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Ford offers four different sizes of pickup trucks. The 2022 Ford Ranger is the midsize model, slotting between the small Maverick and the large light-duty F-150. Styles include an extended cab (SuperCab) with a 6-ft. cargo bed and a crew cab (SuperCrew) with a 5-ft. cargo bed. A turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission are standard, together powering the rear wheels. A four-wheel-drive system is optional.
2022 Ford Ranger Configurations
Ford offers the 2022 Ranger three core trim levels. Each is available with option packages that modify the styling, increase the off-roading capability, or both:
- Ranger XL — The Ranger XL is the base model, but that doesn’t mean it’s basic. Setting aside its 16-inch steel wheels, the XL includes a powerful engine, an automatic transmission, air conditioning, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cloth seats, an 8-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, connected services with available Wi-Fi access, and forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking.
- Ranger XLT — This popular version of the Ranger has 17-inch aluminum wheels and nicer exterior trim, plus interior carpeting, upgraded cloth seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and several additional infotainment and safety technologies. Highlights include an 8-inch touchscreen display, smartphone mirroring, satellite radio, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning, and lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assistance.
- Ranger Lariat — Lariats add a little luxury with 18-inch aluminum wheels, chrome exterior trim, ambient interior lighting, leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and keyless entry with push-button engine starting.
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What’s New for the 2022 Ford Ranger?
Fans of the 1990s-era Ranger Splash will be happy to see it return as a package upgrade with SuperCrew XLT and Lariat trim levels. Unfortunately, the flareside box is missing, but otherwise, the new 2022 Ranger Splash reflects youthful design through gloss black exterior detailing, orange accents, a graphics package, and unique matte-black 18-inch wheels. Interiors have orange contrast stitching. Splash Limited Editions will be available all year, too, in batches of a few hundred trucks at a time.
In other news, Ford downgrades the XL STX Special Edition model’s wheels, shrinking them from 18-inch designs in black with a machined lip to a new black 17-inch design. In addition, Lariat models get a standard universal garage door opener this year, and a new Hot Pepper Red paint color is available.
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Ford Ranger Competitors for Year
During the past five years, the midsize pickup truck segment has grown. In addition to Ford’s revival of the Ranger, the Honda Ridgeline reappeared, and Jeep resurrected the Gladiator nameplate for use on a pickup version of the Wrangler. The long-standard stalwarts in the segment include the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma.
Ford Ranger Features
Highlights
Standard turbocharged power coupled with substantial payload (1,860 lbs) and towing (7,500 lbs) capacity* make the 2022 Ford Ranger appealing. The Tremor Off-Road and new Splash Packages add appeal, and Ford offers a wide range of performance parts and accessories that ensure Ranger owners can personalize the truck as they see fit.
Safety
- MyKey — Standard programmable vehicle settings that encourage safer teen driving
- Pre-Collision Assist — Standard forward-collision warning system
- Automatic Emergency Braking — Standard feature
- Blind Spot Information System — Available blind spot warning system**
- Lane Keeping System — Available lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assistance system**
Technology
- FordPass Connect — Standard connected services technology
- Sync 3 — Available infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen**
- SecuriCode — Available keyless entry keypad that allows access to the truck’s interior without using the key fob**
- Remote Start — Available remote engine starting system**
- Adaptive Cruise Control — Available cruise control that automatically maintains a safe following distance to vehicles ahead**
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Powertrain
- 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder
- 270 hp
- 10-speed automatic
- Rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive
- 19 mpg to 23 mpg in combined driving
Interior
- Driver’s seat — Standard 8-way adjustment
- Dual-zone automatic climate control — Available feature**
- Remote keyless entry — Available feature**, including a power locking tailgate
- Ambient interior lighting — Available feature**
- Leather seats — Available feature, includes heated front seats**
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*Requires available Trailer Tow Package (53R). Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.
**Availability is subject to specific trim level selections
