2026 Ford Ranger
2026 Ford Ranger — The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup truck marketed globally by Ford over a series of generations, varying between both in-house or outside development and manufacturing — and with a hiatus in North America…
Trim: XLT
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Ford Ranger snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Ford Ranger typically asks about $32,700 versus a $34,800 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Ford Ranger has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Engine and Engine Cooling) and 4 owner complaints. Versus 2025, watch combined mpg (22 mpg → 23 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$32,700
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$34,800
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
6
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
4
Top: Power Train
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Ranger?
Yes — 6 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints for the 2026 Ford Ranger. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Engine and Engine Cooling
2026-05-27
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Campaign 26V343000
Equipment
2026-05-26
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR), tire and rim dimensions, and…
Campaign 26V335000
Seats
2026-04-28
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Campaign 26V268000
Structure
2026-04-14
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
Campaign 26V238000
Electrical System
2026-02-20
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with…
Campaign 26V104000
Air Bags
2025-08-22
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Campaign 25V541000
Owner complaints
4 complaints · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Power Train1
- Seats1
- Unknown Or Other1
- Wheels1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2026 Ford Ranger | Honest Review and 0-60
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Photos
Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is combined mpg (22 mpg → 23 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- Combined MPG
- 22 mpg↑23 mpg
- Highway MPG
- 26 mpg↓25 mpg
How much does a used 2026 Ranger cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $32,700 in typical used asking against a $34,800 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $34,800
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $32,700
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,100 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Ranger?
The 2026 Ford Ranger is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Ford Ranger continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup truck marketed globally by Ford over a series of generations, varying between both in-house or outside development and manufacturing — and with a hiatus in North America from 2011–2018. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- 6 NHTSA recalls
- EPA combined 23 mpg
- About 210.6 × 79.9 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 270 hp, 23 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
270 hp
Combined MPG
23 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (23 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,826
5-year energy
$9,130
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 23 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.3L Turbo I4
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 210.6 in
- Width
- 79.9 in
- Height
- 76.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 128.7 in
- Curb weight
- 5324.2 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 21
- Highway MPG
- 25
- Combined MPG
- 23
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | XLT | Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 270 hp | 405 hp |
| Engine | 2.3L Turbo I4 | 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | — | — | — | 4WD | |
| 405 | — | — | — | 4WD |