2019 Ford Ranger – Cincinnati, OH

For its first year back on the road, the 2019 Ford Ranger will only feature one engine option. All trim levels will get a 2.3 liter 4-cylinder that is capable of 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission. While Ford has not yet released its expected fuel economy, given the 4-cylinder and 10-speed transmission, we can expect the fuel economy to be pretty good, especially for its class.

While other trucks in this class offer more than one engine option, Ford feels confident enough with just the single engine, for now, at least. The respectable horsepower and torque will lend itself well to competitive towing and hauling rates.

In fact, the 1,860 pounds the 2019 Ford Ranger can haul is indeed the best in class. That is quite a bit of weight for any truck of that size. Whether it is work materials, weekend gear or moving furniture for a friend (or yourself), the 2019 Ford Ranger has quite a bit of hauling power.

Due to the two different kinds of cabs offered, the 2019 Ford Ranger has two different sizes of truck beds. With the extended cab option, the cab is 72.8 inches. The crew cab option shortens that to 61 inches. The overall cargo area in the extended cab is 33.9 cubic feet, while the crew cab has a cargo volume of 26.5 cubic feet. For a truck of its size, it has plenty of room in the bed for hauling certain objects. With its best-in-class hauling capacity, they don’t necessarily have to be light objects, either.

As far as towing goes, the 2019 Ford Ranger has a max of 7,500 pounds of towing. This is best against any of the V6 engines in the 2019 Ford Ranger’s class. The only engines that can top that are diesel engines, and even then by only a couple of hundred pounds. It is clear that even though the 2019 Ford Ranger only has the one engine option, that engine can measure up with any in its class.

Ford has a very interesting towing technology that has been integrated into the 2019 Ford Ranger. It increases the range of the blind spot detection system when a trailer is attached. Radar located in the taillights extends the blind spot zone down the length of the trailer and will alert the driver of any possible intrusions into blind spots. This can help you keep your eyes on the road in front of you and not constantly checking your mirrors when towing a trailer.

Ford has consistently shown itself to be at the top of the automotive world when it comes to technology, particularly when it comes to safety features. The 2019 Ford Ranger is no exception. It contains plenty of standard and available safety features, among them there is lane keep assistance and lane departure warning. This feature will alert the driver in the event that the 2019 Ford Ranger begins to drift out of its lane without a turn indicator. If the driver does not correct themself the 2019 Ford Ranger will readjust on its own to stay in the intended lane.

It also features stability control. This is particularly useful for those who wish to take their 2019 Ford Ranger off-road. Stability control helps the driver maintain control of the 2019 Ford Ranger in uneven and dangerous terrain. If you plan on doing any amount of off-roading this feature will surely come in handy. It not only keeps your 2019 Ford Ranger safe from any accidents it also makes the experience more fun and worry free.

To go along with the stability control Ford has a new feature they are calling Trail Control. It is kind of like the opposite of cruise control. When off-roading, Trail Control will keep your 2019 Ford Ranger at a maximum 20 miles per hour, allowing you to concentrate on steering. The Trail Control feature will handle all the acceleration and braking for you and let you enjoy your off-roading just that much more.

The 2019 Ford Ranger also comes with front, side and overhead airbags. In the event of a road collision or off-roading incident, these airbags automatically deploy to cushion the front seat passengers from all sides and angles.

Modern technology has afforded automobiles the ability to be a home away from home when it comes to available comforts. Pickup trucks, however, are sometimes left out of that world. Pickup trucks are often seen only as utility-only vehicles and some automakers will offer their base model with just the bare skin and bones needed for a work truck.

The 2019 Ford Ranger, on the other hand, comes with plenty of standard and available features. Even the base model comes standard with a 3.5” touchscreen infotainment center. You can upgrade to a 4.2” touchscreen or the 8” touch screen infotainment center, as well.

Further infotainment options on the 2019 Ford Ranger include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, navigation, and Wi-Fi. So, if you are the growing part of the country that is moving more and more away from AM/FM radio and moving more towards podcasts or playlists you can integrate your smartphone and instantly have access to your own personal commute entertainment.