2026 Ford Ranger® Model Review | Shorewood, IL
Always ready to roam, the 2026 Ford Ranger® is built for active lifestyles on and off the beaten path. Versatile design, rugged performance, and a wealth of tech await in this mid-size Ford pickup. See what makes the Ranger unique with the specs, features, dimensions, and colors outlined in this model review from the pros at Ron Tirapelli Ford.
Find your new Ranger in the available inventory at our Ford dealership in Shorewood, IL, and schedule a test drive for a closer look. For answers to any questions about a specific truck, contact our team online or by calling (815) 725-3033.
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2026 Ford Ranger Engines & Performance
Command the road or off-road scene with one of the three muscular 2026 Ford Ranger engine options. The baseline of capability is set by the 2.3L EcoBoost® inline four-cylinder (I4) engine, with 270 horsepower and up to 25 MPG on the highway. For added brawn, opt for one of the V6 engines — either the 2.7L EcoBoost with 315 horsepower or the 3.0L EcoBoost with 405 horsepower that is exclusive to the Ranger Raptor® trim. All three engines are paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission and can be equipped to handle up to 7,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity.
The adventure doesn’t have to end when you run out of pavement in the Ranger. Equipping the available FX4® Off-Road Package adds unique off-road shocks, an electronic-locking rear differential, and selectable sand and mud/ruts drive modes. Elite off-road capability defines the Ranger Raptor, with a full-time 4x4 system, locking front and rear axles, a Watts-Link rear suspension with trailing arms, and Fox Racing Shox® with Live Valve™ technology.
Compare the performance specs for the Ranger engine options for more information.
| Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 270 HP | 315 HP | 405 HP |
| Torque | 310 lb.-ft. | 400 lb.-ft. | 430 lb.-ft. |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 21 / 25 | 18 / 23 | 16 / 18 |
| Max. Towing | 7,500 lbs. | ||
| Max. Payload | 1,767 lbs. | 1,513 lbs. | 1,373 lbs. |
| Transmission | Ten-speed automatic | ||
| Drivetrain | 4x2 / Part-time 4x4 | Part-time 4x4 | Full-time 4x4 |
2026 Ford Ranger Exterior Design
With an exterior that’s equal parts practical and energetic, the 2026 Ford Ranger is built to impress. Its rugged side comes through with all-terrain tires and heavy-duty skid plates on select trims. To help make it useful in everyday life, pick a trim with the power-locking tailgate, add the optional integrated box side step, and enjoy available zone lighting for utility long after the sun goes down.
Available exterior features include:
- All-terrain tires
- 17- or 18-in. aluminum wheels
- LED projector headlamps with Autolamp
- LED fog lamps
- Two front and rear tow hooks
- Six pickup box tie-downs
- Configurable daytime running lamps
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Heated, power-adjustable, power-folding outside mirrors with security approach lamps
- Zone lighting
- Power-sliding rear window
- Power-locking tailgate
- Heavy-duty skid plates
2026 Ford Ranger Interior Design
Set your day up for success with the fusion of utility and comfort in the 2026 Ford Ranger cabin. On those dark, frosty winter mornings, available heated front seats and a heated steering wheel welcome you in from the cold. The rear seats are designed with cargo versatility in mind; they come with standard under-seat storage, or can be folded flat for a level loading surface in the cabin.
Available interior features include:
- Power moonroof
- Cloth, ActiveX®, or leather seat upholstery
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Fold-flat rear bench seat with under-seat storage
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control
- Ambient interior lighting
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Driver memory settings
- All-weather floor mats
- Remote start capability
- Universal garage door opener
- Intelligent Access with push-button start
2026 Ford Ranger Cab & Bed Dimensions
Each 2026 Ford Ranger is designed with the same cab and bed layout — a five-seat SuperCrew® cab and 5-foot bed. Front seat accommodations are generous, with over 43 inches of legroom and 41 inches of headroom. The Ranger cargo bed provides 43.5 cubic feet of overall cargo volume for hauling hardware, appliances, or camping gear.
Learn more about the Ranger cab and bed with the accompanying specs.
- Overall Length: 210.6 in.
- Cab Option: SuperCrew
- Max. Seating: Five
- Headroom (Front/Rear): 41 / 38.3 in.
- Legroom (Front/Rear): 43.2 / 34.6 in.
- Bed Length: 59.6 in.
- Bed Cargo Volume: 43.5 cu.-ft.
2026 Ford Ranger Technology
Keep up with your digital life using tech designed to elevate connectivity and boost your entertainment experience in the 2026 Ford Ranger. Every trim gets the SYNC® 4A infotainment system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone connectivity for easy interaction with incoming messages and familiar apps. Depending on the trim level, the Ranger provides access to the infotainment system through either a 10- or 12-inch display. To ensure all your tech stays charged, the Ranger comes equipped with a variety of USB ports, along with available wireless charging and a Pro Power Onboard™ generator with a 400-watt (W) output from outlets in both the cab and bed.
Available technology features include:
- 8- or 12-in. driver information cluster display
- SYNC 4A infotainment system with 10- or 12-in. center infotainment display
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- USB-A and USB-C ports
- SiriusXM® with 360L
- Connected navigation capability
- Ten-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®
- Six upfitter switches in overhead console
- Wireless charging pad
- Pro Power Onboard with 400W output
2026 Ford Ranger Driver Assist & Safety Features
Whether you’re navigating over city streets or hauling a trailer on bumpy farm roads, the 2026 Ford Ranger has safety and driver assistance features to support your drive. Standard features like Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking combine with the available Ford Co-Pilot360® technology collection to help you respond to potential hazards as they arise. Other available features include a 360-degree camera for confident maneuvering around tight obstacles and Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, which allows you to reverse a trailer using a dial rather than the steering wheel.
Available safety features include:
- Ford Co-Pilot360 technology
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert and trailer coverage
- Lane-keeping system
- Digital rearview camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Reverse brake assist
- Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking
- Post-collision braking
- SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
- Auto high-beam headlamps
- Post-collision braking
- Front parking sensors
- Adaptive cruise control with speed sign recognition
- 360-degree camera
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist
- Trail Control™
2026 Ford Ranger Colors Available
- Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Desert Sand
- Velocity Blue Metallic
- Marsh Gray
- Shadow Black
- Oxford White
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Avalanche
- Shelter Green Metallic
2026 Ford Ranger Trims Available
- XL $35,445*
- XLT $37,970*
- Lariat® $45,850*
- Raptor $59,165*
2025 Ford Ranger® Model Review | Shorewood, IL
Discover versatile design and rugged capability behind the wheel of the 2025 Ford Ranger®. Unleash your choice of three different engine options, tackle challenging terrain with its dauntless design, and enjoy a tech-filled and comfortable ride within its surprisingly spacious cabin. Learn more about everything this mid-size pickup truck has to offer with the following 2025 Ranger review created by the team at Ron Tirapelli Ford. See the standard features of each trim option using our Ranger trims page.
Ron Tirapelli Ford is the place to find your new Ford Ranger for sale in Shorewood, IL. Browse our new inventory to pick out the truck you like, then set up a time to take it for a test drive. Our Ford truck pros are here to answer any of your Ranger-related questions. Get in touch using our online contact form or give us a call at (815) 725-3033.
2025 Ford Ranger Interior Design
Comfortable yet practical, the cabin of the 2025 Ford Ranger is ready to transport you wherever adventure calls. Cloth or leather seat upholstery cushions the seats, which are available with both heat and power adjustability in the front. Fold down the rear seatbacks to create a flat, elevated surface for coolers, luggage, or groceries. Create a cooling flow of air through the cabin using the power-sliding rear window for those windows-down summer drives, or enjoy customizable air conditioning or heat settings for you and your co-pilot with the available dual-zone automatic climate system.
Available interior features include:
- Cloth or leather seat upholstery
- Ten-way power driver’s seat with memory settings
- Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
- Fold-flat rear bench seat with under-seat storage
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Single- or dual-zone automatic temperature control
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- Ambient lighting
- Power-sliding rear window
2025 Ford Ranger Engine Specs
Power every adventure with your choice of three different EcoBoost® engine options under the hood of the 2025 Ford Ranger. The standard 2.3L EcoBoost inline four-cylinder (I4) engine makes 270 horsepower and the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 boosts your available muscle with 315 horsepower. For the ultimate Ranger engine, pick the Raptor® trim — it’s outfitted for off-road prowess with a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine that makes 405 horsepower. Maximum towing capacity with the 2.3L and 2.7L engines tops out at 7,500 pounds, while the 3.0L engine of the Ranger Raptor is rated to tow up to 5,510 pounds.
All three engines send their power through a ten-speed automatic transmission. Standard selectable drive modes to customize the traction and handling dynamics of the Ranger include normal, sport, slippery, eco, and tow/haul. The Raptor adds off-road, Baja, and rock crawl modes. With its placement in the Raptor trim, the 3.0L engine is exclusively paired with a 4x4 drivetrain. On the other hand, the 2.3L and 2.7L engines are offered with either a 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain. Further enhancing its rugged potential, the Raptor trim includes 2.5-inch FOX® racing shocks with Live Valve™ technology and electronic-locking front and rear axles to power through gnarly terrain.
Compare the performance specs for all three Ranger engines in the following chart.
| Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 270 HP | 315 HP | 405 HP |
| Torque | 310 lb.-ft. | 400 lb.-ft. | 430 lb.-ft. |
| Max. Towing Capacity | 7,500 lbs. | 7,500 lbs. | 5,510 lbs. |
| Max. Payload Capacity | 1,788 lbs. | 1,542 lbs. | 1,375 lbs. |
| Transmission | Ten-speed SelectShift® automatic | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD / 4x4 | 4x4 | |
2025 Ford Ranger Safety & Technology Specs
Take your connectivity and confidence up a notch with the advanced tech available in the 2025 Ford Ranger. Across the dash, large displays make monitoring key information easy. A 10-inch center tablet-style touchscreen running the SYNC® 4A infotainment system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity, and an 8-inch driver information display behind the steering wheel are standard. In upper-level trims, you get 12-inch displays in both spots. Everyday convenience features available in the Ranger include a wireless charging pad to keep your phone topped off and 120-volt charge points in both the cab and bed.
Driver assistance technology ranges from automatic braking support to overhead camera feeds in the Ford Ranger. Around town, features like standard Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking and available parking sensors give you added support as you avoid other vehicles. On the open road, find additional support via systems like adaptive cruise control and BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert and trailer coverage as you set your speed relative to the cars ahead of you and avoid others outside your line of sight. As you navigate challenging parking spaces or tough off-road obstacles, the available 360-degree camera system makes life easier in the Ranger.
Available safety features include:
- Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Lane-keeping system
- BLIS with cross-traffic alert and trailer coverage
- Digital rearview camera
- Reverse brake assist
- Adaptive cruise control with speed sign recognition
- Front parking sensors
- 360-degree camera system
Available technology features include:
- 8- or 12-in. digital instrument cluster display
- 10- or 12-in. SYNC 4A infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Ten-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®
- Connected navigation
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Wireless charging pad
- 120V cab and bed power outlets
- Upfitter switches in overhead console
- Universal garage door opener
- FordPass® Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot
2025 Ford Ranger Cargo Space & Seating Capacity
There’s room for you and four adventure companions in the 2025 Ford Ranger. It’s built with a four-door SuperCrew® cab that can seat two people in front bucket seats and three on the rear bench seat — front-seat passengers get 43.7 inches of legroom, while rear-seat passengers have up to 34.6 inches of legroom. In the rear cargo bed, the Ranger offers up to 43.5 cubic feet of overall cargo volume. The bed measures in at over 59 inches long and just over 48 inches wide.
See the Ranger dimensions and capacities in the following table.
- Cab Style: SuperCrew
- Overall Length: 210.6 in.
- Bed Dimensions (Length/Width): 59.6 / 48.2 in.
- Bed Cargo Capacity: 43.5 cu.-ft.
- Max. Seating: Five
- Headroom (Front/Rear): 41 / 39.8 in.
- Legroom (Front/Rear): 43.7 / 34.6 in.
2025 Ford Ranger Color Options Available
- Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Desert Sand
- Velocity Blue Metallic
- Marsh Gray
- Shadow Black
- Oxford White
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Azure Gray Metallic Tri-coat
- Shelter Green Metallic
2025 Ford Ranger Trim Levels
- XL – $33,350*
- XLT – $35,875*
- LARIAT® – $43,755*
- Raptor – $56,070*
New Ford Ranger for Sale in Shorewood, IL
Visit Ron Tirapelli Ford to examine the new Ford Ranger up close and in person. Check our new inventory for the truck with the feature you want, then set up a test drive in Shorewood, IL. Our team of Ford truck pros will be happy to answer any questions you may have about a specific truck when you contact us online or call us at (815) 725-3033.
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