When considering a new truck around West Point, King William, and Williamsburg, it's the Ford lineup many folks turn to first. Drivers who need plenty of capability and prefer a smaller truck can turn to the impressive Ranger. This 2021 Ford Ranger review is a quick look at the features and overall performance that make this model so popular. If you want plenty of towing and payload capability as well as various technologies in a truck you can easily drive every day, the Ranger is going to impress.
And at West Point Ford, we can quickly show you this truck in person after the review is over!
Single Engine for All 2021 Ford Rangers
The performance of your 2021 Ford Ranger is going to center around the only engine the truck offers, a hearty 2.3L 4-cylinder. This engine is a well-rounded powerplant that satisfies your power, efficiency, and capability requirements.
This engine generates 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Auto Start/Stop Technology comes standard, shutting off your motor when you come to a complete stop and starting it again as you release the brake pedal. With a 4X2 drivetrain, your Ranger will return an EPA-estimated 21 city/26 highway MPG. Choosing a 4X4 drivetrain results in an EPA-estimated 20 city/24 highway MPG.
Towing and Payload Figures
The capability of the 2021 Ford Ranger is steady no matter the configuration you decide to choose for the truck. It's always ready to work, and when you push it hard, it can reach a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds.
Payload figures will change slightly depending on the drivetrain and how you have your truck configured. With the 4X2 drivetrain, the 2021 Ford Ranger can haul a best-in-class 1,860 pounds of payload. With the 4X4 setup, maximum payload reaches 1,650 pounds.
2021 Ford Ranger Tremor
If you're going to be using your 2021 Ford Ranger for off-road exploration, you want to choose the Tremor Off-Road package. The alterations you receive with the Tremor are extensive, including various mechanical tweaks and technologies.
Each Tremor receives magnetic-painted alloy wheels, a heavy-duty off-road suspension, front and rear tow hooks, off-road hoop-step-style running boards, and a six-switch auxiliary power pack.
As far as technology, there's the Trail Control™ system, which adds another layer of traction when off-roading, plus a Terrain Management System™, which gives you the chance to select your specific driving style. You can choose from four driving modes: Normal, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts or Sand.
Further off-roading gear can be added by opting for one of the three Ford parts packages, which include the following and more:
- Ford Performance Parts Level 1 package, which includes an off-road leveling kit
- Ford Performance Parts Level 2 package, which includes off-road fog lights
- Ford Performance Parts Level 3 package, which includes a sport exhaust
2021 Ford Ranger Does It All
From towing to hauling payload to exploring trails in and around Williamsburg, West Point, and King William, the Ford Ranger does it all. If you want, you can review this truck yourself by coming over to West Point Ford!