(Can you see why I don't like all-terrains?)
My daughter and I took the 2019 Ford Ranger out to
Northwest OHV Park this past Saturday. It was a cool windy day, but I had wanted to check out this OHV park ever since I moved to Texas. It cost me $25 to enter, and another $20 for a Texas OHV sticker. Fines for not having the sticker can be $25-$500.
The park sits on 300 acres, and seems to have a little something for everyone. I got to use the Terrain Management and electric locker, but not the Trail Control. There just wasn't anyplace that I wanted to use it.
The power from this engine combined with the electric rear locker makes for a fantastic off-road combination. I don't like the all-terrain tires though. Look at the photo at the top of this post. The tread is full of mud, which limits how much grip / traction they're going to get. Add a 4-inch lift and 33-inch tires, and this truck would be down right amazing! Even with a 2.5-inch leveling kit and a little taller mud terrain, this truck would be a blast off-road. There were some sections of the park I didn't venture in to because there was some mud holes at the beginning of the trail, and I was afraid the all-terrains wouldn't get me through it.
At one point I heard a few beeps from the collision avoidance system. It was brief and not annoying, but I'll have to see if I encounter it again. It was while going up the hill below. I think it was picking up the side of the embankment. I don't recall if I was in 4H or 4L. It's OK in parking lots, but it could be annoying on the trail. I think I saw where it could be shut off in the menu settings.
Notice the jeep stopped off on my right? Every vehicle there except mine was a Jeep, and they stopped on occasions to watch.
Overall though my daughter Kali and I had a blast, and I appreciate that she was willing to take some photos and video for me.
I get some funny looks driving this truck. I still haven't washed it, because I think a muddy 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 sends a message to people that the FX4 is an off-road, and adventure ready truck. I've had a few people stop at the end of my driveway and ask me about it, and yesterday a guy stopped at a traffic light asked me if it was the new Ford Ranger. He said it looked cool, and that he didn't know they were out now.
Here's a few more photos:
I just had to put the TRS logo on it.......
And A Video!
There was way to much wind noise, so I added some music instead. (give it a chance
)
I hope you're not thinking that I drank the blue Kool-Aid, and that I'm not going to give you my honest opinion. Because here it is:
This truck has a 265/65/17 (30.60x10.40x17) Dynapro AT-m tires. All terrains are good for SUV's, and maybe trucks driven across the sand, but they're not really suited for "all" terrains.
Above you'll see the Dynapro AT-m the Ranger comes with on the left, and the Dynapro MT on the right. The FX4 is an off-road truck, and should come with a true off-road tire. I really wish Ford would offer the mud terrain as an option. I mean come on, I can order a tent with my Ranger so I can camp, how about a better tire option?
If only you could buy a TRS Edition ford Ranger......
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