What’s Your Ford Ranger® Pickup Drive Mode?

The Ford Ranger pickup was designed to deliver versatility. So whether you’re navigating city streets, exploring a national park or anywhere in between, you’ll find a drive mode that’s engineered for the terrain you find yourself driving on.

  • Normal: Made for everyday driving, this is the setting for getting around or away.
  • Tow/Haul: This mode helps reduce the amount of up and downshifts when hauling a trailer in stop-and-go traffic and through rolling hills.
  • Slippery: Switch to this mode to take on wet and icy roads with confidence. This mode can also be used for crossing terrain where a firm surface is covered with loose, wet, or slippery material. Slippery mode lowers throttle response and optimizes shifting for slippery surfaces.
  • Eco: This mode monitors changes in shifts and speeds, then adjusts the engine and transmission performance to help focus on efficiency.
  • Sport: This mode increases accelerator pedal response and provides a sporty steering feel. The powertrain system holds onto lower gears longer, helping the vehicle accelerate faster.

The available FX4® Off-Road Package gives you access to these additional drive modes, which work by engaging the AWD lock:

  • Mud & Ruts: This mode enhances vehicle performance to traverse muddy, rutted, or uneven terrains.
  • Sand: Engage this mode for off-road driving on soft, dry sand, or deep snow.

Bring Raptor® performance to rugged terrain with exclusive modes.*

  • Off-Road: Optimize accelerator pedal response, traction, and stability controls in order to enhance vehicle performance in off-road environments. If the vehicle becomes stuck in deep conditions, this mode may assist with helping to get unstuck.
  • Rock Crawl: For optimum rock-climbing ability. Rock Crawl mode utilizes four-wheel drive low and engages the rear differential lock feature. It also activates the front trail camera at slow speeds.**
  • Baja: For high-speed off-road driving. Baja Mode optimizes the throttle control for better response and torque delivery, while also tuning the suspension for improved traction and stability control.†
  • MyMode: Personalize your mode. Save your preferred steering feel, suspension stiffness, exhaust sound, and drive modes with the press of a button.

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

**Front Cameras operate at speeds up to 13mph.

†Using Baja Mode on dry, hard surfaces could produce some vibration, driveline bind-up, and potential excessive tire and vehicle wear. Depending on the four-wheel drive mode selection.