The 2020 Ford Ranger received subtle updates for its second year in the North American market.
Changes, Updates, New Features
Exterior
- Addition of Iconic Silver, Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, and Race Red exterior colors
- Rapid Red is not available for the XL trim and is a $395 option for the XLT and Lariat trims.
- Deletion of two exterior color options:
- Ingot Silver
- Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Interior
- None
Packaging
- FX2 Package is now available for two-wheel drive Ranger models. It includes:
- 17- or 18-inch wheels
- Front underbody guard
- Air dam delete
- Electronic locking rear differential
- Off-road-tuned suspension
- Off-road cluster screen with information on vehicle pitch, roll, and yaw
Platform
The 2020 Ford Ranger rides on the Ford T6 platform shared across the following vehicles:
- 2011 Ford Ranger and newer (International markets, Ranger T6, 2011 – present)
- 2019Â Ford Ranger Raptor (International markets, Ranger T6, 2019Â – present)
- 2015 Ford Everest and newer (International markets, 2015 – present)
- Ford Everest is sold as Ford Endeavour in India
- Ford Ranger (USA and Canada, 2019 – present)
- 2021 Ford Bronco (USA and Canada, 2021 – future)
Powertrain
The 2020 Ford Ranger is powered by Ford’s turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Both two-wheel-drive (sending power to the rear wheels) and four-wheel drive models are available.
| Powertrain Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 2.3L |
| Aspiration | Turbo |
| Horsepower | 270 |
| Torque (Pound-Feet) | 310 |
Primary Competitors
The 2020 Ranger competes against other mid-size mainstream pickup trucks, including:
American and Canadian Competitors:
- Chevrolet Colorado
- GMC Canyon
- Toyota Tacoma
- Nissan Frontier
- Jeep Gladiator
- Honda Ridgeline
International Competitors:
- Toyota HiLux
- Nissan Navara
- Chevrolet S10
- Mitsubishi L200
- Isuzu D-Max
Production
The 2020 Ranger is assembled at the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, USA.
For markets outside North America, the 2020 Ranger is assembled at the Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) in Rayong, Thailand.
Release Date & Availability
The new Ford Ranger went on sale in late 2019 as a 2020 model year vehicle.
Beyond 2020
We expect that the new Ford Ranger will live on through the 2022 calendar year, and that an all-new, future Ford Ranger will launch on or after the 2023 model year.
Sales Numbers
See our running Ford Ranger sales tracker.
Discussion
Discuss the 2020 Ford Ranger in our Ford forum.
News
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Trim Levels &Â Price
In the United States, the 2020 Ranger is offered in three trim levels with the following starting prices:
| 2020 Ford Ranger Trim | Price After Destination and Acquisition Fees |
|---|---|
| XL | $26,250 |
| XLT | $30,300 |
| Lariat | $34,340 |
- Prices include a $1,095 destination charge and a $695 acquisition fee.
| Construction | Body-on-frame |
| Body styles | SuperCrew, SuperCab |
| Trim levels | XL, XLT, Lariat |
| Final assembly location | Michigan Assembly Plant, Wayne, Michigan |
| Transmission | 10-speed SelectShift automatic |
| Gear Ratios | |
| First | 4.696:1 |
| Second | 2.985:1 |
| Third | 2.146:1 |
| Fourth | 1.769:1 |
| Fifth | 1.520:1 |
| Sixth | 1.275:1 |
| Seventh | 1:1 |
| Eighth | 0.854:1 |
| Ninth | 0.689:1 |
| Tenth | 0.636:1 |
| Reverse | -4.866:1 |
| Final drive rear axle ratio | 3.73:1 |
| Transfer Case | |
| 4-high drive ratio | 1:1 |
| 4-low drive ratio | 2.717:1 |
| Type | Electric power-assisted, rack-and-pinion |
| Ratio | 12.7:1 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft) | 41.99 |
| Type | Four-wheel power disc brakes with four-sensor, four-channel antilock braking system and AdvanceTrac electronic stability control |
| Front | 12.24- x 1.33-inch disc, 2.0-inch twin piston caliper, non-asbestos organic pads |
| Rear | 12.12- x 0.94-inch disc, 2.12-inch single piston caliper, non-asbestos organic pads |
| Wheels | Tires | |
| Standard | 16- x 7.0-inch alloy | 255/70R16 A/S |
| Optional | 17- x 8.0-inch alloy (three styles) | 255/65R17 A/S |
| 255/65R17 A/T | ||
| 265/65R17 A/T OWL | ||
| LT265/65R17 A/T OWL | ||
| 18- x 8.0-inch alloy (three styles) | 265/60R18 A/S | |
| 265/60R18 A/T | ||
| 265/60R18 A/T OWL |
| SuperCrew 4×2 | SuperCrew 4×4 | SuperCab 4×2 | SuperCab 4×4 | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 126.8 | 126.8 | 126.8 | 126.8 |
| Overall length (in) | 210.8 | 210.8 | 210.8 | 210.8 |
| Overall width (in) | 85.8 | 85.8 | 85.8 | 85.8 |
| Width with mirrors folded (in) | 77.8 | 77.8 | 77.8 | 77.8 |
| Width excluding mirrors (in) | 73.3 | 73.3 | 73.3 | 73.3 |
| Overall height (in) | 71.1 | 71.5 | 70.7 | 71.1 |
| Front track (in) | 61.4 | 61.4 | 61.4 | 61.4 |
| Rear track (in) | 61.4 | 61.4 | 61.4 | 61.4 |
| Approach angle (deg) | 27.9 | 28.7 | 27.9 | 28.7 |
| Departure angle (deg) | 25.2 | 25.4 | 25.2 | 25.4 |
| Ramp breakover angle (deg) | 22.7 | 21.5 | 22.7 | 21.5 |
| Minimum running ground clearance (in) | 8.4 | 8.9 | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Front overhang (in) | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 |
| Rear overhang (in) | 48.2 | 48.2 | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Cab-to-axle distance (pickup box delete only) | N/A | N/A | 31.3 | N/A |
| Curb weight (lbs) | 4,232 | 4,441 | 4,145 | 4,354 |
| SuperCrew 4×2 | SuperCrew 4×4 | SuperCab 4×2 | SuperCab 4×4 | |
| Seating capacity (passengers) | Five | Five | Four | Four |
| Front headroom (in) | 39.8 | 39.8 | 39.8 | 39.8 |
| Front legroom, maximum (in) | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.1 |
| Front shoulder room (in) | 56.7 | 56.7 | 56.6 | 56.6 |
| Front hip room (in) | 55.8 | 55.8 | 55.8 | 55.8 |
| Rear headroom (in) | 38.3 | 38.3 | 35.9 | 35.9 |
| Rear legroom (in) | 34.5 | 34.5 | 30.4 | 30.4 |
| Rear shoulder room (in) | 56.3 | 56.3 | 55.2 | 55.2 |
| Rear hip room (in) | 53.5 | 53.5 | 55.3 | 55.3 |
| Passenger volume (cu ft) | 97.6 | 97.6 | 89.2 | 89.2 |
| SuperCrew 4×2 | SuperCrew 4×4 | SuperCab 4×2 | SuperCab 4×4 | |
| Cargo capacity (cu-ft) | 43.3 | 43.3 | 51.8 | 51.8 |
| Payload (lbs) | 1,770 | 1,560 | 1,860 | 1,650 |
| Max towing (lbs) | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 |
| Cargo Bed Area | ||||
| Length at floor (in) | 61 | 61 | 72.8 | 72.8 |
| Width at wheelhouse (in) | 44.8 | 44.8 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Maximum width inside box (in) | 61.4 | 61.4 | 61.4 | 61.4 |
| Standard | Rear-wheel drive with open differential |
| Optional | Rear-wheel drive with electronic locking differential |
| 4×4 front open differential, rear drive with open differential | |
| 4×4 front open differential, rear drive with electronic locking differential |
| Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, twin independent variable camshaft timing |
| Layout in vehicle | Front engine, longitudinally-mounted |
| Intake manifold | Lightweight composite shell-welded |
| Exhaust manifold | High-flow three-port cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold |
| Valve diameter/lift | Intake, 31 millimeters/8.31 millimeters; exhaust, 30 millimeters/7.42 millimeters |
| Materials | Aluminum block and head |
| Pistons | Lightweight high-strength cast aluminum with low-friction skirt coating and steel ring carriers |
| Connecting rods | Forged steel with full floating pins |
| Ignition | Distributor-less with coil-on-plug |
| Bore x stroke | 3.45 x 3.7 inches (87.5 x 94 millimeters) |
| Displacement | 140 cubic inches (2,300 cubic centimeters) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Engine cooling system | Powertrain control module |
| Recommended fuel (octane) | 87 |
| Fuel capacity (gal) | 18 |
| Fuel delivery | Direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 6.2 quarts 5W-30 with filter (10,000-mile service interval) |
| Fuel saving tech | Engine Auto Start-Stop |
| Power (hp @ RPM) | 270 @ 5,500 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ RPM) | 310 @ 3,000 |
| Airbags | Dual-stage driver and right front passenger, front seat side and Safety Canopy System |
| Active safety | |
| Ford CoPilot-360 | Optional on XL, standard on XLT and Lariat |
| Lane-keeping system | |
| Auto High Beams | |
| BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and trailer coverage | |
| Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking | |
| Rearview camera | |
| Forward and reverse sensing systems | |
| Technology Package | Optional on XLT and Lariat |
| Adaptive cruise control | |
| Navigation |
