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    2026 Ford Ranger price and specs: MY26.5 updates detailed – UPDATE

    A reshuffled Ford Ranger lineup sees the Bi-Turbo engine and Sport trims dropped, but two new model grades and wider V6 availability.

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    UPDATED 24/05/2026 08:00am: Since pricing and limited specifications were announced on November 25, 2025, Ford Australia has now published detailed specifications. We've updated this article and pulled it forward.

    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 opened in December, ahead of customer deliveries scheduled for mid-2026.

    While Ford has subsequently announced MY26.5 details for the Ranger Hybrid, as the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the ute is now known, it hasn't released detailed specifications. We'll update this article when these become available, while the Super Duty is covered separately.

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    Ranger Wolftrak
    Ranger Wolftrak

    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 monitoring
    • Digital reverse camera
    • Rear cross-traffic alert (with trailer coverage on XLT)
    • Reverse Brake Assist
    • Rear parking sensors
    Ranger Wildtrak
    Ranger Wildtrak

    Double-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 paint 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 Platinum
    Ranger Platinum

    Ford 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.

    Pricing

    4×2 Ranger

    ModelPrice before on-road costs
    2026 Ford Ranger XL single cab/chassis 2.0L$37,130
    2026 Ford Ranger XL super cab/chassis 2.0L$39,630
    2026 Ford Ranger XL double-cab pickup 2.0L$43,530
    2026 Ford Ranger XLT double-cab pickup 2.0L$52,990 (NEW)

    4×4 Ranger

    ModelPrice before on-road costs
    2026 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$75,090
    2026 Ford Ranger Wildtrak double-cab pickup V6$75,090
    2026 Ford Ranger Platinum double-cab pickup V6$80,090 (-$800)
    2026 Ford Ranger Raptor $90,690

    Drivetrains and Efficiency

    The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine is offered with either rear-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel drive.

    3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6
    3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6

    To get a full-time four-wheel drive system that can be used on pavement, you need to step up to the V6 diesel or the flagship Raptor.

    Regardless of 4WD system, a locking rear differential and hill descent control are standard.

    Heavy-duty suspension is standard on all XL, XLS and Black Edition variants, plus the XLT double-cab/chassis.

    SpecificationsRanger 2.0LRanger 3.0LRanger Raptor
    Engine2.0L turbo-diesel 4cyl3.0L turbo-diesel V63.0L twin-turbo petrol V6
    Power125kW184kW292kW
    Torque405Nm600Nm583Nm
    Transmission10-speed auto10-speed auto10-speed auto
    Drive typeRear- or part-time four-wheel driveFull-time four-wheel driveFull-time four-wheel drive
    Fuel economy (claimed)6.8-7.2L/100km8.3-8.4L/100km (9.4L/100km in Tremor)11.5L/100km
    Fuel tank80L80L80L
    Braked towing capacity3500kg3500kg2500kg

    Dimensions

    Measurements 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 pickup
    Length5525mm5525mm5525mm5370mm (all except Raptor)
    5380mm (Raptor)
    Width (excl. mirrors)1918mm1918mm1918mm1918mm (all except Raptor)
    2028mm (Raptor)
    Height1872mm1866mm1875-1886mm1875mm-1886mm (all except Raptor)
    1926mm (Raptor)
    Wheelbase3270mm3270mm3270mm3270mm

    Servicing and Warranty

    The Ford Ranger is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

    Ford Australia has yet to announce service pricing for the MY26.5 lineup.

    Safety

    The Ford Ranger has a five-star rating from safety authority ANCAP, though this doesn’t include Raptor and PHEV variants which remain unrated.

    CategoryFord Ranger
    Adult occupant protection84 per cent
    Child occupant protection93 per cent
    Vulnerable road user protection74 per cent
    Safety assist83 per cent

    All Rangers come standard with the following safety equipment:

    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Autonomous emergency braking
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Rear cross-traffic alert (with trailer coverage on XLT)
    • Reverse Brake Assist
    • Front and rear parking sensors
    • Reversing camera

    Wolftrak, Tremor, Wildtrak, Platinum and Raptor variants also get a surround-view camera. This is optional on the XLT.

    XLT and up get 'intelligent' adaptive cruise control, which also includes stop/go and lane-centring functionality, plus tyre pressure monitoring.

    Standard Equipment

    There are eight trim levels available on the diesel-powered MY26.5 Ranger, with the petrol-powered Raptor serving as the flagship variant of the ute lineup.

    Ranger XL
    Ranger XL

    The base XL comes standard with the following equipment:

    • 16-inch steel wheels (2.0L)
    • 17-inch steel wheels (NEW, V6)
    • Full-size spare
    • Rear disc brakes (NEW, V6)
    • Power-folding exterior mirrors (NEW, double cab only)
    • Electronic gear shifter (NEW, V6)
    • Selectable drive modes (NEW, V6)
    • 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system (NEW)
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • Dual-zone climate control (NEW)
    • Rear air vents (NEW, double cab only)
    • Leather-wrapped e-shifter (NEW, V6)
    • 2-speaker sound system (single cab)
    • 4-speaker sound system (super and dual cab)

    The XLS adds:

    • 17-inch alloy wheels in all-terrain tyres
    • Side steps
    • Carpeted floors
    • Driver’s floor mat

    The Black Edition adds:

    • 17-inch alloy wheels in all-terrain tyres
    • LED tail-lights
    • Drop-in tub liner
    • 'Long-legged' sports bar
    • Cargo management system

    The XLT adds (over XLS):

    • 17-inch alloy wheels in all-terrain tyres
    • LED headlights
    • LED tail-lights (pickups only)
    • LED front fog lights (4x4 only)
    • Rain-sensing wipers
    • Drop-in tub liner (double-cab pickup)
    • Spray-in tub liner (super-cab pickup)
    • 'Premium' cloth upholstery
    • Satellite navigation
    • Electrochromatic rear-view mirror
    • Proximity entry with push-button start
    • Wireless phone charger
    • 6-speaker sound system

    The Wolftrak adds (over XLT):

    • 17-inch Asphalt Black wheels in all-terrain tyres
    • Zest exterior accents
    • Honeycomb grille
    • Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors with puddle lights
    • ‘Long-legged’ sports bar
    • 2 x front tow hooks
    • Cargo management system
    • Mud/Rut, Sand drive modes
    • Pro-Trailer Backup Assist
    • Overhead auxiliary switch bank
    • Vinyl upholstery
    • Traction Green interior accents
    • All-weather front and rear floor mats

    The Tremor adds (over XLT):

    • 17-inch Asphalt Black alloy wheels in General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tyres
    • Large wheel arch mouldings
    • Front steel bash plate
    • Composite side steps
    • ‘Long-legged’ sports bar
    • 2 x front tow hooks
    • Tow tongue hitch
    • Honeycomb grille with auxiliary grille LED lights
    • Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
    • Puddle lights
    • 30mm increase in track width
    • Off-road suspension and steering
      • Bilstein position-sensitive dampers with external reservoirs
      • 26mm increase in ground clearance
      • Heavy-duty electric power-assisted steering gear with shielding
    • Trail Turn Assist
    • Trail Control (off-road adaptive cruise control)
    • Rock Crawl drive mode
    • Overhead auxiliary switch bank
    • All-weather floor mats
    • Vinyl upholstery
    • 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat

    The Wildtrak adds (over XLT):

    • 18-inch alloy wheels in all-terrain tyres
    • Matrix LED headlights
    • Sailplane
    • 8-way power driver's seat
    • Heated front seats
    • Leather-accented upholstery
    • 10-speaker B&O sound system
    • Ambient lighting

    The Platinum adds:

    • 20-inch alloy wheels with all-season tyres
    • Cargo management system
    • Flexible Rack System
    • Black roof
    • 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
    • 10-way power driver's seat with memory
    • 10-way power passenger seat
    • Ventilated front seats
    • Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Auxiliary switch bank

    In addition to its unique exterior styling and twin-turbo petrol V6 engine, the Raptor adds:

    • 17-inch alloy wheels in BF Goodrich KO2 all-terrain tyres
    • Baja and Rock Crawl drive modes
    • Fox racing 2.5-inch live valve suspension
    • 8-way power passenger seat

    The Raptor misses out on the Platinum's ventilated front seats and heated steering wheel.

    Options

    The following options are available:

    • XL Towing Pack: $1950, XL only
    • XL 17-inch wheel pack: $950, XL 2.0L only
    • XLT Touring Pack: $750, XLT V6 cab/chassis only
    • XLT Touring Pack: $1500, XLT V6 pickup only
    • Tremor Touring Pack: $1050, Tremor only
    • Wildtrak 20-inch wheel pack: $800, Wildtrak only
    • Power roller shutter: $3900
    • Flexible rack system: $1990
    • Lift and slide canopy (factory-fit): $4500
    • Dual lift canopy (factory-fit): $4700
    • Commercial canopy (factory-fit): $4700
    • Auxiliary switch bank: $450
    • Cargo management system: $450

    Colours

    Arctic 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 Black
    • Command Grey (Tremor and Raptor only)
    • Blue Lightning (XLT, Tremor and Raptor only)
    • Code Orange (Raptor only)
    • Ignite Orange (Wildtrak only)
    • Acacia Green (Platinum only)

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    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.

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