The 2022 Ford Ranger is a midsize pickup truck that is offered as either an extended cab (SuperCab) with a 6-foot bed or a crew cab (SuperCrew) with a 5-foot bed. It is available in three trim levels: XL, XLT and Lariat. All are powered by a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine (270 horsepower, 310 lb-ft of torque) paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission that drives either the rear or all four wheels.
The base Ranger XL is pretty basic, with feature highlights that include:
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Manually locking tailgate
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Four-speaker sound system
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
To that, the available 101A package adds:
- Cruise control
- Power mirrors
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Larger central display screen
- Sync 3 infotainment system
- Six-speaker audio system
For more safety features, the available Co-Pilot360 package includes:
- Blind-spot monitor with cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
- Lane keeping assist (steers the vehicle back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
The midtier XLT trim includes all of the above plus:
- Alloy wheels
- Keyless entry
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
The XLT is eligible for additional options too.
The XLT 301A adds convenience items that include:
- Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 110-volt household power outlet
- Choice of Sport, Chrome or Black exterior appearance package
The 302A package can be added to the 301A and brings:
- Remote ignition
- Power-folding mirrors
- Manual-sliding rear window
- Power-adjustable, heated front seats
The Technology package requires at least the 301A package, and it adds:
- Front parking sensors
- Navigation system
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
The top Lariat trim adds most of the XLT's 302A package as well as:
- LED headlights
- Leather upholstery
The Lariat's 501A package adds the Technology package plus:
- Remote ignition
- Automatic wipers
- 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
- Universal garage door opener
The Tremor Off-Road package is available with the XLT or Lariat trims. The SuperCrew body and four-wheel drive are prerequisites. It includes:
- Revised suspension and 0.8 inch more ground clearance
- Off-road-specific Fox shocks
- 32-inch all-terrain tires
- Auxiliary switches for user-specified accessories
- Side steps
- Additional recovery hooks
- Underbody protection