In this article we are going to discover what makes the Ford Ranger one of the top selling Pick Up Trucks. We’ll cover its features, price and lots, lots more. So sit back and find out about the Ranger in detail below.
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Brief history of the Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger pick up truck was launched in 2011 and is one of the best selling pickup trucks available; with around 16,000 Raptors sold in the UK each year.
Images of the Ford Ranger
What colours can a Ford Ranger come in?
The new Ford Ranger comes in the following colours:
- Frozen White
- Race Red
- Moondust Silver
- Diffused Silver
- Sea Grey
- Blue Lightning
- Agate Black
See the Ford Ranger in action
Comes with Ford Pass Pro
The Ford Ranger is compatible with the Ford Pass Pro. This connectivity feature allows you to to use your phone to add up to 5 Ford vehicles to your App. Once added, you can then see key information such as: individual health checks on each vehicle; real time notifications such as low oil levels; real time map location and remote locking and unlocking abilities, and lots more.
How long and wide is the Ford Ranger?
The Ford Ranger tends to be 5,362 mm long, and wide depends on the wing mirrors. With mirrors it is 2,163 mm, and without mirrors a Ford Ranger is 1860 mm wide.
How high is a Ford Ranger?
A Ford Ranger is 1,706 mm high.
What size is the back of a Ford Ranger?
If you are wondering what the bed size of the Ford Ranger is in the UK, this depends on the cab model you go for. With a single cab the maximum load length is 2,317 mm, and with a double cab it is 1,613 mm, with a depth of 511 mm. This is one of the largest bed sizes of any pick up on the market currently.
What is the maximum carrying capacity of a Ford Ranger’s load bed?
The maximum carrying capacity of the Ford Ranger’s load bed is 1,200 kg.
What Models does a Ford Ranger come in?
The Ford Ranger can come in 3 main models. These include:
- Ford Ranger Regular Cab
- Ford Ranger Super Cab
- Ford Ranger Double Cab
What type of engines can a Ford Ranger come with?
The Ford Ranger can come with the following engines:
| Engine |
Power |
| Pick Up Regular XL 2.0 EcoBlue 130 |
130 BHP |
| Pick Up Regular XL 2.0 EcoBlue 170 |
170 BHP |
| Pick Up Super XL 2.0 EcoBlue 170 |
170 BHP |
| Pick Up Chassis Cab XL 2.0 EcoBlue 170 |
170 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab XL 2.0 EcoBlue 170 |
170 BHP |
| Pick Up Super XLT 2.0 EcoBlue 170 |
170 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab XLT 2.0 EcoBlue 170 |
170 BHP |
| Pick Up Super Limited 1 2.0 EcoBlue 170 |
170 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab XL 2.0 EcoBlue 170 |
170 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab Limited 1 2.0 EcoBlue 170 |
170 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab Limited 1 2.0 EcoBlue 170 Auto |
170 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab Limited 1 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto |
213 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab Wildtrak 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto |
213 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab MS-RT 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto |
213 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab Raptor 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto |
213 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab Wolftrak 2.0 EcoBlue 170 |
170 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab Stormtrak 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto |
213 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab MS-RT Ltd Edn 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto |
213 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab Raptor Spec Ed 2.0 EcoBlue 213 Auto |
213 BHP |
| Pick Up Double Cab Raptor 3.0 EcoBoost V6 288 Auto |
288 BHP |
Key Metrics
The Ford Ranger’s key stats include:
| Engine |
Power |
| CO2: |
178 - 188 G / KM |
| MPG: |
40 MPG |
| Annual Road Tax |
£260 |
| Max Speed |
102 MPH |
| 0 - 60: |
11.1 seconds |
| Length: |
5,362 mm |
| Height: |
1,706 mm |
| Width with mirrors: |
2,163 mm |
| Width without mirrors: |
1,860 mm |
| Seats: |
2 - 5 depending on the cab and model you get |
| Towing capacity: |
7,500 pounds |
| Bed size ( Boot ) Single Cab : |
2,317 mm |
| Bed size ( Boot ) Double Cab : |
1,613 mm |
| Bed depth ( Boot ) : |
511 mm |
| Maximum carrying capacity in the load bed : |
1,200 KG |
What Awards has the Ford Ranger won?
The Ford Ranger overall scores well amongst the industry’s leading car critics. With some of the following scores:
| Car Critic / Reviewer |
Overall Score |
| Auto Express |
4.6 / 5 |
| Car Buyer |
4 / 5 |
| Carwow |
9 / 10 |
| Top Gear |
7 / 10 |
When it comes to pure awards the Ford Ranger, some of these include:
- Car of the Year Awards 2021: Pick-up of the Year Award, at the What Car Awards
- Car of the Year Awards 2022: Pick-up of the Year Award, at the What Car? Awards
- Pick Up of the Year Award, at the Auto Express Awards
- Pick Up of the Year Award, at the What Van Awards
- Best Buy Award, at the Car Magazine Awards for 11 consecutive years
- 1,900 kg+ Towing Award, at the Tow Car Awards
- Best Pick Up Award, at the Fleet World Awards
Auto Stop Start Technology
The Ford Ranger comes with Auto Stop Start technology to save around 10% fuel usage when in busy areas such as traffic queues - or traffic lights - by automatically switching the engine on and off at key times.
Find out more about Stop and Start technology here:
Active Park Assist
The Ford Ranger is a big truck. Consequently, parking isn’t always the easiest. That is why the Ford Ranger comes with Active Park Assist which takes away the hassle of parking.
Find out more about how the Active Park Assist technology works here:
How much does a Ford Ranger cost?
A Ford Ranger can cost from £30,625 + VAT, going up to £60,655 + VAT for the highest model.
Main features that come with a Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger can come with the following features:
- 10 speed SelectShift® automatic transmission
- 16 inch Silver Steel Wheels
- 2.3 inch Productivity Screen in Instrument Cluster
- 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine
- 255 / 70R16 BSW all season tires
- 3.5 inch Centre Stack with SYNC®
- AdvanceTrac® with RSC® ( Roll Stability Control™ )
- Airbags - Front, Driver and passenger seat mounted side
- Airbags - Front, Driver and passenger
- Airbags - Safety Canopy® side curtains
- AM/FM stereo radio with Bluetooth Pass Thru and 4 Speakers
- Applink®
- Autolamp - automatic on / off headlamps
- Axle, Front - Independent Front Suspension
- Black vinyl floor covering
- Brakes - 4 Wheel Disc with ABS
- Bumper, Front - Black
- Bumper, Front - Steel, Frame-Mounted
- Bumper, Rear - Black
- Bumper, Rear - Steel
- Cargo lamp, integrated with centre high-mounted stop lamp ( CHMSL ) - Halogen
- Child proof rear door locks ( SuperCrew® )
- Child Seat Tether Anchors
- Curve Control
- Daytime Running Lamps - Halogen
- Dome light
- Easy Fuel® capless fuel filler
- Electronic Power Assist Steering ( EPAS )
- Electronic Shift On the Fly ( ESOF ) ( 4x4 only )
- Exhaust - Single Rear
- Fade to off interior lighting
- Flow through centre console with floor shifter
- FordPass Connect™
- Four Wheel Anti Lock Brakes
- Fuel Tank - 18 gallon
- Fully-boxed, high-strength steel frame
- Grab handles ( A Pillar ) - Front, Passenger side
- Grille - Black Mesh with Black Surround
- Handles, door - Black
- Headlamps - Halogen
- Hooks - Cargo box tie-down ( 4 )
- Intermittent windshield wipers
- Locking Glove Box
- Manual air conditioning, Single Zone
- Manual Mirrors
- Outside temperature display
- Power Door Locks
- Powerpoint, 12v - Front, ( 2 ) Rear ( 1 )
- Pre Collision Assist: Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear View Camera
- Rearview mirror, Day / Night
- Safety belts - Active Restraint System ( ARS ), three point manual lap / shoulder belts with pretensioners and energy management retractors on outside front positions; and height adjusters ( SuperCrew )
- Seats - Front - Cloth Bucket, 8 way manual driver / 6 way manual passenger adjustments
- Seats - Rear - Cloth Bench Seat with armrest and under seat storage ( SuperCrew® )
- Seats - Rear - Cloth Seats with Removable Cushions and under seat storage ( SuperCab )
- SecuriLock® passive anti theft system
- Shock Absorbers, Front - Gas
- Shock Absorbers, Rear - Gas
- Side Mirrors - Skull Caps - Black
- Smart-Charging USB port - one ( 1 )
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Spare Tire Carrier - Rear underframe
- Springs, Front - Coil
- Springs, Rear - Leaf, two stage linear rate
- Steering wheel - Black urethane
- Steering wheel, manual tilt / telescoping
- Suspension - Front - Independent short long arm and solid stabiliser bar
- Suspension - Rear - Hotchkiss type non independent live, parabolic leaf springs
- Tailgate - Manual Locking
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS )
- Tow hooks - Front, two ( 4 x 4 )
- Trailer Sway Control
- Trailer Towing - 4 pin wiring, ball mounting provisions in rear bumper
- Visors - Driver Side and Passenger Side
- Wheel lip Mouldings - Black
- Window - Rear - Fixed glass
- Windows - First row - Power, one touch up / down driver side
- Windows - Second row - Fixed ( SuperCab )
- Windows - Second row - Power ( SuperCrew® )
Where is the Ranger built?
For the UK market the Ford Ranger is manufactured at the Silverton, Pretoria, in South Africa.
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