Zeigler Ford Plainwell

Mar 29, 2023
A Driver's Guide to the 2023 Ford Ranger

If you are looking for a mid-size pickup with impressive capability, you want to check out the 2023 Ford Ranger. The Ranger has excellent fuel economy, good acceleration, and plenty of passenger space in its interior. You can order the Ranger as a two-door truck with a six-foot bed or a four-door crew cab with a five-foot bed. Read on to learn more about why drivers love the ’23 Ranger.

Introducing the 2023 Ford Ranger

Ford has added a new Splash Jungle Edition package to the ’23 Ranger lineup for the Lariat SuperCrew model. The Splash Jungle Edition package focuses mainly on appearance giving the truck a new Eruption Green Metallic exterior paint color and a new black mesh grille. Additionally, Ford has added the new Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat to its available paint scheme options.

Power and Performance

The ’23 Ford Ranger is powered by a turbocharged 2.3L four-cylinder engine that pumps out 270 horsepower and an impressive 310 lb-ft of maximum torque. This truck has impressive speed and agility, especially when you are looking to crawl around rugged trails over the weekend. Rear-wheel drive models of the Ranger feature 8.4 inches of clearance, while four-wheel drive models have 8.9 inches of ground clearance.

Towing Capacity

The ’23 Ford Ranger has impressive towing capabilities. This mid-size pickup truck can haul up to 7,500 pounds when properly equipped. This truck has a high-strength steel frame and solid rear axle that ensure your truck can hold up under tremendous pressure. The ’23 Ford Ranger also features trailer sway control which works automatically to slow the vehicle down when it senses the trailer movement.

Work Hard, Play Hard

The available FX4 and Tremor Off-Road Packages offer extra protection to your ’23 Ford Rangers undercarriage with exposed steel skid plates. These plates are optimally placed to protect your engine, transmission, gas tank, and other vital components so that you can play and work hard.

The ’23 Ford Ranger also has independent front suspension. The double A-arm front suspension system has nitrogen-pressurized shocks that work to keep you comfortable. The system helps you stay in control even over the most challenging terrain.

Ford Trail Control

The ’23 Ford Ranger comes with Ford Trail Control. This incredible system lets you set your preferred speed while on trails and in off-road situations. The system will adjust your braking and acceleration to maintain that speed. Allowing you to focus on the trail ahead and not where your feet are.

If you want a powerful mid-size pickup truck with excellent tech and convenience features, check out the ’23 Ford Ranger. Stop by Zeigler Plainwell Ford and ask us about our Ford trucks, including the Ranger, Maverick, and F-150, today.