2021 Ford® Ranger Midsize Pickup Truck | Technology Features

2021 Ranger

TECHNOLOGY

ADVENTURES IN TECHNOLOGY

The 2021 Ford Ranger is built with the durability and toughness to handle your off-road adventures, but being away doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice being connected. The Ranger brings confidence and enjoyment to the driving experience, courtesy of its impressive array of available technologies — from the driver-assist features in Ford Co-Pilot360,™ to voice-activated SYNC® 3 and FordPass™ Connect, to the outstanding performance of the B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen.

 
BANG & OLUFSEN© 2019 and B&O© 2019. BANG & OLUFSEN™ and B&O™ are registered trademarks of Bang & Olufsen Group. Licensed by Harman Becker Automotive Systems Manufacturing Kft. All rights reserved.
2021 Ford Ranger interior with available features and technology

FORD CO-PILOT360™

Ford Co-Pilot360™ features driver-assist technologies that can help you navigate our increasingly crowded roads and highways with greater confidence. Features included are BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and coverage for both the truck and trailer, Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Auto High-Beam Headlamps, and Rear View Camera.10 These Ford Co-Pilot360™ features come standard on Ranger XLT and LARIAT and are optional on Ranger XL. Additional Ford Co-Pilot 360 Technology features listed below are also available on all Ranger models.

BLIS® WITH TRAILER COVERAGE

It’s rush hour on the interstate. You’re towing a boat on a weekend getaway to a remote mountain lake. And you need to change lanes. If this situation sounds daunting, it usually is. But class-exclusive* available BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with trailer coverage can help ease lane-change anxiety — it can alert you if a vehicle is detected in your vehicle’s blind spot or even alongside the trailer you’re towing. 10
*Class is Midsize Pickups.

LANE-KEEPING SYSTEM

It happens. While en route in your 2021 Ford Ranger to your favorite outdoor getaway, you’ve wandered a little too close to the edge of your lane. Luckily, the Lane-Keeping System can help you stay in your lane, even during a moment of distraction. This smart feature scans your vehicle’s position between the lines in the road ahead and can alert you if you’re starting to edge out of your lane. 10  *
*Lane-Keeping System does not control steering.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND FORWARD COLLISION WARNING WITH BRAKE SUPPORT

You’re taking off on a weekend for some fun and relaxation in the great outdoors. To help alleviate the stress of all the hours it takes to reach your destination, you can have your 2021 Ford Ranger equipped with available Adaptive Cruise Control. 10 Just set a cruising speed and distance from the vehicle ahead. And as the vehicle ahead of you slows, so do you — automatically. When the vehicle ahead clears, you resume your preset speed and distance. * There’s also Forward Collision Warning with Brake Support. If it detects a collision is imminent and you don’t react in time, the brakes will precharge and increase brake-assist sensitivity to provide full responsiveness when you do brake. 10
*If stop is longer than three seconds, driver must intervene and press “RES” button or accelerator pedal to resume system operation.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST WITH AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

If the system’s sensors detect a potential collision with a car or pedestrian in front of you, a warning flashes and an audible alert sounds. Also, the brakes will precharge and increase brake-assist sensitivity to provide full responsiveness when you do brake. If you do not take corrective action and a collision is imminent, the brakes can automatically apply. 10  *
*Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection can detect pedestrians, but not in all conditions and does not replace safe driving. See owner’s manual for system limitations.

REAR VIEW CAMERA

Put the vehicle in Reverse and the standard Rear View Camera automatically displays the image of what’s behind your vehicle as you’re slowly backing up.10 Backup assist grid makes it easy to navigate in Reverse. And with dynamic hitch assist as part of the Rear View Camera System, a black dotted line will curve with the direction you turn the wheel for guidance in backing up to a trailer.

AUTO HIGH-BEAM HEADLAMPS

We’ve all been there. Heading into a pitch-black stretch of road and having to turn on the high beams — then forgetting to turn them off again as oncoming traffic approaches. Now, unlit roads, dark peripheries and other low-visibility situations don’t have to catch you off-guard. Auto High-Beam Headlamps can sense poor lighting conditions and switch on to light your path ahead. 10  They even sense oncoming headlights and dim automatically so you don’t have to worry about blinding other drivers.
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A man sits on the open tailgate of his 2021 Ford Ranger and uses a laptop

FORDPASS™ CONNECT WITH 4G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT

With FordPass™ Connect, 5 Ford owners and passengers can enjoy an available 4G LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot, powered by AT&T. Up to 10 devices can connect at once, and you can use FordPass App164 to keep track of your Wi-Fi data usage. You can access the hotspot up to 50 feet outside the vehicle. Now you can stay connected, even as you roam the highways.9

CONNECT TO ADVENTURE

Connecting with people, navigating to a destination, getting useful trip information — Ford puts you quickly and easily in touch with your world through an in-vehicle touchscreen and voice-activated technology27 as well as smartphone apps and FordPass Connect.™
Available SYNC 3 on eight inch center dash screen of 2021 Ford Ranger

SYNC® 3

The 2021 Ford Ranger combines exceptional toughness and all-terrain capability with a plethora of technology features, like the voice-activated communications and entertainment capabilities of available SYNC® 3. Its easy-to-use, voice-activated technology features an 8-inch capacitive center-stack touchscreen. The sleek user-friendly interface helps you connect to and control your smartphone.27 Enjoy pinch-to-zoom capability with the available voice-activated Navigation System. Two smart-charging USB ports are included. SYNC 3 also brings you the power of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility to your Ford.161
Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android Auto is a trademark of Google Inc.
Hand holding smartphone equipped with Ford Pass displayed on its screen

FORDPASS™

FordPass™ is the one-stop app that can help you move more freely throughout your day. 164

Here’s how:

  •  Lock, unlock and start your vehicle remotely
  •  Use FordPay to conveniently pay for service
  •  Receive key vehicle info and schedule service
  •  Compare fuel prices at stations along your route
  •  Find parking169 ahead of time
  •  Get FordPass help from a friendly FordGuide

These are just some of the great things you can do with FordPass. If you haven’t already, download the FordPass App on the App Store® 167 or get it on Google Play. 167
*Remote start and remote lock/unlock require power door locks.
Close in view of SYNC 3 in eight inch center dash screen

APPLE CARPLAY® AND ANDROID AUTO™ COMPATIBILITY

Available SYNC® 3 brings the power of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ to your Ford. Use Siri® to interact with your iPhone® or Google™ to interact with your Android Auto™ compatibility161 while keeping your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Apple CarPlay gives you access to Apple Music and Maps, and lets you make phone calls, send messages and more. With Android Auto, you can interact with your Google Maps to receive voice-guided navigation, live traffic information and estimated travel time. You can also connect to Google Now and Google Music.
*Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice controls. Certain Alexa functionality is dependent on smartphone and home technology. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos and marks are trademarks of Amazon.com Inc. or its affiliates.
Close in view of map shown in eight inch center dash screen

FORD AND WAZE

Head out in your Ford Ranger to your next off-road adventure using the popular, crowdsourced Waze navigation app, accessible through available SYNC® 3 AppLink®. While on your way, touch base with other users, share information to find the best routes, and get real-time alerts about accidents, hazards and traffic jams. Want to make Waze really easy to operate? Set it up on the center dash screen’s large touchscreen display — and use voice commands for hands-free operation. *
*Available via iPhone® and Android™ in vehicles equipped with SYNC 3. Commands may vary by phone and AppLink software. Don’t drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don’t use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones. Message and data rates may apply. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android Auto is a trademark of Google Inc.
2021 Ford Ranger interior in Ebony with eight inch center dash screen display

FORD+ALEXA

Bringing the amazing capabilities of Amazon Alexa to a fun-filled road trip in your Ford Ranger is as easy as connecting your phone, starting the Ford+Alexa app and connecting via available SYNC® 3 AppLink.® Access voice navigation, traffic information, over 50,000 skills and Amazon Prime shopping. You can even control your supported smart-home devices. Stay connected from just about anywhere while on your next adventure. *
*Don’t drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice controls. Certain Alexa functionality is dependent on smartphone and home technology. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos and marks are trademarks of Amazon.com Inc. or its affiliates.
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Pillar mounted speaker included with available B and O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen

B&O SOUND SYSTEM BY BANG & OLUFSEN

Enjoy outstanding entertainment with the power and clarity of the available B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, designed to create a customized audio experience by incorporating specifically tailored speaker placement, tuning and calibration. Among its features: an integrated microphone monitoring background noise to ensure outstanding playback, up to 675 watts of amplified power and 10 premium speakers.
BANG & OLUFSEN© 2019 and B&O© 2019. BANG & OLUFSEN™ and B&O™ are registered trademarks of Bang & Olufsen Group. Licensed by Harman Becker Automotive Systems Manufacturing Kft. All rights reserved.

APPLE® WATCH

Apple watch screen showing Ranger
Whether you are home, hiking or out chasing other adventures, Apple® watch lets you remotely lock, unlock and start your Ranger right from your wrist.

Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

DIGITAL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Overhead shot of 2021 Ford Ranger shown in Blue

Roadside Assistance services like fuel delivery, flat-tire repair and more are available directly from the FordPass™ App164 via a call or e-request.166 Use the app to track help that’s on the way in real time.

 

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