Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Ranger.
The 2026 Ford Ranger carries forward the nameplate's established formula, pairing an S10 automatic transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 21 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. Early reliability data for this model year is notably light, with only four owner complaints filed to date — powertrain issues leading the way — alongside six recalls already issued against the truck. Viewed against three decades of Ranger complaint history from 1990 through 2020, the 2026 sits in unusually favorable territory, a dramatic improvement over the 1999 model year's 818 complaints and even cleaner than the 2014 low of just a single complaint, indicating Ford has reached one of the most reliable stretches in the truck's recorded history.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 21 / 25 / 23 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Raptor SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.30 sec | 14.10 sec | 405 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | XLT FX4 SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.60 sec | 14.50 sec | 315 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | Raptor SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.80 sec | 14.50 sec | 405 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | Lariat SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-4 | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 270 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | XLT FX4 SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.30 sec | 14.80 sec | 315 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | Lariat SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-4 | 6.60 sec | 15.00 sec | 270 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | XLT Sport SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-4 | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 270 hp | 4WD |
| 2024 | XLT Sport SuperCrew (4'11.6" Bed) 2.3L Turbo I-4 | 7.10 sec | 15.60 sec | 270 hp | 4WD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record shows that Ranger complaints surged to a high of 818 in 1999, then gradually fell, reaching a near‑baseline of 1–2 complaints only in the 2014‑2017 window before climbing back to 260 complaints and 11 recalls in 2019 and 121 complaints with 7 recalls in 2020. Recall activity mirrors this arc, with a peak of 13 recalls in 1998‑1999, a long lull of zero recalls from 2014‑2017, and a modest resurgence of double‑digit recalls in the most recent years. Across the generation, investigations have remained low (typically 0‑3 per year) and Technical Service Bulletins have trended downward after a 1990s peak, suggesting that major systemic issues have been largely resolved. The 2026 Ranger falls after the recent modest uptick but before any new data, placing it in a period of relatively stable, moderate complaint and recall levels rather than the historic spikes. **Takeaway:** Based on the long‑term trend, 2026 is not a high‑risk model year; it should be a reasonably safe used purchase, provided a thorough inspection confirms no new issues.
All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 26-2301 | 2026-06-30 | Power Train | Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may require the replacement of… |
| SSM 54902 | 2026-06-05 | Power Train | For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch… |
| SSM 54857 | 2026-05-21 | Fuel/Propulsion System | 2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick… |
| TSB 26-2185 | 2026-05-07 | Electrical System | This bulletin supersedes 25-2621. Reason for update: add 2026 model year vehicles and… |
| SSM 54804 | 2026-05-05 | Electrical System | Some 2025-2026 Ranger vehicles built on or before 21-Apr-2026 and equipped with a 12-inch… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 21 city / 25 highway / 23 combined mpg.