Ford Ranger 4x4 snow traction test : 2WD, 4WD, Diff Lock and Terrain Management system!

Ford Ranger test note, with all that ice and no proper winter tires, considers this test was made just for fun!

It takes a driving experience for one to understand that the 4 banger in this thing is ACTUALLY SOLID. 100 mph is easily achieved on the freeway

I always wondered if you could use the differential lock in two-wheel drive Dang one of them new Rangers would be so much fun in the snow two-wheel drive diff locked donut Heaven I go out and play in my old 98 every time it snows unfortunately I don't have a differential Locker I still have manual hubs and manual transmission lol

Greeting !!! from Maryland I am thinking to return my 2021 ranger is regular 2x2 very worry for the weather in the last few weeks I park the truck at home .

Have a 2020 FX2 and this answered my curiosity about the locking diff in snow. We rarely get snow so I don’t need 4WD. Locking diff does help when a wheel goes off of the driveway into the mud. Saved me from tearing up a landscaped bed next to the concrete driveway. :-)

What kind of tyres have?? At or mud??

Can't afford 600 a month on an f150, will definitely be going the ranger route next year for around half the price

What the speed limit with rear lock difertial?

Was this test also performed with no extra weight in the bed? I live 2 miles from work in the city in southern Missouri and I’m thinking the fx2 would suit me just fine for a Ranger.

Can any of the ranger 4wd drive modes be used on dry tarmac without tyre skipping? Such as 4Hi?

Am I missing something? From the US here, my '19 fx4 won't engage the diff locker unless it's in 4 low

So nit-picking here but shouldn't the first few tests probably have voided the later tests because the tire spinning most likely melted and/or displaced most of the snow and ice on the road where the tires repeatedly traveled.

Honestly can’t wait for winter ❄️ my Ranger is totally ready

So in that kind of snow, should I leave the 2WD truck home? Looks like you still got up that hill 👍🏻

Great video thanks!

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Miserable because I got a 2wd ranger. Haven’t needed 4wd yet, and I hope I never will haha

Great video

It doesn't matter that you can get your truck "going on ice/snow," What matters is that we all have the same "stopping capacity" as every other vehicle on ice/snow...NONE!
All-wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, both only get you in deep trouble if you get too confident.

Thanks for making th is video. I have all these features on my truck and it just iced here in Louisiana. Now I know what to put truck into to drive in the ICE...THANKS

Awesome car

Yhea but for all that money u still ony get a four cylinder engine 😂😂😂 lol .wtf 😒.ford ?????

Looks like the Diff lock works against TCS a bit especially in 2WD (not surprising since not much TCS can do other than cut power when both wheels slipping together)

Love mine

The diff lock only works up yo 23MPH i think, or even lower than that. So ones one wheel spins faster than that rpm it disengages. So a slow start is needed

Sounds like a lawnmower. It’s a FORD.😁

Klasse 👍

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Ok,ok, here's my test...I live in Georgia & I own a 2014 Raptor & my son has my 2003 Ranger Edge....the 2019 Ranger could not keep up with him in his 2003 Ranger muchless my 2014 Raptor....so prof in the pudding

Starting to see reports now of fuel getting mixed into the oil in the rangers.

I just purchased a 2020 Ford Ranger XLT because my old 4x4 truck finally decided to retire itself...I was unable to afford a 4x4 I tow a vehicle but live in Florida so 4x4 is not totally necessary unless you want to go to some fo the boat ramps that are off the beaten path...so I am a bit worried as I used to go to some of those places....my question for the 4z2 version it says its an open diff...which not sure what that means...anyhow I saw that they had a FX2 package but that was only after I purchased my regular XLT...is there a company that can make a locking differential for a Ranger? I am looking at changing the tires which I know will help a bit..and then maybe better shocks...any other tips for 4x2? Thanks. Other than not having 4x4 I do love this new truck

Hi, those taillights, will they fit my regular 2019 Ford Ranger? And where to buy?

To look the video is great.
To drive my Ranger is much better. 👍😃

I have a 2019 Lariat 4x4 no FX4. Do you have a similar test for my version of Ranger?

4 months from now I’ll be sitting in one 😭😭

LoL, people say it’s more like a sedan or suv just because it drives better than the old truck? It is a truck, it is body on frame, it has more torque than the na v6, it pulls more, it is faster and handles better, it has better fuel efficiency and a smooth ride. You can keep your old-school way, but those are the facts and most people like them.

So, only the fx4 has the locking diff?

I'm buying a 2014 Ford F-350 4x2 with Rear axel Shift Locker. Does this feature work on snow or off-road ground? Please advise. Thank you

I think a lot of people missed the point. Everyone is an expert. Great vid, exactly what I wanted to watch. To see the difference between 4wd and 2wd with a locker (for my next purchase) .
Thanks

it looks like 2wd and good at tyre is enough for me. I am sur it can handle some basic off road too.

Why does the manual say that with the diff lock engaged the traction control is disabled?

I'm not really a fan of 4cyl but would you say the 2.3 ecoboost is more than capable?

This has nothing to do with the truck, it has everything to do with the tires. With the right tires a sports car could do this.

Excellent test. Ranger performance was great.

Just voided the trucks warranty by driving it off the lot

Bronco better be 10x better than this without a lot more options