2025 Ford Ranger

Price Range: $33,330 - $56,070

Keith Buglewicz | Edmunds

Great

8.2

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

Perhaps the best way to put it with the Ford Ranger is that it feels like an F-150, but smaller. There's a high-quality interior, comfortable ride, and excellent driver assist features, all of which make this midsize pickup truck easy to live with. It also doesn't compromise on towing or payload capacity. Simply put, it's a great pick among stiff competition.

#1 out of 7

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Pros

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

Cons

Con:More expensive than competitors
Con:Only one cab and bed configuration

What’s new

New Black Appearance package for XLT and Lariat
Part of the fifth Ranger generation introduced for 2024

8 Colors
4 Trims

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2025 Ford Ranger Review

Overview

Written by automotive expert Jared Gall

1/17/2025

The 2025 Ranger is Ford's midsize truck. It's smaller and less capable than the F-150, but there are still some very good reasons to consider buying one. Compared to its big sibling, it's easier to drive and less expensive. And with a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds, the Ranger can pull most of the trailers and boats that people actually use. Ford also redesigned the Ranger just last year, giving it an all-new design inside and out, loads of available tech, an available turbocharged V6 engine and a new Ranger Raptor version.

Edmunds spotlight: The Ranger Raptor

Like its full-size stablemate, the Ford Ranger has a Raptor version that's designed for off-road performance in the way a Mustang GT is designed for carving up canyon roads. The 2025 Ranger Raptor gets a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 making 405 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. Along with that comes standard four-wheel drive, Fox shocks, a two-speed transfer case, front and rear locking differentials, and 33-inch tires. Few trucks on the road give us thrills quite like Ford's Raptor models.

Competitors to consider

It's a great time to be shopping for a midsize truck — the whole segment is flush with new models. If you're on the fence about the Ranger, the newest Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon are both worth a look. The Jeep Gladiator is more dedicated to off-roading, and even the Nissan Frontier is vastly improved. Of course, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the Toyota Tacoma, which itself was recently redesigned and remains an excellent choice. Read our Expert Rating below to see where the Ranger leads its class and where it lags behind.

What’s it like to live with?

Our test team's editors are testing out a new Ranger for a year and 20,000 miles as part of Edmunds' long-term test program. Read our Ford Ranger long-term test page to learn more about their experiences.

Which Ranger does Edmunds recommend?

We think the midrange XLT is the best value within the Ranger lineup. It's reasonably priced and comes with the features most truck buyers will need. You can also stick with the Ranger's base four-cylinder engine. We tested the Ranger's available V6 and didn't find that it made any appreciable gains in performance.

Compare 2025 Ford Ranger trim levels

Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart

Ford Ranger models

The midsize 2025 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 that produces 270 hp and 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, along with a slew of off-road and interior upgrades that make it stand out from the rest of the lineup.

All trims are offered with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive except for the Raptor, which comes with 4WD standard. Keep reading for more details on the Ranger's standard features and options.

XL
Starts the Ranger lineup off with:

17-inch wheels
LED headlights
Digital instrument cluster display
10-inch infotainment touchscreen
Six-speaker sound system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)
Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

XLT
Adds more convenience and technology features, such as:

Manual sliding rear window
LED bed lighting
120-volt household-style outlet
Wireless phone charging pad
Cloud-based navigation
Remote engine start
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the Ranger back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Rear parking sensors
Digital rearview mirror function (allows you to see out of the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)

Lariat
Adds even more features. Highlights include:

Power-sliding rear window
18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
Heated steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Upgraded digital instrument cluster
12-inch vertically oriented infotainment touchscreen
Power-adjustable, heated front seats
10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
Integrated navigation system
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Ranger and the vehicle in front)
360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the truck and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
Front parking sensors
Automated parking system

Ford also offers an FX4 off-road package that's available on 4WD versions of each of these trims that adds:

Electronic-locking rear differential
Protective underbody skid plates
Off-road tuned suspension
Terrain-based special drive modes
Trail Turn Assist (can help the truck make very tight turns when off-road)

An Advanced Towing package is also available with:

Trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from inside the vehicle)
Pro Trailer Backup Assist (knob-based steering system to make reversing with a trailer easier)
Additional trailer hookup guidance

Raptor
The king of the lineup, the Raptor has the more powerful V6 mentioned above plus:

Special suspension with wider front and rear tracks and Fox suspension dampers
Fender flares
Low-speed cruise control for off-road trails
17-inch wheels with 33-inch BFGoodrich KO3 all-terrain tires
Locking front and rear differentials
Front and rear tow hooks
Additional off-road drive modes
Front bucket seats with added bolstering
Upfitter switches in the overhead console for accessories

2025 Ford Ranger

At a Glance:

8 Colors
4 Trims
$33,350starting MSRP

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Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included.

Ford Ranger Owner Reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

very happy with my truck

Austin, 12/12/2024

2024 Ford Ranger XLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)

Okay, living in a large city and being an older single person, I was looking for a truck that fit in the tight parking spaces, got good gas mileage, and rode well. I also, at my age and becoming accustomed to driving a car with heated seats, found that I wanted that and easy apple carplay. I looked at every mid size truck, studied reviews and drove both Ranger and Canyon models. …

Fun to drive, high performance truck

DAVEHOD, 10/28/2024

2024 Ford Ranger Raptor 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

Not the best gas mileage, but otherwise the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is an awesome truck. It is especially fun to drive and has an awesome ride. Love the technology, customization and super great interior and comfortable seats. 10 speaker stereo with sub sounds awesome too, although the sub woofer could use some improvement. Build quality is meticulous and exterior led lighting …

So Far, A Much Stronger Ranger!

Behop31, 10/18/2024

2024 Ford Ranger Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)

While I have only driven my Ranger Lariat 100 miles since purchasing last week, so far I really love it! The increased width of the wheelbase provides a more stable feeling ride. The upgraded leather seats are super comfortable (as compared with my 2020 Ranger Lariat), and the updates to Ford Sync is a vast improvement! The new touchscreen is large, however it does not distract the …

Great all around truck

T Robert, 05/21/2024

2024 Ford Ranger Lariat 4dr Crew Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A)

The ride is smooth and quiet, and the lane centering system is fantastic! I wasn't even considering this option when trying to choose a midsize truck. Plenty of power for towing and the transmission shifts exactly when it should. Infotainment system gets a little confusing when switching from Apple car play to Ford system. Overall very satisfied with this vehicle.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Ford Ranger, so we've included reviews for other years of the Ranger since its last redesign.

2025 Ford Ranger