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About the Ford Ranger
Last updated Feb 10, 2025The Ford Ranger is consistently one of Australia's best-selling vehicles, and is comfortably the best-selling Ford locally. It's available in a huge range of variants, from the super pared-back traffic controller at the bottom of the range to the more luxurious Ranger Wildtrak, and the off-road-focused Ranger Raptor.
Pros
- Balance of on-road comfort and carrying capacity
- Interior technology remains solid
- Australian development process
Cons
- Expensive at the top end
- Missing some active safety kit
- Soon-to-be replaced
Ford Ranger Rating
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2021 Ford Ranger Reviews
2021 Ford Ranger Price
XL
FX4
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $59,990 |
| 3.2L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $62,190 |
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $63,690 |
XL Heavy Duty
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | $52,790 |
XLT
Raptor
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $77,690 |
Wildtrak
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $62,390 |
| 3.2L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $64,590 |
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $66,090 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $53,540 |
| 3.2L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $55,740 |
FX4 MAX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $66,190 |
XLS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,290 |
| 3.2L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $52,490 |
Raptor X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $79,390 |
Wildtrak X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $66,790 |
| 2.0L, 10-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $67,790 |
XL Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, RWD | $43,790 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Ford Ranger Specs
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2021 Ford Ranger Dimensions
1703mm
1867mm
5133mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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The Ford Ranger's tub measures 1549mm long, 1560mm wide, and 511mm tall. It measures 1139mm between the arches.
Payload varies. For 4×2 variants, it ranges between 1069kg (XLT Double Cab Pickup 3.2) and 1476kg (XL Single Cab Chassis Hi-Rider 2.2).
For 4×4 models, it’s as low as 748kg in the Raptor and 981kg in the FX4 Max, and as high as 1331kg in the XL Single Cab Chassis 3.2 manual and 1313kg with the auto.
All Rangers have a 3500kg braked towing capacity except the 4×2 XL Single Cab Chassis Low-Rider, which can tow 2500kg.
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2021 Ford Ranger Exterior
The Ranger has been given a number of updates over its life. At the bottom end of the range, it's all about simplicity with steel wheels and black body trim. Moving to the more expensive models, however, brings bigger wheels and tougher exterior finishes.
The Raptor is a beast, and looks like a trophy truck for the road.
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2021 Ford Ranger Interior
The interior received a huge overhaul for 2015 and it’s held up well since then, helped by one of the better infotainment systems in this class.
The 8.0-inch unit mightn’t be the biggest anymore but Ford’s Sync system is responsive and easy to use, with shortcuts to different menus at the bottom of the screen. It also allows for software updates that’ll help keep it fresh.
Perhaps the most attractive part of the cabin is the instrument cluster. The analogue dials look upmarket, with elegant fonts and striking blue needles. These flank a 4.2-inch screen that can display fuel economy data, driver assist information, and a digital speedometer.
The interior is well screwed together and hard-wearing.
Underneath the second row are a pair of storage areas, while the second-row seat back also hides the jack and two top-tether points for child seats. There are two ISOFIX anchor points back here too.
Rear-seat passengers have a fold-down centre armrest with cupholders and soft front seatbacks with map pockets, while there are both 12V and 230V outlets at the base of the centre console. Alas, that’s it for charging outlets – you won’t find any USB outlets back here, and you won’t even find air vents.
Ford does offer one type of outlet missing from many rivals, and that’s a 12V outlet in the tub. Load length is 1549mm and load width is 1560mm, or 1139mm between the arches.
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2021 Ford Ranger Safety Rating
When the Ford Ranger was tested by ANCAP in 2015, it received a rating of five stars.
That rating was based on a frontal offset score of 15.72 out of 16 and a side impact score of 16 out of 16. Whiplash and pedestrian protection were rated Good and Acceptable, respectively.
It does come standard with the following safety features:
- AEB with pedestrian detection
- Lane-keep assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Lane-departure warning
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
2021 Ford Ranger Fuel Economy
When equipped with the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, the Ranger consumes 6.5L/100km on the combined cycle with a manual transmission and 7.8L/100km with the automatic.
In the automatic Double Cab, fuel consumption increases to 8.0L/100km.
With the 3.2-litre turbo-diesel, the Ranger consumes 8.2L/100km on the combined cycle with rear-wheel drive and an automatic, 8.3L/100km with four-wheel-drive and a manual, 8.7L/100km as a 4×4 Super Cab automatic, and 8.9L/100km as a 4×4 Double Cab automatic.
With the 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel, the Ranger consumes 7.4L/100km and 8.2L/100km in the Raptor.
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Ford Ranger?
In addition to its five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, Ford offers 10 years of capped-price servicing for the Ranger.
The first four years or 60,000km of services are capped at $299 each, some of the most affordable service prices in this segment
How does the 2021 Ford Ranger drive?
Our expert take on Ford Ranger drivability.
Before driving this iteration of the Ranger when it launched all those years ago, we didn’t know a rear-leaf-sprung, ladder-frame workhorse could ride over horribly sharp and bruising surfaces with so much cushy aplomb.
To this day there is no other ute in this class – and barely any SUVs – that dispatch our rural roads and trails more comfortably.
You sit up nice and high, and while the lack of telescopic adjustment annoys me, the electric-assisted motor-driven steering gives you featherweight wheel movement that makes it a cinch to park and drive around town.
It’s quite softly suspended, meaning there’s a little pronounced body movement against cornering forces, and some up-and-down body movement, but it all settles down quickly enough and is so cushy and quiet you’ll scarcely care.
The engine never feels like it’s working hard, because the 10-speed transmission rifles through its copious ratios to keep the engine in its sweet spot.
The Ranger’s approach angle is 29 degrees, the departure angle is 21 degrees, and ground clearance is 237mm. A small dial engages rear-wheel drive, 4H (high range 4×4) and 4L (low range 4×4), the former of which can be accessed on the fly and the latter in neutral.
Unusually for the class, the Ford’s rear differential lock (to mitigate freewheeling) works in 4H and 4L.
The ride quality is very smooth over logs and corrugations, the throttle isn’t too touchy or sensitive, the gearbox belies its plethora of ratios and doesn’t get confused or indecisive, the downhill braking felt ok, and hill-descent control allows you to override it with throttle while braking.
2021 Ford Ranger Colours
What colours are available for the Ford Ranger
The base Ranger XL and XLS are offered in:
- Aluminium Silver
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Shadow Black
The XLT adds Alabaster White to that palette, while the Wildtrak adds Saber Orange.
The Ranger Raptor is offered in:
- Conquer Grey
- Arctic White
- Ford Performance Blue
- Shadow Black
2021 Ford Ranger Warranty
Should you buy the 2021 Ford Ranger
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The Ranger is nearing the end of its life, but it's still one of the best dual-cab utes out there.
It's expensive at the top end of the range, but the Ranger strikes an excellent balance between comfort and capability.
Ford Ranger FAQs
The cheapest Ford Ranger is the XL 2.2 LOW RIDER (4x2) that starts from $23,700.
The most expensive Ford Ranger is the RAPTOR 2.0 (4x4) that starts from $58,600.
The best towing capacity of a Ford Ranger is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: XL 2.2 HI-RIDER (4x2), XL 3.2 (4x4), XLT 3.2 HI-RIDER (4x2), XLT 2.0 HI-RIDER (4x2), XL 2.0 (4x4), XLS 3.2 (4x4), XLT 2.0 (4x4), XL 3.2 (4x4) TRADIE, XLT 3.2 (4x4), SPORT 3.2 (4x4), FX4 3.2 (4x4), FX4 2.0 (4x4), WILDTRAK X (4x4), WILDTRAK 3.2 (4x4), WILDTRAK 2.0 (4x4), FX4 MAX 2.0 (4x4) and WILDTRAK X 2.0 (4x4).
The largest Ford Ranger is the RAPTOR X 2.0 (4x4) which measures 2028mm wide, 5398mm in length and sits 1873mm tall.
The most powerful Ford Ranger is the RAPTOR X 2.0 (4x4) which has 157kW of power from its 2.0L BI TURBO CDI engine.
The Ford Ranger is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ford Ranger is the FX4 2.0 (4x4) which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).
The Ford Ranger uses Diesel.