Fifth Gen 19-23 vs Sixth Gen 24+

[docarter]

Hi all,

I bought a brand new 2021 Ranger and now a brand new 2025 Ranger, both velocity blue.

It's really neat owning two generations of the same truck and wanted to share some thoughts with everyone here.

In my case, the 2021 was actually rock solid over my ownership duration. I want to remark on some differences:

What I preferred in my 2021:
- I had a base trim STX, it was basic but functional, very good tactile controls for all features inside
- Steel front bumper
- Higher trims got more painted panels including the whole bed, rear bumper, etc.
- Folding rear headrests
- Paint quality is better than my 2025!

What I prefer in the 2025:
- I got a Lariat this time, so the features and appointments are nicer, especially the interior
- All the technology such as self driving, fancy headlights, etc.
- The ride is better, not necessarily quieter, most of it is wind noise at highway speeds
- The new 2.3L MPC is such a mighty beast. The old 2.3L was sluggish to respond, sometimes clunky when changing gears.

What are your thoughts?

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[rang19ca]

While the '24 and up interiors are very nice, I am very happy with my 2019 non-delete model. I have the Ford Performance tune that really helps with extra power and better shifting.

 

[TxOTRRanger]

I'm happy with my high mileage 22 XLT SPORT 4X4. Gonna drive it until the wheels fall off of it. LOL

 

[Cabose-1]

I had a 2020 lighting blue xlt, and a 2022 velocity blue xlt. The second the same as thebfirst but with an elocker. So much better with an elocker. Towed a good 2k or 3k with the trucks. Used the red arc for a brake controller. Very nice trucks, for the deer lease and work.

I now have a 2024........
This is what the ranger should have been from the get go! I have an xlt, elocker with integrated brake controller. Its longer and wider. The wheel base anyway, and just by an inch ir two, and it makes towing so much better! 4x8 plywood fits flat, an extra .25 to .5 ground clearance, same engine, 2.3 different transmission. Tailgate assist opening and closing, ac/dc in the bed, good for charging phones nothing else), and perimeter lighting and trailer profiles, i tow more than one, and a big screen.

So, well, i just think this should have been the truck we got in na from the start.

I just hang around here because this forum is sooo much friendlier and lively.
One big disadvantage is that i still cannot use forscan to disable the ass. Oh well.

 

[awd.nv]

While I say the only 6g I would want is a RR, if I had to today, I think I could be happy with either XLT or Lariat with the 2.7L. I hear the new MPC 2.3L is a noticeably better stock for stock too. Think only in 2025 models?

I had a 2020 lighting blue xlt, and a 2022 velocity blue xlt. The second the same as thebfirst but with an elocker. So much better with an elocker. Towed a good 2k or 3k with the trucks. Used the red arc for a brake controller. Very nice trucks, for the deer lease and work.

I now have a 2024........
This is what the ranger should have been from the get go! I have an xlt, elocker with integrated brake controller. Its longer and wider. The wheel base anyway, and just by an inch ir two, and it makes towing so much better! 4x8 plywood fits flat, an extra .25 to .5 ground clearance, same engine, 2.3 different transmission. Tailgate assist opening and closing, ac/dc in the bed, good for charging phones nothing else), and perimeter lighting and trailer profiles, i tow more than one, and a big screen.

So, well, i just think this should have been the truck we got in na from the start.

I just hang around here because this forum is sooo much friendlier and lively.
One big disadvantage is that i still cannot use forscan to disable the ass. Oh well.

Man, I have seen that mentioned more than once regarding this forum being better than make/models forum they just purchased.

Bummer ASS can't be shut off yet. That was a nice touch with Forescan.

 

[SigOris]

I had a 2020 lighting blue xlt, and a 2022 velocity blue xlt. The second the same as thebfirst but with an elocker. So much better with an elocker. Towed a good 2k or 3k with the trucks. Used the red arc for a brake controller. Very nice trucks, for the deer lease and work.

I now have a 2024........
This is what the ranger should have been from the get go! I have an xlt, elocker with integrated brake controller. Its longer and wider. The wheel base anyway, and just by an inch ir two, and it makes towing so much better! 4x8 plywood fits flat, an extra .25 to .5 ground clearance, same engine, 2.3 different transmission. Tailgate assist opening and closing, ac/dc in the bed, good for charging phones nothing else), and perimeter lighting and trailer profiles, i tow more than one, and a big screen.

So, well, i just think this should have been the truck we got in na from the start.

I just hang around here because this forum is sooo much friendlier and lively.
One big disadvantage is that i still cannot use forscan to disable the ass. Oh well.

I upgraded to an F150 and like you enjoy this forum over the F150gen14 forum. Especially when I can annoy @AzScorpion and @subquark

 

[AzScorpion]

I upgraded to an F150 and like you enjoy this forum over the F150gen14 forum. Especially when I can annoy @AzScorpion and @subquark

 

[Grandaccess]

I'm happy with my high mileage 22 XLT SPORT 4X4. Gonna drive it until the wheels fall off of it. LOL

wheels Or transmission fails, what ever comes first...

 

[subquark]

I upgraded to an F150 and like you enjoy this forum over the F150gen14 forum. Especially when I can annoy @AzScorpion and @subquark

=D

 

[AzScorpion]

wheels Or transmission fails, what ever comes first...

My money is on the 10R80 going first.

 

[Motorpsychology]

I like the width of my '21 over the 6G. just a little better door clearance in the garage. I've had the blend door and DPFE fixes done under warranty and it's been a great truck to own over the past 96Kmi.

Lotsa rumors floating around about the Ranger being discontinued, or becoming a unibody truck smaller or bigger than the Maverick, becoming a Bronco PU; no plans to buy any of those. Mine is under extended B2B warranty for another 54Kmi/5 years, and I hope to keep it going long after that.

 

[docarter]

I like the width of my '21 over the 6G. just a little better door clearance in the garage. I've had the blend door and DPFE fixes done under warranty and it's been a great truck to own over the past 96Kmi.

Lotsa rumors floating around about the Ranger being discontinued, or becoming a unibody truck smaller or bigger than the Maverick, becoming a Bronco PU; no plans to buy any of those. Mine is under extended B2B warranty for another 54Kmi/5 years, and I hope to keep it going long after that.

I did like the 5th gen being more narrow. However, zero chance Ranger gets discontinued.

 

[AzScorpion]

I did like the 5th gen being more narrow. However, zero chance Ranger gets discontinued.

Never say never! They did it before and can do it again especially if they see sales lagging and the Maverick sales rising. Let's face we're all going to be bias on here but at the end of the day the bean counters are going to determine what makes more sense in what direction they move forward with a 7G Ranger. It's not like Ranger sales are huge and IIRC it was just over 325K for the 5G. It's not like they make smart decisions either by wiping out all the auto line years ago, loosing billions on their EV line (who would've seen that coming ) and loosing billions more on warranty work. Never underestimate the power of stupidity!

 

[docarter]

Never say never! They did it before and can do it again especially if they see sales lagging and the Maverick sales rising. Let's face we're all going to be bias on here but at the end of the day the bean counters are going to determine what makes more sense in what direction they move forward with a 7G Ranger. It's not like Ranger sales are huge and IIRC it was just over 325K for the 5G. It's not like they make smart decisions either by wiping out all the auto line years ago, loosing billions on their EV line (who would've seen that coming ) and loosing billions more on warranty work. Never underestimate the power of stupidity!

Ranger sales are up ~54% YoY. I'm not a shareholder, however, if given the opportunity I'd axe Farley in about 0.2 seconds.

 

[AzScorpion]

Ranger sales are up ~54% YoY. I'm not a shareholder, however, if given the opportunity I'd axe Farley in about 0.2 seconds.

Agree with Farley but percentages don't mean much. Adding percentages to anything is irrelevant unless you know the real numbers because percentages can make anything look good.

Which would you rather see?

54% increase of 19,000 units
or
54% increase of 250,000 units

Any increase is good but the bottom line numbers aren't stellar.

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