{"id":"2026_ford_ranger","make":"Ford","make_slug":"ford","model":"Ranger","model_slug":"ranger","year":2026,"url":"/ford/ranger/2026/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":50095,"model":"Ranger 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":4,"displ":2.3,"eng":"SIDI & PFI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":21,"hwy":25,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD","co2":395,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2700,"save_spend":-2250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed Mar 18 00:00:00 EDT 2026"},{"id":50106,"model":"Ranger 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":4,"displ":2.3,"eng":"SIDI & PFI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":19,"hwy":24,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","co2":421,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":2950,"save_spend":-3500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed Mar 18 00:00:00 EDT 2026"},{"id":50107,"model":"Ranger 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":6,"displ":2.7,"eng":"SIDI & PFI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":18,"hwy":23,"comb":20,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","co2":444,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3100,"save_spend":-4250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed Mar 18 00:00:00 EDT 2026"},{"id":50105,"model":"Ranger RAPTOR 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":16,"hwy":18,"comb":17,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","co2":525,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3650,"save_spend":-7000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed Mar 18 00:00:00 EDT 2026"}],"vclass":"Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD","segment":"Pickup truck","recalls":[{"campaign":"26V548000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-08-25","owner_notified":"","units":10001,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.","consequence":"An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26S61","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V343000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-05-27","owner_notified":"","units":1536,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26S35","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V335000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-05-26","owner_notified":"2026-06-03","units":268,"summary":"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 recommended cold tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, \"Tire Selection and Rims\" and 49 CFR Part 567, \"Certification.\"","consequence":"The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 26C24. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26C24","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"26V268000","component":"SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-04-28","owner_notified":"2026-05-22","units":179698,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26S30","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V238000","component":"STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-04-14","owner_notified":"","units":140201,"summary":"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.","consequence":"Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 5/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2026 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 model year vehicles. Owners will be notified by mail the week of 6/29/2026 for Phase 2 and the week of 7/27/2026 for Phase 3. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26S29","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"26V104000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-02-20","owner_notified":"2026-03-25","units":4381878,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"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 were mailed March 25, 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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26C10","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V541000","component":"AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-08-22","owner_notified":"2025-09-26","units":100900,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.","remedy":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25C41","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":7,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":42,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":5,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":1,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Seats",2],["Power Train",2],["Unspecified",1],["Wheels",1],["Engine",1]],"by_year":{"2026":5},"excerpts":[["2026-08-27","Power Train","8/4/2026 @ approximately 0630 When making a right hand turn vehicle (transmission) stalled for approximately 3-4 seconds before restarting. Reported to Corwin Ford Service Dept. here in RENO,NV who declined to investigate. Said it was my responsibility even though vehicle is under warranty. 8/27/2026 @ approximately 08\u2026"],["2026-07-10","Power Train","While making a right turn, vehicle suddenly lost all power and shut down for several seconds. This is a safety issue, stalling out in front of oncoming traffic, etc. No warnings lamps, messages appeared. No dealer inspection yet. Numerous other owners on message boards have reported the same issue occurring with their \u2026"],["2026-06-16","Wheels","Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. Additionally, for trailers equipped with electronic trailer\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"PU/CC 4WD","overall":4,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.228,"seats":5,"fcw":"","ldw":"","aeb":"","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"PU/CC RWD","overall":4,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.279,"seats":5,"fcw":"","ldw":"","aeb":"","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":72,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":23,"ncap":4,"complaints":5},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}