On the verge of trading my Ranger...

[Chris M]

I miss the fold down headrests on the rear seat. Especially the one on the passenger side because it makes a Blindspot with it on and there's nowhere to stash them when you don't want it on there..

I miss the foldable rearview mirrors because I have a tight ass garage and once I'm in I'd like to fold them in with the button so I can walk by them with these.

I get to keep the folding mirrors because of the 302A package, I think. As for the headrests, I can find a place to store them against the day I might need them. I have room...

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[JTDay]

The suspension will still be crap. 5100s are so cheap for these trucks it's amazing.

I drive 80-85mph every day on my 40 mile round trip commute to work and I'm still averaging 23.4mpg over the last 2000 miles on my 2021 with innercity driving mixed in so I wouldn't worry too much about that. I'm really happy with that. If I calculate only highway mpg, I can get 28. Pretty impressive for a truck.

 

[Ranger54]

With leveling kit, 6 ply 33’s Fx4 Lariat. Fox shocks are a must.

 

[Trigganometry]

I’m in a 2020 XLT 4W Sport. 301A Has about 12K on it now. Average mileage for me is 21.5
currently over live of truck.

Suspension in mine is pretty good stock if you believe that. Think the Sport shocks are a different type than what everyone else gets. Eventually I will upgrade mine but current ride isn’t making that a must do for me.

Tire pressure is key! It got cold here for a week or so. My pressure changed to 27psi from the 30 they were summer filled at. My mileage tanked last fill up. Now I know why!

 

[GTGallop]

So are the shocks the same on the 2WD and regular 4WD?

Yes.
May be different between 2019 and 2021/22 because of changes in supply and vehicle updates but a XLT in 2wd or 4wd has the same springs and shocks.

 

[Chris M]

Yes.
May be different between 2019 and 2021/22 because of changes in supply and vehicle updates but a XLT in 2wd or 4wd has the same springs and shocks.

Thanks, Greg. That's exactly the answer I was looking for!

 

[SKULLZONE]

I am getting about 22 1/2 MPG on my 4WD ranger Lariet with about 9500 miles on it. I have a Tonneau cover on it which might be helping. I just put some Eibach Pro-Truck Sport Shock Single Rear For Lifted Suspensions 0-1.5" E60-35-048-01-01 on it and that has been the best purchase so far.

 

[docarter]

I have a 2021 Ranger Crew Cab 4x4 and the ride is definitely not mushy. Maybe a bit jiggly over rough impacts, but I think it is on the firm side of good.

The truck controls my 2,500 lb camper well while towing, no porpoising over bumps.

 

[pa-fatboy]

I like my ‘19 xlt 4wd well enough. My dd’s have usually been sedans and coupes with 400+ hp matched with stiff shocks and sticky tires. I have had a couple other 4x4’s. The drawback I have on the Ranger is the ride. I know it’s a real truck, not an suv awd playing at 4wd. In sand and snow, the Ranger is a fricken blast to drive. It does everything I ask of it.

my drawback is the dry asphalt ride. Very bouncy. Every line in the highway jolts the Ranger enough that I feel it. It’s much more road feel than is comfortable for a 400 mile day. I’m ready to throw the fox 2.0 shocks on the front and rear and doing the 2.5 inch leveling with it. From everything I read, that is the trick to get a good ride. My hesitantly has been to part with the $1,400 or so to correct what I feel Ford should have done originally. It seems to be one of the most discussed upgrades out there.

 

[OrangeStreak]

My 2011 Ranger had a bouncy ride also. After the camper shell was installed the ride became comfortable and reasonable for a truck. When I carry a load on the 2020 the ride smooths out and also is comfortable for a truck ride. I realize there are pros and cons to adding weight (mpg, weight distribution, load weight specs, etc) but it is one idea that might help. Traditional sandbags are not a good solution because they deteriorate quickly but there are better solutions for truck bed weight additions (specialty truck sandbags and alternatives) that can be found on amazon, etc. Just a thought that might be a money saver...

 

[RedlandRanger]

I like my ‘19 xlt 4wd well enough. My dd’s have usually been sedans and coupes with 400+ hp matched with stiff shocks and sticky tires. I have had a couple other 4x4’s. The drawback I have on the Ranger is the ride. I know it’s a real truck, not an suv awd playing at 4wd. In sand and snow, the Ranger is a fricken blast to drive. It does everything I ask of it.

my drawback is the dry asphalt ride. Very bouncy. Every line in the highway jolts the Ranger enough that I feel it. It’s much more road feel than is comfortable for a 400 mile day. I’m ready to throw the fox 2.0 shocks on the front and rear and doing the 2.5 inch leveling with it. From everything I read, that is the trick to get a good ride. My hesitantly has been to part with the $1,400 or so to correct what I feel Ford should have done originally. It seems to be one of the most discussed upgrades out there.

I would start with just the rears and see if it fixes the ride for you. The bounce didn't bother me too much, only occasionally, but after much deliberation, I put Eibachs on the rear and I have to say it did improve the ride quite a bit - not too firm, but it fixed the bounce for me. It is a pretty cheap and easy upgrade to do. I'm very glad I did that swap.

 

[Chris M]

At this point I will just be glad to even see the truck in person. Even though it's been in AZ for days now, it has not yet made its way to the dealership. So we continue to wait.

 

[AzScorpion]

At this point I will just be glad to even see the truck in person. Even though it's been in AZ for days now, it has not yet made its way to the dealership. So we continue to wait.

Wow I thought your dealer was going to have it for you today? I hate waiting for orders and then the delivery seems to drag out forever. Hopefully you get it soon before they shut down later this week.

 

[Floyd]

I like my ‘19 xlt 4wd well enough. My dd’s have usually been sedans and coupes with 400+ hp matched with stiff shocks and sticky tires. I have had a couple other 4x4’s. The drawback I have on the Ranger is the ride. I know it’s a real truck, not an suv awd playing at 4wd. In sand and snow, the Ranger is a fricken blast to drive. It does everything I ask of it.

my drawback is the dry asphalt ride. Very bouncy. Every line in the highway jolts the Ranger enough that I feel it. It’s much more road feel than is comfortable for a 400 mile day. I’m ready to throw the fox 2.0 shocks on the front and rear and doing the 2.5 inch leveling with it. From everything I read, that is the trick to get a good ride. My hesitantly has been to part with the $1,400 or so to correct what I feel Ford should have done originally. It seems to be one of the most discussed upgrades out there.

I love the ride in my STX SuperCab 2WD (thousands of highway miles) plenty of 400mile days,
Empty, loaded, and towing
Maybe the 4WD is better suited to offroad, while the 2WD is is better suited to pavement.
What is done to improve one may cost the other, Its all compromise, like trading cab space for box space.

My 2011 Ranger had a bouncy ride also. After the camper shell was installed the ride became comfortable and reasonable for a truck. When I carry a load on the 2020 the ride smooths out and also is comfortable for a truck ride. I realize there are pros and cons to adding weight (mpg, weight distribution, load weight specs, etc) but it is one idea that might help. Traditional sandbags are not a good solution because they deteriorate quickly but there are better solutions for truck bed weight additions (specialty truck sandbags and alternatives) that can be found on amazon, etc. Just a thought that might be a money saver...

Mods do help, On my 2001 Ranger I added Ranchos, half leafs and a halfway decent street tire.
It handled great, but I could run over a dime and tell you what year it was.
My wife loves the new Ranger

 

[OrangeStreak]

I love the ride in my STX SuperCab 2WD (thousands of highway miles) plenty of 400mile days,
Empty, loaded, and towing
Maybe the 4WD is better suited to offroad, while the 2WD is is better suited to pavement.
What is done to improve one may cost the other, Its all compromise, like trading cab space for box space.

Mods do help, On my 2001 Ranger I added Ranchos, half leafs and a halfway decent street tire.
It handled great, but I could run over a dime and tell you what year it was.
My wife loves the new Ranger

Likewise, the handling and ride is great on the Ranger except for some rear end squiggle when on a bumpy road and especially over RR tracks. The KO2'S have improved the front end handling and ride notably but the back end still reacts the same as with the stock Ford OEM tires. I probably need to experiment with air pressures before doing any upgrades.

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