Last November, The Blue Oval teased the Ford Ranger Super Duty for the very first time, which is pretty much what one might think it is – a supremely capable version of the mid-size pickup. Since then, Ford Authority has spotted a few Ford Ranger Super Duty prototypes out testing on multiple occasions, giving us a good idea of what to expect from the new global model. The Blue Oval just announced that a full reveal was coming this week, and now, that’s precisely the case, as the new 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty has officially debuted.
The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty will be sold in a variety of configurations including Single Cab Chassis, Super Cab Chassis, Double Cab Chassis, and Double Cab pickup guise. On the outside, it certainly looks the part, thanks to features such as a heavy-duty frame-mounted steel bumper, a snorkel, taller side mirrors, standard driving light attachment points, a front bash plate, a unique front hood with “Super Duty” lettering, and an open-weave mesh grille. The Ranger Super Duty is also wider and offers more ground clearance than regular variants, and rolls on a set of eight-lug wheels and 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tires.
Inside the cabin, one will find more “Super Duty” embossing on the glovebox, along with a standard 12-inch infotainment screen, and auxiliary switches in the overhead console. 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty customers can also opt for what The Blue Oval calls the Integrated Device Mounting system, which enables them to mount devices weighing up to nearly nine pounds on the passenger side.
In terms of mechanicals, the 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty gets a lot of upgrades – a stronger chassis, locking front and rear differentials, and the turbocharged 3.0L V6 diesel mated to the 10-speed automatic transmission and a fortified transfer case with a low range. Ford hasn’t revealed output for that powerplant yet, but notes that it’s been “calibrated for heavy-duty emissions standards.” The Super Duty also gets a larger 130 liter (34 gallon) fuel tank as standard.
In terms of capability, the Ranger Super Duty touts 4,500 kilograms (9,920 pounds) of towing capacity, a 4,500 kilogram (9,920 pound) gross vehicle mass (GVM), and 8,000 kilograms (17,636 pounds) of gross combined mass (GCM). Pricing has yet to be revealed, but 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty deliveries are slated to begin at some point in Australia next year.
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Minus the snorkel, looks GREAT. 34 gallon fuel tank! Bring it to the US with a 3.0L GTDI option and they will SELL!
Not for +25% more
This would indeed sell in the US. Ford should realise that this wouldn’t even compete for buyers of the current SD’s. It would certainly appeal to those that need the ability to have a capable workhorse that isn’t full-sized, due to space constraints of many descriptions, especially those in mor urban and suburban settings. Those that need fill-sized SD’s, like farmers and ranchers wouldn’t be swayed away from their current trucks, so no cannibalization would take place.
Don’t bother sending it to the US. As I’ve said for years, the Ranger is priced too close to the F-150 and most just spend a few extra thou for the bigger one. Won’t sell here.
It’s the resident message board whiner! Few extra thou? LOL. With your ‘thinking’, Ford shouldn’t sell the Ranger Raptor here, since for a ‘few extra thou’ you can get an F150 Raptor……RIGHT????
First Ford smears the Mustang name with a 4-dooor plug up and now this stealing of our Super Duty name from “real” trucks.
Why not name the Ranger “F100 Ranger?” That way it will be counted as an “F series” truck and not technically take sales from the F150!
The First F100 Ranger was made in 1965 as a upscale trim on the F100, including Mustang bucket seats, side trim bright work, coil over assist rear springs, and a full instrument panel gauge set
The ugly snorkel should be an option, not standard. Waste of money for 99 out of 100 buyers and ugly to boot. Just don’t make the air input too low and make the regular height standard (like fender height coming in from the side like the older Mustangs).
Square wheel arches on a Ford?! Hell no!
Too bad this will never be sold in the USA. Perhaps Ford could at least allow other cab configurations be allowed on the current Ranger in the USA.
Really, another unneeded 4WD that doesn’t have a place in line. Farley … we need a reliable and affordable pickup, not another SUV (stupid useless vehicle) to sit on dealer lots from one year to the next due to being something that there wasn’t any real demand for, as others have mentioned in this forum … buy the F150, you can be sure the cost will be dern close. Ford & GM have done nothing for the past few model years but “bloat” the existing family of vehicles, Ford is guilty many times of this … examples, Thunderbird, Mustang, and now Ranger … and the Maverick cost wise has gone down the same rabbit hole. Many didn’t like the Mustang II that came about in the 1970’s … but it was cheap to buy (around $3,500 to $5,000) looked good and lasted. Farley needs only to turn back to what worked over the years to become successful … what does he do … EVs nobody wants … way too expensive pricing on everything … leads a company with more recall notices than ever on new vehicles, ecoboost engine issues, just to mention a few. If I were on Ford’s Board of Directors … Farley and his Minions who is leading the company down the wrong path would be fired. You can be dern sure the way Henry Ford done things Farley an his Minions would have been long gone before now.
Thank you for taking on the task as spokesperson for what ‘we’ need. If YOU were on the board of directors??? <– LOL!
When I first saw the article I checked the date to see if it was an April Fools’ joke. When I saw that it is being released in Australia it made sense to me. Do they even have full size pickups there? As other commenters have pointed out, its specs don’t make much sense in North America where you can simply buy a bigger truck to do the things you can do with this Ranger.
When is it coming to the US? Be nice if they lifted the Ranger Raptor about 3 inches as well and put 35s on it.