Ford Ranger Review, For Sale, Colours, Models, Specs & News

Ford Ranger Review, For Sale, Colours, Models, Specs & News

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$37,130

If there's one thing that Aussie tradies are spoiled for, it's choice.

With the number of big, ladder-framed light commercial utes on offer, it's difficult for any single truck to rise to the top. One truck has done it, however; bigger and bolder than ever before, the Ford Ranger's popularity has escalated to the point that it's stealing the thunder of the previously unassailable Toyota HiLux. The Ranger name has only been used in Australia since 2006, but that doesn't mean that Ford is new to the party. Ford Ranger is really just a new name for the Ford Courier, a nameplate that was used in Australia since 1979.

Available in a range of sizes and body styles and priced from $37,130 for the Ranger Xl 2.0 (4X2) up to $90,690 for the Ranger Raptor 3.0 (4X4), the Ranger can serve as anything from a small, 4x2 single cab to extra and dual cab 4x4 utes with a choice of diesel engines and pickup and cab chassis trays.

7.8L/100km (combined)
Dual Cab
6 Speed Automatic
Diesel
Rating Summary
Price and features
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Practicality
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Driving
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Safety
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Overview
Likes
Built for the buyer
Almost entirely new underneath
Impressive on- and off-road manners
Dislikes
V6 performance muted
Pricey but desirable options
Big touchscreen could be a liability

Ford Ranger Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Ford Ranger varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $37,130 and going to $82,990 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2026 Body Type: Dual Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $43,530 Price to: $90,690
2026 Body Type: Extra Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $50,730 Price to: $86,490
2026 Body Type: Single Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $37,130 Price to: $82,990
2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $43,530 Price to: $90,690
2025 Body Type: Extra Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $50,730 Price to: $86,490
2025 Body Type: Single Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $37,130 Price to: $82,990
2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $36,630 Price to: $88,770
2024 Body Type: Extra Cab Specs: 2.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $42,020 Price to: $49,610
2024 Body Type: Single Cab Specs: 2.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $32,670 Price to: $51,480
2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $30,360 Price to: $82,060
2023 Body Type: Extra Cab Specs: 2.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $31,570 Price to: $45,540
2023 Body Type: Single Cab Specs: 2.0L Diesel 10 SP AUTO Price from: $29,480 Price to: $46,860
2022 Body Type: Dual Cab Specs: 3.2L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $21,560 Price to: $74,250
2022 Body Type: Extra Cab Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $29,810 Price to: $35,970
2022 Body Type: Single Cab Specs: 3.2L Diesel 6 SP MAN Price from: $22,880 Price to: $48,840
2021 Body Type: Dual Cab Specs: 3.2L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $20,460 Price to: $61,160
2021 Body Type: Single Cab Specs: 3.2L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $16,940 Price to: $47,410
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Ford Ranger 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 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 FAQs

The indicator lights in my 2008 Ford Ranger PJ are stuck on

The symptoms here point to a stuck flasher relay. This is the electrical component that not only powers the indicator lights, but makes them flash (and produces the steady clicking sound you hear when the indicators are on). The contacts in these units can become stuck at which point the lights can become stuck on.

Why does it still happen when the ignition is off? Because the flasher relay is powered up even when the ignition is not. That’s so you can have the emergency hazard-warning lights flashing even though the vehicle is locked and the keys in your pocket. A new flasher relay unit should fix it.

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Gears five and six won't engage on my 2013 Ford Ranger XLT manual

There was a recall for a batch of manual-transmission Rangers built between 2015 and 2016 which had a poorly installed clip on the gearshift cable on the production line. Your car is from an earlier batch, but it’s not inconceivable that the problem is the same one.

The cable clip in question could allow the cable that operates the gear changes to make contact with the car’s driveshaft. At that point, gear-changing could become difficult or even impossible, which sounds pretty much like your symptoms. Check with a Ford dealer to see if your vehicle was covered by this recall.

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Are there problems with the Ford Ranger breaking coolant hoses

Some Ford Ranger owners have reported that the hoses that carry coolant to the engine’s EGR valve have failed, allowing coolant to escape. This is one of the more common ways for this engine to lose coolant.

The problem with no warning showing up on the dashboard has more to do with physics. The warning light is triggered by the temperature of the coolant it’s submerged in. If the engine loses enough coolant, the sensor is suddenly not contacting the hot water and it ceases to give a reading or, therefore, trigger a warning. This is not a Ford Ranger thing, but a common problem faced by car owners over many decades.

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Ford Ranger Dimensions

The dimensions of the Ford Ranger Dual Cab, Single Cab, Extra Cab and Other vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Height x Width x Length: 1871x2015x5367 mm Ground Clearance: 215 mm
2025 Body Type: Single Cab Height x Width x Length: 1872x1910x5225 mm Ground Clearance: 224 mm
2025 Body Type: Extra Cab Height x Width x Length: 1866x1910x5225 mm Ground Clearance: 224 mm
2025 Body Type: Other Height x Width x Length: 1866x1910x5225 mm Ground Clearance: 224 mm
2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Height x Width x Length: 1875x1910x5370 mm Ground Clearance: 224 mm
2024 Body Type: Extra Cab Height x Width x Length: 1866x1910x5225 mm Ground Clearance: 224 mm
2024 Body Type: Single Cab Height x Width x Length: 1872x1910x5225 mm Ground Clearance: 224 mm
2024 Body Type: Other Height x Width x Length: 1866x1910x5370 mm Ground Clearance: 224 mm
2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Height x Width x Length: 1955x1922x5381 mm Ground Clearance: 272 mm
2023 Body Type: Single Cab Height x Width x Length: 1872x1910x5225 mm Ground Clearance: 224 mm
2023 Body Type: Other Height x Width x Length: 1877x1918x5370 mm Ground Clearance: 234 mm
2023 Body Type: Extra Cab Height x Width x Length: 1866x1910x5225 mm Ground Clearance: 224 mm
2022 Body Type: Other Height x Width x Length: 1874x1918x5370 mm Ground Clearance: 234 mm
2022 Body Type: Dual Cab Height x Width x Length: 1955x1922x5381 mm Ground Clearance: 272 mm
2022 Body Type: Single Cab Height x Width x Length: 1800x1850x5110 mm Ground Clearance: 232 mm
2022 Body Type: Extra Cab Height x Width x Length: —x—x— mm Ground Clearance:
2021 Body Type: Dual Cab Height x Width x Length: 1815x1850x5359 mm Ground Clearance: 232 mm
2021 Body Type: Other Height x Width x Length: 1804x1850x5110 mm Ground Clearance: 232 mm
2021 Body Type: Single Cab Height x Width x Length: 1703x1850x5110 mm Ground Clearance: 201 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Ford Ranger Towing Capacity

The Ford Ranger has maximum towing capacity of 4500kg for the latest model available.
Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Braked Capacity from: 2500kg Braked Capacity to: 4500kg
2025 Body Type: Single Cab Braked Capacity from: 3500kg Braked Capacity to: 4500kg
2025 Body Type: Extra Cab Braked Capacity from: 3500kg Braked Capacity to: 4500kg
2025 Body Type: Other Braked Capacity from: 3500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Braked Capacity from: 2500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2024 Body Type: Extra Cab Braked Capacity from: 3500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2024 Body Type: Single Cab Braked Capacity from: 3500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2024 Body Type: Other Braked Capacity from: 3500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Braked Capacity from: 2500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2023 Body Type: Single Cab Braked Capacity from: 3500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2023 Body Type: Other Braked Capacity from: 3500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2023 Body Type: Extra Cab Braked Capacity from: 3500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2022 Body Type: Other Braked Capacity from: 2500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2022 Body Type: Dual Cab Braked Capacity from: 2500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2022 Body Type: Single Cab Braked Capacity from: 2500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2022 Body Type: Extra Cab Braked Capacity from: 3500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2021 Body Type: Dual Cab Braked Capacity from: 2500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2021 Body Type: Other Braked Capacity from: 2500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
2021 Body Type: Single Cab Braked Capacity from: 2500kg Braked Capacity to: 3500kg
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Ford Ranger Wheel Size

The Ford Ranger has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 255x55 R20 for Dual Cab in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 8x20 inches.
Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Rim
2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Front Tyre Size: 255x55 R20 Front Rim: 8x20 in Rear Rim: 8x20 in
2025 Body Type: Single Cab Front Tyre Size: 275x70 R18 Front Rim: 8.5x18 in Rear Rim: 8.5x18 in
2025 Body Type: Extra Cab Front Tyre Size: 275x70 R18 Front Rim: 8.5x18 in Rear Rim: 8.5x18 in
2025 Body Type: Other Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7x16 in Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Front Tyre Size: 255x55 R20 Front Rim: 8x20 in Rear Rim: 8x20 in
2024 Body Type: Extra Cab Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7x16 in Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2024 Body Type: Single Cab Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7x16 in Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2024 Body Type: Other Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7x16 in Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Front Tyre Size: 255x55 R20 Front Rim: 8x20 in Rear Rim: 8x20 in
2023 Body Type: Single Cab Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7x16 in Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2023 Body Type: Other Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7x16 in Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2023 Body Type: Extra Cab Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7x16 in Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2022 Body Type: Other Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7.0x16 in Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in
2022 Body Type: Dual Cab Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18 Front Rim: 8x18 in Rear Rim: 8x18 in
2022 Body Type: Single Cab Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7.0x16 in Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in
2022 Body Type: Extra Cab Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7x16 in Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2021 Body Type: Dual Cab Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18 Front Rim: 8x18 in Rear Rim: 8x18 in
2021 Body Type: Other Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7.0x16 in Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in
2021 Body Type: Single Cab Front Tyre Size: 255x70 R16 Front Rim: 7.0x16 in Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in
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Ford Ranger 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 Fuel consumption

The Ford Ranger is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel and PULP and Hybrid fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.6L/100km for Dual Cab
Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 11.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 2.7L/100km Engine: 2.3L Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2025 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2025 Body Type: Extra Cab Fuel Consumption: Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2025 Body Type: Other Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 11.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.4L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2024 Body Type: Extra Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2024 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2024 Body Type: Other Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 11.5L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.4L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Other Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Extra Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2022 Body Type: Other Fuel Consumption: 7.4L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2022 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 11.5L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: PULP Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2022 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2022 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2022 Body Type: Extra Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2021 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2021 Body Type: Other Fuel Consumption: 7.4L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 10 SP AUTO
2021 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.8L/100km Engine: 2.2L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
*Combined fuel consumption
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Ford Ranger 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 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 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 Boot Space

Ranger now comes with a box step for smaller-statured people reach things more easily in the tub.

Moving to the back, the tailgate retains its lift assist, and opens up to reveal a cargo area capable of taking a Euro palette for the first time. And there are now new box caps to help protect the fresh metalwork.

There are other innovations, such as a bedliner with moulded slots to help keep items in place, a 12V outlet, illumination under the box caps, load bearing aluminium side bars to secure items to, latching points on the box caps for accessories like canopies and cross bars, and external tie-down rails with sliding cleats for odd-shaped items.

Plus, there’s zone lighting available on higher-grade models, using the many LEDs around the vehicle for useful nighttime illumination operable remotely via the FordPass app.

Even the tailgate is a workbench, with two clamp pockets to secure project materials and a built-in ruler for convenient measuring.

Additionally, there’s a powered roller shutter for added security that's standard on Wildtrak and optional on other grades.

Finally, all Rangers offer a maximum towing capability of 3500kg. Payloads vary from 934kg to 1441kg, depending on model and grade.

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Ford Ranger 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.