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Ford Ranger

From 59-hp diesel beginnings to a 405-hp Ranger Raptor with a Baja 1000 class win.123

Researched October 23, 2026 from 33 sources

At a glance

0250500
59–405 hpPower
0510
6.9–9.8 s0–60 mph
0100200
120.7–167.4 km/hTop speed
0300600
198–583 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,240–2,200 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.125101314

Engine
Gas I4/V6, diesel I4/I5; 2024 US: 2.3/2.7 L, Raptor 3.0 L; 1998 EV25611
Layout
Front-engine, RWD/4WD; EV: rear-mounted motor15
Gearbox
Early: 4/5-speed manuals, 3/4/5-speed autos; T6: 5/6 manuals, 6/10 autos1612
Built at
T6: Michigan Assembly, USA; AAT Rayong, Thailand; Silverton, South Africa6

The story

Ford created the Ranger to replace the Mazda-built Courier with its own compact pickup for 1983. In 2011, the Australian-developed T6 united the American and Mazda-derived Ranger lines into one global family.4

1983: F-Series trim becomes a compact pickup19831993: Splash brings a Flareside bed19931998: Wishbones and a 90-hp Ranger EV19982011: T6 unifies the global Ranger20112018: Raptor puts FOX before firepower20182019: North American comeback with 270 hp20192022: Global T6 gets new body and chassis20222024: 315-hp V6 joins US redesign · Baja 1000 Stock Mid-Size class win2024 Ford Ranger, first American generation: 1983–1992Ford Ranger, first Mazda-based generation (PE/PG/PH): 1998–2006PE/PG/PHFord Ranger, second Mazda-based generation (PJ/PK): 2006–2011PJ/PKFord Ranger, first T6 generation (P375/PX): 2011–2023; US model years 2019–2023P375/PX 198519901995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsMilestones14610
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YearWhat happened
1983–1992Ford Ranger, first American generation
1998–2006Ford Ranger, first Mazda-based generation (PE/PG/PH)
2006–2011Ford Ranger, second Mazda-based generation (PJ/PK)
2011–2023; US model years 2019–2023Ford Ranger, first T6 generation (P375/PX)
1983F-Series trim becomes a compact pickup
1993Splash brings a Flareside bed
1998Wishbones and a 90-hp Ranger EV
2011T6 unifies the global Ranger
2018Raptor puts FOX before firepower
2019North American comeback with 270 hp
2022Global T6 gets new body and chassis
2024315-hp V6 joins US redesign
2024Baja 1000 Stock Mid-Size class win
  1. 1983

    F-Series trim becomes a compact pickup

    Ranger had named an F-Series trim since 1965. For 1983, Ford's first in-house compact pickup replaced the Mazda-built Courier.4

  2. 1993

    Splash brings a Flareside bed

    The midyear Splash paired a Flareside bed with body-color bumpers and grille, bright graphics and sport-tuned suspension on RWD trucks.5

  3. 1998

    Wishbones and a 90-hp Ranger EV

    US Rangers swapped Twin-I-Beams for wishbone suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. The new EV used a rear-mounted 90-hp motor.5

  4. 2011

    T6 unifies the global Ranger

    Ford Australia's T6 replaced the American and Mazda-derived Rangers with one global range, while the North American Ranger was discontinued.4

  5. 2018

    Raptor puts FOX before firepower

    The first Raptor used a 2.0 L bi-turbo diesel, 10-speed automatic and FOX shocks; its engine choice drew criticism.678

  6. 2019

    North American comeback with 270 hp

    The T6 reached North America for 2019 after the hiatus, using a 270-hp turbocharged 2.3 L four and 10-speed automatic.49

  7. 2022

    Global T6 gets new body and chassis

    Global production adopted a major body and chassis update; the P703 successor retained a revised T6 platform.610

  8. 2024

    315-hp V6 joins US redesign

    The US Ranger added a 2.7 L EcoBoost V6 option; the 405-hp Raptor paired its 3.0 L twin-turbo V6 with 2.5-inch FOX Live Valve shocks.211

  9. 2024

    Baja 1000 Stock Mid-Size class win

    A production-based Ranger Raptor race truck took the Stock Mid-Size class at the Baja 1000.3

Every generation

  • Ford Ranger, first American generation
    Ford Ranger, first American generation1983–1992
  • Ford Ranger, first Mazda-based generation
    PE/PG/PH1998–2006
  • Ford Ranger, second Mazda-based generation
    PJ/PK2006–2011
  • Ford Ranger, first T6 generation
    P375/PX2011–2023; US model years 2019–2023

Power over the years

From 59 hp to 405 hp in 41 years.

0200400600 1990200020102020 hp 1983 · 59 hp · 2.2 L Perkins diesel1983 · 73 hp · 2.0 L four-cylinder1986 · 140 hp · 2.9 L Cologne V61989 · 100 hp · 2.3 L twin-plug four-cylinder1990 · 160 hp · 4.0 L V62003 · 207 hp · FX4 Level II 4.0 L Cologne V62011 · 148 hp · Australia: 2.2 L turbo-diesel2011 · 197 hp · Australia: 3.2 L five-cylinder diesel2019 · 211 hp · 2019 facelift: 2.0 L bi-turbo diesel2019 · 270 hp · North America: 2.3 L EcoBoost2024 · 315 hp · 2.7 L twin-turbo V62024 · 405 hp · Raptor 3.0 L EcoBoost V6 405 hp Raptor 3.0 L EcoBoost V6 59 hp 2.2 L Perkins diesel
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YearHorsepowerModel
1983592.2 L Perkins diesel
1983732.0 L four-cylinder
19861402.9 L Cologne V6
19891002.3 L twin-plug four-cylinder
19901604.0 L V6
2003207FX4 Level II 4.0 L Cologne V6
2011148Australia: 2.2 L turbo-diesel
2011197Australia: 3.2 L five-cylinder diesel
20192112019 facelift: 2.0 L bi-turbo diesel
2019270North America: 2.3 L EcoBoost
20243152.7 L twin-turbo V6
2024405Raptor 3.0 L EcoBoost V6

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • S / XL / XLS / XLT (first generation)

    Standard

    S / XL / XLS / XLT (first generation)

    1983–1992

  • Facelifted T6 XLS / XLT / Wildtrak

    Standard

    Facelifted T6 XLS / XLT / Wildtrak

    2015–2022

  • Special

    Sport appearance package

    1999

  • Splash (original)

    Special

    Splash (original)

  • FX4 / FX4 Off-Road / FX4 Level II

    Special

    FX4 / FX4 Off-Road / FX4 Level II

    2002–2009

  • Special

    Tremor (North America)

    2021

  • Special

    High Rider STX

  • Performance

    GT

  • Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo (South Africa)

    Performance

    Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo (South Africa)

    2019–2022

    211 hp

  • Performance

    Raptor 3.0 EcoBoost V6 (North America)

    2024

    405 hp
  • Ranger EV

    Special

    Ranger EV

    90 hp

  • Limited

    Splash Limited Editions

    2022

How to spot one

Look for

  • First-generation Rangers echo F-Series styling: twin headlamps, chrome grille and FORD tailgate lettering.1
  • The 1993 redesign has a rounded nose, flush side glass and gentle fender flares.5
  • The P375 facelift swaps a rectangular three-bar grille for a rounded opening with one center bar.6
  • 2019 North American Rangers have a steel front bumper, fender grilles and RANGER embossed into the tailgate.6
  • 2024 Rangers wear C-clamp lights at both ends, bold wheel arches and RANGER stamped across the tailgate.11

Year by year

  1. 1989

    Flush halogen headlamps, wraparound parking lights and a flush grille updated the earlier front-end treatment.5

  2. 1993 / 1995

    1993 brought a rounded nose, flush side glass and small fender flares; 1995 changed the grille again.512

  3. 1998

    A lower hoodline and larger rear window accompany a new grille, front bumper and lights.5

  4. 2015 (P375)

    A slightly oval grille with one center bar replaced the rectangular three-bar grille; the cabin was redesigned too.6

  5. MY2019 (Australia)

    PX MkIII revised the nose again; XLT and Wildtrak gained LED daytime running lights and HID headlamps.616

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Ford Ranger
    Ranger
    Photo of a Mazda B-Series (North America)
    Mazda B-Series (North America)

    Mazda B-Series (North America)

    The Ranger-derived B-Series arrived in 1994, but Mazda did not offer the Flareside bed.45

  • Photo of a Ford Ranger
    Ranger
    Photo of a Volkswagen Amarok (2023)
    Volkswagen Amarok (2023)

    Volkswagen Amarok (2023)

    The 2023 Amarok wears squarer wheel arches and slimmer C-shaped taillights than the related Ranger.20

Against its rivals

  • Ranger vs Chevrolet Colorado Z71 (2019)

    Price as tested lower is better

    Ranger$40,510
    Chevrolet Colorado Z71 (2019)$38,955
    9
  • Honda Ridgeline RTL-E (2019)

    Ranger vs Honda Ridgeline RTL-E (2019)

    Price as tested lower is better

    Ranger$40,510
    Honda Ridgeline RTL-E (2019)$43,090
    9

  • Ranger vs Jeep Gladiator Overland (2020)

    Price as tested lower is better

    Ranger$40,510
    Jeep Gladiator Overland (2020)$55,485
    9

Prices

Value today $6.3K–$15.1K2425

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 202420262028 Value today: $6,255–$15,100 2024 · $41,190 · US XLT Sport 4x4, base2024 · $45,650 · US XLT Sport 4x4, as tested 2024 · $4,500 · 1986 XL, 56k miles indicated, BaT2025 · $56,000 · 2025 Raptor, 1k miles, BaT2025 · $10,250 · 1993 Splash Flareside 5-speed, 73k mi shown, BaT2026 · $15,100 · 1998 XLT Flareside 5-speed, 25k miles, BaT2026 · $14,650 · 2003 FX4 Level II SuperCab 5-speed, 94k miles, BaT2026 · $6,255 · 1983 5-speed, 78k shown on rolled odometer, BaT2026 · $13,500 · 1993 XLT SuperCab 4x4, 34k mi shown (rolled), BaT2026 · $26,500 · 2011 Sport SuperCab 4x4, 2,900 miles, BaT2026 · $11,750 · 2004 XLT SuperCab FX4 4x4, 122k miles, BaT $56.0K BaT, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2024Price when new$41,190US XLT Sport 4x4, base
2024Price when new$45,650US XLT Sport 4x4, as tested
2024Auction sale$4,5001986 XL, 56k miles indicated, BaT
2025Auction sale$56,0002025 Raptor, 1k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$10,2501993 Splash Flareside 5-speed, 73k mi shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$15,1001998 XLT Flareside 5-speed, 25k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$14,6502003 FX4 Level II SuperCab 5-speed, 94k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$6,2551983 5-speed, 78k shown on rolled odometer, BaT
2026Auction sale$13,5001993 XLT SuperCab 4x4, 34k mi shown (rolled), BaT
2026Auction sale$26,5002011 Sport SuperCab 4x4, 2,900 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$11,7502004 XLT SuperCab FX4 4x4, 122k miles, BaT
2026Value today$6,255–$15,100

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “US compact-truck sales leader, 1987–2004”
    • “A previous-generation Ranger for Dakar 2024”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  2. Coming to America: The All-New 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is Ready to Dominate in the Dirt fromtheroad.ford.com
  3. Baja 1000 Victory fordracing.com
  4. Ford Ranger - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  5. Ford Ranger History 1983-2011 - The Ranger Station therangerstation.com
  6. Ford Ranger (T6) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  7. Ford Reveals Ranger Raptor at Gamescom, Coming to Forza Horizon 4 in October – GTPlanet gtplanet.net
  8. Ford Ranger Raptor (2019-2022) Buyer's Guide cars.co.za
  9. 2019 Ford Ranger vs. Jeep Gladiator, Chevy Colorado, Honda Ridgeline caranddriver.com
  10. Ford Ranger (international) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  11. All-New Ford Ranger is The Most Connected and Capable Ranger Ever – Tough-Tested Globally and Proven Ready for Epic Adventures fromtheroad.ford.com
  12. 1993-97 Ford Ranger | Consumer Guide Auto consumerguide.com
  13. 2024 Ford Ranger SuperCrew 4X4 XLT First Test Review: Ford Finally Makes a Midsize Truck Worth Considering motortrend.com
  14. From the Archive: 1993 Ford Ranger XLT Long-Term Test caranddriver.com
  15. No Reserve: 2003 Ford Ranger FX4 Level II SuperCab 4×4 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $14,650 on May 15, 2026 (Lot #242,694) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  16. Used 2011-2022 Ford Ranger buyers' guide 4x4australia.com.au
  17. Ford Ranger (2015-2022) Buyer's Guide cars.co.za
  18. Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road and Level II - By The Years - The Ranger Station therangerstation.com
  19. Muted 2022 Ranger Splash Limited Edition Colors Won't Make A Ripple | Carscoops carscoops.com
  20. 2023 Ford Ranger v Volkswagen Amarok design comparison | CarExpert carexpert.com.au
  21. This 1998 Ford Ranger Has To Be the Most Tastefully Modified Out There thedrive.com
  22. Ford announces maiden Dakar participation dakar.com
  23. Design Brief: The All-New Ford Ranger - COOL HUNTING® coolhunting.com
  24. No Reserve: 1983 Ford Ranger 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $6,255 on August 21, 2026 (Lot #259,010) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  25. 25k-Mile 1998 Ford Ranger XLT Flareside 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $15,100 on February 24, 2026 (Lot #231,199) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  26. Some Turkey Just Paid $23,000 for a 2001 Ford Ranger thedrive.com
  27. No Reserve: One-Family-Owned 1986 Ford Ranger XL for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $4,500 on July 30, 2024 (Lot #156,429) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  28. 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $56,000 on November 21, 2025 (Lot #220,708) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. 2020 Ford Ranger Price, Value, Depreciation & Reviews | Kelley Blue Book kbb.com
  30. 1993 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4.0L 4×4 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,500 on September 11, 2026 (Lot #262,679) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. 2,900-Mile 2011 Ford Ranger Sport SuperCab 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $26,500 on August 31, 2026 (Lot #260,719) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 2004 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab FX4 Off-Road 4×4 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $11,750 on March 21, 2026 (Lot #234,386) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 1993 Ford Ranger Splash Flareside 4.0L 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $10,250 on September 3, 2025 (Lot #208,398) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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