### Top Questions About the Ford Ranger:

#### 1. Why did Ford stop selling the Ranger?

Ford discontinued the Ranger in North America in 2011 due to declining sales and a strategic shift towards larger trucks and SUVs. At the time, the compact truck market was shrinking, and Ford decided to focus on the more profitable F-150. However, due to the resurgence in demand for midsize trucks and increased interest in fuel-efficient, versatile vehicles, Ford reintroduced the Ranger in 2019 with a modern design and updated features.

#### 2. What are the cons of a Ford Ranger?

While the Ford Ranger has many strengths, it does have some drawbacks. The ride can be somewhat stiff compared to competitors, which might be uncomfortable on longer drives or rough roads. The interior, while functional, can feel less premium than some rivals, with materials that don't always match the higher-end feel of competitors like the Toyota Tacoma. Additionally, some drivers may find the engine choices limited, with only a single turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder option available, which might not satisfy those looking for a V6 option.

#### 3. Are Ford Rangers reliable?

Ford Rangers are generally considered reliable vehicles, with the newer models receiving favorable ratings for dependability. The Ranger has a reputation for durability, especially in off-road conditions and for heavy-duty use. The 2019+ models benefit from Ford's advancements in technology and engineering, making them robust and less prone to serious issues. Owners have reported few major problems, and the truck has performed well in long-term reliability studies.

#### 4. What is the best year to buy a Ford Ranger?

The best years to buy a Ford Ranger are often cited as the latest models, particularly from 2019 onward, due to the modern features, improved safety, and better fuel efficiency. If looking for a used model, the 2010 model year is often recommended for its balance of features and reliability before the initial discontinuation. The newest generation, however, provides the best overall experience with advanced technology and safety features that make it a standout in the midsize truck segment.

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Ford’s Ranger is best known as a compact pickup truck that has now been built for five generations by the Ford Motor Company. The automaker has historically used the Ranger nameplate as the moniker for a trim package on the larger F-Series trucks, but it originally appeared as a model under the Edsel brand in the late 1950s. A version of the Ranger was even sold by Mazda as the Mazda B-Series in the mid-1990s through the 2000s. 

Today, the Ranger competes in the midsize pickup truck segment against rivals like the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, and Chevrolet Colorado, and it serves as a complement to the larger Ford F-150 and smaller Maverick within Ford’s lineup.

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### 2024 - Present Ford Ranger (5th Generation)

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The 2024 Ford Ranger was completely redesigned in North America for its fifth generation. It retained the same 2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder that was in the outgoing model and put out 270 horsepower. In the higher Ranger models like the Ranger XLT and Lariat, buyers benefitted from a twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine that put out 315 horsepower. 

![Ford Ranger 5th Generation Rear](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/5uwSZe3N8VtKBHI46bz7f5/5613c0d582497e4e5591746577dbb791/Ford_Ranger_5th_Generation_Rear.jpg)

Both of these engines were mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and could be had with either a rear- or four-wheel-drive drivetrain configuration. To accompany its strong powertrain options, the Ranger offered a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds and a maximum payload of just over 1,800. Both of these figures put the Ranger near the top of the segment in terms of capability.

![Ford Ranger 5th Generation Interior](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/5NmOzRtBZbuwck7REVK91g/3d765812c8c473ef3dac46124d377257/Ford_Ranger_5th_Generation_Interior.jpg)

The only body style available with this new Ranger was a crew cab four-door version called the SuperCrew, with no regular cab option available. The interior was modernized yet remained relatively sparse with plenty of pockets and cubbies littered throughout the cabin. Its exterior styling was likewise modernized and made more serious, mimicking the smaller Ford Maverick’s design cues.

The base versions of this new Ranger came with a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen that ran Ford’s Sync 4 software. The touchscreen could be upgraded to 12.4 inches if buyers wanted more digital real estate. An 8-inch or 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster was also included alongside the buyers’ touchscreen of choice.

Forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking came as standard equipment, but unfortunately, higher-end driver assistance and safety features like blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control required climbing the trim level ladder or adding package options. 

The Ranger was offered in one of four trim levels. XL, XLT, and Lariat trim levels had a familiar ring to them as they were offered on the outgoing model. The base level XL offered the most utilitarian feeling amenities while the Lariat served as the top-tier model for those who wanted a bit more refinement. 

A Ford Ranger Raptor model was added to the lineup for 2024 to bring the model into closer alignment with the larger F-150 and Bronco Raptor models. Like the two other Raptor models in Ford’s lineup, the Ranger Raptor was an off-road-ready model that featured extras like Fox shocks, Ford’s Trail Control system, locking differentials, and standard four-wheel drive from the factory.

With the Ranger’s complete redesign for the 2024 model year, the 2025 Ranger is not seeing any significant updates and is remaining largely unchanged.

[View 5th Generation Listings](https://www.autolist.com/ford-ranger#year_min=2024)

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### 2019 - 2023 Ford Ranger (T6 4th Generation)

[![ford-ranger-4th-generation](https://www.autolist.com/6tuem73u73an/7ooiBcxgv5iFFV4utAxVzJ/3d044a01a0cd5c544c880cf78a6df16f/ford-ranger-4th-generation.jpg)](https://www.autolist.com/ford-ranger#year_min=2019&year_max=2023)

For 2019, the fourth-generation Ranger was reimagined as a midsize pickup for the North American market, comparable in size to Ford’s Explorer Sport Trac and set to compete against the Toyota Tacoma and Chevy Colorado. The T6 was available in a SuperCab model with 2+2 doors, an extended cab, and a six-foot bed, or SuperCrew with a four-door, crew-size cab and a five-foot bed. It features a new grille and frame-mounted steel bumper as well as an aluminum hood. The aluminum tailgate had a high-mounted handle and a spoiler. It featured a two- or four-wheel-drive configuration and a 2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder gas engine mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission.

For the 2020 model year, the Ford Ranger got a new package, the FX2, which was an off-road-oriented model with an electronic locking rear differential and a newly tuned suspension. The Ranger also got new accessories like a pickup box extender and new available colors such as Iconic Silver, Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, and Race Red.

In 2021, there were very few changes to the Ranger aside from the addition of the Black appearance package, which included black wheels and a black grille. 

For the 2022 model year, the Ranger saw the introduction of the Splash appearance package, which was available on the XLT and Lariat trim levels. This package featured orange and black body graphics and had a retro nineties aesthetic.

While there were no new changes for the Ranger in 2023, Ford was gearing up for a complete redesign for the 2024 model year.

[View 4th Generation Listings](https://www.autolist.com/ford-ranger#year_min=2019&year_max=2023)

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### 1998 - 2012 Ford Ranger (3rd Generation)

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Ford gave this third generation a significant overhaul including a longer wheelbase and longer cab, though the interior design remained largely unchanged. 

The inline four-cylinder engine was increased to 2.5 liters from 2.3 liters and it now made 117 horsepower. A 3.0-liter V6 engine was optional as was a larger 4.0-liter V6.

This generation boasted a larger rear window for better visibility as well as new seats, more legroom, and more room to recline. A new short/long-arm front suspension, longer wheelbase, and solidified frame top the list of changes for 1998. 

2001 saw the addition of a 207-horsepower 4-liter V6 in place of the previous 4.0-liter V6 and the addition of ABS on 2WD Rangers. These changes increased the truck’s towing capacity to over 6,000 pounds. The base engine was changed to a 2.3-liter Duratec inline four-cylinder. 

In 2004 Rangers got a new grille, front bumper, and hood, plus optional leather upholstery and a CD player. 

2007 brought the addition of new standard features ranging from a Personal Safety System and anti-theft system to tire-pressure monitoring and an auxiliary audio jack. The lower anchors and tethers for children system known as LATCH was added in 2008 and a sensing system was added so that airbags would not deploy when small children are on the passenger side.

[View 3rd Generation Listings](https://www.autolist.com/ford-ranger#year_min=1998&year_max=2012)

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### 1993 - 1997 Ford Ranger (2nd Generation)

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In 1993 Ford updated the second generation of the Ranger, giving the truck’s lines a facelift with a smoother, more rounded, and aerodynamic profile. A new grille was featured on the 4x4 model. Engine choices included a 98-horsepower, 2.3-liter four-cylinder, a 145-horsepower 3.0-liter V6, and 160-horsepower, 4.0-liter V6. 

Interior changes included new seats plus an armrest. The Ranger also has an upgraded instrument panel as well as an improved sound system and a high-mounted third brake light in the rear window.

Ford made a handful of changes to the Ranger for the 1995 model year. The base four-cylinder engine was bumped up to 112 horsepower from 98, a driver’s side airbag was added, as was a double-din stereo unit and the transmissions were upgraded. ABS was optional for the 4x4 and standard on trucks with the 4.0-liter engine. 1996 brought a passenger-side airbag that could be deactivated for using a baby seat.

[View 2nd Generation Listings](https://www.autolist.com/ford-ranger#year_min=1993&year_max=1997)

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### 1983 - 1992 Ford Ranger (1st Generation)

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Launched in 1982 as a 1983 model, the first Ranger was the debut compact-size pickup designed by Ford, replacing the Ford Courier, which was built with Mazda. 

This Ranger was available with rear-wheel-drive or as a 4x4 and there were two wheelbases and bed sizes to choose from: The 108-inch wheelbase truck with a six-foot bed, or the 114-inch wheelbase version with a seven-foot bed. 

The 4x4 model could haul up to 1,600 pounds and had independent front suspension. 

Four engine options were offered, including a 73-horsepower base 2.0-liter four-cylinder, a 79-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder, and a 115-horsepower 2.8-liter V6. There was also an available 59-horsepower naturally aspirated 2.2-liter diesel engine, built by Mazda until 1985 when it was replaced by an 86-horsepower, 2.3-liter turbocharged Mitsubishi diesel. 

Available transmissions ranged from a four- or five-speed manual to a three-speed automatic. 

1986 saw the addition of a 140-horsepower fuel-injected 2.9-liter V6 and the SuperCab, with an extended cab and wheelbase of 125 inches. The rear cab area had space for optional jump seats, which increased the passenger capacity to five on this model. 

A 1989 mid-cycle upgrade brought frame improvements as well as interior and exterior styling revisions. A new dashboard and glove box were added and external changes included a new grille, hood, and front fenders with flush-mounted halogen headlights and wraparound parking lights. Antilock rear brakes became standard with this update, and the new base engine was a 100-horsepower, 2.3-liter four-cylinder with a standard five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission. 

The 4x4 model could be optioned with a 160-horsepower, 4.0-liter V6 with a standard five-speed manual transmission, or an optional heavy-duty four-speed automatic. 

The SuperCab model has a larger gas tank from 16.3 to 20 gallons. 

1991 brought a Sport model with aluminum wheels and the option of a 140-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 engine for 2WD trucks. Another new option was a 60/40 split bench seat.

[View 1st Generation Listings](https://www.autolist.com/ford-ranger#year_min=1983&year_max=1992)

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