2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x2 Review / Review
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4x2 presents the style, features, and equipment needed for most people to use and enjoy.
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The T6-platform Ford Ranger is now in its second iteration, and it is a stylish and capable midsize pickup truck with plenty of advanced tech features. The Ranger features Ford's latest design language for utility vehicles, as seen on the new C-clamp headlamps and bolder front grille. With an increase in its track and wheelbase, the Ranger now looks wider and more imposing than ever.
Ford Philippines has made several Ranger variants available with two powertrain options to choose from. The first engine is Ford's trusty 2.0-liter Single-Turbo EcoBlue diesel engine, with the second option being the 2.0-liter Bi-Turbo EcoBlue diesel engine. Transmission options include a six-speed manual, six-speed automatic, and 10-speed automatic, depending on the variant.
Inside, the Ranger boasts tech features such as a standard eight-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch or 12-inch SYNC 4A touchscreen. Ford’s Driver Assistance Technology, including a new 360-degree camera, is present on the top-spec Bi-Turbo Wildtrak 4x4 model. Ford has also improved the Ranger’s practicality with an integrated truck bed side step and a new plastic molded bed liner.
The Next-Gen Ford Ranger made its global debut in the second quarter of 2022. It was launched first in Australia, where it was developed, and in Thailand, where it is produced.
Ford Philippines officially launched the new Ranger on July 28, 2022. It became available in five trim levels and eight distinct variants. The range includes the XL, XLS, XLT, Sport, and Wildtrak. The starting price was set at P1,198,000 for the base XL model.
The Ford Ranger body-on-frame pickup truck rides on Ford’s T6 platform that is shared with the Everest midsize SUV. The four-door double cab version is the only available body configuration in the Philippines. The Ranger is available in either rear-wheel-drive or with a 4x4 configuration, depending on the variant.
There are two available powertrain options for the local-spec Ford Ranger. The lower-performance engine is a 2.0-liter Single-Turbo EcoBlue diesel engine with 170 hp at 3,500 RPM and 405 Nm of torque from 1,750 to 2,500 RPM. This power plant shifts with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
The higher-spec motor comes in the form of a 2.0-liter Bi-Turbo EcoBlue diesel engine that delivers 210 hp at 3,750 RPM and 500 Nm of torque from 1,750 to 2,000 RPM. This engine, along with the 10-speed automatic transmission and an electronic rear-locking differential, is exclusive to the Wildtrak 4x4 model.
Chassis | |
---|---|
Class | Midsize Pickup Truck |
Body Style | Four-Door Double Cab, Body-On-Frame Pickup Truck |
Platform | |
Layout | Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive or Four-Wheel Drive |
Platform | Ford T6 Platform |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0-liter Four-cylinders Biturbo Diesel engine 2.0-liter Four-cylinders Single Turbo Diesel engine |
Power Output | 207 hp, 500 Nm torque (2.0-liter Biturbo Diesel) 168 hp, 405 Nm torque (2.0-liter Single Turbo Diesel) |
Transmission | 10-Speed Automatic (2.0-liter Biturbo/Singe Turbo Diesel) 6-Speed Manual (2.0-liter Single Turbo Diesel) 6-Speed Automatic (2.0-liter Single Turbo Diesel) |
Tech has always been among Ford’s biggest focus points with the Ranger. It’s no different in the all-new model, as it’s again poised to lead the pickup truck segment in advanced tech features.
It all begins with the central touchscreen display. Depending on the variant, there’s either a 10.1-inch or 12-inch unit—both equipped with SYNC 4A, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. There’s also an eight-inch digital instrument display for checking real-time driving information at a glance. Six speakers come standard across the range.
The Ford Ranger Sport comes standard with tech features like wireless charging, smart keyless entry with push-button start, single-zone manual temperature control, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and a windshield-mounted USB port.
Going a step above with the Wildtrak 4x2 will get you a 360-degree camera, 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control with rear aircon vents, and two additional USB ports. The Wildtrak 4x4 gets all that plus Ford’s Terrain Management System.
The Ford Ranger is tougher and more stylish than ever thanks to an exterior overhaul. The midsize pickup truck sports a reworked front fascia with a bolder grille and new C-clamp headlights, which are either reflectors, multi-reflector LEDs, or matrix LEDs, depending on the trim level.
Ford increased the Ranger’s track and wheelbase by 50 mm each, giving the pickup truck a wider and more aggressive stance. At the rear, the Ranger features a redesigned truck bed that provides even more utility and convenience. There are new integrated side steps sitting behind the rear wheels for easier bed access. There’s also a new plastic molded bed liner for worry-free cargo loading.
Wheel options range from 16-inch steelies on the base model XL to 18-inch alloys for the Sport and Wildtrak variants. The front grille also carries different looks, with the Sport and Wildtrak getting unique painted accents. Models from XLT above get daytime running lights (DRLs) and front fog lamps. The Sport and WIldtrak also feature an easy-lift tailgate.
Ford has redesigned the Ranger’s cabin with versatility in mind. The interior can fit a variety of needs, whether it’s for family use, city driving, or off-roading. Ford has moved most of the button controls to the central touchscreen, giving the Ranger a much cleaner and more sophisticated interior.
The seats are fabric on the XL, XLT, and XLS, while the Sport and Wildtrak get a mix of leather and synthetic leather with variant-specific styling. Only the Wildtrak models get an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, with the lower models getting 6-way or 4-way manual-adjustable front seats. The Ford Ranger still seats five people maximum.
The Next-Gen Ford Ranger has made leaps and bounds in terms of safety. It comes standard with six SRS airbags, with the Wildtrak models getting an additional knee airbag. Also standard are ABS with EBD, ISOFIX anchor points, and an engine immobilizer.
Models from the XLS above get hill launch assist, roll-over mitigation, an electronic stability program, and a traction control system. The XLT and Sport models add a rearview camera, while the Wildtrak adds parking sensors. The electric parking brake and electric brake booster are exclusive to the Ranger Wildtrak.
Also new for this generation is Ford's Advanced Driver Assist Technology. It’s exclusive to the top-spec Ranger Wildtrak 4x4, and it includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and a forward collision warning system. It also includes active safety features like auto high beam, lane departure warning, and a lane-keeping system.
Rounding out the safety features list is a blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert and braking, reverse brake assist, and evasive steering assist. Of course, the new 360-degree camera will delight Ranger fans everywhere.
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The Ford Ranger comes in the following colors: Absolute Black, Aluminum Metallic, Arctic White, Blue Lightning, Luxe Yellow, Meteor Grey, Sedona Orange and Snowflake White Pearl
Key specifications & features of the Ford Ranger. View engine specs, dimensions, safety and technology features in our full variant pages.
Body Type |
Pickup Truck |
No. of seats | 5 |
Fuel Type |
Diesel |
Transmission |
Manual Automatic |
Max Output (HP) | 168 HP @ 3,500 rpm - 207 HP @ 3,750 rpm |
Drivetrain |
Four-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive |
Wheel Size |
16 in - 18 in |
Airbags |
6 - 7
|
ISOFIX |
Available |
Front Parking Sensors |
Available |
Rear Parking Sensors |
Available |
Connectivity |
Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB, AUX-IN and Apple Carplay
|
Warranty |
5 Years (150,000 km) |
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Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo XL 4x4 MT
Ford, Cagayan De Oro · Service Score 100%5/5
Reynaldo Confesor · May 28, 2024
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
100.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo Wildtrak 4x2 AT
Ford, Sta. Rosa · Service Score 75%4/5
Anonymous · May 27, 2024
Ford have to increase their dealerships, a new in Tagaytay is a good location, and will give Food customers convenience, and ease of servicing their vehicles.
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
75.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
3
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
3
Quality of work performed
3
Was it completed on time?
3
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
3
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo Wildtrak 4x2 AT
Ford, Makati · Service Score 100%5/5
Mark Teves · May 17, 2024
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
100.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo Wildtrak 4x2 AT
Ford, Balintawak4.2/5
Goks Naval · May 16, 2024
Fuel economy is great considering its size. Best thing I like in this model. Driving performance: also great! Comfort: Suspension is nice. Style, looks, and interior space all good! Carries the name "WILDTRAK" but a simple LED ambient light does not exist. Loud engine noise can be heard inside the car. Could be aicon compressor, radiator fan, alternator, etc...all noise adds up hence noisy interior. I understand this is a diesel engine but should not be on this level. Probably acoustic insulation is less or an acoustic noise canceller does not exist. Interior feature does not even deserve a star.
Fuel Economy
5
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
4
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
1
Interior Space
5
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo XL 4x4 MT
Ford, Cebu · Service Score 87.50%4.5/5
Michael Mortenson · Apr 10, 2024
For ph this is max size for the roads. Excellent ride and base xl includes locking diff. Off road I never get stuck. Longer turning radius in 2wd, longer still in 4wd. Similar to all in class. Huge display shows google map in progress if linked to cel phone. XL has no ability to mirror screen videos and no back up camera easily added by online companies. We just love it. Family can fill bed and interior for beach outings 12 to 15. There is a charge for delivery outside manila. Over 72 no financing no matter credit rating. Some refuse at 65 so I got personal loan on usa bank in ten minutes, transfered money and paid cash.
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
87.50%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
1
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
4
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo Wildtrak 4x2 AT
Ford, Balintawak4.2/5
Goks Naval · May 16, 2024
Fuel economy is great considering its size. Best thing I like in this model. Driving performance: also great! Comfort: Suspension is nice. Style, looks, and interior space all good! Carries the name "WILDTRAK" but a simple LED ambient light does not exist. Loud engine noise can be heard inside the car. Could be aicon compressor, radiator fan, alternator, etc...all noise adds up hence noisy interior. I understand this is a diesel engine but should not be on this level. Probably acoustic insulation is less or an acoustic noise canceller does not exist. Interior feature does not even deserve a star.
Fuel Economy
5
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
4
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
1
Interior Space
5
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo Wildtrak 4x2 AT
Ford, Libis4/5
Anonymous · Mar 31, 2024
Fuel Economy
4
Driving Performance
4
Comfort
4
Style & Looks
4
Interior Features
4
Interior Space
4
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo Wildtrak 4x2 AT (Snowflake White Pearl)
Ford, Pampanga5/5
George Naoe · Mar 19, 2024
Great Car!
Fuel Economy
5
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
5
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
5
Interior Space
5
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo Wildtrak 4x2 AT
Ford, Alabang4.8/5
Reynaldo Palomo Jr · Mar 08, 2024
I read on Ford Philippines's website all-new model Wildtrak that there is a 360 camera. that is only my concern but in overhaul is perfect.
Fuel Economy
4
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
5
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
5
Interior Space
5
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo Wildtrak 4x2 AT
Ford, Cabanatuan4.7/5
Lawrence Dhaniel De Jesus · Mar 07, 2024
Not the most fuel efficient vehicle, but besides that I absolutely LOVE MY TRUCK!!!
Fuel Economy
3
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
5
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
5
Interior Space
5
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo XL 4x4 MT
Ford, Cagayan De Oro · Service Score 100%5/5
Reynaldo Confesor · May 28, 2024
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
100.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo Wildtrak 4x2 AT
Ford, Makati · Service Score 100%5/5
Mark Teves · May 17, 2024
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
100.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo XL 4x4 MT
Ford, Cebu · Service Score 87.50%4.5/5
Michael Mortenson · Apr 10, 2024
For ph this is max size for the roads. Excellent ride and base xl includes locking diff. Off road I never get stuck. Longer turning radius in 2wd, longer still in 4wd. Similar to all in class. Huge display shows google map in progress if linked to cel phone. XL has no ability to mirror screen videos and no back up camera easily added by online companies. We just love it. Family can fill bed and interior for beach outings 12 to 15. There is a charge for delivery outside manila. Over 72 no financing no matter credit rating. Some refuse at 65 so I got personal loan on usa bank in ten minutes, transfered money and paid cash.
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
87.50%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
1
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
4
Ford Ranger 2.0 Bi-Turbo Wildtrak 4x4 AT
Ford, Cavite · Service Score 75%3.8/5
Anonymous · Feb 05, 2024
Unresponsive on status of warranty issue specially the; 1. 220V kit (not working / no power) 2. Pre-Collission Assist Not Available / Front Camera Fault
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
4
Overall value for money
4
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
75.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
2
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
3
Quality of work performed
4
Was it completed on time?
4
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
3
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
4
Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo XLT 4x2 AT
Ford, Global City · Service Score 75%4/5
Anonymous · Feb 05, 2024
since there were no available tint for the release date, we had to come back another day for the tine installation. When i came bakc for the schedule, we were immediately assisted and the vehicle was put in for installation. I came around 2 pm and was released around 7 pm for tint installation
Car Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
75.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
4
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
4
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
4
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
4
Quality of work performed
4
Was it completed on time?
3
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
4
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
3
Ask our team of experts any question and we will do our best to give you the best answer possible.
All variants of the Ford Ranger sold in the Philippines come with ISOFIX child seat tethers, including the base XLS 4x2 MT trim.
The Ford Ranger Raptor was built from the ground up and was engineered for high-speed off-road performance. Aside from the 2.0-liter biturbo engine, the Ranger Raptor is equipped with an underbody shield made of 2.3mm thick high-strength steel, a tougher chassis, a set of Fox racing suspensions, and a Terrain Management System with Baja mode.
Yes, all Ford vehicles equipped with the latest Sync infotainment software has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, including the current Ford Ranger and the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor.
Sitting atop a rigid ladder-frame chassis and armed with 4x4 shift-on-the-fly system, locking rear differential, and solid suspension setup (front double wishbone with coil springs and rear leaf springs), the Ford Ranger is a very capable pickup truck on unpaved roads. It also has an 800mm water-wading capacity and 230mm ground clearance, allowing you to clear virtually any unchartered course.
Essentially, yes, since they share the same platform that was developed by Ford. Mazda, however, infuses its own design elements and technology into the BT-50.
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