Ford Ranger® Off-Road: Take On Your Terrain

Your Ranger pickup is engineered to deliver serious off-pavement capability. Available Selectable Drive Modes help give you maximum traction over different types of terrain.* The Ford Ranger® Raptor® or available FX4® Off-Road Package give you even more features when it comes to conquering the trail.

Off-Road Screen

Access camera views with predictive overlays. Find pitch and roll information to help you pick your way through tough and tight terrain. The available off-road screen on your center display gives you access and controls to off-road features, performance and position information, and the available 360-Degree Camera view helps you get the most out of your pickup’s off-road capabilities.

To open the screen, press the dedicated shortcut button on the center console or select the Vehicle Icon at the top of the SYNC® 4A display.

Trail Control

Similar to cruise control, available Trail Control™ lets you select a desired speed and the system takes over, controlling acceleration and braking on challenging — and sometimes rapidly changing — road conditions.* Now you can focus more on the trail in front of you than on the brake and gas pedals at your feet.

When activated, the technology can detect changes in trail topography and adjust in response. You can use Trail Control when you’re:

  • Crawling at up to 20 MPH (32 KPH) in two-wheel drive high (2H), four-wheel drive auto (4A) or four-wheel drive high (4H) modes.
    Note: if vehicle speed is greater than 9 mph (15 km/h) in four-wheel drive low (4L) mode, Trail Control will disengage as well.
  • Moving at up to 5 MPH (8 KPH) in Reverse (R).

How To Use Trail Control

To switch Trail Control on and off, all you have to do is press the Trail Control button located on your center display. The system switches off if you press the button again or exceed 42 mph (68 kph).

How To Set Trail Control Speed

  • Accelerate or decelerate to preferred speed
  • On your steering wheel, select SET + to increase speed
  • On your steering wheel, select SET − to decrease speed
  • To cancel the set speed, simply press the X button

The set speed can also be adjusted by braking.

Troubleshooting

For troubleshooting information, messages will appear on your instrument panel. They’ll assist you in taking the appropriate action to fix the problem you may be experiencing. Specific messages and corresponding actions can be found in your Owner’s Manual.

Electronic-Locking Rear Differential

If you find yourself in a rut or you’re navigating steep, loose terrain where extra traction would help, engage the available electronic-locking rear drive unit. Allowing both rear wheels to turn at the same speed for increased 4x4 performance in low traction surfaces like mud, rocks, sand, or any off-road condition where you need maximum traction.*

How To Use the Electronic-Locking Rear Differential

You can activate and deactivate the rear-locking differential feature on the fly within the operating speed range by:

  • Pressing the Rear Differential Lock switch on the center console or through the center display
  • To disengage, press the switch again. The feature automatically disengages when you exceed operating speeds and reengages within the designated speed parameters
  • The rear-locking differential also engages automatically in select drive modes

Please note: The electronic-locking rear differential feature is for use in mud, rocks, sand, or off-road conditions where maximum traction is needed. It is not intended for use on dry pavement.

*Always consult the Owner’s Manual before off-road driving, know your terrain and trail difficulty, and use appropriate safety gear.