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    2016 Ford Ranger

    Used from

    $24,390 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 9.6 L / 100km

    About the Ford Ranger

    Last updated Feb 10, 2025

    The 2016 Ford Ranger's used prices in Australia typically range from $12,900 for the XL 2.2 (4x2) variant and topping out at $29,000 for the XL 3.2 Plus (4x4).

    There are 11 variants of the Ranger available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel (118kW/385Nm) and 3.2L turbo diesel (147kW/470Nm). Available with 6 speed manual or 6 speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2016 Ranger was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Pros

    • Punchy and refined V6 diesel
    • Surprisingly fuel efficient
    • Benchmark driving experience

    Cons

    • Lacking some wow factor
    • Expensive compared with more enticing Sport grade
    • No wireless phone charger

    See Ford Ranger models from other years

    2016 Ford Ranger Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Ford Ranger Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Ranger

    XL

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Type: Bench
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Type: Electric
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
      • Type: Jump
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Hinged
      • Type: Wind-up
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
      • Seating Configuration: 3+0
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Tray
      • Type: Straight Side
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    XLT

    Adds to XL:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Touch Screen
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Tray
      • Liner: Insert
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from XL:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bench
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
      • Seating Configuration: 3+0
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    XLS

    Adds to XLT:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from XLT:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Touch Screen
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Jump
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Hinged
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Tray
      • Liner: Insert
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    XL Plus

    Adds to XLS:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bench
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
      • Seating Configuration: 3+0
    Removes from XLS:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2

    Wildtrak

    Adds to XL Plus:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Step
      • Type: Platform
    • Tray
      • Liner: Insert
      • Lockable Pickup Bed Cover
      • Tray Cover: Tonneau Cover
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from XL Plus:
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Type: Bench
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
      • Seating Configuration: 3+0
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2016 Ford Ranger Specs

    2016 Ford Ranger Dimensions

    1703mm
    1850mm
    5110mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Ford Ranger Dimensions

    2016 Ford Ranger Boot Space

    The Ford Ranger offers ample boot space with its practical cargo bed, designed to accommodate a variety of loads. The size of the bed provides sufficient room for tools, equipment, and gear, making it versatile for both everyday tasks and larger hauling needs. With its durable design, the Ranger’s cargo area is built to handle demanding conditions and heavy use.

    2016 Ford Ranger Exterior

    The Ranger boasts a rugged and bold exterior with a distinctive grille, muscular body lines, and robust stance. Its design combines style with practicality, ensuring it looks sharp while being durable enough for off-road adventures and tough tasks.

    2016 Ford Ranger Interior

    The Ford Ranger’s interior is designed for comfort and functionality, featuring supportive seats, a user-friendly layout, and durable materials. It offers ample space for passengers and practical storage solutions, making it suitable for both work and leisure

    2016 Ford Ranger Infotainment

    The Ranger’s infotainment system includes a touchscreen display with intuitive controls, smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and available navigation. It provides seamless connectivity and entertainment options, enhancing the driving experience.

    2016 Ford Ranger Fuel Economy

    There are 11 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Ranger

    The most fuel efficient Ford Ranger is the XL 2.2 (4x2) with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.2L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 6.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Ford Ranger that uses the most amount of fuel is the XL 3.2 PLUS (4x4) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.2L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 9.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Ford Ranger variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Ford Ranger Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Ford Ranger?

    The Ford Ranger has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    How does the 2016 Ford Ranger drive?

    Our expert take on Ford Ranger drivability.

    It’s quicker than most of its rivals in a straight line, although the Wildtrak V6 can’t match V8 trucks from the USA, and the torquey turbo-diesel engine combines with a smart suspension tune to make it comfortable with a 2500kg caravan hooked up. Likewise, it performed well against our high-tech trailer dyne.

    Off-road, it wasn’t fazed by any of our tests. Along with solid hardware, all the onboard technology makes actually unlocking the car’s capability simple for nervous off-roaders.

    Also on hand to make life easier for nervous off-roaders are the excellent front-view camera and a range of preset off-road modes. Not sure how to set up your four-wheel drive system? Choose your terrain using the dial, and let the car work it out for you.

    It sets a new benchmark for dual-cab utes, and its rivals have some serious catching up to do.

    The Ranger’s Aussie DNA remains evident once you break out of the city limits and find yourself loping along ungraded gravel and coarse tarmac.

    It rides over corrugations with a minimum of fuss, offering plenty of softness in the suspension, matched with good amounts of control on rebound — even when there’s nothing heavy in the tub.

    It’s also quiet in terms of the degree to which tyre roar, wind noise, and engine gruffness are filtered out of the cabin at cruise.

    While the core ladder frame and coil front/leaf rear suspension setups are familiar, Ford Australia’s engineers added 50mm in track width and moved the dampers outboard, theoretically tamping down ever further on hopping and bouncing when lightly laden.

    It’s also worth noting that Rangers graded XLT, Sport and Wildtrak now have rear disc brakes rather than drums.

    The Bi-Turbo four is largely familiar but Ford has made some changes to iron out some bugs that affected the first iteration – there were indeed some issues.

    Its sequential, differently-sized turbos cut lag, and the gear spacings perhaps felt better in this incarnation, meaning it seemed less fussy or prone to hunt about for the perfect ratio. It does still have a slim peak torque band, but overall it’s a refined and sufficiently punchy setup.

    Yes, most people will lust after the $3000 more expensive V6, but the Bi-Turbo four offers the sort of punch its displacement belies, and there’ll almost certainly be much shorter wait lists.

    The headline V6 offers better punch – 30kW and 100Nm to be precise – as you would expect, as well as idle stop/start and the aforementioned permanent 4WD. It’s also quite refined from outside, with a fairly muted diesel idle.

    Overall it offers more immediate punch off the mark as well as better traction in the right setup, and a superior surge of torque from 1750rpm for easier overtaking. It isn’t hard to see the appeal, and it certainly puts a D-Max or HiLux in the shade for refinement and performance.

    The difference in fuel use between the four-cylinder (7.6L/100km) and V6 (8.4L/100km) is actually quite small.

    The base four-wheel drive system available with the 2.0-litre single- and twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel engines is a part-time system with a two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case featuring 2H, 4H and 4L modes.

    It’s what we have come to expect from most dual-cab utes, forcing owners to manually shift from two- to four-wheel drive when the going gets rough. It shouldn’t be driven in four-wheel drive on sealed roads.

    The 2024 Ford Ranger with the 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel or 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo petrol engines, however, feature an on-demand four-wheel drive system that offers the same 2H, 4H and 4L modes, but also has a 4A automatic mode that can be used on “high-traction surfaces” like paved roads.

    This 4A mode when selected can continuously distribute power between the front and rear axles for “optimum performance in all on-road conditions”. Essentially, it behaves like an all-wheel drive car in 4A.

    There’s also an electronic rear differential lock that can be activated through the Sync4 infotainment touchscreen.

    Depending on the Ranger variant, there are a variety of drive modes that change the vehicle’s throttle response, gearshifts, traction control and ABS. These include the following:

    • Normal
    • Eco
    • Sport
    • Tow/Haul
    • Slippery
    • Mud/Ruts (off-road use)
    • Sand (off-road use)
    • Baja
    • Rock Crawl

    Available on some models is an Off-Road Screen (ORS) that’s able to display the following information:

    • Driveline and electronic diff lock indication
    • Steering angle
    • Vehicle pitch and roll angles
    • Off-road features buttons

    A surround-view camera, which is available on some models, can also be interacted with in this ORS.

    If you're interested in getting behind the wheel of the Ranger for yourself, you can find your local Ford dealership via the Ford website.

    2016 Ford Ranger Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Ranger?

    The Ford Ranger offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Should you buy the 2016 Ford Ranger

    Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.

    The Ford Ranger is a strong contender if you’re looking for a midsize pickup that combines rugged capability with modern features. It’s well-suited for both work and play, offering durable construction, ample cargo space, and a versatile design. The interior provides comfort and practicality, while the infotainment system keeps you connected and entertained. If you need a truck with off-road capability, towing power, and everyday usability, the Ranger is a solid choice. However, if you prioritize maximum payload or towing capacity, you might want to consider a full-size truck.

    Ford Ranger FAQs

    The cheapest Ford Ranger is the XL 2.2 (4x2) that starts from $12,900.

    The most expensive Ford Ranger is the XL 3.2 PLUS (4x4) that starts from $29,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Ranger is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: XL 3.2 (4x4), XL 2.2 HI-RIDER (4x2), XLT 3.2 HI-RIDER (4x2), XLS 3.2 (4x4), XLS 2.2 (4x4), XL 3.2 PLUS (4x4), XLS 3.2 (4x4) SPECIAL EDITION, XLT 3.2 (4x4) and WILDTRAK 3.2 (4x4).

    The largest Ford Ranger is the WILDTRAK 3.2 (4x4) which measures 1850mm wide, 5389mm in length and sits 1848mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Ranger is the WILDTRAK 3.2 (4x4) which has 147kW of power from its 3.2L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ engine.

    The Ford Ranger is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Ranger is the WILDTRAK 3.2 (4x4) which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Ranger uses Diesel.