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We buy Ford Rangers from every year, 1995–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Ford Ranger by year
The Ranger is a pickup truck sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl and Electric. NHTSA lists 103 recalls and 6,771 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 16–22 | 1 | 321 |
| 1996 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 16–21 | 2 | 413 |
| 1997 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 16–22 | 1 | 411 |
| 1998 Ranger | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 16–21 | 5 | 576 |
| 1999 Ranger | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl… | 15–58 | 4 | 755 |
| 2000 Ranger | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl… | 15–58 | 3 | 670 |
| 2001 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl… | 15–58 | 4 | 515 |
| 2002 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–23 | 3 | 346 |
| 2003 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–23 | 1 | 243 |
| 2004 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–23 | 10 | 404 |
| 2005 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–23 | 9 | 289 |
| 2006 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–23 | 12 | 272 |
| 2007 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–23 | 5 | 270 |
| 2008 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–23 | 5 | 326 |
| 2009 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–23 | 7 | 169 |
| 2010 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–24 | 8 | 156 |
| 2011 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 16–24 | 5 | 235 |
| 2019 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl | 18–23 | 11 | 270 |
| 2020 Ranger | 2.3L 4-cyl | 18–23 | 7 | 130 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Ford Ranger problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Ranger, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Ford Ranger: questions
How much is a junk Ford Ranger worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Rangers with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Ford Rangers that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Ford Ranger year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1999 Ranger (755). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, tires and suspension.
Which Ford Ranger year has the most recalls?
The 2006 Ranger has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 12. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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