Snapshot

  • 2023.5 Ford Ranger pricing and features
  • Asking prices up $250-$1300
  • Spec improvements for XL, XLT, Sport, Wildtrak and Raptor
  • Production commencing in March; priced from $36,180 plus on-roads

Ford has announced a raft of updates for its popular Ranger ute, just four months after the new-generation model launched in July.

The MY23.5 Ford Ranger will start production in March, with local deliveries commencing afterwards. It is on sale now with price rises and minor specification adjustments across the entire range.

It follows the recently-announced 2023.5 Ford Everest, with production also set to begin in March.

The largest updates have been applied to the mid-spec XLT and Sport variants, which gain an integrated trailer brake controller as standard.

In addition, the optional touring pack will include the cargo management system and overhead auxiliary switch bank previously exclusive to the Wildtrak and Raptor.

Other changes include a 20-inch alloy wheel option for the Wildtrak and the addition of a rear-view camera kit for XL cab-chassis variants, providing a factory-backed unit for installation by dealerships and bodybuilders.

Wildtrak with optional 20-inch alloy wheels

The flagship Ranger Raptor includes a newly-optional powered roll-top tonneau cover and a plastic drop-in bedliner – replacing the spray-in unit – for $3000.

However, pricing has increased between $250 and $1300, with the largest increase for the Raptor, followed by a $1000 rise for all diesel V6 variants.

All other specifications remain unchanged from the 2023 Ford Ranger launched in July. For a full run-down on the next-generation line-up, check out the links below:

Ranger Raptor optional power roller shutter

JUMP AHEAD

  • Pricing
  • Features
  • Options
  • Colours
  • Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
  • Safety
  • Warranty and servicing
  • Availability

Above: Ford Ranger Wildtrak interior

2023.5 Ford Ranger pricing

4X2

Model Pricing Change
XL single cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4×2 $36,180 up $250
XL space cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4×2 $38,680 up $250
XL dual-cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4×2 $40,680 up $250
XL dual-cab pick-up 2.0L single-turbo 4×2 $42,580 up $250
XLS dual-cab pick-up 2.0L bi-turbo 4×2 $47,130 up $400
XLT dual-cab pick-up 2.0L bi-turbo 4×2 $54,790 up $800

4X4 CAB-CHASSIS

XL dual-cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4×4 $48,280 up $250
XL dual-cab cab-chassis 2.0L bi-turbo 4×4 $51,780 up $250
XLT dual-cab cab-chassis 3.0L V6 4×4 $63,290 up $1000

4X4 DUAL-CAB UTE

XL dual-cab ute 2.0L single-turbo 4×4 $50,180 up $250
XL dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4×4 $53,680 up $250
XLS dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4×4 $54,730 up $400
XLT space cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4×4 $59,990 up $800
XLT dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4×4 $61,990 up $800
XLT dual-cab ute 3.0L V6 4×4 $65,190 up $1000
Sport dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4×4 $64,490 up $800
Sport dual-cab ute 3.0L V6 4×4 $67,690 up $1000
Wildtrak dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4×4 $67,990 up $800
Wildtrak dual-cab ute 3.0L V6 4×4 $71,190 up $1000
Raptor dual-cab ute 3.0L petrol V6 $86,790 up $1300

XLT

2023.5 Ford Ranger features

XL

16-inch steel wheels with full-size spare
10.1-inch Sync 4 infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
8-inch digital instrument cluster
Embedded modem
Remote start (via FordPass application)
Locking rear differential (standard on 4×4, optional for 4×2)
Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes
Trailer tow body wiring (tow bar optional)
Steel underbody protection including transfer case
Halogen headlights and daytime running lamps
LED tail lamps (ute), halogen tail lamps (cab-chassis)
Tailgate with lift assist (ute only)
Vinyl floor covering
Cloth upholstery
Eight-way manual driver seat and four-way manual front passenger seat
Power rear windows (dual-cab only)
Single-zone climate control
Tilt and telescopic steering column.

XLS

IN ADDITION TO XL:
16-inch alloy wheels with full-size steel spare
Four drive modes (normal, eco, slippery, tow/haul)
Black side steps
Halogen front fog lamps
Black front grille with silver accents
Powered tailgate lock
Carpet flooring
Driver floor mat
Six-speaker audio system.

XLT

IN ADDITION TO XLS:
Integrated trailer brake controller (new)
17-inch alloy wheels with full-size steel spare
LED headlights and daytime running lamps
Electronic gear shifter (V6 only)
Electronic parking brake
Rear disc brakes
Body coloured mirrors and door handles
Tow bar
4×2 locking rear axle
Black sports bar (ute only) 
Tub illumination (ute only)
Bed-liner and 12-volt socket
Dual-zone climate control
Satellite navigation
DAB+ digital radio
Embedded voice assistant
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter
Keyless entry with push button start
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

Sport

IN ADDITION TO XLT:
Six rotary select drive modes (normal, eco, slippery, tow/haul, sand, mud/ruts
Dark accent grille 
LED front fog lamps
Dark exterior accents
Two front-mounted tow hooks
Skid plate
18-inch alloy wheels and spare 
Two front floor mats
Wireless phone charger
Off-road screen
Leather upholstery 
Eight-way power driver’s seat and eight-way manual passenger seat with ‘Sport’ embossing.

Wildtrak

IN ADDITION TO SPORT:
18-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tyres
12-inch touchscreen
Unique Wildtrak front grille design with tough mesh painted in signature boulder grey accent
Exterior mirror with puddle lamps and zone lighting
Roof rails
Aluminium load box tie down rails
Wildtrak moulded sports bar
Power roller shutter
Cargo management system
Ambient lighting 
Pull-out cup holders
Leather upholstery with orange stitching
Heated front seats
Eight-way power adjustable driver and passenger front seats.

Raptor

IN ADDITION TO WILDTRAK:
17-inch alloy wheels with T285/70 R17 BF Goodrich K02 High Performance All Terrain tyres (beadlock capable wheels optional)
12.4-inch full-digital instrument cluster
Active exhaust
Fox racing 2.5-inch live valve suspension and Watts Link coil suspension
Electronic locking front differential
Full-time 4×4
Unique ‘F-O-R-D’ block letter grille
Matrix LED headlights
Full LED tail-lights
2.3mm-thick front bash plate
Raptor dual tow hooks
Spray-in bed-liner
Paddle shifters
Seven drive modes (normal, sport, slippery, mud/ruts, sand, Baja, rock crawl).

XLS

Options

Options Features Pricing Change
XL wheel centre cap kit $20
XL heavy-duty suspension $500
Spray-in bedliner (XL and XLS) $900
Towing Pack (XL and XLS) Integrated trailer braking controller, tow bar $1,700
XL Wheel Pack (4×4) 17-inch steel wheels, 17-inch steel spare wheel, all-terrain tyres $750
XLS Wheel Pack (4×4)  17-inch alloy wheels, 17-inch steel spare wheel, all-terrain tyres $750
Off-Road Pack (XL and XLS 4×2) Rear differential lock, locking rear axle, steel underbody protection, all-terrain tyres, 17-inch steel wheels $1,150
XLS Tech Pack Sat-nav, DAB+ digital radio, dual-zone climate control, second-row air vents, keyless entry and push-button start, body-coloured exterior door handles $750
Off-Road Pack (XLT 4×2) Steel underbody protection, all-terrain tyres, 17-inch spare wheel $650
Overhead auxiliary switch bank (XLT cab-chassis) $250 new
Spray-in bedliner (XLT and Sport) $400
All-Terrain Wheel Pack (XLT and Sport 4×4)  $500
Touring Pack (XLT and Sport 4×4 ute) 360-degree camera system, exterior mirror puddle lamps, zone lighting, cargo management system, overhead auxiliary switch bank $1,295 up $395
Wildtrak Premium Pack Matrix LED headlights, full LED tail-lights, 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, overhead auxiliary switch bank  $1,850 up $350
Wildtrak wheel package 20-inch alloy wheels $500 new
Raptor decal package $500
Bead-lock capable wheels (Raptor) $2,000
Power roller shutter (Raptor) $3,500 new

Colours

Arctic white (range-wide)
Aluminum metallic (range-wide)
Meteor grey (XL, XLS, XLT, Sport, Wildtrak)
Shadow lightning (XL, XLS, XLT, Sport)
Sedona orange (range-wide)
Luxe yellow (Wildtrak)
Code orange (Raptor)
Conquer grey (Raptor).

Metallic paint incurs a $700 premium – up $25 over the pre-update Ranger.

3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel

Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, the Ford Ranger is available with two four-cylinder diesel engines, a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, and a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol mill.

The entry-level option is the 2.0-litre single-turbo four-cylinder diesel, which produces 125kW and 405Nm. It is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission and is available in two- or four-wheel drive, depending on the configuration.

Excluding the flagship Raptor, the entire range is available with the familiar 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder, which pushes outputs to 154kW and 500Nm. It is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with two- or four-wheel drive options, depending on the variant.

Raptor

The popular 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 – available on XLT, Sport and Wildtrak grades – produces 184kW and 600Nm, with a full-time four-wheel drive system and a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Meanwhile, the flagship Ranger Raptor is exclusively available with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 engine, which produces 292kW and 583Nm. As with the diesel V6, it is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel drive system.

While the standard Ranger range has a 3500-kilogram braked towing capacity, the Raptor is limited to 2500kg.

The combined fuel economy of the single-turbo 2.0-litre sits between 7.6L and 8.0L/100km, depending on the variant, while the bi-turbo version is rated between 6.9L and 7.6L/100km.

For the diesel V6, all variants are rated at 8.4L/100km, while the combined fuel consumption for the Raptor is 11.5L/100km.

Safety

The Ford Ranger is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2022. This score applies to all variants, except the flagship V6 petrol-powered Raptor.

For more detail, read our full report here.

It received a score of 84 per cent for adult occupant protection, 93 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 83 per cent for safety assist.

Nine airbags (dual front, side, curtain, driver and front passenger knee, and front-centre) are fitted across the range.

Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, junction)
Post-collision braking
Evasive steer assist
Lane-keep assist
Lane departure warning
Traffic sign recognition
Adaptive cruise control
Reverse autonomous emergency braking*
Blind-spot alert*
Rear cross-traffic alert*

* Ute models only

Sport

Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Ford range, the Ranger is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Servicing for the Ranger is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

Availability

The 2023.5 Ford Ranger will commence production in Thailand in March, with local deliveries set to begin shortly after.

For information on Ford’s wait times, click here.

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