Ford Ranger 2026

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Ford Ranger 2026

FROM $37,130

The 2026 Ford Ranger range of configurations is currently priced from $37,130.

Our most recent review of the 2026 Ford Ranger resulted in a score of 7.8 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Contributing Journalist Mark Oastler had this to say at the time: The Super Duty is the most formidable workhorse in the Ranger fleet. It projects a feeling of immense strength each time you drive it, reflecting payload and tow ratings well beyond traditional limits for vehicles of this size combined with formidable all-terrain capabilities. For tradies wanting the ultimate Ranger workhorse, the Super Duty is clearly in a class of its own - a class which it created.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Mark Oastler liked most about this particular version of the Ford Ranger: All-terrain credentials, Purpose-built to meet industry demand, 600Nm/4500kg GVM/4500kg towing/8000kg GCM

The 2026 Ford Ranger carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

7.8L/100km (combined)
Dual Cab
6 Speed Automatic
Diesel
Rating Summary
Price and features
7
Practicality
9
Driving
8
Safety
8
Overview
Likes
All-terrain credentials
Purpose-built to meet industry demand
600Nm/4500kg GVM/4500kg towing/8000kg GCM
Dislikes
High accessorised purchase price
Largest Ranger turning circle
Having to hand it back!

Ford Ranger 2026 Accessories

At a minimum all Ford Ranger's have halogen headlights, cloth seats, and manually adjustable seats.

Other standard features depend on the variant but start with basic equipment including a vertically oriented multimedia touchscreen, and manual air-conditioning, cloth seats.

The Ranger features list then improves to include sat-nav, dual-zone climate control, a leather-accented steering wheel and power-adjustable seats upholstered in leather, wireless charging, heated seats, ambient lighting, a 12.0-inch touchscreen and more audio speakers.

Ford Ranger 2026 Colours

The Ford Ranger is available in a range of exterior paint choices including Frozen White, Blue Lightning, Iconic Silver, Cyber Orange, Agate Black, Carbonised Grey, Rapid Red or Chill Grey – but some are variant-specific.

Aluminium
Arctic White
Blue Lightning
Equinox Bronze
Luxe Yellow
Meteor Grey
Shadow Black

Ford Ranger 2026 FAQs

My 2015 Ford Ranger is overboosting at idle and only revving to 2000rpm

Since you’ve replaced the turbocharger and the boost controller, we can rule those out. But could the problem be something much simpler?

It’s possible that the plastic trunking that takes the compressed air from the turbocharger to the engine’s intake has split. When that happens, boost pressure is lost, the boost sensor detects the low boost and winds up the turbocharger to compensate and you have an on-paper overboost situation.

Then, once you’re beyond idle, the leak becomes even worse and the computer simply runs out of turbocharger capacity, at which point boost drops away. That’s preventing the engine revving properly and since there’s no sensor to tell the computer that the trunking is split and leaking, there might not be a fault code issued. Lots of black smoke from the exhaust is often (but not always) another clue that this is what’s happening.

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How do I replace the coolant temperature sensor in my 2008 Ford Ranger?

On this model, the sensor in question is located on the crankcase (not the cylinder head as many are). You’ll find it on the driver’s side of the crankcase, below the intake manifold. Replacing it involves removing the old one by screwing it out, and screwing the new one in. But there’s a bit of a process for this, and if you’re not familiar with this type of job, it’s probably one for the experts.

The sensor is located between cylinders three and four and it’s located pretty close to the manifold. The good news is that you don’t need to remove the manifold to access the sensor; you can get to it by going into the engine bay through the wheel-well.

Don’t forget that you’ll lose some coolant in the process, so that will need to be topped up with the correct type afterwards. Remember, too, that the new sensor won’t work unless you correctly reattach the wiring plug that connects the sensor to the rest of the car. This area can be pretty grimy and muddy in a vehicle like this, so cleaning everything off first is a good idea.

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Can I service my Ford Ranger with a different mechanic and keep the warranty cover?

Your mechanic is spot on. As far as the warranty laws in this country are concerned, there’s no difference in having the vehicle serviced by a Ford dealer or by a qualified independent mechanic. If there’s a problem down the track, it won’t matter who serviced the vehicle; a warranty claim is a warranty claim. Your peace of mind should be no different either way.

The only difference might be if Ford looks more favourably upon your case considering you’ve been a loyal customer and had the servicing done by your dealer. But don’t go to the bank on that, as it’s by no means a legal requirement, nor a widespread occurrence.

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Ford Ranger 2026 Towing Capacity

The 2026 Ford Ranger has maximum towing capacity of 4500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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Ford Ranger 2026 Wheel Size

Wheel size for the 2026 Ford Ranger will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
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Ford Ranger 2026 Engine

There are several engine options available in the Ford Ranger, depending on which spec you choose: the 2.0-litre single-turbo diesel (125kW/405Nm), a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel (154kW/500Nm), a plug-in hybrid with a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (138kW/411Nm), along with an electric motor (75kW) and an 11.8kWh battery pack, a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel (184kW/600Nm) and a 3.0L V6 twin-turbo petrol for the Ranger Raptor (292kW/583Nm).

Ford Ranger 2026 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2026 Ford Ranger is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Ford Ranger currently offers fuel consumption from 7.8L/100km.
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Ford Ranger 2026 Interior

At a minimum the Ford Ranger gets cloth upholstery, while higher grades get leather accents.

The Ranger cabin has a well-designed layout with a neat look and feel across all grades.

The floor is carpet (vinyl flooring is optional), there are plenty of durable plastic surfaces throughout the cabin, and higher grades get soft-touch surfaces.

Seats are comfortable in the front, less so in the back, but materials look and feel good quality and there is room enough in that rear row for three teens, or two adults and a man-child.

Ford Ranger 2026 Seats

The Ford Ranger is a single-cab (two seats), extra-cab or dual-cab ute. with five seats: two in the front and three in the back.

At a minimum, the Ranger has premium cloth seats, while there are leather-accented seats in higher grades.

Seats are either manually adjustable or, in higher grades, power-adjustable.

Ford Ranger 2026 Range

The Ford Ranger is available in a number of variants and body types that are fuelled by diesel and PULP and so official fuel consumption figures can range from 2.9L/100km on a combined cycle in the dual-cab PHEV through to 11.5L/100km in the Raptor which has a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine.

The Ranger has a 70-litre fuel tank or an 80-litre fuel tank, depending on the variant, so this ute's theoretical driving range starts from about 700km(in the petrol Raptor) through to almost 2500km in the PHEV variant, depending on the variant.

Ford Ranger 2026 Boot Space

At a minimum the Ford Ranger has a listed tub space 1605mm long, and 1520mm wide (1217mm between the wheelhouses).

Payload ranges from 700kg through to 1982kg, depending on the variant.

Ford Ranger 2026 Speed

The Ford Ranger is able to do the 0-100km/h sprint between 8.0 (in the twin-turbo petrol V6) and just under 10 seconds (in the four-cylinder variant), depending on the grade.