Push button start on an XLT ? Is that not an option on an XLT ?

[cc1999]

I was recently looking at the build and price tool. Trying to spec some XLT Ranger 2.7s for possible use as sales trucks in my company. I have mainly XLT F150s now, and couple of my sales guys really are not hauling a whole lot these days. I am thinking there is a couple of them would be fine with Rangers.

Anyway, I am not seeing a way to put push button start on an XLT, is that correct or am I missing something?

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[Sauce]

Not that I know of. Its super annoying. Every other vehicle I drive is push button and I never remember to take the keys out before I get into the truck. Ive done it 1000 times and my muscle memory just wont adapt to it.

There are aftermarket push button ignition systems, but until someone tells me they are foolproof and easy to install I'm not going there.

 

[cc1999]

Not that I know of. Its super annoying. Every other vehicle I drive is push button and I never remember to take the keys out before I get into the truck. Ive done it 1000 times and my muscle memory just wont adapt to it.

There are aftermarket push button ignition systems, but until someone tells me they are foolproof and easy to install I'm not going there.

Thanks !

Well, based on the time of year, I guess I could wait a couple weeks and see if the 2026 models get it added to the option list. My fleet rep said 2025 Ranger order cut off was Sep 19th, that the order guides for the 2026 should be coming out very soon a day or so before or after the order bank closes for the 2025 models.

My personal Ranger Raptor has push button start along with like you said pretty everything else I own or drive.

Well I do have a 25 year 2nd gen Cummins that is still keyed ignition, but I rarely ever drive that truck, doesn't have cameras either. LOL

All my current F150 sales trucks have push button start and they are all 2021-2023 models.
I am really sort of surprised anything still uses real keys these days.

 

[shoulderboards]

It’s not a stand-alone option, but is included in a pricy package on the Ranger XLT. I wanted it as well, but not all the things that came with it in the package.

 

[Sauce]

It’s not a stand-alone option, but is included in a pricy package on the Ranger XLT. I wanted it as well, but not all the things that came with it in the package.

Which package is that? I was unaware - granted I bought mine off the lot, not custom.

 

[Jason B]

Only on Lariat models, a $7880 upgrade from a base XLT.

 

[shoulderboards]

I did a factory order on my Ranger and the salesman went through all the available options. I don’t recall everything in the package or it’s name but it did have a power seat in it as well.

 

[natethegreat42]

I did a factory order on my Ranger and the salesman went through all the available options. I don’t recall everything in the package or it’s name but it did have a power seat in it as well.

I also did a factory order for my XLT. Push button start is not an option for XLT’s in either 2024s or 2025s. I don’t know about 2026 though.
I was just looking at the build site - when did they add this “Convenience Package”? You can get LEDs and another power port in the bed of the XLTs now.

 

[richman555]

I have an XLT with all the bells and whistles possible for this trim (Roughly 50k with taxes).

It has no push button start (yet countless other vehicles have it standard).

I would love to know Ford's reasons for doing this.

Is there really substantial savings there? Are these sourced in the USA at least?

 

[cc1999]

It’s not a stand-alone option, but is included in a pricy package on the Ranger XLT. I wanted it as well, but not all the things that came with it in the package.

I went through all the packages never saw it listed or spelled out anywhere as being part of one of them. I guess I could have missed something.

I was looking at a 301A 2.7L 4x4 XLT sport with all the tech and safety packages.

XLT High (301A) Equipment Group
$1,250

• XLT High (301A) Includes all XLT (300A) Features, Plus:
• • 10-Way Power Driver Seat including Power Lumbar
• • 8-Way Power Front Passenger Seats including Power Lumbar
• • Heated Front Seats
• • Power-Sliding Rear Window
• • 12” Display In Center Stack
• • Dual-Zone Electronic Climate Control

Packages
Technology Package
$1,100S4
Available on XLT. Includes: • Adaptive Cruise Control and Speed Sign Recognition • Front Parking Sensors • 360-Degree Camera Not available with: • Advanced Towing Packages

Packages
Sport Appearance Package
Included
Standard on XLT and Lariat®. Includes: • 17” Gray Painted Wheels – XLT Only • 18” Machined Aluminum Wheels with Dark Pockets – Lariat® Only • Grille – Gray Painted Center Bar and Surround • Gray Painted Front Fascia and Rear Bumper • Sport Box Decal (not available with FX4® Off-Road Package 4x4 only)

Packages
Convenience Package
$570S4
Available on XLT and Lariat®. Includes: • Wireless Charging Pad • 120V/400W In-Cab and In-Bed Power Outlet • LED Bed Lighting


I am really not seeing it anywhere in any package.

 

[cc1999]

Not sure how this cut and paste is going to look on here.
This is the truck I was talking about building out on the Ford Website.

PackagesS4Edit

$1,250
XLT High (301A)

$1,100
Technology Package

$570
Convenience Package

$535
Trailer Tow Package
ExteriorS4Edit

$495
Bedliner - Tough Bed® Spray-In

$130
Splash Guards/Mud Flaps Front And Rear






2025
Ranger® XLT - SuperCrew®
Change Model
PaintS4
Color
Oxford White
















PowertrainsS4
Engine
2.7L EcoBoost® V6 Engine With Auto Start-Stop Technology
$2,195

2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine With Auto Start-Stop Technology


Drive
4X2


4X4


Axles
Electronic-Locking Rear Axle
$420

Open Style Rear Axle


PackagesS4
Equipment Groups
XLT High (301A) Equipment Group
$1,250

• XLT High (301A) Includes all XLT (300A) Features, Plus:
• • 10-Way Power Driver Seat including Power Lumbar
• • 8-Way Power Front Passenger Seats including Power Lumbar
• • Heated Front Seats
• • Power-Sliding Rear Window
• • 12” Display In Center Stack
• • Dual-Zone Electronic Climate Control

XLT (300A) Equipment Group


Packages
Sport Appearance Package
Included

Advanced Towing Package Plus Technology Package
$1,845

FX4® Off-Road Package (4x4 only)
$1,195

Technology Package
$1,100

Black Appearance Package
$895

Advanced Towing Package
$865

Chrome Accent Package
$680

Convenience Package
$570

Trailer Tow Package
$535

XLT (300A) Discount


Ford Co-Pilot360®


ExteriorS4
Wheels
17” Gray-Painted WheelsIncluded

Tires
255/70R17 All-Terrain BSW TiresIncluded

Exterior Mirrors
Power-Folding, Power Glass – Black Skull Caps
Included

Exterior Options
Tonneau Pickup Box Cover – Retractable
$2,250

Tonneau Pickup Box Cover – Hard Folding
$1,260

Black Running Boards
$750

Tonneau Pickup Box Cover – Soft Folding
$600

Cargo Management Rails
$580

Bedliner - Tough Bed® Spray-In
$495

Pivot Storage Box – Left
$370

Pivot Storage Box – Right
$370

Paint Protection Film
$350

Bedliner – Modular Drop-in
$345

Pickup Box Extender
$320

SecuriCode® Wireless Keyless Entry Keypad – Black
$225

Door Sill Plates – Black Platinum
$220

Integrated Box Side Step
$215

Side Window Deflector Low Profile
$200

Engine Block Heater
$190

Splash Guards/Mud Flaps Front And Rear
$130

Wheel Lock Kit
$90

Spare Tire Lock
$80

InteriorS4
Color
EbonyIncluded




Seating
Cloth Bucket SeatsIncluded

Interior Options
Power-Sliding Rear Window
Included

In-vehicle Safe – Center Console
$520

In-vehicle Safe – Under Rear Seat
$330

Floor Liner - Tray Style With Carpet Floor Mats
$200

Floor Liner – Tray Style (Less Carpeted Matching Floor Mats)
$160

Road Side Assistance Kit
$80

First Aid Kit
$60

Radio Type
AM/FM Stereo with Six (6) Speakers
Included

Audio Upgrade
SiriusXM
Included

SYNC® 4A with Connected Navigation (1 year Trial)
Included

2025 Ranger® XLTSummary

PaintS4

• Oxford White
  $0
  

PowertrainsS4

• 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 Engine With Auto Start-Stop Technology
  $2,195
  
  
• 4X4
  $0
  
  
• Electronic-Locking Rear Axle
  $420
  

PackagesS4

• XLT High (301A)
  $1,250
  
  
• Sport Appearance Package
  $0
  
  
• Technology Package
  $1,100
  
  
• Convenience Package
  $570
  
  
• Trailer Tow Package
  $535
  

ExteriorS4

• 17” Gray-Painted Wheels
  $0
  
  
• 255/70R17 All-Terrain BSW Tires
  $0
  
  
• Power-Folding, Power Glass – Black Skull Caps
  $0
  
  
• Bedliner - Tough Bed® Spray-In
  $495
  
  
• Splash Guards/Mud Flaps Front And Rear
  $130
  

InteriorS4

• Ebony
  $0
  
  
• Cloth Bucket Seats
  $0
  
  
• Power-Sliding Rear Window
  $0
  
  
• AM/FM Stereo with Six (6) Speakers
  $0
  
  
• SiriusXM
  $0
  
  
• SYNC® 4A with Connected Navigation (1 year Trial)
  $0
  

Pricing Summary

• Base MSRPS1
  $39,375
• OptionsS4
  + $6,695
• AccessoriesS8
  + $0
• Destination ChargesS17
  + $1,895
• Acquisition FeeS18
  + $695
• Total MSRPS16
  = $48,660
• Available IncentivesS3
  - $2,000
• 
  
• Estimated Net PriceS5
  = $46,660

 

[cc1999]

Not sure how this cut and paste is going to look on here.
This is the truck I was talking about building out on the Ford Website.

PackagesS4Edit

$1,250
XLT High (301A)

$1,100
Technology Package

$570
Convenience Package

$535
Trailer Tow Package
ExteriorS4Edit

$495
Bedliner - Tough Bed® Spray-In

$130
Splash Guards/Mud Flaps Front And Rear






2025
Ranger® XLT - SuperCrew®
Change Model
PaintS4
Color
Oxford White
















PowertrainsS4
Engine
2.7L EcoBoost® V6 Engine With Auto Start-Stop Technology
$2,195

2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine With Auto Start-Stop Technology


Drive
4X2


4X4


Axles
Electronic-Locking Rear Axle
$420

Open Style Rear Axle


PackagesS4
Equipment Groups
XLT High (301A) Equipment Group
$1,250

• XLT High (301A) Includes all XLT (300A) Features, Plus:
• • 10-Way Power Driver Seat including Power Lumbar
• • 8-Way Power Front Passenger Seats including Power Lumbar
• • Heated Front Seats
• • Power-Sliding Rear Window
• • 12” Display In Center Stack
• • Dual-Zone Electronic Climate Control

XLT (300A) Equipment Group


Packages
Sport Appearance Package
Included

Advanced Towing Package Plus Technology Package
$1,845

FX4® Off-Road Package (4x4 only)
$1,195

Technology Package
$1,100

Black Appearance Package
$895

Advanced Towing Package
$865

Chrome Accent Package
$680

Convenience Package
$570

Trailer Tow Package
$535

XLT (300A) Discount


Ford Co-Pilot360®


ExteriorS4
Wheels
17” Gray-Painted WheelsIncluded

Tires
255/70R17 All-Terrain BSW TiresIncluded

Exterior Mirrors
Power-Folding, Power Glass – Black Skull Caps
Included

Exterior Options
Tonneau Pickup Box Cover – Retractable
$2,250

Tonneau Pickup Box Cover – Hard Folding
$1,260

Black Running Boards
$750

Tonneau Pickup Box Cover – Soft Folding
$600

Cargo Management Rails
$580

Bedliner - Tough Bed® Spray-In
$495

Pivot Storage Box – Left
$370

Pivot Storage Box – Right
$370

Paint Protection Film
$350

Bedliner – Modular Drop-in
$345

Pickup Box Extender
$320

SecuriCode® Wireless Keyless Entry Keypad – Black
$225

Door Sill Plates – Black Platinum
$220

Integrated Box Side Step
$215

Side Window Deflector Low Profile
$200

Engine Block Heater
$190

Splash Guards/Mud Flaps Front And Rear
$130

Wheel Lock Kit
$90

Spare Tire Lock
$80

InteriorS4
Color
EbonyIncluded




Seating
Cloth Bucket SeatsIncluded

Interior Options
Power-Sliding Rear Window
Included

In-vehicle Safe – Center Console
$520

In-vehicle Safe – Under Rear Seat
$330

Floor Liner - Tray Style With Carpet Floor Mats
$200

Floor Liner – Tray Style (Less Carpeted Matching Floor Mats)
$160

Road Side Assistance Kit
$80

First Aid Kit
$60

Radio Type
AM/FM Stereo with Six (6) Speakers
Included

Audio Upgrade
SiriusXM
Included

SYNC® 4A with Connected Navigation (1 year Trial)
Included

2025 Ranger® XLTSummary

PaintS4

• Oxford White
  $0

PowertrainsS4

• 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 Engine With Auto Start-Stop Technology
  $2,195
  
  
• 4X4
  $0
  
  
• Electronic-Locking Rear Axle
  $420

PackagesS4

• XLT High (301A)
  $1,250
  
  
• Sport Appearance Package
  $0
  
  
• Technology Package
  $1,100
  
  
• Convenience Package
  $570
  
  
• Trailer Tow Package
  $535

ExteriorS4

• 17” Gray-Painted Wheels
  $0
  
  
• 255/70R17 All-Terrain BSW Tires
  $0
  
  
• Power-Folding, Power Glass – Black Skull Caps
  $0
  
  
• Bedliner - Tough Bed® Spray-In
  $495
  
  
• Splash Guards/Mud Flaps Front And Rear
  $130

InteriorS4

• Ebony
  $0
  
  
• Cloth Bucket Seats
  $0
  
  
• Power-Sliding Rear Window
  $0
  
  
• AM/FM Stereo with Six (6) Speakers
  $0
  
  
• SiriusXM
  $0
  
  
• SYNC® 4A with Connected Navigation (1 year Trial)
  $0

Pricing Summary

• Base MSRPS1
  $39,375
• OptionsS4
  + $6,695
• AccessoriesS8
  + $0
• Destination ChargesS17
  + $1,895
• Acquisition FeeS18
  + $695
• Total MSRPS16
  = $48,660
• Available IncentivesS3
  - $2,000
• 
  
• Estimated Net PriceS5
  = $46,660

 

[shoulderboards]

Here’s a bit of clarification on pushbutton start on XLT models: According to the dealer that sold me my 2024 XLT, the prior year 2023 Ranger had three XLT packages, 300, 301 and 302. The pushbutton start was part of the high level 302 package, but for reasons only known to Ford, this package was not carried over to the new gen 2024 XLT’s.

 

[Jason B]

I also did a factory order for my XLT. Push button start is not an option for XLT’s in either 2024s or 2025s. I don’t know about 2026 though.
I was just looking at the build site - when did they add this “Convenience Package”? You can get LEDs and another power port in the bed of the XLTs now.

Those were things that were standard on XLT High on '24 models, maybe base XLT, IDK.
They removed them for '25 MY so that they could charge $570 extra.
They also dropped the running boards from FX4 in '25 and lowered the FX4 option by $250. The boards can be added for $750. But this makes more sense, as there are better running boards out there and can be easily installed.

 

[natethegreat42]

Those were things that were standard on XLT High on '24 models, maybe base XLT, IDK.
They removed them for '25 MY so that they could charge $570 extra.
They also dropped the running boards from FX4 in '25 and lowered the FX4 option by $250. The boards can be added for $750. But this makes more sense, as there are better running boards out there and can be easily installed.

Interesting. I think I remember seeing the two power ports on all XLTs, but not the LEDs in the bed itself. That’s kinda weird they removed the running boards though, it’s a truck one would think that could come standard or request a delete.
The whole package with the power port and LEDs though is fairly new and not for the full model year. I ordered my XLT 301A in February 2025 and that option was not available. So was just surprised it was back.

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