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Ford Ranger

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 65% Detailed ratings

Price $17,399 – $27,099 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.5 – 14.3 L/100km

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The huge full-size truck market has always outshined the more compact truck market. And let us not forget that the arrival of mid-sized trucks is a response to more specific demands. However, if the latter continue to see their sales go down, the Ford Ranger may get a second chance. But to remain a respectable player, it will soon have to be entirely redesigned to compete against the clearly more modern Japanese trucks.

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2024 Ford Ranger Raptor: Jumping and Racing Through the Desert

The Australian-developed Ford Ranger Raptor is finally landing in North America. Priced from $77,945 (MSRP), it’s been customized and optimized from the ground up to make sure it could tackle any terrain or condition. This is the third member of the Raptor family, joining the F-150 Raptor and Bronco Raptor …March 24, 2024

2024 Ford Ranger: A Muscular Evolution Lacking an Electrified Option

The redesigned and more rugged 2024 Ford Ranger is now on sale in Canada, flexing more muscle while featuring a refreshed interior with state-of-the-art displays. Similar to many competitors in the midsize pickup segment ( Chevrolet Colorado , GMC Canyon , Jeep Gladiator ), it’s available in a single body …March 19, 2024

2024 Ford Ranger: Five Things to Know

The 2024 model year is a big one for midsize pickups. The Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma are completely redesigned, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon are getting extreme off-road models, and the Jeep Gladiator benefits from several technological updates. Now on sale in Canada, the next-generation 2024 Ford Ranger …November 10, 2023

Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Pickups in 2023

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15 Vehicles With 15 Years of Age You Should Consider

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A growing number of drivers decide to keep their vehicles longer, and therefore, the average age of the automobile population is steadily increasing. According to American statistics published recently, the average is 13.1 years for cars and 11.6 years for light trucks. In addition, the sharp rise in pre-owned vehicle …June 1, 2022

What's the Best Pre-Owned Pickup Under $20,000?

Pre-owned vehicles

More than many other types of pre-owned vehicles, pickups have gained a lot of value in the last year and can now sell for rather high prices. That being said, if you’re looking for an affordable pickup model, there’s hope; there’s still a way to get a good deal. Let’s …April 18, 2022

Ford’s New Raptor Models Captured in One Mega Photo Gallery

February 23, 2022

2021 Ford Ranger Tremor: Not As Earthshaking As They Might Have Hoped

It’s taken all these many years of driving pickup after pickup to finally admit: Yes, I like trucks. Perhaps it was the Ranger’s slightly smaller stature or the gorgeous mint-green exterior colour (gets me every time), but something about this midsize truck finally got to me - in a good …December 22, 2021

10 New Model Debuts to Watch For This Fall

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1970 Ford F-100 Ranger Restored With a Mustang V8

Many fans of the new Ford Ranger are urging the company to bring a Raptor variant in North America, not only to have more fun off the beaten paths but also to have more power on tap. The current 2.3-litre four-cylinder EcoBoost generates 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, …May 6, 2020

2020 Ford Ranger: Bigger and Pricier Than you Remember

Everybody knows that pickups are immensely popular, but the numbers are still mind-boggling. Consider Ford’s F-Series , the No. 1 best-selling vehicle in North America. Last year alone, it found a home in over one million driveways, including nearly 146,000 in Canada. Completing the podium are the Ram and Chevrolet …February 10, 2020

2019 Ford Ranger: My, How You Have Changed!

After a seven-year hiatus, the Ford Ranger has returned to the Canadian market. During that time, the small pickup truck changed quite a bit, but it had to if it wanted to compete head-to-head with the competition. Actually, it’s the first time since the early ‘80s that Ford offers essentially …September 6, 2019

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135,000 Ford, Lincoln Vehicles in Canada Need a New Engine Block Heater

We’re halfway through the week, so it’s about time to write about another bunch of recalls at Ford , no? Most of the latest ones affect only a small number of vehicles, which is good news. However, one of the recalls involves more than 135,000 units in Canada and another …October 22, 2025

122,000 Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Recalled in Canada, Rearview Camera to Blame

Ford ’s Year of the Recall continues, and the latest item to be added to the list is one of the most trouble-prone components in modern vehicles, namely the rear-view camera. Just over 122,000 Ford and Lincoln units in Canada may indeed have a problem with the connections inside the …September 9, 2025

Four New Recalls Affecting Tens of Thousands of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles in Canada

Ford , which has already issued over 100 safety recalls so far in 2025, is adding four more this week. Some 1.2 million vehicles are affected in the U.S. and another 156,000 in Canada. Braking First of all, the rear brake jounce hose on a large number of 2015-2018 Ford …August 29, 2025

Additional Ford and Lincoln Vehicles Recalled Over Braking Issues

Yet another bunch of vehicles from Ford are being hit by a safety recall to address a braking issue. Affected models this time include the Ford F-150 , Expedition , Bronco and Ranger as well as the Lincoln Navigator , all of them from the 2025 model year. Around 312,000 …August 5, 2025

The Best Midsize Pickups in 2025

Looking at all the midsize pickups on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . There have been multiple redesigns and updates in this segment in recent years. As a result, our top 3 has largely changed, …April 21, 2025

Ford’s 10-Speed Transmission Targeted in New Class Action

Hot on the heels of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launching a preliminary investigation of 1.3 million 2015-2017 Ford F-150 pickups over sudden and accidental gear changes, a new class action has been filed in Canada targeting Ford’s 10-speed transmission. Affected models include the Ford F-150, Expedition , …April 8, 2025

All-New Ford Ranger Super Duty is One Tough Workhorse, With a Catch

It's official: Ford now has a Ranger Super Duty. Bigger, tougher and harder-working than any other. Unveiled this week for the Australian and New Zealand markets, where sales will start in 2026, it will eventually be sold in other parts of the world, but North America is unlikely to get …April 4, 2025

Civic Hybrid, Ranger, ID. Buzz Win 2025 NACTOY Awards

The winners of the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards were announced today during a press conference that kicked off the Detroit Auto Show, which is now back to its usual January timeslot. There weren’t really any surprises, except maybe in the Utility …January 10, 2025

Nine Finalists Selected for 2025 NACTOY Awards

Today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards organization named three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles as its 2025 finalists. “The competition for these awards will be fierce this year,” said NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert. “We …November 21, 2024

Ford Ranger Super Duty Coming in 2026, But There’s a Catch

The Ford Ranger will add a beefy member to its lineup in 2026. The problem is that North America likely won’t get it, as is the case with the Ranger PHEV that’s sold in Europe and Australia. The automaker is working on a Super Duty variant of its midsize pickup. November 20, 2024

Ford Has a Trick to Give Your Raptor a Lot More Power and Torque

Great news for existing and future owners of a Bronco Raptor or Ranger Raptor : Ford has an easy fix to give either vehicle a serious dose of muscle. What is it? Just a new software calibration for the 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 engine available via Ford Performance Parts . With …August 29, 2024

Ford to Build More Broncos and Rangers, Fewer F-150 Lightnings

Customers awaiting delivery of their new Ford Bronco or Ranger should be happy right now: Ford today announced that it plans to create nearly 900 new jobs as part of a new third crew at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to ramp up production of these two popular models. Another …January 19, 2024

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Driving	6/10
Safety	6/10
Interior	6/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	6/10

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