The current Ford Ranger is 210.6″ long, 75.6″ wide, on a 128.7″ wheelbase, weighing 4,581 lb. Since 1982 it has grown 16% in length and gained 0% in weight. At 17.6 feet it fits a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.
Every Ford Ranger generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–1986 | 181.9″ | 66.9″ | 64.2″ | 111″ | — |
| 1987–1992 | 187.8″ | 66.9″ | 65″ | 113.8″ | 2,846 lb |
| 1993–1997 | 192.9″ | 69.3″ | 64.2″ | 113.8″ | 2,943 lb |
| 1998–2000 | 200.4″ | 69.7″ | 66.5″ | 117.7″ | 3,366 lb |
| 2001–2002 | 195.3″ | 69.7″ | 66.5″ | 118.9″ | 3,362 lb |
| 2003–2010 | 199.6″ | 69.3″ | 65″ | 117.3″ | 3,311 lb |
| 2011 | 201.6″ | 69.3″ | 65″ | 125.6″ | 3,234 lb |
| 2019–2023 | 211″ | 73.2″ | 71.3″ | 126.8″ | 4,396 lb |
| 2024–2026 | 210.6″ | 75.6″ | 74.4″ | 128.7″ | 4,581 lb |
From 1982 to today the Ranger gained 28.7″ of length (16%) and 0 lb of weight (0%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Ranger year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 38 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 210.6″ | 77.2″ | 128.7″ | 3 | |
| 2025 | 210.6″ | 77.2″ | 128.7″ | 3 | |
| 2024 | 210.6″ | 77.2″ | 128.7″ | 3 | |
| 2023 | 211″ | 73.2″ | 126.8″ | 2 | |
| 2022 | 211″ | 73.2″ | 126.8″ | 2 | |
| 2021 | 211″ | 73.2″ | 126.8″ | 2 | |
| 2020 | 211″ | 73.2″ | 126.8″ | 2 | |
| 2019 | 211″ | 73.2″ | 126.8″ | 2 | |
| 2011 | 196.9″ | 69.3″ | 120.9″ | 3 | |
| 2010 | 196.1″ | 69.7″ | 118.5″ | 10 | |
| 2009 | 196.1″ | 69.7″ | 118.5″ | 10 | |
| 2008 | 196.1″ | 69.7″ | 118.5″ | 10 | |
| 2007 | 196.1″ | 69.7″ | 118.5″ | 10 | |
| 2006 | 196.1″ | 69.7″ | 118.5″ | 10 | |
| 2005 | 196.1″ | 69.7″ | 118.5″ | 10 | |
| 2004 | 196.1″ | 69.7″ | 118.5″ | 10 | |
| 2003 | 196.1″ | 69.7″ | 118.5″ | 10 | |
| 2002 | 194.9″ | 69.7″ | 118.9″ | 8 | |
| 2001 | 195.3″ | 69.7″ | 118.9″ | 8 | |
| 2000 | 196.1″ | 69.7″ | 118.5″ | 10 | |
| 1999 | 196.1″ | 69.7″ | 118.5″ | 10 | |
| 1998 | 196.1″ | 69.7″ | 118.5″ | 10 | |
| 1997 | 189.8″ | 69.3″ | 116.1″ | 10 | |
| 1996 | 189.8″ | 69.3″ | 116.1″ | 10 | |
| 1995 | 189.8″ | 69.3″ | 116.1″ | 10 | |
| 1994 | 189.8″ | 69.3″ | 116.1″ | 10 | |
| 1993 | 189″ | 69.3″ | 115″ | 7 | |
| 1992 | 186.2″ | 66.9″ | 115.7″ | 6 | |
| 1991 | 186.2″ | 66.9″ | 115.7″ | 6 | |
| 1990 | 186.2″ | 66.9″ | 115.7″ | 6 | |
| 1989 | 186.2″ | 66.9″ | 115.7″ | 6 | |
| 1988 | 185.4″ | 66.9″ | 115.7″ | 6 | |
| 1987 | 185.4″ | 66.9″ | 115.7″ | 6 | |
| 1986 | 181.9″ | 66.9″ | 111″ | 4 | |
| 1985 | 181.9″ | 66.9″ | 111″ | 4 | |
| 1984 | 181.9″ | 66.9″ | 111″ | 4 | |
| 1983 | 181.9″ | 66.9″ | 111″ | 4 | |
| 1982 | 181.9″ | 66.9″ | 111″ | 2 |
Will a Ranger fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 17.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 17.6 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.3 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 345 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75.6″ | 76.4″ | -0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 128.7″ | 121.3″ | +7.4″ |
| Curb weight | 4,581 lb | 4,469 lb | 112 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Ford Ranger?
210.6″ (17′ 7″) in its current generation, 75.6″ wide and 74.4″ tall.
How much does a Ford Ranger weigh?
4,581 lb at the kerb.
Will a Ranger fit in a garage?
At 17.6 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.
Has the Ranger got bigger over the years?
Yes — 28.7″ longer and 0 lb heavier since 1982, across 9 generations. Weight grew 0%, far faster than length.