The Ford Ranger is a midsize truck series by Ford that has caught the attention of several seniors. It boasts excellent safety features and a comfortable interior for the driver and passengers. Additionally, it packs ample performance under the hood, making it ideal for daily runs in the city and occasional tours. Different models of the Ford Ranger offer exceptional fuel economy while being priced competitively in the market, which are also elements that appeal to senior drivers.

• Ford Ranger XL model
  This midsize truck starts at approximately $27,400, which allows for five-person seating. Some key features you can look at include the STX Special Edition package, which includes the Appearance Package, Dual-Zone Climate Control, and even an eight-inch SYNC 3 screen. These make for convenient interior features for the driver and the passengers.Here are some of the other key features:
  • FX2 Package:  Another key feature is the FX2 Package, available on 4X2 drives only. It has 17-inch off-road tires, an off-road suspension, an electronic-locking rear differential, and unique decals. This is great if a long trip is involved and you need to be comfortable. These features can also be helpful if your regular route is bumpy, and this feature can help make the ride smoother.
    • STX Appearance Package:  The STX Appearance Package is another key feature that can make your regular XL model unique. This involves carbon black bumpers, 17-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps, and STX box decals. There are also the premium cloth Ebony Black seats, which not only add style to the seating but are also comfortable.

• Ford Ranger XLT model
  Starting at almost $31,460 and depending on the kind of specifications you would like, the pricing can change. This model has unique key features, making it a touch different from the XL model.Here are some of the key features:
  • Ford Co-Pilot 360 Technology:  This technology comes with certain driver assistance features that can make driving so much easier and safer, especially for seniors. These include Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross-Traffic Alerts, etc. However, all the Ranger models have other safety features that make the vehicle secure enough to drive around.
  • FX4 Off-Road Package:  This package comes only with a 4X4 drive. It includes skid plates, tuned off-road suspension, and an electronic locking rear differential. The Terrain Management System and Trail Control are integrated with the inside cluster screen, which displays technicalities like pitch, steering angle, and roll. This can be helpful when you are driving through rough terrain.
  • Technology Package:  This package includes Front Parking Sensors, a navigation system, and adaptive cruise control. These options are only available in the XLT trim and the other trim, the Lariat, which we will discuss below.
    

• Ford Ranger Lariat
  The pricing for this particular trim starts at approximately $35,500, and it seats five people like the other two trims of the Ranger. There are some new key features in this trim, though, so check these out:
  • Tremor Off-Road Package:  This package includes skid plates, six up-fitter switches, OX shocks, tow hooks, and a modified heavy-duty suspension, increasing the ground clearance. This can make driving much safer, knowing that the bottom of the car will not scrape against anything. The other features, the Terrain Management System and Ford Trail Control, are two additional helpful features to keep you safe on the trail.
  • Front bucket seats with the flow-through console:  The LARIAT SuperCrew variant has heated front leather seats and rear leather-trimmed seats, which are standard. There is also an eight-way power for the driver’s seat and a six-way power for the passenger’s seat, which features a manual recline. There is also a flow-through console that comes with a shift.
  • LED headlamps and taillamps:  These are great for offering intense brightness in the pitch dark, making driving much safer at night.

Safety features of the Ford Ranger
Depending on which trim you purchase from your nearby Ford Ranger dealership, some special additional safety features could be added to the package, like the one with the XLT model. However, all Rangers have safety features that make driving the vehicle safe and reliable.

Here are some of the safety features to look at:

• AdvanceTrac with RSC:  This feature helps with Roll Stability Control while off-trail.
• Airbags:  These are available at the front driver, passenger, and seat-mounted sides. There are also safety canopy side curtains available.
• Child-proof rear door locks:  These are available in the SuperCrew variant in the LARIAT trim.

Other safety features include a rearview camera, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, child seat tether anchors, safety belts with an Active Restraint System, three-point manual lap and shoulder belts with pretensioners, and height adjusters. Some security features available for Ford Ranger vehicles involve a Perimeter anti-theft alarm, a remote keyless entry system, a SecuriLock passive anti-theft system, and a SOS Post-Crash Alert system.

If you don’t want to buy the vehicle, you can lease it. You can check with any Ford Ranger dealers near you for the best offers, but the official website quotes the Ranger XL model to be leased at approximately $390 per month, the Ranger XLT model at almost $450 per month, and the Ranger Lariat model at just over $490. Diesel and gasoline prices may vary, so check with the dealer for a proper quote.