The 2024 Ford Ranger isn’t just a legendary, hard-working pickup truck. It’s also an off-road warrior, designed to conquer the untamed and take the adventure beyond the places the pavement doesn’t dare to go. With the power to tackle obstacles and steep grades, advanced 4×4 systems to clamber and grit with the best of them, and plenty of towing to complete the adventure, the Ranger is ready to roam. Here are just a few things that make the Ranger great.
5 Off-Road Capabilities of the 2024 Ford Ranger
1. Robust Powertrains
With three muscular engines on offer, there isn’t a lot the Ranger can’t do. Even the entry-level 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 offers 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque for a muscular drive, while the 2.7-liter offering boosts horsepower to 315 and torque to a grin-inducing 400 lb-ft. But step up to the Ranger Raptor, and you’ll be rewarded with a 400-horsepower, 3.0-liter beast under the hood, with 430 lb-ft of torque to clamber over even the toughest terrain.
2. Advanced and Capable Drivetrains
With the available 4×4 drivetrain, this capable pickup can keep a grip, no matter what you’re driving on. And whether it’s mud, sand, snow, or rocky trails beneath its wheels, the Ranger’s ready to tackle the challenge.
3. Rugged Chassis and Suspension
The 2024 Ranger’s chassis is built specifically to endure the rigors of heavy use, riding on outboard-mounted rear shocks for heightened comfort. Upgrades like the FX4 Off-Road package offer an increased wheelbase for better approach angles, a limited-slip differential, an independent front suspension, and an increased track width for enhanced stability.
4. Protected Design
From its high-strength steel frame to the available exposed steel underbody skid plates, the Ranger is designed to protect its vital components from off-road hazards like jagged rocks and errant branches, which frees you up to focus on the trail ahead and the horizon you’re driving toward.
5. Takes More With You
It’s not just that the 2024 Ranger can take you far into the unknown and down the path of adventure. It’s got the muscle to take your heaviest loads there, too. With a maximum payload capacity of over 1,800 pounds and a towing capacity of up to 7,500 pounds when properly configured, the Ranger is more than capable of hauling the trailers, boats, or gear you need for your off-the-beaten-path journey.
With so much to offer to any off-road enthusiast, the 2024 Ranger should be at the top of your to-drive list. Test drive yours today at Clay Maxey Ford in Harrison, AR, and discover just how much fun a capable pickup can be.
