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Sporting fresh looks, more power, and the latest technology, the incoming 2024 Ford Ranger looks ready to compete in the midsize pickup segment.
The All-New 2024 Ford Ranger Review
Just four years after the fourth-generation Ranger arrived on the T6 platform, the fully redesigned 2024 Ford Ranger is due to arrive in the late summer of this year. After a stretch when the midsize pickup truck market seemed to be heading for the dust heap, this new Ranger arrives in the midst of a segment now bristling with competition. An all-new Nissan Frontier arrived in 2022 followed by a fresh Chevy Colorado this year and the next-gen Toyota Tacoma in 2024. It will be interesting to see how the 2024 Ford Ranger stacks up.
It certainly looks ready for battle on paper. Riding on the Ford T6 platform that is shared with the Bronco, the new Ranger will be about two inches wider with an extra two inches between the wheels for better stability. As for ride comfort, the rear shocks have been moved outside the frame rails to improve this metric.
Overall length remains about the same, so in effect, the wheels are pushed further to the corners, which results in better approach and departure angles. In concert with more ground clearance, the 2024 Ford Ranger will be more off-road ready than ever.
2024 Ford Ranger Powertrain: Now Rocking a Raptor Option
While the base motor, a 2.3L turbocharged inline-4 making 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, carries over from the prior generation, there is a more potent powertrain on tap for XLT and Lariat models. It’s a 2.7L turbocharged V6 putting down 315 hp and 400 lb-ft of twist. Both motors pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission to spin the rear wheels or all four via an electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case.
For those seeking serious performance, the 2024 Ford Ranger is getting the Raptor treatment as we cover here. This top-spec model will be sporting a twin-turbo V6 punched up to 405 horses and 430 torques.
Four-Door Crew Cab
In the name of simplification, the new Ranger will only be sold as a four-door crew cab setup with a 5-foot cargo bed. Thanks to the enlarged chassis, the bed can now carry cargo 4-feet wide flat between the wheel wells. Other improvements include a step integrated into the outer bed wall that’s wide enough for two feet and an available 400W power inverter. As well, the tailgate adds work-friendly features like an integrated ruler and pockets for C-clamps.
The maximum tow rating of 7,500 pounds for the 2024 Ford Ranger is unchanged from the 2023 model that we review here. However, the latest Blue Oval technology has been made available to simplify trailering duties. That includes Pro Trailer Backup Assist, an integrated trailer brake control, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, and trailer reverse guidance. Over-The-Air updates promise to keep this tech relevant for years to come.
A New Roster of Technology for the 2024 Ranger
A 10-inch infotainment touchscreen will be standard on the 2024 Ford Ranger along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. SYNC 4A software will be running these systems with options for a massive 12-inch display and a 12-inch fully-digital gauge cluster.
Ford has also expanded the level of advanced driver-assistance systems on the new truck. There are to be 31 available, including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and Active Park Assist 2.0, which can parallel park the Ranger for you.
A more spacious cabin is another benefit of the 2024 Ford Ranger’s larger footprint. It adds up to an extra cubic foot of overall passenger space with – yet to be determined – increases for headroom, shoulder room, and legroom for both rows of seating.
Ford also notes the use of upgraded materials and improved fit and finish. The rear seats on the new Ranger will be able to fold flat to make cargo hauling easier, the under-seat storage bins have been revised, and there will be an available power-sliding rear window.
There is a lot to be excited about with the upcoming 2024 Ford Ranger, not the least of which is the new styling. It’s an overall brawnier look that aligns the midsize more closely with its full-size stablemate, the F-150. The outgoing Ranger was one of our favorite midsize pickup trucks, time will tell if the latest model can keep up!
