2026 Ford Ranger

Price Range: $33,350 - $57,070

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A comfortable ride, high-quality interior and advanced technology make the 2026 Ford Ranger one of today's most civilized trucks. Refinement doesn't come at a cost either, as the Ranger also offers impressive towing and hauling capability. It's a great pick for a midsize truck.Read full review

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$33,606

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Prices based on sales in VA thru 4/6/26

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Pros

Strong engine and robust towing and payload capabilities
Comfortable ride quality
Raptor version expands the Ranger's off-road capability
Technology features are easy to use

Cons

More expensive than competitors
Only one cab and bed configuration

What's new

FX4 Off-Road package now optional on base trim
Part of the fifth Ranger generation introduced for 2024

Overview

Written by automotive expert Dan Frio

4/8/2026

With its smooth ride, capable towing and hauling limits, and ample tech features, the 2026 Ranger edges out its Toyota and Chevrolet rivals to earn our top ranking among midsize trucks. The Ranger is easier to drive than its full-size F-150 counterpart, so if you don't need the extra room or work capacity, we think this is as good as it gets. There's even the thrilling Ranger Raptor version that comes with a variety of enhancements that greatly increase the truck's off-roading capability.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Brian Wong

We drove the 2026 Ford Ranger on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Good

6.9

out of 10

7.2/10Driving experience
7.4/10Comfort
8.4/10In-cabin tech
6/10Storage & cargo
6.1/10Value
10/10Towing & hauling
3/10MPG
7/10X factor

Driving experience

7.2/10

How does the Ford Ranger drive? The base four-cylinder engine is stout. At the Edmunds test track, our four-wheel-drive Ranger Lariat test truck accelerated from zero to 60 mph in a quick 6.7 seconds. A comparable Toyota Tacoma we tested needed a full second more to reach 60 mph. The Ranger is also available with a V6, something you won't find in the Chevy Colorado or Tacoma. While it doesn't improve towing or payload capability, it does make the truck a hair quicker. We clocked the truck at 6.2 seconds to 60 mph.

The truck can be a little sluggish when driving at low speeds, but it dials up plenty of power for passing or merging. The Ranger rides smoother over bumps than the Colorado and Tacoma by some margin, and its steering has just the right amount of heft and assist. Thanks to the Ranger's low hood and large windows, it offers better visibility than the competition too.

Driver assist features are where the Ranger really excels compared to other midsize trucks. The optional surround-view camera system is excellent, and when driving off-road, the forward-facing camera displays the path of the front tires so you can maneuver around or over obstacles with ease.

Comfort

7.4/10

How comfortable is the Ford Ranger? The Ranger's front seats are comfortable and supportive on long drives, and the back seats offer more legroom than the Toyota Tacoma's rear does. If the Ranger falls short in one area, it's noise. The engine sounds coarse when you're going full throttle, but in general the Ranger is pretty quiet.

The steering wheel offers plenty of adjustment range, as does the driver's seat, so it's easy to find a comfortable driving position. All of the commonly used controls are placed within easy reach of the driver, as is the center touchscreen. A few of the on-screen climate controls can be distracting to use while driving, but we do find the screen's top row of quick access buttons (for things such as the available camera system) pretty useful.

The climate control is a mix of digital and physical buttons, but we were impressed with how quickly it got the cabin to the desired temperature.

In-cabin tech

8.4/10

How’s the tech? The Ranger's connectivity features are excellent. The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration systems connect wirelessly, and it's easy to switch between them and the native infotainment interface. Ford offers a navigation system with real-time traffic updates, but its free trial ends after one year. This 12-inch infotainment system also has some natural speech recognition, but not to the same level as you'll get with Google Assistant in the Chevy Colorado.

The Ranger offers plenty of power points, be they USB ports or 12-volt sources for your devices. Should you like extra power from your stereo, the Ranger offers a 10-speaker B&O audio system.

Storage & cargo

6/10

How’s storage and cargo? For items you don't want to put in the bed of the Ranger, the back seat can be folded flat to create a decently sized storage area. There is some storage space under the back seat but it's on the smaller side. Front passengers don't have the same options for storing personal items that they'd have in a full-size truck. Even though the Ranger sports two gloveboxes, room for larger personal effects is very limited. Even the door pockets aren't terribly practical.

Value

6.1/10

Is the Ford Ranger a good value? This is a case of getting what you pay for, though it does mean paying a bit more than you would for a Chevrolet Colorado. The Ford does have higher-quality interior materials, and it's miles better than the Tacoma in terms of refinement. That makes it a good value for the quality you're getting, but the fact remains that it does add to the base cost of the truck at each step. Depending on what you need from the Ranger, or what you don't, it pays to choose the trim level wisely.

The Ranger's warranties are fairly average, with three years/36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and five years/60,000 miles for the powertrain. Ford provides roadside assistance for five years/60,000 miles.

Towing & hauling

10/10

How is the towing and hauling? The Ranger is only offered with a single cab-and-bed combination. Though it's a short bed, Ford has widened it so there is 4 feet of space between the wheelwells (enough to lay a sheet of plywood flat), and there's an impressive 1,788 pounds of maximum payload capacity available. There is also a step integrated into the frame, and not the bumper, to allow easier access to the bed.

Maximum trailer capacity is 7,500 pounds, which is enough to pull small trailers with ease and many midsize trailers as well. The Ranger also has some cool towing technology with its available Pro Trailer Backup Assist system, which allows the driver to reverse the truck with a trailer via a knob placed in the center console.

MPG

3/10

How’s the fuel economy? Both 2WD and 4WD versions of the Ranger with the four-cylinder engine get an EPA-estimated 22 mpg in combined driving, which is average for a midsize truck. During our time with the Ranger, we had no issues staying close to the EPA's estimates. The optional V6 drops that to 20 mpg combined, which lines up with what we saw during our time testing the truck.

X factor

7/10

This is a truck without real weaknesses. It offers a compelling mix of quality, technology and driving prowess that eliminates many of the pain points associated with truck ownership. If you're looking at a Ranger that isn't a Raptor, its styling trends more toward boring than beefy, but we don't mind that in a time when trucks seem to be trying too hard to show brawn.

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Build & Price

Buying Tips for the 2026 Ford Ranger for April

Here are some helpful tips for buying or negotiating the best deal on a 2026 Ford Ranger:

Buyers are paying about 2-3% less than the MSRP on the Ford Ranger, which can save you between $457 and $1,236 depending on the trim.
The XLT trim offers the best potential savings at around 3% off the MSRP compared to other trims.
Ford is offering a $1,000 customer cash rebate, plus an additional $500 for students, military members, or first responders.
There's a promotional APR as low as 4.9% for 60 months, which can save you over 2% compared to the market rate.
New Ford Rangers are selling quickly, averaging 15 days on dealer lots, so there may be less room for negotiation on price.

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2026 Ford Ranger trim level differences

The midsize 2026 Ford Ranger comes in a crew-cab configuration with a 5-foot bed. There are four trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat and Raptor. The standard powertrain is a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder (270 hp, 310 lb-ft of torque) paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. That's the only choice on the XL, while a more powerful turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 (315 hp, 400 lb-ft of torque) is available for the XLT and Lariat. The Raptor gets the most powerful engine of the bunch: a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that makes 405 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque. It also comes with a slew of off-road and interior upgrades that make it stand out from the rest of the lineup. Compare the 2026 Ford Ranger trim levels in-depth.

Which Ranger trim does Edmunds recommend?

Check out the midtier trim XLT because we think it hits the sweet spot for features versus cost. It gets you many desirable utility features with convenient extras like wireless phone charging and rear parking sensors. You can also stick with the standard four-cylinder engine if you don't need the V6's extra shove. We tested the V6 and found that it provides minimal performance gains.

Competitors to consider

If the Ranger isn't convincing, you can look to its primary rivals: the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Toyota Tacoma. They all have similar capabilities, so your choice might come down to brand preference or styling. You could also check out the Jeep Gladiator for maximum off-road capability or the Honda Ridgeline for a truck that's more comfortable in urban driving. Be sure to read our Expert Rating below to see how the Ranger stacks up against its competitors.

Edmunds spotlight: A midsize truck you can get with a V6

The current-generation Ranger debuted for 2024 and carries into 2026 with no major changes. The XL now gets the option of the FX4 Off-Road package, a nice touch that elevates the base trim from simple work truck to entry-level fun machine. The Ranger also continues to offer something most competitors don't: a V6 engine. It makes more power than the base four-cylinder engine, but it's worth noting that the Ranger with the V6 wasn't appreciably quicker in our testing. It also doesn't increase the truck's maximum towing capacity, and it gets worse fuel economy. Our advice? Stick with the four-cylinder.

What's it like to live with?

Our editors have tested the latest Ford Ranger over the course of a year to give you a full report on what it's like to own one. Read our Ford Ranger One-Year Road Test to learn more about their experiences.

Ford Ranger Reviews

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2026 Ford Ranger videos

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2026 Ford Ranger Features & Specs

Type:

Crew Cab

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$33,350
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$220/month
Seating	5 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	7,500 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2026 Ford Ranger has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 2 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #4 out of 8 among Midsize Trucks.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4 out of 5 stars4/5Above Average

#4 out of 8 among Midsize Trucks

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$433/yr

vs. $451/yr
for Average Midsize Truck

Frequency

1x/yr

vs. 0.79x/yr
for Average Midsize Truck

Severity

12.1%

vs. 13.6%
for Average Midsize Truck

Recalls

2 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 26V104000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 26C10
Number of vehicles affected:: 4381878
Defect Description:: 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 the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Defect Consequence:: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Recall Number:: 25V541000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25C41
Number of vehicles affected:: 100900
Defect Description:: 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."
Defect Consequence:: Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

Where the Ford Ranger ranks:

#1 in Midsize trucks

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Safety

Key safety features on the Ranger include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	3 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	27.9%

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FAQ

Is the Ford Ranger a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2026 Ranger both on the road and at the track, giving it a 6.9 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2026 Ranger gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 31 reviews) And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Ford Ranger. Learn more

What's new in the 2026 Ford Ranger?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2026 Ford Ranger:

FX4 Off-Road package now optional on base trim
Part of the fifth Ranger generation introduced for 2024

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Is the Ford Ranger reliable?

To determine whether the Ford Ranger is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Ranger. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Ranger's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2026 Ford Ranger a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2026 Ford Ranger is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2026 Ranger and gave it a 6.9 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2026 Ranger gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 31 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2026 Ranger is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2026 Ford Ranger?

The least-expensive 2026 Ford Ranger is the 2026 Ford Ranger XL 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $33,350.

Other versions include:

XL 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $33,350
XLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $35,875
XL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $36,850
XLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $39,375
Lariat 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $43,755
Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $47,255
Raptor 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $57,070

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What are the different models of Ford Ranger?

If you're interested in the Ford Ranger, the next question is, which Ranger model is right for you? Ranger variants include XL 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A), XLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A), XL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A), and XLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A). For a full list of Ranger models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$220/mo

$292/mo

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2026 Ford Ranger

Pricing

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Edmunds Expert Rating

Driving experience

Comfort

In-cabin tech

Storage & cargo

Value

Towing & hauling

MPG

X factor

Buying Tips for the 2026 Ford Ranger for April

2026 Ford Ranger trim level differences

Which Ranger trim does Edmunds recommend?

Competitors to consider

Edmunds spotlight: A midsize truck you can get with a V6

What's it like to live with?

Ford Ranger Reviews

Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

2026 Ford Ranger videos

2026 Ford Ranger Features & Specs

Reliability

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

Recalls

Warranty

Where the Ford Ranger ranks:

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Safety

Key safety features on the Ranger include:

NHTSA Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars

FAQ

Is the Ford Ranger a good car?

What's new in the 2026 Ford Ranger?

Is the Ford Ranger reliable?

Is the 2026 Ford Ranger a good car?

How much should I pay for a 2026 Ford Ranger?

What are the different models of Ford Ranger?

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