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 for the Ford Ranger, 0 lb of it since 1982, 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 for the Ford Ranger. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 9 new platforms below.
| 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, and for a 17.6-foot Ford Ranger it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Ranger clears the garage by 1.4 ft. 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. At 4,581 lb the Ford Ranger is 112 lb heavier than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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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, 38 measured model years for the Ford Ranger between 1982 and 2026.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Ford Ranger fits into 9 rows instead of 38. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Ford Ranger.
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.
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