2021 Ford Ranger Review

Ford Ranger Performance: Efficient & Capable

The Ford Ranger features a peppy 270-horsepower 2.3L EcoBoost® engine with fuel-saving Auto Start-Stop Technology that delivers 310 lb-ft of torque. It blends together power and efficiency to achieve an EPA-estimated 21 city/26 highway MPG.

Tow Like a Pro

When properly equipped, the 2021 Ford Ranger offers a maximum payload of 1,860 pounds and a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds. With that level of capability, you can expect to haul things like a lightweight towable camper or a pair of jet skis.

The available Rear View Camera with Dynamic Hitch Assist streamlines the hitching process for a smooth start to your journey. Once you're on the way, standard trailer sway control better ensures you maintain control while towing your favorite over-sized toys.

Traverse Challenging Terrain with Confidence

If you live to venture off the beaten path, you can select the available Terrain Management System™ on the Ford Ranger. It lets you meet the demands of the road by switching among four Selectable Drive Modes, including:

• Normal
• Grass, Gravel, or Snow
• Mud or Ruts
• Sand

4-wheel drive models also offer Electronic-Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) with Neutral Towing Capability. Depending on the conditions around your midsize pickup truck, this system lets you choose between either a high or low 4-wheel drive mode using a sleek, centrally located dial.

Creature Comforts & Tech-Savvy Amenities

Inside the 2021 Ford Ranger, you can make yourself at home in the available leather-trimmed front bucket seats with power-adjustability. From here you can answer messages, view directions, change the song, and more through the standard 8-inch Center-Stack Screen display.

Before embarking on your next road trip, turn up the tunes through the optional 10-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD Radio™ that immerse you in every note. Then, as natural light begins to fade, elevate the mood with the available 7-hue ambient lighting.

Ford Ranger Safety: Extra Assurance

In the Ford Ranger, you always have backup along for the ride. Available Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology features boost your senses on the go with audio and visual alerts. These warnings can give you more time to react to the ever-changing conditions around your truck. A few of the optional features include:

• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Lane-Keeping System & more!

The latter two features can even intervene autonomously by braking automatically or providing steering support to avoid or mitigate a potential impact.