Against all odds, the Ford Ranger midsize pickup has become a global star. Nobody’s more surprised than Ford. In 2011, the automaker said it believed demand for midsize pickups was kaput and stopped selling Rangers in the United States. Buyers felt otherwise and the Ranger’s back, bigger and better than ever, hauling people and cargo here, there and all over the world. Here are some things you might not know about the Ranger around the world. The Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid is rated at around 30 miles battery-only range. It's built in South Africa and sold in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Where Ford sells Rangers Ford sells Rangers in more than 180 countries.Ford sold 62,864 Rangers the United States so far this year. The Ranger has been Europe’s No. 1 selling midsize pickup for 10 years.The Ranger has been the No. 1 selling vehicle in Australia for two years.Ranger has been No. 1 in its segment in Vietnam for 12 years..It’s consistently in South Africa’s top three sellers. How many Rangers Ford has sold in total Ford sold about 5.1 million Rangers worldwide in the last 20 years. Ford has sold 480,000-plus Rangers in the United States since reintroducing it in 2019. Where Ford builds Rangers Ford builds Rangers in five plants on four continents. Wayne, Michigan, 12 miles from Ford World HeadquartersArgentinaSouth AfricaTwo plants in Thailand What Ford Rangers models are like around the world All Rangers around the world have essentially the same cabin and controls, despite being built in right- and left-hand drive versions. A plug-in hybrid Ranger is available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. It’s rated at around 30 miles range on electric power. There’s no plan to offer the Ranger PHEV in the United States. Thai-built Ford Ranger Super Duty in Detrlit, December, 2025. A Ranger Super Duty work truck that can tow up to 9,925 pounds recently went into production in Thailand. It’s available in Australia and planned for sale in Europe. It’s five inches wider than a regular Ranger and has a unique frame. There’s no plan to offer the Ranger Super Duty in the United States. Ford Ranger honors The 2025 Ford Ranger, which won the Truck of the Year Award, is seen at the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place on Jan. 10, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. The Ranger was 2025 North American Truck of the Year and Detroit Free Press Truck of the Year.