18k Mile Review of 2024 Ranger Lariat FX4

[Dpowhatan]

I just turned 18,000 miles on my Lariat FX4. I know…no moss will EVER grow under these wheels!

Positives:
Great ride quality. I came from an 08 F150 and this truck is SO much more comfortable on road trips.
Decent MPGs. I average about 26-27 highway. Obviously the majority of my miles are highway!
Size. Coming from a full-size, this truck is much easier to park, even in tighter parking spaces.
Power. I was pleasantly surprised with the power this little 2.3 has. I was a little reluctant to go from a 5.4 v8 to a 2.3 four-banger, but no regrets so far. This (not so) little truck pulls my camper (about 3,500 lbs) with zero issues. Plenty of reserve power even when going 70 mph.
Overall Comfort. I often take 8-10 hour trips and this truck is a true pleasure to drive.
Technology. I love the tech features. The adaptive cruise control coupled with the ability to adjust the truck’s speed to the parameters I set when it reads speed limit signs.

Negatives
Ambient Lighting. This feature has to be turned on every so often. I would think that if I configure it to be on, it would stay that way. Pretty annoying.
Seatbelt Reminder. I SO wish there was a way to turn this off. I hate having to acknowledge the seatbelt status ever time I start the truck.

At the end of the day, I have to say I love this truck. Zero regrets. I hope that it is as durable and long lasting as my previous two Ford vehicles. My 08 F150 had 243k miles on it and was still problem free. I also had a 2010 Fusion that I put 420k miles on. Never had an issue. Hoping I get similar results on my Ranger.

That’s my down and dirty review. Happy Rangering to all my fellow 6G’ers

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[CrudeBacon77]

I just turned 18,000 miles on my Lariat FX4. I know…no moss will EVER grow under these wheels!

Positives:
Great ride quality. I came from an 08 F150 and this truck is SO much more comfortable on road trips.
Decent MPGs. I average about 26-27 highway. Obviously the majority of my miles are highway!
Size. Coming from a full-size, this truck is much easier to park in even tighter parking spaces.
Power. I was pleasantly surprised ate the power this little 2.3 has. I was a little reluctant to go from a 5.4 v8 to a 2.3 four-banger, but no regrets so far. This (not so) little truck pulls my camper (about 3,500 lbs) with zero issues. Plenty of reserve power even when going 70 mph.
Overall Comfort. I often take 8-10 hour trips and this truck is a true pleasure to drive.
Technology. I love the tech features. The adaptive cruise control coupled with the ability to adjust the truck’s speed to the parameters I set when it reads speed limit signs.

Negatives
Ambient Lighting. This feature has to be turned on every so often. I would think that if I configure it to be on, it would stay that way. Pretty annoying.
Seatbelt Reminder. I SO wish there was a way to turn this off. I hate having to acknowledge the seatbelt status ever time I start the truck.

At the end of the day, I have to say I love this truck. Zero regrets. I hope that it is as durable and long lasting as my previous two Ford vehicles. My 08 F150 had 243k miles on it and was still problem free. I also had a 2010 Fusion that I put 420k miles on. Never had an issue. Hoping I get similar results on my Ranger.

That’s my down and dirty review. Happy Rangering to all my fellow 6

How do you adjust the parameter when it reads a speed sign? I find it kind of annoying that I’ll have it at 70 and slows to 55 in an area no one goes 55. Is there a way to change that? Also loving my Ranger!

 

[Dpowhatan]

How do you adjust the parameter when it reads a speed sign? I find it kind of annoying that I’ll have it at 70 and slows to 55 in an area no one goes 55. Is there a way to change that? Also loving my Ranger!

Let me check for you. There’s a setting where you can “tell” the truck how many mph over the posted limit you’d like to go. I’ll run out and take a look.

 

[markal49]

I just turned 18,000 miles on my Lariat FX4. I know…no moss will EVER grow under these wheels!

Positives:
Great ride quality. I came from an 08 F150 and this truck is SO much more comfortable on road trips.
Decent MPGs. I average about 26-27 highway. Obviously the majority of my miles are highway!
Size. Coming from a full-size, this truck is much easier to park in even tighter parking spaces.
Power. I was pleasantly surprised ate the power this little 2.3 has. I was a little reluctant to go from a 5.4 v8 to a 2.3 four-banger, but no regrets so far. This (not so) little truck pulls my camper (about 3,500 lbs) with zero issues. Plenty of reserve power even when going 70 mph.
Overall Comfort. I often take 8-10 hour trips and this truck is a true pleasure to drive.
Technology. I love the tech features. The adaptive cruise control coupled with the ability to adjust the truck’s speed to the parameters I set when it reads speed limit signs.

Negatives
Ambient Lighting. This feature has to be turned on every so often. I would think that if I configure it to be on, it would stay that way. Pretty annoying.
Seatbelt Reminder. I SO wish there was a way to turn this off. I hate having to acknowledge the seatbelt status ever time I start the truck.

At the end of the day, I have to say I love this truck. Zero regrets. I hope that it is as durable and long lasting as my previous two Ford vehicles. My 08 F150 had 243k miles on it and was still problem free. I also had a 2010 Fusion that I put 420k miles on. Never had an issue. Hoping I get similar results on my Ranger.

That’s my down and dirty review. Happy Rangering to all my fellow 6

Holy cow you drive a lot! But I agree with your review (though my XLT lacks some of the luxuries you have).

 

[Dpowhatan]

How do you adjust the parameter when it reads a speed sign? I find it kind of annoying that I’ll have it at 70 and slows to 55 in an area no one goes 55. Is there a way to change that? Also loving my Ranger!

Ok… just ran out and looked. It’s under the Driver’s Assistance.

 

[CrudeBacon77]

Ok… just ran out and looked. It’s under the Driver’s Assistance.

Thank you! Changing that first thing tomorrow morning for my commute. The adaptive cruise control has to be my favorite feature. The amount of fatigue it reduces on road trips is phenomenal.

 

[drvred]

How does it tow the RPod?
What pressures are you running for towing.
I just replaced a 21 FX2 with a 24 XLT FX4.
My FX2 got very squirrelly at times pulling my Wolf Pup unless I jacked the pressures way up.

I am hoping the larger footprint of the 24 settles it down some.
We are towing the camper to Hatteras in 2 weeks for my first tow.

 

[MJE]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts & how it compares to your 08 F150. An 07 F150 was my favorite vehicle ever & hoping if I go Ranger, to recapture some of the feel that great truck had. Sounds like the Ranger is an improvement in every way.

 

[jeffers]

How do you adjust the parameter when it reads a speed sign? I find it kind of annoying that I’ll have it at 70 and slows to 55 in an area no one goes 55. Is there a way to change that? Also loving my Ranger!

You can set it for up to 5 mph over speed limit. Personally, I'd like to be able to set it up to 8mph over. You start racking up tickets at 10mph over.

 

[Dpowhatan]

How does it tow the RPod?
What pressures are you running for towing.
I just replaced a 21 FX2 with a 24 XLT FX4.
My FX2 got very squirrelly at times pulling my Wolf Pup unless I jacked the pressures way up.

I am hoping the larger footprint of the 24 settles it down some.
We are towing the camper to Hatteras in 2 weeks for my first tow.

Tows the RPod just fine. I was towing with an 08 F150. It’s not quite as settled as the F150, it’s certainly not a white knuckle experience either. I can easily cruise at 70 mph and no issues. As far as pressure: I don’t adjust it. The RPod only weighs about 3k lbs, so barely made the truck squat!

 

[Dpowhatan]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts & how it compares to your 08 F150. An 07 F150 was my favorite vehicle ever & hoping if I go Ranger, to recapture some of the feel that great truck had. Sounds like the Ranger is an improvement in every way.

I’m really enjoying the new Ranger. I loved my F150 and never had any mechanical issues even with 243k miles, but I just didn’t need a truck that large. I’m also liking the improved fuel mileage!

 

[Dpowhatan]

You can set it for up to 5 mph over speed limit. Personally, I'd like to be able to set it up to 8mph over. You start racking up tickets at 10mph over.

It will allow you to set it above 5 mph. That’s just where I have mine set. If you look at the photo I posted above, you’ll notice you can go quite a bit above 5 mph.

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