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2026 Ford Ranger

Truck · 2.3L EcoBoost I4 · RWD

81/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a truck is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine2.3L EcoBoost I4
Horsepower270 hp
Torque310 lb-ft
0–60 mph6.1 sec
Top speed109 mph
DrivetrainRWD
Seats5
Combined MPG23 mpg (21 city / 26 hwy)
Range371 miles
MSRP$35,200
Body styleTruck

The verdict

What's good

  • EcoBoost torque delivery makes towing feel effortless well below redline
  • Trail Control cruise control holds speed on steep descents hands-free
  • Crew cab rear legroom exceeds most midsize truck rivals in this class
  • Strong dealer and parts network makes service accessible nationwide

What's not

  • RWD-only base configuration requires upgrading for winter or off-road use
  • Large turning radius makes urban parking a multi-point affair
  • Unloaded ride over rough pavement is choppy and unsettled
  • Fuel economy on long highway hauls is below midsize segment average

The engine

EcoBoost

2.3L Turbo I4

Ford's 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbo-four punches hard for its size — torque-rich and willing, whether boosting a Ranger, an Explorer, or standing in as the entry Mustang's engine.

The EcoBoost family was Ford's answer to downsizing: smaller turbocharged engines making big-engine power, and this 2.3 is a direct relative of the unit that powered the Focus RS.

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