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Ford Ranger Specs

Since 1982 the Ranger has grown 28.7″ in length; since 1986, the first year with a recorded weight, it has gained 2,030 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 9 generations · 1982–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Ford Ranger is 210.6″ long, 77.2″ wide and 74.8″ tall on a 128.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,773 lb. At 17.6 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.

Every Ford Ranger generation, measured

The biggest change came in 1998: the new car was 7.5″ longer and 423 lb heavier than the 1993–1997 one. The current car, sold since 2024, is 185 lb heavier than the 2019–2023 one.

FIG.01·Ford Ranger dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1982–1985181.9″66.9″64.2″111″—
1986181.9″66.9″64.2″111″2,743 lb
1987–1992187.8″66.9″65″113.8″2,846 lb
1993–1997192.9″69.3″64.2″113.8″2,943 lb
1998–2001200.4″69.7″66.5″117.7″3,366 lb
2002–2010194.5″69.3″65″118.9″3,311 lb
2011201.6″69.3″65″125.6″3,234 lb
2019–2023211″73.2″71.3″126.8″4,396 lb
2024–2026210.6″75.6″74.4″128.7″4,581 lb
ROWS 9·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Ranger year by year

FIG.02·Ford Ranger dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026210.6″77.2″128.7″4,773 lb3
2025210.6″77.2″128.7″4,773 lb3
2024210.6″77.2″128.7″4,773 lb3
2023211″73.2″126.8″4,396 lb2
2022211″73.2″126.8″4,396 lb2
2021211″73.2″126.8″4,396 lb2
2020211″73.2″126.8″4,396 lb2
2019211″73.2″126.8″4,396 lb2
2011196.9″69.3″120.9″3,300 lb3
2010196.1″69.7″118.5″3,298 lb10
2009196.1″69.7″118.5″3,298 lb10
2008196.1″69.7″118.5″3,298 lb10
2007196.1″69.7″118.5″3,298 lb10
2006196.1″69.7″118.5″3,298 lb10
2005196.1″69.7″118.5″3,298 lb10
2004196.1″69.7″118.5″3,298 lb10
2003196.1″69.7″118.5″3,298 lb10
2002194.9″69.7″118.9″3,300 lb8
2001195.3″69.7″118.9″3,347 lb8
2000196.1″69.7″118.5″3,344 lb10
1999196.1″69.7″118.5″3,278 lb10
1998196.1″69.7″118.5″3,305 lb10
1997189.8″69.3″116.1″3,314 lb10
1996189.8″69.3″116.1″3,314 lb10
1995189.8″69.3″116.1″3,274 lb10
1994189.8″69.3″116.1″3,034 lb10
1993189″69.3″115″3,005 lb7
1992186.2″66.9″115.7″3,102 lb6
1991186.2″66.9″115.7″3,102 lb6
1990186.2″66.9″115.7″3,097 lb6
1989186.2″66.9″115.7″3,014 lb6
1988185.4″66.9″115.7″2,972 lb6
1987185.4″66.9″115.7″2,851 lb6
1986181.9″66.9″111″2,743 lb4
1985181.9″66.9″111″2,654 lb4
1984181.9″66.9″111″2,654 lb4
1983181.9″66.9″111″—4
1982181.9″66.9″111″—2
ROWS 38·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Ranger on the used market

In 2,489 Ranger listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2002–2010 car is the most common: 970 of them (39%), at an average asking price of $7,421. The current 2024–2026 car averages $39,502. ForCar visitors have decoded 503 Ranger VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2021 and 2025.

FIG.05·Ford Ranger generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2024–20261014%$39,50210,497 mi
2019–202342717%$23,13180,462 mi
20111576%$11,505112,061 mi
2002–201097039%$7,421143,458 mi
1998–200156423%$5,536160,182 mi
1993–19972259%$4,389152,905 mi
1987–1992432%$3,390106,291 mi
ROWS 7·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Ranger fit

FIG.02·Ford Ranger — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep17.6 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft17.6 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.4 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 352 cars within 10″ of its length, the Ranger has a longer wheelbase than 84%.

FIG.03·Ford Ranger against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 352 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width77.2″76.4″+0.8″
Wheelbase128.7″121.3″+7.4″
Curb weight4,773 lb4,493 lb+280 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Ranger against its rivals

Next to the Nissan Frontier and Honda Ridgeline, the Ranger is the heaviest of the three.

FIG.04·Ford Ranger against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Ford Ranger (this car)2026210.6″77.2″4,773 lb
Nissan Frontier2026215″72.8″4,691 lb
Honda Ridgeline2026210.2″78.7″4,442 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Ranger bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Ranger are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Ranger or the Nissan Frontier?

The 2026 Nissan Frontier is 4.4″ longer and 82 lb lighter than the 2026 Ranger.

How much does a used Ranger cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,390 for the 1987–1992 car to $39,502 for the 2024–2026 one, across 2,489 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 38 Ranger model years, 1982 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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