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Ford Ranger 2024
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Marcus Craft had this to say at the time: There’s a lot to like about the Ford Ranger Sport, especially with the V6 engine. It's nice to drive, comfortable and packed full of features and tech.
You can read the full review here.This is what Marcus Craft liked most about this particular version of the Ford Ranger: Refined, Comfortable, Packed with features
The Ford Ranger Ute competes with similar models like the Mitsubishi Triton, Mazda BT-50 and Isuzu D-Max in the Under $40k category category.
The 2024 Ford Ranger carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Ford Ranger 2024 News
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Special Ford Ranger confirmed: 2025 Ford Ranger Tremor ute arrives to tackle Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Nissan Navara
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Confirmed! Cleaner diesels for Ford Ranger despite imminent hybrid Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton
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Best utes arriving in 2024
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2024 Ford Ranger Black Edition: Limited batch run of top-selling ute adds cosmetic makeover and extra practicality to shade Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton
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Better than Raptor? 2024 Ford Ranger V6 gets factory-backed wide-body makeover in new on-road performance variant - but what's the catch?
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Ford Ranger 2024 Accessories
The base Ranger – the XL – features halogen headlights, a front tow hook, a digital instrument cluster, manual air-conditioning, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, Ford’s SYNC 4A multimedia system, USB ports, cloth seats, rubber floors and 16-inch steel wheels.
The XLS adds alloy wheels, side steps, fog lights and carpet.
Step up to the XLT and you’ll also score LED headlights, tub bed-liner with illumination, a sports bar and 17-inch alloys outside, while keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, sat-nav, adaptive cruise control with full stop/go functionality, traffic-sign recognition tech and fancier interior trim.
The Sport brings wireless charging, an Off-Road screen, leather upholstery, a powered driver’s seat and 18-inch alloys to the table.
Choosing the Wildtrak ushers in most of the above, plus a sports bar, trailer brake controller, side rails, a powered roller shutter, zone lighting, a 12-inch touchscreen, ambient lighting, a powered front passenger seat, front seat warmers, extra cupholders, a surround-view camera and active park assist.
Finally, the Platinum standardises Matrix LEDs, 10-speaker premium audio, 20-inch alloys, a 12.4-inch digital instrument, cooled front seats, a driver’s side seat memory setting, heated steering wheel, pre-installed auxiliary switch panel for accessories, pleated leather trim, a soft-drop-open action tailgate, slidable tub rack system and swinging roof racks.
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Ford Ranger 2024 Colours
The Ranger Platinum is available in Arctic White, or for $700 extra, a range of metallic or prestige paints, namely Meteor Grey, Aluminium (silver), Sedona Orange, Shadow Black and Equinox Bronze.
- Arctic White
- Aluminium
- Shadow Black
- Equinox Bronze
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
Ford Ranger 2024 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Ranger here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Engine coolant overheating alarm in my 2019 Ford Ranger
Start with the basics. Is the coolant level correct (and the radiator overflow tank intact)? Are the fan belts that drive the water pump tight and not slipping? Is the electric fan turning on? Is the second electric fan turning on with the air conditioning? Are the radiator hoses in good condition and not collapsing when you rev the engine? Are the car’s brakes dragging and causing the engine to work harder than it should? Is the radiator clean and flowing properly? Is the radiator cap holding the correct pressure? Is there a build-up of mud, bugs and grass on the radiator’s surface? All these things can lead to overheating.
If all that checks out, you might have to dig a bit deeper, including a check of whether the water pump is pulling its weight (and not worn internally) whether the thermostat is operating correctly and even a test to see whether the head gasket has failed. Ford’s Ranger engines have also ben known to experience failures of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve’s cooler which is part of the overall cooling system. The 2.2-litre and 3.2-litre Ranger engines seem more susceptible to this, but it shouldn’t be automatically ruled out on the 2.0-litre engine.
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2016 Ford Ranger manual transmission is stuck in gear
This could be caused by a range of things, but it’s also worth noting that this model was subject to a recall back in 2017 for a problem very, very similar to the one you’re experiencing. The recall involved Rangers built between June 5 2015 to February 12, 2016, so a check of the build date on your vehicle is the first step. A Ford dealer will also be able to tell from the VIN number whether the car was affected by the recall and if it’s been fixed as a result.
The problem involved a retaining clip that held the gear-shift cables. In some Rangers, this clip or clamp was not tightened sufficiently, and could allow the cables to make contact with the vehicle’s driveshaft. Over time, this contact could damage the gear-shift cables as well as the actual driveshaft. Difficulty in changing gears was one of the tell-tale symptoms.
Beyond that possibility, you need to check the shifter mechanism (including the cables) and maybe even dig into the transmission itself if nothing is wrong externally.
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Why does my 2012 Ford Ranger's steering wheel move on start up?
This is a strange one. If you had a post-2015 Ranger, the suspicion would be that the electric power-steering was playing silly games and turning the wheel to the left randomly. (Electric power-steering with the ability to move the wheel without driver input is the technology that has made driver aids such as lane-keeping assistance and self-parking possible.) If there’s a fault with the electric motor, the computer that controls it or the sensors that tell the system what’s what, then you can have a problem like this occur.
But Rangers built prior to this date had conventional hydraulic power-steering which, without driver input, should not be able to turn the steering at all. Except yours does.
Probably the most important piece of advice is not to drive the vehicle any farther until the problem is fixed. Obviously, having a steering system with a mind of its own is a potential source of disaster.
The actual problem could be do with the valving that controls the steering rack (and its power assistance) and a pressure imbalance between the right-hand and left-hand side of the steering rack could potentially cause this sort of problem. The valve that controls the speed-sensitive aspect of the steering is a likely culprit here as a faulty one can lead to uneven pressures within the steering rack.
If you want to be proactive, check that the power-steering fluid in the pump (under the bonnet) is at the correct level. Then, start the car with the transmission in Park and turn the steering wheel from full right to full left lock a couple of time. This should purge any air from the hydraulic fluid and restore balance to the system. But really, this is a potentially very serious problem and needs to be checked by a specialist.
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Why is the battery of my 2015 Ford Ranger draining?
It’s very likely that the two lights remaining on inside the car are enough to drain the battery over time. The real question is why a couple of random lights would stay on even when the vehicle is locked up overnight. Initial suspicions would involve the car’s body computer which controls many functions, including interior lighting.
An auto electrician is probably your best bet at this stage. But in the meantime, you can perform an electronic reset by disconnecting the car’s battery overnight. Sometimes this is enough to give the body computer a reality check and will return things to normal. But if it has happened once, it can happen again.
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Ford Ranger 2024 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
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Ford Ranger Model | Body Type | Specs | Price | |
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Platinum 3.0 (4X4) | Ute | 3.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO | $79,390 | |
Raptor 3.0 (4X4) | Ute | 3.0L — 10 SP AUTO | $89,190 | |
Sport 2.0 (4X4) | Ute | 2.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO | $65,890 | |
Sport 3.0 (4X4) | Ute | 3.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO | $70,090 |
Ford Ranger 2024 Towing capacity
The Ford Ranger’s towing capacity ranges from 2500kg to 3500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Ford Ranger Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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XL 2.0 HI-Rider (4X2) | Ute | 2.0L,Diesel,6 SP AUTO | 3500kg | |
XLS 2.0 HI-Rider (4X2) | Ute | 2.0L,Diesel,10 SP AUTO | 3500kg | |
XL 2.0 (4X4) | Ute | 2.0L,Diesel,10 SP AUTO | 3500kg | |
XL 2.0 (4X4) | Ute | 2.0L,Diesel,6 SP AUTO | 3500kg |
Ford Ranger 2024 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2024 Ford Ranger are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 2028mm x 1926mm and can vary on the basis of model.
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Ford Ranger Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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XL 2.0 HI-Rider (4X2) | Ute | 1872x1910x5225 mm | 224 mm | |
XL 2.0 HI-Rider (4X2) | Ute | 1866x1910x5225 mm | 224 mm | |
XL 2.0 HI-Rider (4X2) | Ute | 1875x1910x5225 mm | 224 mm | |
XL 2.0 HI-Rider (4X2) | Ute | 1875x1910x5370 mm | 224 mm |
Ford Ranger 2024 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2024 Ford Ranger will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
Ford Ranger Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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XL 2.0 HI-Rider (4X2) | Ute | 255x70 R16 | — | 255x70 R16 | — | |
XL 2.0 (4X4) | Ute | 255x70 R16 | — | 255x70 R16 | — | |
XLS 2.0 HI-Rider (4X2) | Ute | 255x70 R16 | — | 255x70 R16 | — | |
XLS 2.0 (4X4) | Ute | 255x70 R16 | — | 255x70 R16 | — |
Ford Ranger 2024 Engine
The Ranger Platinum comes with a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 diesel, producing 184kW of power at 3250rpm and 600Nm of torque at 1750-2250rpm.
A 10-speed torque-converter automatic transmission sends drive to the rear wheels in most cases, unless the electronic on-demand four-wheel-drive system is engaged, with full-time all-wheel drive.
There is also 4x4 High and 4x4 Low ranges, that lock in the 4WD system for greater off-road capability.
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Ford Ranger VS the competition
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Ford Ranger 2024 Interior
The Ranger’s interior is one of the largest and roomiest in its midsized SUV class.
All the basics are spot-on: great seats, ample vision, excellent ventilation, a good driving position, useful storage, and real care when it comes to ergonomics.
The dashboard is dominated by a central portrait touchscreen, which includes access to multimedia, vehicle settings and communication systems, while the instrumentation cluster is all-digital and multi-configurable.
Further back, the rear bench seats three, offers sufficient comfort and space, and most amenities, including USB ports and ventilation outlets on higher-spec models.
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Ford Ranger 2024 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2024 Ford Ranger is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Ford Ranger currently offers fuel consumption from 7.3 to 11L/100km. The Ford Ranger is available with the following fuel types: Diesel and —.
Ford Ranger Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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Platinum 3.0 (4X4) | Ute | 3.0L,Diesel,10 SP AUTO | 8.4L/100km | |
Raptor 3.0 (4X4) | Ute | 3.0L,—,10 SP AUTO | 11L/100km | |
Sport 2.0 (4X4) | Ute | 2.0L,Diesel,10 SP AUTO | 7.6L/100km | |
Sport 3.0 (4X4) | Ute | 3.0L,Diesel,10 SP AUTO | 8.4L/100km |
Ford Ranger 2024 Seats
The Ranger is a five-seater dual-cab ute, with a pair of comfy and very supportive bucket seats up front and a folding rear bench in the rear.
Underneath the cushion, which rises as a single piece, is storage for smaller items, while the backrest also folds forward for extra cargo capacity if the rear seats are not in use.
A pair of ISOFIX latches and child-seat anchorage points are also fitted.
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Ford Ranger 2024 Speed
The Ranger V6 can accelerate from standstill to 100km/h (0-100km/h) in around 8.5 seconds, on the way to a top speed of about 180km/h.
Ford Ranger 2024 Range
Our Ranger V6 diesel averaged 8.4L/100km (for 222g/km of CO2 emissions), that means 952km is possible from the 80L fuel tank capacity.
Our trip computer hovered around the 9.8L/100km mark, but when we refuelled, we averaged 9.5.