Spec-checking the range of the capable Ford Ranger

The 2022 Ford Ranger offers pick-up customers new and improved experiences thanks to enhanced comfort and capability, cutting-edge technology, and smart connection.

It wears a purposeful exterior and a striking, assured appearance that reflects Ford's worldwide truck design DNA.

The front of the vehicle has a distinctive C-clamp headlight treatment and a clearly defined new grille, and the side profile has redesigned wheel arches that give the Ranger a sure-footed appearance. The Wildtrak 4x4 edition of the new Ranger is the first to use matrix LED headlights with an Adaptive Front Lighting System. '

The new tailgate, which is now proudly inscribed with the RANGER emblem, is equipped with LED taillamps that attach to it to match the front-end design.

A new chassis that rides on a wheelbase that is 50 millimeters larger and a track that's 50 mm wider than the previous Ranger is hidden beneath the updated bodywork. 

The 2022 Ford Ranger features several user-friendly designs that make the pickup truck more adaptable to any lifestyle. Accessing the cargo area is made simpler and safer by a rear box step. Users can connect lumber or tools to the tailgate work bench using clamp pockets. When not in use, the clamp pockets can be hidden by spring-loaded lids.

The roof rails in the 2022 Ford Ranger Wildtrak variant add even more room for big cargo. The next-generation Ranger sports a feature called Tailgate Lift Assist that makes closing the tailgate easier and only requires a little touch. A redesigned load box and protective tailgate capping for increased grip and safety are also included with the cargo organization.

Inside, the new Ranger makes an improvement over earlier models with a large cabin and superior soft-touch materials. The enormous 10-inch or best-in-class 12-inch touchscreen in the center stack serves as the focal point of the Ranger's connected experience. In addition to being completely outfitted with Ford's newest SYNC 4A with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility, it completes the totally digital instrument panel.

The new Ranger has a 360-degree camera to make parking and crossing in congested metropolitan areas simple. Ingenious storage and helpful features for owners, like a digital owner's manual, a new climate system, and wireless charging, were also devised by the design team.

Ford engineers concentrated on the fundamentals and improved the chassis and suspension to provide the ride and handling expected of a truck customers use for a variety of business, family, and recreational activities.

They shifted the front wheels outboard by 50mm to improve off-road articulation and forward by 50mm to improve approach angle, both of which enhance the off-roading experience.

Additionally, they moved the rear suspension dampers outboard of the frame rails to improve the ride for both drivers and passengers on and off-road, whether they are hauling large loads for work or simply taking the family out to dinner.

The two-liter Bi-Turbo mated with a 10-speed automatic transmission is available on the Ranger 4x4 Wildtrak variant and is capable of 210PS of maximum power and 500Nm of maximum torque. The two-liter Single Turbo mated with a six-speed automatic or manual transmission, available for the other Ranger variants, generates 170PS of maximum power and 405Nm of maximum torque.

The 2022 Ford Ranger is equipped with Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (IOLM), a smart new feature that tells the owner when to have an oil change based on actual engine data, operating conditions, and driving habits.

With the pickup's terrain management system, drivers are given command of six on- and off-road drive modes (Normal, Eco, Tow Haul, Slippery, Mud/Ruts and Sand to help master every terrain.

The suite of intelligent driver-assist technologies keeps safety at the forefront. Additionally, it has up to seven airbags, which offer excellent defense for everyone within the car.

The next-generation Ranger is available in Arctic White (except for Wildtrak), Absolute Black, Luxe Yellow (exclusive for Wildtrak), Snowflake White Pearl (exclusive for Wildtrak), Aluminum Metallic (except for Sport), Meteor Gray (except for XL), Blue Lightning (exclusive for Sport and XLT), and Sedona Orange (exclusive for Wildtrak and Sport).

All the vital specs of the most capable Ranger yet are available below.  

Models		Ranger Wildtrak 4x4	Ranger Wildtrak 4x2	Ranger Sport 4x4	Ranger Sport 4x2	Ranger XLT 4x2	Ranger XLS 4x2		Ranger XL 4x4
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)	mm	5370 x 1918 x 1884
Bed Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	mm	1564 x 1584 x 540
Wheelbase	mm	3,270
Front Track Width	mm	1,620
Rear Track Width	mm	1,620
Ground Clearance	mm	235
Engine Type		2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel	2.0L Turbo Diesel
Displacement	cc	1,996
Maximum Power	PS@rpm	210 @ 3750	170 @ 3500
Maximum Torque	Nm@rpm	500 @ 1750-2000	405 @ 1750-2500
Transmission Type		10-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic					6-Speed Manual
Fuel Management System		Turbocharged Direct Commonrail Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity	Liters	80
Emission Level		Euro 4
Front Suspension		Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension		Leaf Springs
Electronic Locking Rear Differential		With	-	With	-				With
Front / Rear Brakes		Front/Rear Ventilated Discs		Ventilated Discs/ Drum
Steering System		Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Wheel Size and Type		18" Alloy				17" Alloy	16" Alloy		16" Steel
Tire		255/65/R18				255/70/R17	255/70/R16
Front Grille		Unique Wildtrak Paint Accent		Unique Sport Paint Accent		Black with Chrome Garnish	Painted		Black
Headlights		Matrix LED Headlights	LED Multi-Reflector				Reflector
Adaptive Front Lighting System		With	-
Daytime Running Lamps		With					-
Auto On/Off Headlights		With
Follow Me Home		With
Front Fog Lamps		LED				Halogen	-
Taillights		LED				Reflector
High-Mounted Stop Lamp		With
Wipers		Rain-sensing					Variable Intermittent
Exterior Mirrors		Power Folding/Power Adjustable/Side Turn Indicators					Manual Folding/Power Adjustable
Puddle Lamps		With		-
Side Steps		With							-
Rear Box Steps		With
Bedliner		With					-
Roof Rails		With		-
Mud Flaps		Front and Rear
Front Tow Hooks		Dual				Single
Easy-lift Tailgate		With				-
Selectable Drive Modes		6 Modes	4 Modes	6 Modes	4 Modes				-
Terrain Management System		With	-
Remote Key		Smart Keyless Entry with Push Button Start				With
Leather Steering Wheel		With					-
Instrument Cluster		8" Digital
Power Windows		Power Windows with One-touch-up/-down Front Windows
Rear View Mirror		Auto-dimming				Day/Night
Air Conditioning		Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control		Single-Zone Manual Air Temperature Control
Sunvisors		Driver & Passenger with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors				Passenger side with Vanity Mirror
Floormat		1st and 2nd Rows
Auxiliary 12-Volt Power Outlets		x2
230-Volt Inverter		x2 (2nd-row cabin and cargo area)		-
Seat Material		Leather and Synthetic Leather with Wildtrak Styling		Leather and Synthetic Leather with Unique Sport Styling		Fabric
Front		8-Way Power Adjust Driver & 4-Way Manual Adjust Passenger		6-Way Manual Driver & 4-Way Manual Adjust Passenger					4-Way Manual Adjust Driver & 4-Way Manual Adjust Passenger
Rear		Bench Seat with Center Armrest and Fold-up Function					Bench Seat with Fold-up Function
Central Display		12" Colored Portrait Touchscreen		10" Colored Portrait Touchscreen
Connectivity		SYNC®4a with Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ Compatibility (Voice Commands available with Wildtrak Variants)
Steering Wheel with Audio/Function Control		With
Dual USB Ports (Type A & C)		1st and 2nd Rows		1st Row
Windscreen-mounted USB Port		With					-
Wireless Charger		With					-
Speakers		x6							x4
Cruise Control		-	With				-
Adjustable Speed Limiter		With					-
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Lane Centering		With	-
Auto High Beam		With	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection		With	-
Forward Collision Warning System		With	-
Lane Departure Warning & Lane Keeping System		With	-
Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert & Braking		With	-
360 Degree Camera		With	-
Reverse Brake Assist		With	-
Evasive Steer Assist		With	-
Pre-Collision Assist		With	-
Dynamic Brake Support DBS		With	-
Distance Alert / Distance Indication DA/DI		With	-
Post Impact Braking		With	-
Hill Launch Assist & Roll Over Mitigation		With						-
Hill Descent Control		With	-	With	-
Driver Alert System		With	-
Electric Parking Brake		With		-
Airbags		x7 (Driver, Front Passenger, Side, Curtain, Knee)		x6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Side, Curtain)
Parking Sensors		Front and Rear	Rear	-
Rear View Camera		-	With				-
ABS + EBD		With
ESP with Traction Control System		With Electric Brake Booster	With					-
Security Alarm System		With				-
Immobilizer		With
Child Seat ISOFIX Anchor Points		With

 

Photos from Dylan Afuang