If you are looking for a mid-sized truck capable of everyday pavement pounding, and commendable off-road functionality, perhaps taking a look at the 2025 Ford Ranger should be on your to-do list. For the last five years, the Ranger has been crowned with the North American Truck Of The Year, so let’s take a look at what makes this rig the cream of the crop in its class.
If you are looking for a mid-sized truck, this little jewel has some major highlights to entice buyers, including the STX Appearance Package, LED Reflector headlamps with automatic high beam control, 17″ wheels with beefy all-terrain tires and a 2.3-liter EcoBoost Engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Other key features to note are remote keyless entry with a remote tailgate lock, SYNC 4A technology that allows you to navigate, make, or take calls hands-free, or listen to your favorite tunes, and the analog rearview camera to help aid you when backing up.
Exterior
A lot of great features are standard with the XL model, starting with the automatic headlights which are LED, accompanied by halogen fog lights, two front tow hooks, tie-down hooks in the bed of the truck, a power locking tailgate, an Easy Fuel capless fuel filler, one-touch power up/down front windows, and regularly functioning power windows in the rear. The 17″ silver-painted aluminum wheels complete a hearty exterior look.
Interior
For your comfort and convenience, the Ranger handles 5 passengers with two cloth bucket seats in the front cabin and cloth fold-flat rear seats in the back. A 10″ display in the center controls all your in-ride entertainment and functionality, accompanied by the 8″ digital cluster situated in front of the driver that holds pertinent vehicle-related information at a glance.
An AM/FM radio with 6 speakers churns out the tunes and also contains FordPass Connect with a WiFi hotspot function, USB ports for charging and accessing data, and 911 Assist in the event of an emergency round out the electronic features. A locking glovebox, overhead console for storage, an A-Pillar grab handle to help your front passenger get in safely, power door locks, and tilt/telescoping steering wheel are all great interior perks as well.
Safety & Security
Four features come standard in the Ranger XL for security. They include a Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm, SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System, Remote Keyless Entry, and an SOS Post-Crash Alert System.
The aforementioned features, paired with an analog rearview camera, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, AdvanceTrac (Roll Stability Control), Child Seat Tether Anchors, a plethora of airbags, BeltMinder safety belt reminder system, childproof rear door locks, and a tire pressure monitoring system round out this truck quite appropriately.
Visit us today at Harrison Ford in Wellington, OH to check out the 2025 North American Truck of The Year and Edmunds Top Rated Truck of 2025!
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