2024 Ford Ranger

The 2024 model year is the launch of the redesigned (T6) Ranger in the US; the volume-trim (XLT) standard engine is the 2.3L EcoBoost turbo-four at 270 hp, with the 2.7L V6 and Raptor's 3.0L V6 as optional/trim-restricted upgrades.

Standard 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder on the 2024 Ranger produces 310 lb-ft; the optional V6 and Raptor's V6 offer substantially more torque.

Instrumented testing of a 4x4 2.3L I4 2024 Ranger recorded 6.7 s to 60 mph; the optional 2.7L V6 and Raptor are meaningfully quicker, though a high-altitude Raptor test only reached the mid-6-second range versus the sea-level manufacturer expectation.

Reviewers praise the 2.3L EcoBoost's smooth, progressive power delivery and quieter, more cultured note than rival turbo-fours, though Consumer Reports noted some powertrain lag in Normal drive mode as the transmission is slow to downshift into the turbo's torque band.

The 10-speed automatic generally uses its well-spaced ratios smoothly, but Consumer Reports found shifts were not always smooth and downshifts could be slow to respond in Normal mode, requiring Sport mode for crisper behavior.

Peak conventional tow rating of 7,500 lbs is available on the 2024 Ranger with the Trailer Tow Package on both the 2.3L I4 and 2.7L V6; the performance-oriented Raptor is rated lower due to its off-road-focused chassis and tires.

Maximum payload on the 2024 Ranger is achieved on lighter 4x2 configurations with the base engine; payload drops with 4x4 and the heavier Raptor due to added curb weight.

Tow/Haul mode is standard fleet-wide and the Trailer Tow Package adds a Class IV hitch and Trailer Sway Control, but the integrated trailer brake controller and Pro Trailer Backup Assist are optional on XLT/Lariat (standard only on Raptor) rather than standard lineup-wide, and there's no trailer-scale feature.

Part-time electronic-shift 4WD is available across XL/XLT/Lariat (4x2 standard), and 4WD is standard on Raptor with a more capable 2-speed transfer case and terrain modes — solid availability but basic operation on the mainstream trims.

The launch-year Ranger Raptor brings genuine off-road credibility (Fox Live Valve shocks, front/rear locking differentials, 33-inch tires, steel bumpers, aggressive approach/departure angles), and an FX4 Off-Road Package (locking rear diff, off-road shocks, steel bash plates, Trail Control, Mud/Ruts and Sand modes) extends light off-road capability to XLT/Lariat; Ford confirmed no Tremor package for the 2024 model year in North America.

Three distinct gasoline engines are offered at launch (2.3L I4, 2.7L V6, and Raptor's 3.0L V6) but there is no hybrid, PHEV, or EV variant, unlike some mid-size rivals.

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Ranger's volume powertrain (2.3L EcoBoost I4, 4WD, 10-speed auto), the first model year of the redesigned 6th-generation Ranger sold in the US.

EPA city rating for the 2.3L EcoBoost 4WD Ranger, the volume powertrain/drivetrain combination for 2024.

EPA highway rating for the 2.3L EcoBoost 4WD Ranger for the 2024 model year.

Estimated from the redesigned 6th-generation Ranger's 18.8-gallon fuel tank (20.3 gal on Raptor) and the EPA combined rating for the volume 4WD 2.3L config.

EPA's published annual fuel cost estimate (15,000 mi/yr) for the volume 4WD 2.3L configuration, the first model year of the redesigned Ranger.

The volume XL/XLT/Lariat trims (2.3L I4 and 2.7L V6) run on regular unleaded. Only the Raptor's 3.0L twin-turbo V6 recommends premium for peak output, but it isn't required and Raptor is a low-volume halo trim, not the representative config.

NHTSA rated the redesigned 2024 Ranger 4 stars overall, with excellent frontal and side scores dragged down by a 3-star rollover result typical of a body-on-frame midsize truck.

IIHS testing on a 2024 Ranger XLT SuperCrew (rating carried across 2024-26) found Good results in small overlap front and structural tests but only Acceptable in the updated side crash test, and Marginal standard headlights kept it off the Top Safety Pick list — Ford only closed the gap for the 2026 model year.

Ford Co-Pilot360 — AEB with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic/reverse brake assist, and auto high-beams — is standard on every trim including base XL, which is better breadth than most segment rivals offer at entry level; adaptive cruise control, however, is standard only on Lariat and optional on XLT, so the suite isn't fully standard across the range.

Pre-Collision Assist with pedestrian detection is standard equipment, but no IIHS front-crash-prevention (vehicle or pedestrian, day/night) supplement rating specific to the 2024 Ranger was found, so performance is scored to segment norms for standard AEB with unconfirmed nighttime pedestrian capability.

Blind Spot Information System with alert is standard across the range (unusual for the segment), and Ford's trailer-tow package extends BLIS coverage to include the length of an attached trailer, giving it segment-leading breadth for a mid-size truck.

Reviewers found the camera-based lane centering does a credible, smooth job holding the lane on the highway, but it gets confused by merging lanes and needs a vigilant hand on the wheel around cyclists or parked cars.

Adaptive cruise control (standard on Lariat, optional on XLT, unavailable on base XL) maintained set speed and following distance smoothly in highway testing; full-speed-range stop-and-go capability for this generation was not confirmed.

BlueCruise is not offered on the gas 2024 Ranger — Ford has only announced BlueCruise coming to the Ranger PHEV starting spring 2026 — so there is no hands-free driving option for this model year.

IIHS rated the standard halogen/projector headlights Marginal and the optional LED headlights only Acceptable — neither reaches Good, which is the main item keeping the truck off the IIHS award list for this generation.

The redesigned hood slopes more than rivals like the Silverado, giving a better forward view than competing trucks in at least one reviewer's comparison; no major reviewer complaints about rear or side blind zones were found, so this is scored to a solid-average band.

Two full sets of lower LATCH anchors plus a center tether are present, but the lower anchors sit under upholstery slits that complicate connecting bulky infant-seat connectors, the top tether requires folding the seatback to reach, and rear legroom is tight with a rear-facing seat installed.

The redesigned 2024 Ranger dropped the two-door/SuperCab body styles for the US market and is sold only as a four-door SuperCrew, seating five in a 2-3 layout across XL, XLT, Lariat, and the all-new Raptor.

Mid-pack front headroom for the segment on the debut T6.2-generation SuperCrew cab.

Roomy front seat with a long-legged driving position, aided by the 2-inch wheelbase stretch for the redesigned generation.

Solid mid-pack rear headroom for a mid-size crew cab.

Rear legroom is a known weak point versus rivals like the Tacoma and Frontier crew cabs, which run several inches longer; reviewers note taller rear passengers feel tight behind a tall driver.

For 2024 Ford standardized the redesigned Ranger on a single 5-ft SuperCrew box across all trims, dropping the longer 6-ft box previously offered with the SuperCab — short versus the segment's longer-bed configs.

Below-average box volume, consistent with the short 5-ft bed, though the box is usefully wide between the wheel wells.

Redesign brings a flow-through center console with a deep bin, a hidden upper glovebox, fold-flat rear seats with under-seat cargo bins, and a 120V/400W in-bed power outlet standard on XLT, Lariat, and Raptor — a genuine step up for the segment at this price point.

First-drive reviews praise supportive, improved front seats for long trips, but Edmunds' long-term test crew flagged the seats and headrests as uncomfortable on extended drives, so it lands short of segment-leading.

The redesigned chassis — 2-inch wider track/wheelbase and shocks relocated outside the frame rails — gives a notably smoother, more composed ride than the Colorado and Tacoma per first drives, a clear improvement over the outgoing Ranger.

Reviewers consistently cite low road/wind/engine noise intrusion at speed, calling it a clear advantage over the Tacoma and Colorado even on off-road-package trims with aggressive tires.

Single-zone manual A/C is standard on XL/XLT, with dual-zone automatic climate gated behind the XLT High package and standard only from Lariat up; heated seats and heated steering wheel arrive on Lariat/Raptor, and no ventilated seats are offered on any 2024 trim.

The redesigned 2024 Ranger dropped the SuperCab and is crew-cab only; the base XL 2WD SuperCrew starts around $32,670 including destination, a modest increase over the prior generation but still mid-pack for a mid-size truck.

XLT 4x4 SuperCrew is the volume configuration for Ranger buyers; dealer/J.D. Power listings put MSRP around $39,490 including destination.

CarEdge projects combined 5-year maintenance and repair costs of $3,443 ($689/yr avg), and RepairPal's $615/yr average repair cost corroborates below-segment-average ownership costs; the 2024 redesign carries over the same 2.3L/2.7L powertrains with an established maintenance profile.

CarEdge projects 28% five-year depreciation for the Ranger (72% retained), and Ford Authority/CarEdge coverage flags the 2024 model year specifically as a strong-value pick, with the Ranger trailing only the Tacoma and Tundra among pickups for resale strength.

Standard Ford bumper-to-bumper coverage, the segment floor for mid-size trucks, unchanged for the redesigned 2024 model.

Standard Ford powertrain coverage, the segment floor — some rivals offer longer terms.

Ford includes 5-year/60,000-mile complimentary roadside assistance (fuel delivery, lockout, jumpstart, towing) with the 2024 Ranger, but no complimentary scheduled maintenance visits, unlike some rivals.

$39,490 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (72% retained, or about $28,433) leaves about $11,057 in depreciation. Add the projected $3,443 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $14,500 in total.

Consumer Reports rates the 2024 Ranger's predicted reliability as about average compared to other vehicles of the same model year — this is the launch model year of the all-new redesigned 6th-generation truck, so the prediction rests on limited owner-survey data rather than an established track record.

Ford ranked 13th of 22 brands in Consumer Reports' 2024 reliability survey with an average score of 44 points (up 4 from 2023) — a mid-pack, improving-but-still-average brand position — while J.D. Power's 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study showed a wide spread within the Ford lineup itself (Mustang strongest, F-150 Hybrid weakest) rather than a top-tier overall brand placement.

The 2024 Ranger, as the launch model year of this generation, has already drawn several safety-critical NHTSA recalls covering fire risk, steering, airbag deployment, and transmission behavior — a rough record for a brand-new truck's first year on sale.

The 2.3L EcoBoost I4 is a proven Ford engine family, but the 2024 Ranger pairs it with the all-new 10R60 10-speed automatic (replacing the previous-generation's 10R80) — a compact, tightly-packaged unit with no long-mileage track record in its first model year — and isolated late-2024 4x4 builds shipped with incorrect transmission mounts causing driveline vibration.

Reviewers call the redesigned cabin surprisingly good for the price, with durable-feeling cloth seats and padded, stitched surfaces on upper trims, though lower trims still lean on hard, textured plastic in low-touch zones typical of the segment.

As the launch model year of an all-new generation, assembled amid production delays and a UAW strike, the 2024 Ranger shipped with a cosmetic hood-stamping defect Ford had to halt the line to fix, and owners/reviewers reported uneven panel fitment and gaps around the dashboard and door panels in early builds.

Ford runs one of the largest dealer networks in the US with deep truck service experience, though satisfaction scores trail the top reliability-leader brands.

RepairPal puts the Ranger's average annual repair cost at roughly $615, somewhat above the midsize-truck average of $548, though repair frequency is low and severity typical, backed by Ford's large dealer parts network and aftermarket support.

The redesigned 2024 Ranger's volume-trim XL/XLT gets a 10.1-inch SYNC 4A touchscreen, modest for a mid-size truck; the larger 12-inch vertical display is standard only on Lariat and Raptor (optional on XLT).

SYNC 4A debuted on the all-new sixth-generation 2024 Ranger with a well-organized, fast interface and favorable early reviewer sentiment, though Ford-Trucks.com flagged native navigation as a weak point relative to the rest of the system.

In the 2024 model year, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is tied to the 12-inch SYNC 4A screen on XLT/Lariat/Raptor — the base XL and any XLT built with the standard 10.1-inch screen get wired projection only, so it is not a lineup-wide standard the way it became in later model years.

SYNC 4A's Enhanced Voice Recognition and standard connected navigation are functional, but a contemporaneous review specifically called out the native navigation as a weak spot, pushing most owners toward phone projection.

Base audio on XL/XLT is adequate but unremarkable, while a Bang & Olufsen premium audio upgrade is offered on higher trims of the redesigned 2024 Ranger — a genuine step up, though not standard fleet-wide.

The all-new 2024 Ranger equips every trim with a configurable digital gauge cluster — 8.0 inches on XL/XLT, growing to 12.4 inches on Lariat — a real upgrade over the prior generation's analog dials, though the base display is modest in size versus the top trim's.

SYNC 4A on the redesigned 2024 Ranger supports over-the-air software updates for infotainment, consistent with Ford's broader OTA rollout across the lineup, though it is not positioned as a full whole-vehicle OTA program on par with EV-native competitors.

Standard FordPass Connect gives the FordPass app free access to remote start, lock/unlock, vehicle status, and GPS tracking across the 2024 lineup, plus a 4G LTE hotspot — solid core functionality without a digital-key feature.

The redesigned 2024 Ranger cabin offers both USB-A and USB-C ports up front and in the back seat, plus a rear 110V outlet, with a Qi wireless charging pad standard on XLT and Lariat — good port variety though wireless charging isn't universal and USB power cuts out with the vehicle off.

Remote start is included via standard FordPass Connect, but full Intelligent Access proximity keyless entry with push-button start is standard only on the Lariat, leaving the volume XLT trim without true hands-free entry.

A rear camera is standard across the lineup, with a 360-degree camera and split-view display offered on Lariat as part of the Advanced Towing Package Plus Technology Package — useful surround-view capability but confined to the top trim's option list.

No head-up display is documented on any 2024 Ranger trim across official Ford or dealer materials reviewed — consistent with a mid-size truck segment where HUD is typically reserved for full-size trucks' top trims.

SuperCrew's four full-size doors make loading kids straightforward, but IIHS rates the redesigned 2024 Ranger's LATCH ease-of-use Poor — anchors are hard to find, mounted too deep in the seat cushions, and require excessive force — and rear legroom (34.6 in) is tight for car-seat installs and stroller-adjacent gear.

NHTSA's 4-star overall rating (5-star front, 5-star side, 3-star rollover) is solid but not class-leading, and the 2024 Ranger did not earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Ford Co-Pilot360 (BLIS, lane-keeping, rear parking sensors) is standard on the family-relevant XLT trim, but full-speed adaptive cruise control — a key family highway-safety feature — is gated to an optional Technology Package even there.

Front-seat comfort (41.0 in headroom, 43.7 in legroom) and a quiet cabin support long drives, but rear legroom of just 34.6 in and no rear climate vents or ventilated seats on any 2024 trim make multi-hour trips with kids or adults in back a real compromise.

Outward visibility is strong and the 10-speed automatic settles into smooth shifts at cruising speed, but the redesigned T6-platform truck carries reviewer-flagged jerky, shuddery low-speed 1-2-3 shifts and a stiff, bouncy unladen ride that add fatigue in stop-and-go traffic — the same behavior noted across 2024-2025 road tests.

22 combined MPG for the volume 2.3L EcoBoost is middling for the mid-size class with no hybrid option to close the gap to efficiency-focused rivals, though below-average RepairPal repair costs ($615/yr) and regular-fuel compatibility help offset running costs.

A rear camera is standard fleet-wide and the 360-degree surround-view camera is standard on Lariat/Raptor and available on XLT via the optional Technology Package, giving most buyers a path to easier parking — but the base XL and non-package XLT are left managing a full-size crew-cab footprint with only a standard rearview camera.

Up to 7,500 lbs tow (XL/XLT/Lariat) and 1,805 lbs payload are strong figures for the mid-size class, but the single 5-ft box (59.6 in, ~43.5 cu ft) caps bulky-cargo capacity versus rivals offering multiple bed lengths, and the Raptor's performance-tuned powertrain drops tow rating to 5,510 lbs.

RepairPal rates Ranger reliability 4.0/5.0 (3rd of 7 midsize trucks) with low repair frequency and average severity, giving the redesigned truck a solid early fleet/commercial-use reputation, though it lacks the decades-deep bulletproof reputation of the segment's longest-tenured rivals.

A 120V/400W in-bed power outlet (via the Convenience Package), standard box tie-downs, and an FX4 Off-Road Package ($1,295, optional on XLT/Lariat, requires 4WD) give real work-site utility, but the short 5-ft box — the only length offered — limits what can be hauled or upfitted compared with rivals offering multiple bed lengths.

A quiet cabin and comfortable front seats support long hauls, but the 2024 Ranger does not offer BlueCruise hands-free driving — the truck lacks the required hardware and cannot gain it via a later update — leaving it without the highway driver-assist tech that helps rivals' mile-eating case; combined-cycle range is roughly 395-490 miles on the 18.8-gal tank depending on driving mix.

4WD is available across XL/XLT/Lariat and standard on Raptor, and the launch-year Raptor brings genuine off-road credibility — 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (405 hp/430 lb-ft), Fox Racing Live Valve shocks, locking front/rear diffs, and 10.7 in of ground clearance — with an FX4 Off-Road Package extending light off-road ability to XLT/Lariat.

The 2024 lineup offers only the 5-ft SuperCrew box (no SuperCab or 6-ft bed option), which restricts bulky-gear hauling versus rivals selling multiple cab/bed combinations, though the flow-through console and fold-flat rear seats help with smaller items.

The all-new 2024 Ranger keeps body lean in check, but the volume XLT/Lariat feels ponderous and reluctant to change direction next to class leaders like the Tacoma and Colorado.

The redesigned Ranger's electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is accurate enough for daily driving but reviewers found it slow to turn in with almost no feedback to the driver.

Instrumented testing of the launch-year 2024 Ranger found notably long stopping distances from 60 mph on both dry and wet surfaces, a clear weak point versus mid-size truck rivals.

For its 2024 redesign the Ranger debuted a standard 2.3L EcoBoost turbo-four (270 hp/310 lb-ft) and an all-new optional 2.7L twin-turbo V6 (315 hp/400 lb-ft), both paired with a 10-speed automatic that shifts smoothly with well-calibrated tip-in; no significant drivability complaints for the launch model year.

The turbo-four can sound coarse under hard acceleration, a known trait of this EcoBoost family in other Ford trucks; the optional V6 is quieter and smoother. No 2024-specific instrumented noise data found.

Ford's 2024 Ranger technical specifications list a curb-to-curb turning diameter of 42.5 ft for the redesigned generation.

Power seats and a tilt/telescoping wheel give a wide adjustment range, and the low hood line gives clear forward visibility on the redesigned truck; reviewers flag the new steering-wheel toggle controls as an ergonomic miss requiring awkward hand repositioning.

The mainstream 2024 Ranger has decent powertrain response but the vague steering and ponderous handling noted by testers blunt everyday driver engagement on the volume XLT/Lariat trims; the Raptor variant carries the real enthusiast halo and is not the configuration scored here.

The all-new-for-2024 base XL trim includes a standard 10.1-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise on higher trims — solid launch-year kit for a work-grade truck, but cloth seats, manual adjustment, and no power features are the norm at the entry price, keeping it competitive rather than a standout.

The redesigned lineup spans a 270-hp 2.3L EcoBoost turbo-four through a new 315-hp 2.7L V6 to the launch of the 405-hp Ranger Raptor with Fox live-valve shocks — a wide capability spread that gives strong value at the top of the range and fair, in-line-with-segment value through the mainstream XLT/Lariat trims.

Four trims (XL, XLT, Lariat, Raptor) with 4x2/4x4 options cover work-to-performance needs, but the redesign dropped the outgoing generation's SuperCab option in the US — the new Ranger is SuperCrew-only, narrowing cab/bed choice versus rivals like Tacoma and Colorado that retain extended-cab variants.

As the launch year of an all-new generation, 2024 Ranger volumes were still ramping through production changeover and were outpaced by the newly redesigned Tacoma and the established Colorado for most of the year — a mid-pack launch-year performance that improved markedly the following year.

Ford's truck brand carries a strong halo from the F-150, and the 2024 model year marks the first-ever US-market Ranger Raptor, generating significant enthusiast buzz and lifting the nameplate's desirability within the mid-size segment.

As an all-new redesign in its launch year, the 2024 Ranger commanded relatively firm pricing with limited discounting versus the outgoing model, though modest regional cash offers and standard financing/military programs were available on lower trims.

2024 is the launch model year of the fully redesigned fifth-generation Ranger on Ford's global T6.2 platform, with an all-new interior, updated powertrains, and the debut US-market Raptor — as fresh as a model year can be, with no redesign risk for years to come.

Launch reviews praised the modern interior, tall touchscreen, and Raptor's off-road capability, but Consumer Reports' instrumented testing of the 2024 model flagged notably long braking distances and ponderous, low-feedback handling on the volume trims, and the Ranger was not a comparison-test winner against Tacoma or Colorado in its debut year.