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Ford Ranger
85The pick — Ground clearance 10.7" — capable off-road, Locking front differential. Serious off-road hardware.
Every Ford pickup, ranked on off-road score.
Here's the Ford off-road ranking. I count trail hardware, not badging.
The pick — Ground clearance 10.7" — capable off-road, Locking front differential. Serious off-road hardware.
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Ground clearance 13.1" — capable off-road, Two-speed transfer case (4Lo). Serious off-road hardware.
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Approach angle 30.8°, Off-road tuned suspension. Basic off-road chops.
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Two-speed transfer case (4Lo), 36 gal fuel tank — extended range. Basic off-road chops.
Two-speed transfer case (4Lo), 36 gal fuel tank — extended range. Basic off-road chops.
| Model | Max Tow (lbs) | Max Payload (lbs) | Powertrains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | 7,500 | 1,650 | 3.0L EcoBoost V6, 2.3L EcoBoost I4 |
| Ford F-150 | 14,000 | 3,325 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 3.5L HO EcoBoost V6, 5.2L Supercharged V8, 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 |
| Ford Maverick | 4,000 | 1,500 | 2.0L EcoBoost I4, 2.5L Hybrid I4 |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty | — | — | — |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | — | — | — |
Off-road capability is hardware you can point at, not a badge.
Off-road capability is hardware you can point at: ground clearance, 4x4 system, tires, skid plates, lockers, and the approach angles that decide whether you clear the rock or donate your bumper to it. I don't score paint packages or badges — a sticker that says Trail adds nothing if the hardware underneath is the same 2WD base truck. The score tells you how far off the pavement a truck was actually built to go.