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2023 Ford Ranger

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Ranger.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2023 Ford Ranger comes with an automatic S10 transmission, EPA‑rated at 20 city/26 highway/22 combined mpg, and calls for 6.2 quarts of 5W‑30 or 0W‑30 oil. Owner‑reported issues total 17, with the power‑train category leading the complaints and four recalls issued for the model year. Across the Ranger’s 1990‑2020 history, complaint volumes have swung from a peak of 818 in 1999 to a low of just one in 2014. At 17 complaints, the 2023 edition sits much closer to the historic low than the high, suggesting a comparatively clean reliability record for this generation.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 48 · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265/60R18 110TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length211 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height71.3 in
Wheelbase126.8 in
Curb weight4352 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Ranger of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2024 Raptor SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Raptor SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec14.10 sec405 hp4WD
2024XLT FX4 SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.50 sec315 hp4WD
2024Raptor SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.50 sec405 hp4WD
2024Lariat SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.80 sec270 hp4WD
2024XLT FX4 SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.30 sec14.80 sec315 hp4WD
2024Lariat SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec270 hp4WD
2024XLT Sport SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-46.90 sec15.40 sec270 hp4WD
2024XLT Sport SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.60 sec270 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.2 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, SAE 80W in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity12.8 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 80W
Differential Gear OilSAE 80W
Engine Coolant Capacity11.6 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W · SAE 0W
Engine Oil Capacity6.2 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugUse new plugs: 21.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugUse new plugs: 21.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugUse a new sealing washer: 18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugUse a new sealing washer: 18.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugFill: 35.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubBolts: 129.0 ft-lbs; Nut: 221.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubBolts: 129.0 ft-lbs; Nut: 221.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug TypeSP-594
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity3.38 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberAGM VRLA Battery: 94R
Optional BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.059" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.260; Rear: 0.866
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 83.037 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 86.037 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Ford Ranger's federal record shows a historical peak in complaints during the late 1990s, reaching 818 in 1999, followed by a general downward trend in reported issues through 2020. The 2023 model year sits at the end of this arc, showing a marked reduction in volume compared to the 260 complaints in 2019 and 121 in 2020. Reported issues for 2023 are minimal, with the most frequent complaints involving the power train (4), vehicle speed control (2), service brakes (2), and air bags (2). The data also notes two crash-related complaints and one fire-related complaint for the 2023 model, though the root causes for these incidents are not specified. Given the extremely low complaint volume relative to previous years in the record, the 2023 Ford Ranger is a good year to buy.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
61
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
17
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train4
Vehicle Speed Control2
Service Brakes2
Air Bags2
Electrical System1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Lane Departure1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 61 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-23092026-07-02Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the…
TSB 26-22412026-05-18Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the…
25B512026-05-08EngineCertain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model…
SSM 547202026-04-02Electrical SystemVarious 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system…
SSM 547192026-04-02Power TrainFor 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Ranger take?

6.2 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-Q1SP, XO-5W30-Q1FS; Temperatures below -22°F many use SAE 0W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Ranger have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Ranger get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.