The 2023 Ford Ranger pickup has been a trusted companion for many years, providing reliable performance and impressive capabilities. Equipped with a powerful 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, this pickup can tackle just about any challenge that comes it's way. With a generous payload capacity (1,609 to 1,905 lbs), you'll have no problem carrying all the gear you need for your next adventure. Whether tackling rugged terrain or navigating crowded city streets, the Ranger is up to the task. So, if you're ready to conquer your next roadblock, choose the Ford Ranger as your trusty companion.
The all-new 2023 Ranger (not coming Stateside, period), designed and engineered in Australia, represents a substantial divergence from the previous-generation pickup. The design team at Ford has given the Ford Ranger a blockier facelift , resulting in a vehicle that resembles the 2023 Ford F-150. The U.S. will continue with the pre-facelift fourth-generation model for now, with the new-gen model due in 2024. With prices beginning at $27,400 for a new Ford Ranger XL, you'll still enjoy one of the most stylish trucks on the road.
2023 Ford Ranger
- 7,500 pounds Towing Capacity
- Independent Front Suspension
- Autolamp - automatic on/off headlamps
- Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology
- Available 8" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen in Center Stack with available SYNC® 3
- Powerpoint, 12v - Front, (2) Rear (1)
- 10-speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission
- Brakes - 4-Wheel Disc with ABS
- Model: Ranger
- Engine: 2.3L Ford EcoBoost
- Power Output: 270 HP
- Torque: 310 LB-FT
- Transmission: 10-Speed Auto
- Driveline: RWD or 4WD
- Available In SuperCab And SuperCrew Configurations
- Great Towing Capacity at 7,500 pounds
- Many available modern safety features
- Uncomfortable ride over uneven pavement
- Options Quickly Drive Up Price
- Base Model Technology Is Lacking
2023 Ford Ranger Performance And Capability
The Ford Ranger is available across three trims for the 2023 model year.
- XL
- XLT
- Lariat
The mid-size pickup is powered by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that produces a whopping 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission, it is available with rear-wheel drive or the popular optional four-wheel drive system. It can pull up to 7,500 pounds when it is fitted with the optional Trailer Tow Package and outfitted with a class IV hitch and a 4/7 connector.
In addition to the trim levels, Ford will allow you to further customize your Ranger with features such as the Ford Terrain Management system. With the electronic shift-on-the-fly, you'll be able to run the roads or take over the trails. Journey down the highway in a two-wheel drive or switch to a four-wheel drive with the turn of a knob!
For the ultimate adventure, the Ranger can also be equipped with the Tremor Off-Road Package. A modified heavy suspension for increased ground clearance, FOX shocks, skid plates, tow hooks, and six up-fitter switches are included in the available Tremor Off-Road Package. When the terrain becomes nasty, Ford's Trail Control and the Terrain Management System inspire confidence to stay on course. The FX4 off-road package gets you an electronic-locking differential and a transfer case.
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2023 Ford Ranger |
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Engine |
2.3L EcoBoost Auto Start-Stop |
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Horsepower |
270 HP |
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Torque |
310 LB-FT |
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Transmission |
10-Speed SelectShift Automatic |
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EST. EPA Mileage |
21 mpg city 26 mpg hwy 23 combined |
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Range |
18-gallon tank - 414 miles per tank |
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Towing Capacity |
7,500 lbs |
Exterior Design
The Ford Ranger is available in SuperCab and SuperCrew cab configurations for this model year. Despite being the older model, i.e the pre-facelift model, this mid-size pickup sure pack a lot of presence. The SuperCab includes two full-size front doors with two smaller rear doors, and the SuperCrew has four full-size doors. The SuperCab comes with a six-foot bed while the SuperCrew packs a shorter five-foot bed.
While the base variant looks plain jane and plays it safe, sans any chrome, you can fix that by opting for one of the higher trims. Wheel sizes start at 17 inches and are available in several finishes; it really depends on what trim you choose.
You can spruce things up considerably by choosing from one of the many optional appearance packages that Ford offers for the Ranger, which includes
- Black Appearance Package
- Sport Appearance Package
- Chrome Appearance Package
- STX Special Edition Appearance Package
- STX Appearance Package
Diving into the list of optional extras available with everything from body graphics ($450), and Tonneau Covers ($590), you'll discover that the choice is vast and you can really make your, Ranger your own.
For the 2023 model year, Ford has decided to delete the Splash Edition package. This means Avalanche, Desert Sand, and Forest Green are no longer options for exterior colors, but Ford has added Azure Gray as a premium paint option for the Ford Ranger. Overall, this Ranger maintains the same body lines and style with changes coming in the 2024 model year.
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Exterior Color |
Price |
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Cactus Gray |
- |
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Carbonized Gray |
- |
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Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat |
$995 |
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Iconic Silver |
- |
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Oxford White |
- |
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Race Red |
- |
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Hot Pepper |
$495 |
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Shadow Black |
- |
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Velocity Blue |
- |
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Exterior Dimensions |
2023 Ford Ranger XL |
2023 Ford Ranger XLT |
2023 Ford Ranger Lariat SuperCrew |
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Length |
210.8" |
210.8" |
210.8" |
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Width |
73.3" w/o mirrors 85.8" with mirrors |
73.3" w/o mirrors 85.8" with mirrors |
73.3" w/o mirrors 85.8" with mirrors |
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Height |
70.7" |
71.1" |
71.5 |
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Wheelbase |
126.8" |
126.8" |
126.8" |
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Ground Clearance |
8.4" |
8.4" |
8.9" |
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Curb Weight |
4,145 pounds |
4,354 pounds |
4,441 pounds |
Interior Quality And Technology
The interior of the 2023 Ford Ranger is rather basic, and a lack of storage space in the cabin generates negative comments amongst many reviewers. It can seat between four and five people depending on its configuration. and SYNC3 audio system with Apple CarPlay, the Ranger’s interior is blessed with just enough technology and small bits of trim to keep it from being dull.
As for interior color options, you can choose between an all-black or beige theme. The XL and XLT trim come with cloth seats, while the top-of-the-line Lariat model has leather seats, (heated front seats) a leather steering wheel with an available 675-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system.
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Interior Dimensions |
2023 Ford Ranger XL |
2023 Ford Ranger XLT |
2023 Ford Ranger Lariat SuperCrew |
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Seating Capacity |
4-SuperCab 5-SuperCrew |
4-SuperCab 5-SuperCrew |
4-SuperCab 5-SuperCrew |
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Head Room - Front |
39.8" |
39.8" |
39.8" |
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Leg Room - Front |
43.1" |
43.1" |
43.1" |
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Shoulder Room - Front |
56.7" |
56.7" |
56.7" |
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Hip Room Front |
55.8" |
55.8" |
55.8" |
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Storage Space |
51 cu. ft |
51 cu. ft |
51 cu. ft |
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Bed Length |
SuperCab - 6' box SuperCrew - 5' box |
SuperCab - 6' box SuperCrew - 5' box |
SuperCab - 6' box SuperCrew - 5' box |
2023 Ford Ranger Price And Availability
The base model 2023 Ford Ranger starts at $27,400 and includes a plethora of standard features as well as a variety of optional features. The XLT is slightly more equipped than the XL and starts at $31,460. The XLT package includes Halogen fog lamps, manual-folding side mirrors with dual power glass, a power locking tailgate, a dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, and a 4.2-inch color productivity screen in the instrument cluster rather than the XL's 2.3-inch screen.
Moving up to the Lariat, the Ultimate Ranger, the MSRP rises to $35,500 and includes LED headlights and tail lamps, a standard rear parking sensor, a 110-Volt power outlet, and an optional Bang & Olufsen sound system in the SuperCrew model.
Build your 2023 Ford Ranger Here
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2023 Ford Ranger Trim MSRP Pricing |
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Ranger XL 2WD SuperCab |
Starting MSRP $27,400 |
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Ranger XLT 4WD SuperCrew |
Starting MSRP $36,095 |
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Ranger Lariat 4WD SuperCrew |
Starting MSRP $40,945 |
Safety
The 2023 Ford Ranger pickup truck comes standard with numerous safety features. A rearview camera, Advance Trac stability control, Safety Canopy side curtain airbags, and child seat tether anchors are standard on all Ranger trim levels. All trim levels include a SecuriLock anti-theft system with a perimeter anti-theft alarm, which is standard on the XLT and Lariat trims and optional on the XL.
Ford engineers have included independent front suspension as well as a beefy two-stage rear leaf spring suspension to keep the 2023 Ford Ranger planted on the road. Trailer Sway Control is standard on all trim levels to keep the truck tracking straight when coupled to a trailer. The Ford Ranger has an NHTSA 5-star rating for front driver-side and side collision protection.
Main Competition
Within Ford’s pickup truck line-up, the Ford Ranger sits comfortably between the 2023 Ford Maverick and the 2023 Ford F-150. The Ranger is slightly more than 11 inches longer than the Maverick and it is almost a full 17 inches shorter than the F-150. The Ranger tows 3,500 more pounds than the Maverick and tows significantly less than the F-150’s 14,000-pound towing capacity.
Outside of the Ford, the Chevrolet Colorado, the Nissan Frontier, the unibody Honda Ridgeline and Toyota Tacoma also compete for your money. In terms of safety, the Ranger outperforms the Colorado with standard Blind Spot Monitoring and Lane Departure Warning System, as well as a 21 EPA Estimated City MPG versus 19 in the Colorado.
The Ranger and the 2023 Toyota Tacoma differ significantly in that the Ranger comes standard with front and rear disc brakes, whereas the Tacoma has rear drum brakes. Another distinction is that the Ranger has a towing capacity of 7,500 pounds, whereas the Taco only has 6,800. So overall with a base starting price of $27,400; the Ford Ranger remains a solid value buy in the mid-size pickup-truck segment.
FAQ
Q: How much will the 2023 Ford Ranger cost?
The base XL SuperCab with rear-wheel drive in the 2023 Ranger starts at $27,400. The base price for the XLT is $31,460, while the top-tier Lariat model starts at $35,500. The most expensive Ranger is the four-door Lariat SuperCrew with four-wheel drive, which begins at $40,945.
Q: When can you order a new 2023 Ford Ranger?
The 2023 Ford Ranger went on sale on September 15, 2022. Your local Ford dealer most likely has a Ranger in stock that you can test drive right now.
Q: How big is the all-new 2023 Ford Ranger pickup truck?
Ford has placed the Ranger in its lineup between the smaller 2023 Ford Maverick and the larger 2023 Ford F-150. It is comparable in size to the Chevrolet Colorado, Toyota Tacoma, Honda Ridgeline, and Nissan Frontier.