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FORD RANGER Used Car Review

After the demise of the Falcon large car, the Ranger has become the new hero of Ford Australia showrooms on the back of the ever-increasing dual-purpose appeal of dual-cab utes as both workhorses and lifestyle vehicles. Internationally, the Ranger name replaced Courier in 1998 before also been applied locally in 2007. The current-generation, Thai-built Ranger released in 2011 was engineered and designed in Australia, though updated significantly in 2015. It is related to the Mazda BT-50 as part of a joint-venture.

Pros

Cons

  • One of the class leaders for on-road manners
  • Excellent off-road ability
  • Among the best for towing capability
  • Vast choice of styles and variants
  • Cabin presentation could be better
  • A big vehicle that isn't easy to park
  • Still not as refined to drive as a similarly sized SUV
  • Can be expensive for segment
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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$48,000
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$10,490
Hampstead Gardens, SA

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$28,500Negotiable
Tahmoor, NSW

17 hours ago

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$49,000Negotiable
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21 hours ago

2014 FORD RANGER XL 3.2 (4x4) 6 SP MANUAL C/CHAS

$19,500
Ingleburn, NSW

22 hours ago

2014 FORD RANGER XLS 3.2 (4x4) 6 SP MANUAL DUAL CAB UTILITY

$24,000Negotiable
Bees Creek, NT

22 hours ago

2016 FORD RANGER WILDTRAK 3.2 (4x4) 6 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB P/UP

$38,500Negotiable
Batemans Bay, NSW

24 hours ago

2016 FORD RANGER XLT 3.2 (4x4) 6 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UTILITY

$29,999
Templestowe Lower, VIC

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2013 Ford Ranger 4/4 Dual cab with Canopy

$17,000Negotiable
Bellevue, WA

01/05/2024

2018 FORD RANGER WILDTRAK 3.2 (4x4) 6 SP AUTOMATIC DOUBLE CAB P/UP

$45,100Negotiable
Villawood, NSW

01/05/2024

2022 FORD RANGER XL 2.0 (4x4) 10 SP AUTOMATIC DOUBLE CAB P/UP

$45,000
Rockhampton Region, QLD

01/05/2024

2021 FORD RANGER XLT 2.0 (4x4) 10 SP AUTOMATIC DOUBLE C/CHAS

$59,800Negotiable
Maclean, NSW

01/05/2024

2019 Ford Ranger RAPTOR MKIII MY 19.75

$54,900
Melbourne CBD, VIC

01/05/2024

2018 FORD RANGER XLS 3.2 (4x4) 6 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL CAB UTILITY

$60,000Negotiable
Rockingham, WA

01/05/2024

2018 my19 ford ranger xlt

$33,990
Southport, QLD

01/05/2024

2011 FORD RANGER XL (4x2) 5 SP MANUAL C/CHAS

$18,000Negotiable
Kings Langley, NSW

01/05/2024

2010 FORD RANGER XL (4x2) 5 SP MANUAL C/CHAS

$9,000Negotiable
Rockdale, NSW

01/05/2024

2016 FORD RANGER XL 3.2 (4x4) 6 SP AUTOMATIC CREW C/CHAS

$22,000
Surfers Paradise, QLD

01/05/2024

2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2 (4x4) 6 Sp Automatic Dual Cab P/up

$29,750Negotiable
East Gosford, NSW

01/05/2024

2014 FORD RANGER XL 3.2 (4x4) 6 SP AUTOMATIC DUAL C/CHAS

$21,500
Carseldine, QLD

01/05/2024

2007 FORD RANGER XL (4x2) 5 SP MANUAL C/CHAS

$105,000
Mackay City, QLD

01/05/2024

2019 FORD RANGER RAPTOR 2.0 (4x4) 10 SP AUTOMATIC DOUBLE CAB P/UP

$68,000Negotiable
Brisbane City, QLD

01/05/2024

2009 FORD RANGER XL (4x2) 5 SP MANUAL P/UP

$13,500Negotiable
Belrose, NSW

01/05/2024

Overview of the Ford Ranger

Overview of the Ford Ranger

After the demise of the Falcon large car, the Ranger has become the new hero of Ford Australia showrooms on the back of the ever-increasing dual-purpose appeal of dual-cab utes as both workhorses and lifestyle vehicles.

Internationally, the Ranger name replaced Courier in 1998 before also been applied locally in 2007.

The current-generation, Thai-built Ranger released in 2011 was engineered and designed in Australia, though updated significantly in 2015. It is related to the Mazda BT-50 as part of a joint-venture.

FORD RANGER GENERATIONS (SINCE 2007)

2007-2011

2011-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption (current model)

2.2L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 6.5 to 7.0 litres per 100km

3.2L 5-cylinder turbo diesel: 8.1 to 8.9 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO FORD RANGER

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: FORD RANGER

One of Ford Australia's hottest sellers in recent years, so there are plenty to choose from second-hand.

Like many modern turbo-diesels, the common-rail technology in use can mean short fuel-injector lifespan. And there are five injectors, not four, in a Ranger's 3.2-litre engine.

Injector pump valves can stick, leading to the fuel overheating and the vehicle entering limp-home mode.

Unusual chain-driven oil pump requires that the engine not sit without oil in it during servicing. Old oil must be dumped and new oil added immediately to prevent pump bleeding dry and not being able to pump new oil when engine is restarted.

Very early Rangers had a dual-mass flywheel which could lead to premature clutch wear. Pulsing through the clutch pedal or shuddering during take-offs are warning signs. Ford changed to a single-mass design from 2012 onwards.