2026 Ford Ranger price and specs: MY26.5 updates detailed
The Ford Ranger is losing its volume-selling engine but gaining wider availability of its turbo-diesel V6.The Blue Oval has announced pricing and (limited) specifications for what it’s calling the model year 2026.5 (MY26.5) Ranger lineup.Orders for the MY26.5 Ranger open in December, ahead of customer deliveries scheduled for mid-2026.Ford Australia has announced pricing for the updated diesel-powered lineup and the petrol-powered Raptor, though not the plug-in hybrid, and has confirmed limited specifications for the reshuffled ute range.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.An updated single-turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine – with the same outputs but now a 10-speed automatic transmission – is the entry point to the range.With the axing of its bi-turbo counterpart, Ford has made the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 more widely available. For the first time, it can be had in base XL trim, bringing the cost of entry into the more powerful engine down by almost $10,000.The Black Edition is now a permanent member of the lineup, while a special-edition Wolftrak temporarily joins the range with a sportier black/green aesthetic.All XL and XLT cab/chassis variants now gain the following equipment thanks to the introduction of what Ford calls the Driver Assist Technology (DAT) bar:Blind-spot monitoringDigital reverse cameraRear cross-traffic alert (with trailer coverage on XLT)Reverse Brake AssistRear parking sensorsDouble-cab/chassis XLT variants also gain heavy-duty suspension as standard.A 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system is standard across the range, while the Wildtrak gains standard matrix LED headlights and a 10-speaker B&O Premium sound system – both previously optional.As for carryover options, Ford has reduced the price of its flexible rack system from $2800 to $1900, and made its auxiliary switch bank optional on all XLT and Wildtrak V6 variants; the latter also gain the availability of the optional cargo management system.But there have been some deletions, too. The Sport is dead and the XLS is now available only as a double-cab/chassis with the optional V6.Luxe Yellow and Equinox Bronze have been removed from the colour palette, but new finishes include Wolftrak-exclusive Traction Green, Platinum-exclusive Acacia Green and Wildtrak-exclusive Ignite Orange.Ranger PlatinumFord has also moved to blackened trim and other dark exterior accents on the Ranger XLT, Wildtrak and Platinum, with each of these trim levels also receiving new wheel designs.Pricing4×2 RangerModelPrice before on-road costs2026 Ford Ranger XL single cab/chassis 2.0L$37,1302026 Ford Ranger XL super cab/chassis 2.0L$39,6302026 Ford Ranger XL double-cab pickup 2.0L$43,5302026 Ford Ranger XLT double-cab pickup 2.0L$52,990 (NEW)4×4 RangerModelPrice before on-road costs2026 Ford Ranger XL single-cab/chassis 2.0L $45,600 (NEW)2026 Ford Ranger XL super cab/chassis 2.0L$48,100 (NEW)2026 Ford Ranger XL double-cab/chassis 2.0L$50,000 (+$770)2026 Ford Ranger XL double-cab pickup 2.0L$51,400 (+$270)2026 Ford Ranger XL single-cab/chassis V6$52,100 (NEW)2026 Ford Ranger Black Edition double-cab/pickup 2.0L$53,490 (NEW)2026 Ford Ranger XL super cab/chassis V6$54,500 (NEW) 2026 Ford Ranger XL double-cab/chassis V6$56,500 (NEW)2026 Ford Ranger XL double-cab pickup V6$57,900 (NEW)2026 Ford Ranger XLS double-cab/chassis V6$58,450 (NEW)2026 Ford Ranger Black Edition double-cab pickup V6$59,990 (NEW)2026 Ford Ranger XLT super-cab pickup V6 $63,790 (NEW)2026 Ford Ranger XLT double-cab/chassis V6$66,590 (-$600)2026 Ford Ranger XLT double-cab pickup V6$67,990 (-$1100)2026 Ford Ranger Wolftrak double-cab pickup V6 $70,990 (NEW)2026 Ford Ranger Tremor double-cab pickup V6$75,0902026 Ford Ranger Wildtrak double-cab pickup V6$75,0902026 Ford Ranger Platinum double-cab pickup V6$80,090 (-$800)2026 Ford Ranger Raptor $90,690Drivetrains and EfficiencyThe 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine is offered with either rear-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel drive.3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6To get a full-time four-wheel drive system that can be used on pavement, you need to step up to the V6 diesel. SpecificationsRanger 2.0LRanger 3.0LRanger RaptorEngine2.0L turbo-diesel 4cyl3.0L turbo-diesel V63.0L twin-turbo petrol V6Power125kW184kW292kWTorque405Nm600Nm583NmTransmission10-speed auto10-speed auto10-speed autoDrive typeRear- or part-time four-wheel driveFull-time four-wheel driveFull-time four-wheel driveFuel economy (claimed)TBA8.4L/100km11.5L/100kmFuel tankTBA80L80LBraked towing capacity3500kg3500kg2500kgDimensionsMeasurements for the Ford Ranger vary across cab/chassis and pickup variants, as well as single-, extended- (Super) and double-cab body styles.Ford RangerSingle-cab/chassisSuper-cab/chassisDouble-cab/chassisSuper and double-cab pickupLength5525mm5525mm5525mm5370mm (all except Raptor)5380mm (Raptor)Width (excl. mirrors)1918mm1918mm1918mm1918mm (all except Raptor)2028mm (Raptor)Height1872mm1866mm1875-1886mm1875mm-1886mm (all except Raptor)1926mm (Raptor)Wheelbase3270mm3270mm3270mm3270mmServicing and WarrantyThe Ford Ranger is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.Ford Australia has yet to announce service pricing for the MY26.5 lineup.SafetyThe Ford Ranger has a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP, though this doesn’t include Raptor and PHEV variants which remain unrated.CategoryFord RangerAdult occupant protection84 per centChild occupant protection93 per centVulnerable road user protection74 per centSafety assist83 per centAll Rangers come standard with the following safety equipment:Autonomous emergency brakingBlind-spot monitoringRear cross-traffic alert (with trailer coverage on XLT)Reverse Brake AssistRear parking sensorsReversing cameraStandard Equipment Ford has published only limited specifications for the MY26.5 Ranger lineup.The base XL comes standard with the following equipment:16-inch steel wheels (2.0L)17-inch steel wheels (NEW, V6)Rear disc brakes (NEW, V6)Electronic gear shifter (NEW, V6)Selectable drive modes (NEW, V6)12-inch touchscreen infotainment system (NEW)Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoDual-zone climate control (NEW)Rear air vents (NEW, double cab only)The XLS adds:17-inch alloy wheels in all-terain tyresSide stepsCarpeted floorsDriver’s floor matThe Wolftrak comes standard with the following equipment:17-inch Asphalt Black wheelsZest exterior accentsHoneycomb grilleHeated, power-folding exterior mirrorsPuddle lights‘Long-legged’ sports bar2 x front tow hooksCargo management systemMud/Rut, Sand drive modesPro-Trailer Backup AssistSurround-view camera with trailer guidanceOverhead auxiliary switch bankVinyl seatsTraction Green interior accentsAll-weather front and rear floor matsThe Tremor comes standard with the following equipment:17-inch Asphalt Black alloy wheels in General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyresLarge wheel arch mouldingsFront steel bash plateComposite side steps‘Long-legged’ sports bar2 x front tow hooksTow tongue hitchHoneycomb grille with auxiliary grille LED lightsHeated, power-folding exterior mirrorsPuddle lights30mm increase in track widthOff-road suspension and steeringBilstein position-sensitive dampers with external reservoirs26mm increase in ground clearanceHeavy-duty electric power-assisted steering gear with shieldingTrail Turn Assist Trail Control (off-road adaptive cruise control)Rock Crawl drive modeOverhead auxiliary switch bankAll-weather floor matsOptionsThe following options are available:XL Towing Pack: $1950, XL onlyXL 17-inch wheel pack: $950, XL 2.0L onlyXLT Touring Pack: $750, XLT V6 cab/chassis onlyXLT Touring Pack: $1500, XLT V6 pickup onlyTremor Touring Pack: $1050, Tremor onlyWildtrak 20-inch wheel pack: $800, Wildtrak onlyPower roller shutter: $3900Flexible rack system: $1990Lift and slide canopy (factory-fit): $4500Dual lift canopy (factory-fit): $4700Commercial canopy (factory-fit): $4700Auxiliary switch bank: $450Cargo management system: $450ColoursArctic White is the standard exterior colour on all Rangers bar the Wolftrak, which comes standard with either Shadow Black, Command Grey or Traction Green exterior finishes. These are the only finishes offered on the Wolftrak.The following exterior finishes are available for $750:Aluminium (excludes Raptor)Meteor Grey Shadow BlackCommand Grey (Tremor and Raptor only)Blue Lightning (XLT, Tremor and Raptor only)Code Orange (Raptor only)Ignite Orange (Wildtrak only)Acacia Green (Platinum only)MORE: Explore the Ford Ranger showroom
