View Photos of the 2020 Ford Ranger Level 3 Off-Road Package

August 28, 2020 Edgardo Gaines 0 Comments

Jessica Lynn WalkerCar and Driver

In adding a suspension lift, larger all-terrain tires, a beefy steel front bumper, and a retuned engine computer, Ford’s Level 3 Off Road package toughens the Ford Ranger’s look and enhances its off-road performance. But at $8995, it’s a pricey, less-than-perfect upgrade.

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Its taller ride height, black steel front bumper, and lightbar not only add function and performance but also greatly increase the pickup’s intimidation factor.

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The Level 3 kit includes a Ford Performance chase rack that bolts to the top of its bed, a Rigid 40-inch LED lightbar (which packs the lumens of the sun), and a Ford Performance exhaust.

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Level 3 suspension lifts the Ranger’s front end by about two inches, leveling off its stance and increasing ground clearance.

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Front springs with a slightly higher spring rate than the FX4 units combine with 2.0-inch-diameter Fox Racing dampers. The rear leaf springs are unchanged.

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Attractive dark-gray wheels and knobby 32-inch tall BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires that measure 265/70R-17 are also part of the package.

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Up front, ground clearance improves to 11.8 inches and rear clearance climbs from 8.9 inches to 9.8.

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A powder-coated steel front bumper from ARB adds 20 pounds, but it’s winch ready and radically improves tire clearance.

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The terrain management system is without the Ranger Raptor’s Rock Crawl mode but offers settings for Grass, Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts, and Sand.

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The dash off-road display gives you pitch, roll, and steering-angle readouts on the instrument cluster.

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The Ranger’s Trail Control button allows you to set a maximum crawl speed to avoid riding the brakes on steep downhills.

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