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So far so good
Lester Parker, 06/03/2021
2021 Ford Ranger XLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
68 of 71 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2021 Ford Ranger XLT Sport package in magnetic gray about 2 months ago. I have just over 2k miles on it. As of now, I absolutely love this truck. Here's some of the pros and cons I see: Pros: Fast little truck. After test driving many mid size trucks, the Ranger is way zippier than any of the other models. Comfortable. The Ranger is super comfortable to drive even on longer trips. I'm 6'2" and its not an issue at all. Gas mileage. I'm getting right at 23 mpg. With a mix of hwy and city driving. It's acceptable to me. Looks. Now this one is my opinion, but the Ranger is a nice looking little truck. Especially with the sport package that doesn't have a bunch of chrome that I'm not a fan of. But, if you are, there are packages with the chrome. Cons: Turbo. A little worried about the longevity of a turbo engine. I figured the Tacoma will outlast the Ranger, but after test driving both, the Tacoma was so slow and uncomfortable. I don't think I could drive a truck like that for 20 years. That's why I went with the Ranger. Oil Change. Just changed my oil at 2k miles to put some full synthetic in it. The location of the oil filter is pretty stupid. Not a deal breaker, just could've been done better. No bed liner. Not much storage. To me the Pros greatly outweigh the Cons. Cons are just little nitpicky things you will find on any vehicle. Overall, I love the truck. Would definitely recommend.
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More then I expected!
Pat Casey, 08/17/2021
2021 Ford Ranger Lariat 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
I traded my Tundra in for better MPG. My wife and I visit family 1900 miles away every 3 months. We do this in two long days. The gas MPG average was 25.4. The big surprise was the seats were incredible comfortable compared to the larger Tundra. The Ranger is easy to drive and has plenty of power for passing. Great truck! Great ride!
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The "do it all" midsize truck.
Mr. Nobody, 01/07/2022
2021 Ford Ranger XL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
To be honest, when I was looking for a new truck I had my sights on a tacoma. After looking at ALL of the current midsize trucks, I personally found the ranger to be the best choice. Considerably less expensive than the tacoma, better towing than the 22 frontier, better off road stats than the canyon / colorado (not including ZR2). I went with the middle ground, a XL crew cab FX4. Im a functional type of person and thats what this truck is, functional to the core. I find the interior to be thought out and everything is grouped together in a way that makes sense, all the drivetrain switches are by the shifter, infotainment and climate are together, steering wheel controls are simple and easy to use, even small details like the rear of the cab having a felt strip to prevent seatbelt noise and scratches, a center console and glove box big enough to fix full size "hand held items", or even the dash material made so it doesn'tcasue glare in the sun, this truck definitely has a higher attention to detail that we have not seen from ford in a while. The body was built for better fuel economy and to wade through deeper water than competitors (reason the nose looks rounded to act like a boat hull). The FX4 package comes with skid plates, locking rear diff, 4x4, trail control, and hill assist. All of the features of the Tacoma TRD pro for about 15k less. The tech works just as id expect, the ride is much smoother than expected, and fuel economy is better than ford rated. My last 2 roadtrips ive averaged 26-28mpg when the 4x4 is only rated for 24hwy. Math was calculated from pump to pump, not just by the trucks computer, even though it was the same. I especially like the 2.3l turbo paired to the 10spd transmission. Going up and down mountain grades the truck handled it easily. Maintained a speed of 70-75mph while never going over 3-3.5k rpms. Overall I am extremely impressed with this truck and surprised ford was able to put out a truck that will rival and even outclass the tacoma and the rest of the competition for considerably less money. Off road capability is another big plus for this truck, with its specs and tech it rivals and again even outdoes the current "champ" the tacoma in some areas off road. If you're in the market for a midsize truck and are concerned more about capability than you are what the interior may look like this is the truck for you. This truck can handle just about everything you can throw at it and then some.
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21 Ranger Love it!
APUL, 06/16/2021
updated 12/17/2021
2021 Ford Ranger XL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
35 of 40 people found this review helpful
I got the truck to replace my 2019 ford connect do i was pretty familiar with the interior and controls. I got an STX/FX4 package and it looks mean and handles really well. I took the truck to the coast (Eureka CA) right out the gates and let me tell you coming from a connect van with a 4 cyl and no power this thing was a big difference up the hills. When i purchased it i actually did not realize it had a turbo i was just thinking of gas mileage efficiency. It had no problem getting up the steep hills with a moderate load like 500 pounds of tools and 2 passangers and it handled the curves like it was on tracks. So far in 6 days i have put 1500 miles on it and have been babying the engine. Im getting 21 mpg average which is not too bad with a 4x4 truck. Overall i like the driveability but do wish they offered the navigation as an option on the lower trim but it looks like a cool 2500 bucks can get you a sync 3 with a replacement dash panel so may go that route. Besides that it still has a back up cam and pre collision alert and you can lock/unlock/ remote start with the ford pass app still so thats pretty great. Update December 2021 still love the truck I've had it since July and put 25k miles on it and no issues so far. The 4x4 system has held up on a couple weeks of rough 12 hour days on cell tower mountain roads, dusty and rough terrain with a bunch of washboard cut areas. It handled pretty good even got some air time trying to keep up with a decked out f350. I do want to add a 20 inch Led bar in the huge hole that is in the front bumper or at least a mesh. The interior has held up so far it is not a high trim level so vinyl floors clean up easy. Still getting 21 mpg average with a steel camper shell added 200 lbs and 500 lbs of tools. It does fairly good up hills/steep grade roads and easily switches to manual gear selection for easy downhill control. Oil changes are pretty easy DIY, a few oil change places have turned down working on the truck because they don't want to deal with removing the bash plate but it is just 4 bolts (way less than many plastic undercarriage covers for cars) also the tiny engine takes 6.25 quarts of oil so it gets pricy.
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Better fuel mileage then advertised.
Kim, 08/25/2021
2021 Ford Ranger XL 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Fuel mileage Est: 21 city, 26 hwy. I have averaged 23.5 mpg to 24 mpg city and 29 mpg to 31 mpg hwy. A lot of option to for only a XL package Hard to believe that it is only a 4 cylinder plenty of power.
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XLT Black out trim package
Apks , 10/16/2021
updated 04/18/2024
2021 Ford Ranger XLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
I was driving a GMC Canyon and really liked the truck except the seat comfort. I even had the SLT with leather. I drive 45-50,000 mile/ year and need comfortable seats. I had tested the Ranger when they first came out and transmission issues trying to find gears was a big issue on the test drive. 3 years later, Ford appears to have it corrected. Way more comfortable compared to the GMC. I was concerned about going to a 4 cylinder but I’ve been very impressed. Plenty of power and towels really well. Things I don’t like, doors sound cheap when you close them. Shocks are not very good. Breaks a spongy. These are all relative to the Canyon. I am getting very good gas mileage averaging 25 mpg with a 2 wheel drive model and 70%highway. I liked that I could get a locking rear with a 2 wheel drive model. So far no issues with 8000 miles. Update at 62,000 miles. No issues with the truck so far. Runs great and gas mileage getting 26 mpg based on vehicle computer in mostly highway driving. I use regular unleaded and synthetic oil every 7,000 miles. On my second set of tires (Cooper Evolution). Update at 85,000 miles: Started having some clunking in the transmission and shifting hesitation. After reading on the Ranger forum, sounds like a common issue and Ford often misdiagnoses the problem as a transmission issue. I replaced the EGR sensor ($100 part most people can do) and problem resolved. Several forum members have reported similar results from this fix. Carbon deposits is the assumed cause of the egr sensor problem. Still getting 26-27 mpg. Still on the original breaks. Had transmission fluid and filter replaced at 75,000.
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Love my Ranger
Red, 04/17/2021
updated 10/21/2021
2021 Ford Ranger Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
22 of 27 people found this review helpful
Love my 2021 Ford Lariat, this is my favorite truck I've ever bought. I have the towing package and I pull a 4500 pound trailer like a pro. Plenty of power. Just a great truck, looks sharp too
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Excellent Truck
JR, 08/06/2021
2021 Ford Ranger XLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
2021 Ford Ranger is a truly great truck! Peppy engine and great looks. The dealership was good but with the microchip shortage they were not willing to negotiate anything. Other than that the truck was great at a good price plus with the Ford points you get with a new car purchase (42,000) which equate to $220 i got a great deal on the bedliner. Couldn't be happier with the purchase! I haven't seen a better deal at any other dealership or online.
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I love the design, but the build quality is poor..
Dan, 09/25/2021
2021 Ford Ranger Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
27 of 37 people found this review helpful
Overall experience... First, I really like the design of my new truck... but the build quality has issues.. When I purchased the truck it was in transit (on a train) and was expected to be delivered within a week. When the truck arrived at the dealer it was in very rough shape after its unprotected trip. When I took delivery the next day, I noticed the new truck had already been driven 27 miles. So, not getting an answer for how a new vehicle had miles, I called the assembly plant for an answer. No other contacts including the Korum Ford dealership nor the national Customer Service could provide a clear explaination for the excessive miles. When I was transfered to the assembly plant, I was greeted by a guard that would not connect me to anyone including any public information person. She was rude and simply disconnected the call. My truck was delivered with a scratched (wiped with abrasive) Sync screen, overspray and outward dent on right front quarter panel, overfilled brake master cylinder reservoir (brake fluid on painted surfaces), floor mats that don't fit, misaligned tail gate (possibly bent bed opening), passenger seat wire harness routing problem (strain and flattened conductors caused by forward movement of seat), front wheel alignment problem (caster not allowing front wheel clearance, drivers side) and dimpled hood. In addition, the Ford Pass app wouldn't authenticate my VIN because another user was already associated with the truck. In my case, this assembly plant did not produce a quality finished product. I had no issue paying a very high MSRP for a new vehicle that should never have problems... I had to buy sight unseen due to high demand and little availability. This was a very disappointing experience. I paid top dollar for a used truck with manufacture defects. Just try to get a Ford dealer to do warranty work. If your lucky, they might fix the original issue, but cost you greaf and possibly more damage through the repair process. My experience with Ford, their dealers and their product will certainly cause me to go to the competition with my dollars in the future. They are always glad to take your money but then turn their back when an issue arrises. Through this experience I have met / talked with many quality people that empathize with these issues. If I could recommend anything it would be that Ford empower and promote excellence and get rid of dead weight. The dealer wants to blame all the problems on Ford, but my issues have not been corrected at this time. You may feel confident after hours of product research... the difference is in dealing with people and an organization you can trust with your hard earned money. My wife has since purchased a beautiful, perfectly built, fuel efficient Subaru (also expensive). She absolutely loves her car and had a great buying experience. I have attempted to get the Warranty repairs done at two separate local dealers with no luck. Both attempts were very time consuming. Ford is aware of all the problems but has so far, been nonresponsive.
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I'm not the lone Ranger anymore.
Craig, 11/05/2021
2021 Ford Ranger XLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I just took delivery on my 2nd Ford Ranger, crew cab. My first one was a year into this new model, and served me perfectly for 30 months. Great Mileage, no issues. This new one is even nicer. Great ride, great power, smooth 10 speed transmission, and the advantage of a pickup that is like a family car. Super value for the money also.
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