The Ford Ranger remains one of the most popular mid-size trucks for overland travel, and for good reason. During our Midsize Truck of the Year testing Publisher Scott Brady stated, “From the moment I started driving the Ranger, it was clear that it is unlike any other midsized truck on the market. The ride on road is extremely composed, and there is not a rattle, shake, squeak, or wind whistle anywhere—it feels like a vault.” Alongside class-leading build quality, the Ranger showcases a 1,700-pound payload (almost identical to the same-year full-size Toyota Tundra), up to a 7,500-pound towing capacity, and impressive capability out of the box. Further still, aftermarket support is excellent, especially since Ford partnered with industry experts ARB to develop a catalog of rigorously tested parts and accessories to enhance the Ranger for backcountry travel (including offerings from their sister company Old Man Emu). If you’d like to deep dive on this platform then listen to Scott Brady’s conversation with Outside Magazine columnist, adventure travel writer, and hardcore Ranger advocate Wes Siler on the Overland Journal podcast. Today’s 2020 Ford Ranger Lariat (76,xxx miles) has to be one of the most dialed we’ve featured and showcases a plethora of top-tier upgrades and is topped with a well-appointed Smartcap EVO.
From the Seller:
“This is a very capable overlanding platform; it’s comfortable, boasts a 1,700-pound payload, offers great fuel economy, and easily tows up to 7,000 pounds. Install your fridge (fits up to a SnoMaster 67l expedition dual zone) and you are ready for your next adventure. This is a solid long-distance setup, comfortable at 80 mph yet capable off road, offering all the camping amenities with 24 gallons of pressurized water, a fridge slide, Anderson fridge connection, air compressor, secure charging station with multiple USB ports for phones, cameras, headlamps, etc., ARB drawers and GMRS comms. No expense was spared on the build.”
2020 Ford Ranger Crew Cab Lariat
The Ranger is fitted with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that delivers 270 horsepower, 310 pound-feet of torque, and returns 21/26 mpg (city/highway). A powerful yet relatively economical motor is matched with excellent capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, an uprated and lifted suspension, armor, a rear locking differential, and an intelligent terrain response system. These rugged backcountry attributes are balanced with a well-equipped interior with driver comforts that include:
- Power adjustable and heated leather seats
- Cruise control
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
- Ford Sync 3 Infotainment system with navigation, 8-inch screen
- Center console with cupholders
- Keyless entry
- Parking sensors
- Premium 6-speaker audio
- 110-volt outlet and USB ports
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- LED headlights and taillights
- Dual-zone climate control
- Ford Co-Pilot360 with lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert
- Weathertech front floor mats
- Midland 15W GMRS radio
Distinguishing Features
- Method #703 Beadgrip wheels with Falken AT3W tires
- Powerbrake X1 front brake rotors, calipers, and pads, and Powerstop rear rotors and pads
- Icon Dynamics front remote reservoir shocks, King rear remote reservoir shocks, ARB heavy-duty rear leaf springs, APG billet upper control arms, heavy-duty tie-rod ends, 4140 chromoly CV axle assemblies
- Rig’d rear swing-out tire carrier
- Smartcap EVO with driver’s side Full-Bin and passenger side Half-Bin storage and Baja Designs dome lighting
- Freshwater (23 gallons), remote fill, water pump, hose bib
- ARB Twin Compressor with remote coupling
- Battleborn 100-amp-hour lithium battery with Redarc BCDC1230 manager
- Tepui rooftop tent with room enclosure
- Alpha roof rack with Baja Designs rock lights
- ARB drawers with sliding top and additional shelving (2)
- Shrockworks sliders, bumper insert with winch mount, and underbody skid plates
- Diode Dynamics and Morimoto lighting
- Rear seat delete with custom baseplate
- Raptor front grill
This 2020 Ford Ranger Lariat is listed for $40,000 and is currently located in New Hampshire. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
Contact Information:
Email: michael.e.couture@gmail.com
