efficient turbodiesel, as opposed to the Ranger which only has a single engine option, a turbo inline-4. The max towing capacity is also better on the Colorado by a few hundred pounds, although payload capacity is still better on the Ford.
Ford Ranger vs GMC Canyon
GMC Canyon is basically the same car as the Colorado, and except for the looks, both these cars are essentially the same. The interiors are better than the Ford, and the car is cheaper too, as with the Colorado, although the difference between the Canyon and Ranger isn't as much. You could let personal preference choose this one, as there isn't a clear advantage of having any of the two.
Ford Ranger vs Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma offers great quality interior, better than the base model Ford Ranger in all honesty. The Toyota is best described as the Jack of all trades in the segment. It does everything well enough, but nothing exceptionally well. It is underpowered when compared to the Ford, and also hauls less in towing and payload. It has better interiors though, and off-road capability is certainly better on this, although enthusiasts would prefer the much more specialized Tacoma TRD Pro variant for that.
2020 Ford Ranger Final Verdict
Ford's re-entry into the mid-size segment may have not been the best, but it certainly created a huge series of ripples in the market. Ford's popularity with the F-series means that they know how to build trucks, and that is one piece of info you can't argue with. Reliability has never been an issue, and neither has service backup, which are two very important things to consider. Overall, this is one vehicle that you should definitely consider, and probably keep at the top of your buying list.
FAQ
What chassis is the Ford Ranger built on?
The new design and chassis were developed for North American truck buyers. The foundation for the 2020 Ford Ranger is a fully boxed frame formed from high-strength steel. The front suspension is a double-wishbone independent design, while the rear features class-exclusive parabolic springs.
Does the Ford Ranger have Apple CarPlay?
Ford vehicles available with Apple CarPlay. Just about every Ford vehicle for the 2017 and 2018 model years comes available with Apple CarPlay. No matter what your vehicle preference is, you can stay connected in your Ford.
Where are the 2020 Ford Rangers made?
The old Ranger was built in the defunct Twin Cities Assembly Plant in St. Paul, Minnesota. The 2020 Ford Ranger starts life in Wayne, Michigan, at the Michigan Assembly Plant, which used to make the Focus and C-Max. It will be joined by the Ford Bronco SUV in 2020.