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

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 $36,880 for the Ranger XL 2.0 HI-Rider (4X2) up to $89,190 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.

Ford Ranger Accessories

The base Ranger – the XL – features halogen headlights, a front tow hook, a digital instrument cluster, manual air-conditioning, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, Ford’s SYNC 4A multimedia system, USB ports, cloth seats, rubber floors and 16-inch steel wheels.

The XLS adds alloy wheels, side steps, fog lights and carpet.

Step up to the XLT and you’ll also score LED headlights, tub bed-liner with illumination, a sports bar and 17-inch alloys outside, while keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, sat-nav, adaptive cruise control with full stop/go functionality, traffic-sign recognition tech and fancier interior trim.

The Sport brings wireless charging, an Off-Road screen, leather upholstery, a powered driver’s seat and 18-inch alloys to the table.

Choosing the Wildtrak ushers in most of the above, plus a sports bar, trailer brake controller, side rails, a powered roller shutter, zone lighting, a 12-inch touchscreen, ambient lighting, a powered front passenger seat, front seat warmers, extra cupholders, a surround-view camera and active park assist.

Finally, the Platinum standardises Matrix LEDs, 10-speaker premium audio, 20-inch alloys, a 12.4-inch digital instrument, cooled front seats, a driver’s side seat memory setting, heated steering wheel, pre-installed auxiliary switch panel for accessories, pleated leather trim, a soft-drop-open action tailgate, slidable tub rack system and swinging roof racks.

Ford Ranger Accessories

Ford Ranger Colours

The Ranger Platinum is available in Arctic White, or for $700 extra, a range of metallic or prestige paints, namely Meteor Grey, Aluminium (silver), Sedona Orange, Shadow Black and Equinox Bronze.

  • Arctic White
  • Aluminium
  • Shadow Black
  • Equinox Bronze
  • Meteor Grey
  • Sedona Orange
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

Ford Ranger Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Ranger here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • How long should an oil pump for a 2013 Ford Ranger PX last?

    The original vane-type oil pump fitted to the 2.2 and 3.2-litre PX Ranger engines was a source of great misery for some owners with failures and a peculiar oil-changing regime forced upon owners. If the gear-driven style pump you've replaced it with is a good quality item, it should last the remainder of the vehicle's service life.

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  • Is a blown cylinder in my 2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak covered under warranty?

    Unfortunately, because your car was delivered before May 1 2018, it's only covered by Ford's three-year warranty, which, of course, has expired. New Fords delivered after that 2018 cut-off were covered by an longer, five-year warranty, but that's not much use to you.

    The best thing you can do is tackle Ford Australia's customer service department to see if they're open to covering part of the cost of repairs on a pro-rata basis. This is a sometimes a possibility if the vehicle is only just out of warranty or has covered very low kilometres with a full service history. But in your case, I wouldn't be holding my breath.

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  • My 2011 Ford Ranger has lost power after overheating

    By connecting the Ranger to a diagnostic computer, you should be able to work out what's constricting the engine power. Modern engines constantly monitor everything from boost pressure to fuel pressure, and transmission temperature to alternator output. Somewhere in those hundreds of parameters will be the problem and it should be fairly obvious to somebody who knows how to interpret the codes the car's computer will spit out.

    Meantime, it could be that the engine's installation skipped hooking up a sensor or piece of wiring and that has caused the engine to go into limp-home mode which limits the power the car will produce in the interests of self preservation. On a really simple level, have you checked that all the turbocharger's plumbing is intact and the joints are tight post engine installation? Loose plumbing joints and cracked or split plastic tubing are a common way to lose turbo-boost pressure.

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  • Does a 2010 Ford Ranger XL have a timing belt or chain?

    Ford's popular PX Ranger (sold from 2011 until its replacement in 2022) marked a distinct move away from timing belt technology, but prior to that, the Mazda-sourced engine in your vehicle uses a rubber toothed timing belt. As such, this belt and its tensioners and idlers require replacement at regular intervals.

    The recommended belt-change interval for this engine is 120,000km or six years, whichever comes first.

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Ford Ranger Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Ford Ranger varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $36,880 and going to $89,190 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
2024 Ute 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $36,880 $89,190
2023 Ute 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $32,890 $109,780
2022 Ute 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $25,080 $94,710
2021 Ute 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $24,310 $92,180
2020 Ute 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $22,770 $81,950
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Ford Ranger Towing Capacity

The Ford Ranger has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 Ute 2500kg 3500kg
2023 Ute 2500kg 3500kg
2022 Ute 2500kg 3500kg
2021 Ute 2500kg 3500kg
2020 Ute 2500kg 3500kg
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Ford Ranger Dimensions

The dimensions of the Ford Ranger Ute vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 Ute 1872x1910x5225 mm 224 mm
2022 Ute 1703x1850x5110 mm 201 mm
2021 Ute 1703x1850x5110 mm 201 mm
2020 Ute 1703x1850x5110 mm 201 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Ranger Dimensions

Ford Ranger Wheel Size

The Ford Ranger has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 255x70 R16 for Ute in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 Ute 255x70 R16 255x70 R16
2023 Ute 255x70 R16 255x70 R16
2022 Ute 215x70 R16 215x70 R16
2021 Ute 215x70 R16 215x70 R16
2020 Ute 215x70 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x70 R16 16x6.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Ranger Wheel Sizes

Ford Ranger Engine

The Ranger Platinum comes with a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 diesel, producing 184kW of power at 3250rpm and 600Nm of torque at 1750-2250rpm.

A 10-speed torque-converter automatic transmission sends drive to the rear wheels in most cases, unless the electronic on-demand four-wheel-drive system is engaged, with full-time all-wheel drive.

There is also 4x4 High and 4x4 Low ranges, that lock in the 4WD system for greater off-road capability.

Ford Ranger Engine

Ford Ranger Interior

The Ranger’s interior is one of the largest and roomiest in its midsized SUV class.

All the basics are spot-on: great seats, ample vision, excellent ventilation, a good driving position, useful storage, and real care when it comes to ergonomics.

The dashboard is dominated by a central portrait touchscreen, which includes access to multimedia, vehicle settings and communication systems, while the instrumentation cluster is all-digital and multi-configurable.

Further back, the rear bench seats three, offers sufficient comfort and space, and most amenities, including USB ports and ventilation outlets on higher-spec models.

Ford Ranger Interior

Ford Ranger Fuel Consumption

The Ford Ranger is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel, — and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.6L/100km for Ute /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 Ute 7.6L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2024 Ute 11L/100km 3.0L 10 SP AUTO
2023 Ute 7.6L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2023 Ute 11L/100km 3.0L 10 SP AUTO
2023 Ute 11.5L/100km 3.0L PULP 10 SP AUTO
2022 Ute 6.5L/100km 2.2L Diesel 6 SP MAN
2022 Ute 11.5L/100km 3.0L PULP 10 SP AUTO
2021 Ute 6.5L/100km 2.2L Diesel 6 SP MAN
2020 Ute 6.5L/100km 2.2L Diesel 6 SP MAN
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Ford Ranger Seats

The Ranger is a five-seater dual-cab ute, with a pair of comfy and very supportive bucket seats up front and a folding rear bench in the rear.

Underneath the cushion, which rises as a single piece, is storage for smaller items, while the backrest also folds forward for extra cargo capacity if the rear seats are not in use.

A pair of ISOFIX latches and child-seat anchorage points are also fitted.

Ford Ranger Seats

Ford Ranger Speed

The Ranger V6 can accelerate from standstill to 100km/h (0-100km/h) in around 8.5 seconds, on the way to a top speed of about 180km/h.

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.

Ford Ranger Boot space Ford Ranger Boot space

Ford Ranger Range

Our Ranger V6 diesel averaged 8.4L/100km (for 222g/km of CO2 emissions), that means 952km is possible from the 80L fuel tank capacity.

Our trip computer hovered around the 9.8L/100km mark, but when we refuelled, we averaged 9.5.