Thoughts on 2024 2.7 Ranger

[bmidd]

Ford rates the 10R60 for about 450 ft/lbs tq and the 10R80 for about 600 ft/lb tq. While your tune does exceed this, all it would mean is faster wear and tear, as it is just on the other side of the rating. Additionally, I would not be surprised if your tune is programmed to help protect the powertrain by pulling power at times, so you are not having to replace the transmission every year. Ford/GM have power ratings on these ten speeds for a reason, and while they might be on the conservative side, it is still worth pointing out for someone who may or may not want to install a tune on their vehicle or other performance mods.

At the end of the day, the 10R60 can handle the 2.7 in factory form according to the specs laid out by Ford, but the 10R80 is a better match, especially for individuals who want to do performance mods and/or tow more. This is just my thoughts on this, though, which is what OP asked for.

My tune doesn't pull power, data logging shows it doesn't. At the end of the day, the 10R60 will handle whatever is thrown at it by a 2.7, tuned or otherwise. It is superior in it's shift quality compared to a 10R80 in our trucks, it's lighter and returns better fuel economy. The 2.7 Ranger I drove was decidedly smoother than the garbage 10R80 that my Tremor came with.
The 2.3, nor the 2.7 are taxing the 10R60, you made a few anecdotal generalized statements about engine and trans reliability, when the OP asked " Aside from spending more money, is there a downside to the 2.7? "

So to answer THAT question, my thoughts on that are no, there is no downside. Buy an extended warranty and drive it for years with no worries. If an extra set of spark plugs over the course of 100k miles is a bridge too far,well its not the truck for you. The reason I'm not driving a 2.7 Ranger, is the God awful front end, it looks like a swollen Maverick.

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[Cabose-1]

I really wanted the 2.7 on my 2024 ranger. But.......it only comes in 4wd. I do not want 4wd, i tow a lot and use the ranger for work stuff. So stuck with the 2.3. Every pound counts when towing heavy. No i dont want an f150, the ranger handles all my needs and is perfect size. Any other towing needs handled by a goose neck trailer.
So anyway. I would love to have the 2.7. The new truck is so much smoother! And stable!! Especially when towing.
My experience anyway.
2024 4x2, xlt, advance tow package, elocker, 301a

 

[GreyAreaRanger]

My tune doesn't pull power, data logging shows it doesn't. At the end of the day, the 10R60 will handle whatever is thrown at it by a 2.7, tuned or otherwise. It is superior in it's shift quality compared to a 10R80 in our trucks, it's lighter and returns better fuel economy. The 2.7 Ranger I drove was decidedly smoother than the garbage 10R80 that my Tremor came with.
The 2.3, nor the 2.7 are taxing the 10R60, you made a few anecdotal generalized statements about engine and trans reliability, when the OP asked " Aside from spending more money, is there a downside to the 2.7? "

So to answer THAT question, my thoughts on that are no, there is no downside. Buy an extended warranty and drive it for years with no worries. If an extra set of spark plugs over the course of 100k miles is a bridge too far,well its not the truck for you. The reason I'm not driving a 2.7 Ranger, is the God awful front end, it looks like a swollen Maverick.

I stated that in factory form, the 2.7 was within the capabilities of the 10R60. The 10R60 is rated at a lower maximum torque capability than the 10R80. The 2.7 max tq in factory form for the Ranger is 400 ft/lbs of the 10R60s rated 450 max. The 2.3 factory max tq is 310 ft/lbs of the 10R60 rated 450 max. Yeah, I am certain both put an "equal" amount of stress on the transmission. The 10R60 makes perfect sense for the 2.3, but for the 2.7, I am quite certain most folks would prefer the 10R80 for long-term reliability unless they plan on only keeping the vehicle during the warranty period, which either powertrain combo should outlast, and is all Ford cares about.

As for shift quality, my 10R80 shifts perfectly fine before and after replacement. I have to watch the indicator to know that it has shifted gears. When my torque converter decided it was going to head out the door, it was the only time I had shifting issues, and had I not had an extended warranty, it would have been a $7,100 repair I would have had to cover. A close family member who has a 10L90 in their Denali shifts just as smoothly and has had no issues so far. As for lighter, 30 pounds lighter is lighter. The truck is still 4000+ pounds.

The 2.7 did change the chain-driven oil pump to a belt in the current generation. Maybe it'll last 200k, maybe not. For a lot of people, that is a deal breaker. The 2.7L in the Broncos did or currently have (I don't particularly care about SUVs) intake valve issues. It may be an issue that spills over to the F150s and Rangers, but it's still something to be aware of. The first gen 2.7s were known to be great little engines, but the changes made since are what may change that reputation; time will tell. If it makes you feel better, I wouldn't get the 3.0 Duramax due to it using a timing belt that is sandwiched between the transmission and engine.

Included a pic of my week's commute to and from the medical center. 26.5mpg is perfectly fine by me. As stated earlier, OP asked for thoughts on the 2.7, which I gave, and mentioned that the transmission should be considered too. Maybe he will only keep it in factory configuration and not tow much, maybe not. It is something worth considering for most people.

 

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[MechanicalBob]

So I went ahead and did the deal. I traded the 2022 Tremor for the 2024 barely used (800-ish miles after test drives) Lariat FX4. I'll admit I like the looks of the Tremor over the Gen6, but I can make some mods to get it looking like I want it to.

Driving is where the big difference is, and for me it's a huge difference. From the instant you start the 2.7 and don't hear the weird/buzzy noise of the 4 cylinder engine, to the way it feels pulling out of a driveway and everything feels solid, to the perfectly timed and buttery smooth shifts (no need to keep it in Tow/Haul anymore), to the way it effortlessly passes the slower cars going up a hill, the new Lariat is a completely different vehicle from the older Tremor. The bells and whistles of the Lariat package are nice, but it's the driving manners that set it apart. Everyone keeps saying the 2.7 is "smooth", and it really is, all the time.

As a bonus, over the 900 mile trip to get it home, it averaged 23.7 mpg. The worst stretch between fillups was 22.0, and the best was 25.6, with 3 people and a bed full of stuff. Through Montana/Idaho/Utah/Nevada mountains and wind. I couldn't be happier.

I've enjoyed checking in on this forum each morning, and may still occasionally, but I'll have to start hitting the 6G forum now.

 

[got3fords]

So I went ahead and did the deal. I traded the 2022 Tremor for the 2024 barely used (800-ish miles after test drives) Lariat FX4. I'll admit I like the looks of the Tremor over the Gen6, but I can make some mods to get it looking like I want it to.

Driving is where the big difference is, and for me it's a huge difference. From the instant you start the 2.7 and don't hear the weird/buzzy noise of the 4 cylinder engine, to the way it feels pulling out of a driveway and everything feels solid, to the perfectly timed and buttery smooth shifts (no need to keep it in Tow/Haul anymore), to the way it effortlessly passes the slower cars going up a hill, the new Lariat is a completely different vehicle from the older Tremor. The bells and whistles of the Lariat package are nice, but it's the driving manners that set it apart. Everyone keeps saying the 2.7 is "smooth", and it really is, all the time.

As a bonus, over the 900 mile trip to get it home, it averaged 23.7 mpg. The worst stretch between fillups was 22.0, and the best was 25.6, with 3 people and a bed full of stuff. Through Montana/Idaho/Utah/Nevada mountains and wind. I couldn't be happier.

I've enjoyed checking in on this forum each morning, and may still occasionally, but I'll have to start hitting the 6G forum now.

Congrats, and thanks for the insight.

 

[Chris M]

So I went ahead and did the deal. I traded the 2022 Tremor for the 2024 barely used (800-ish miles after test drives) Lariat FX4. I'll admit I like the looks of the Tremor over the Gen6, but I can make some mods to get it looking like I want it to.

Driving is where the big difference is, and for me it's a huge difference. From the instant you start the 2.7 and don't hear the weird/buzzy noise of the 4 cylinder engine, to the way it feels pulling out of a driveway and everything feels solid, to the perfectly timed and buttery smooth shifts (no need to keep it in Tow/Haul anymore), to the way it effortlessly passes the slower cars going up a hill, the new Lariat is a completely different vehicle from the older Tremor. The bells and whistles of the Lariat package are nice, but it's the driving manners that set it apart. Everyone keeps saying the 2.7 is "smooth", and it really is, all the time.

As a bonus, over the 900 mile trip to get it home, it averaged 23.7 mpg. The worst stretch between fillups was 22.0, and the best was 25.6, with 3 people and a bed full of stuff. Through Montana/Idaho/Utah/Nevada mountains and wind. I couldn't be happier.

I've enjoyed checking in on this forum each morning, and may still occasionally, but I'll have to start hitting the 6G forum now.

Pictures?

 

[Jason B]

So I went ahead and did the deal. I traded the 2022 Tremor for the 2024 barely used (800-ish miles after test drives) Lariat FX4. I'll admit I like the looks of the Tremor over the Gen6, but I can make some mods to get it looking like I want it to.

Driving is where the big difference is, and for me it's a huge difference. From the instant you start the 2.7 and don't hear the weird/buzzy noise of the 4 cylinder engine, to the way it feels pulling out of a driveway and everything feels solid, to the perfectly timed and buttery smooth shifts (no need to keep it in Tow/Haul anymore), to the way it effortlessly passes the slower cars going up a hill, the new Lariat is a completely different vehicle from the older Tremor. The bells and whistles of the Lariat package are nice, but it's the driving manners that set it apart. Everyone keeps saying the 2.7 is "smooth", and it really is, all the time.

As a bonus, over the 900 mile trip to get it home, it averaged 23.7 mpg. The worst stretch between fillups was 22.0, and the best was 25.6, with 3 people and a bed full of stuff. Through Montana/Idaho/Utah/Nevada mountains and wind. I couldn't be happier.

I've enjoyed checking in on this forum each morning, and may still occasionally, but I'll have to start hitting the 6G forum now.

Don't worry about the looks, it'll grow on you.
All the pluses of the 6G like ride comfort and nicer interior outweigh the looks.

 

[got3fords]

Pictures?

Yes, pics or it didn't happen!

 

[MechanicalBob]

They're coming; it's just pretty filthy right now. Hopefully put something up this weekend. Nothing special; stock Azure gray Lariat FX4.

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