A 2026 Ford Ranger averages $42,960 today, with most selling between $34,598 and $59,560. ForCar prices the Ford Ranger from real US listings across 30 model years ($2,400–$42,960) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2021 Ford Ranger still asks 62% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 19 pickups we price, that ranks #9, above the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−40.7%). Mileage costs it 48%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 994 listings.
Ford Ranger value by year
What a Ford Ranger is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,598 | $59,560 | 14 | |
| 2025 | $30,988 | $43,555 | 3 | |
| 2024 | $31,900 | $52,998 | 15 | |
| 2023 | $25,988 | $38,994 | 20 | |
| 2022 | $16,995 | $31,895 | 26 | |
| 2021 | $17,995 | $34,999 | 64 | |
| 2020 | $14,860 | $26,998 | 57 | |
| 2019 | $14,500 | $28,900 | 63 | |
| 2011 | $5,000 | $18,995 | 71 | |
| 2010 | $4,500 | $16,950 | 34 | |
| 2009 | $3,000 | $13,900 | 16 | |
| 2008 | $4,995 | $15,800 | 41 | |
| 2007 | $3,500 | $12,995 | 26 | |
| 2006 | $4,500 | $12,995 | 44 | |
| 2005 | $3,500 | $13,990 | 26 | |
| 2004 | $3,800 | $12,980 | 69 | |
| 2003 | $4,200 | $19,999 | 69 | |
| 2002 | $2,900 | $11,000 | 33 | |
| 2001 | $2,100 | $14,990 | 57 | |
| 2000 | $2,000 | $10,500 | 70 | |
| 1999 | $2,800 | $12,800 | 48 | |
| 1998 | $1,850 | $8,900 | 41 | |
| 1997 | $1,500 | $6,499 | 14 | |
| 1996 | $2,700 | $4,200 | 15 | |
| 1995 | $3,300 | $5,000 | 11 | |
| 1994 | $1,500 | $5,799 | 14 | |
| 1993 | $1,200 | $11,995 | 9 | |
| 1992 | $1,200 | $6,000 | 15 | |
| 1991 | $2,200 | $9,900 | 6 | |
| 1990 | $1,700 | $4,200 | 3 |
How the Ford Ranger depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Ford Ranger loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Ford Ranger averages $42,960; a 36-year-older one runs about $2,750 — roughly 94% lost over 36 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Ford Ranger hold value better than its rivals?
Every pickup we price, ranked by how much of its 2026 price a 2021 car still asks. Higher is better — the Ford Ranger sits at #9 of 19, against a class median of 57%.
The Ford Ranger market right now
What the market asks for a Ford Ranger at each model year — the median of 2,928 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Ford Ranger value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Ford Ranger is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Ford Ranger about 48% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Ford Ranger has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2026 Ford Ranger: a dealer trade-in offer is around $34,598, selling private-party nets about $42,960, and a lot asks near $59,560 — a $24,962 spread on the same car.
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Ford Ranger value FAQ
How much is a Ford Ranger worth?
A 2026 Ford Ranger averages $42,960 today (roughly $34,598–$59,560). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Ford Ranger value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Ford Ranger value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Ford Ranger from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Ford Ranger year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Ford Ranger Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Ford Rangers are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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