2023.5 Ford Ranger pricing and features: More money, more features

The popular Ford Ranger ute will be updated early next year with new features and enhanced option packages – but with price rises of up to $1300

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Snapshot

  • 2023.5 Ford Ranger pricing and features
  • Asking prices up $250-$1300
  • Spec improvements for XL, XLT, Sport, Wildtrak and Raptor
  • Production commencing in March; priced from $36,180 plus on-roads

UPDATE: Ford Ranger Platinum announced

Ford has unveiled a new, range-topping Ranger Platinum variant.

It is set to arrive in May 2023, priced from $76,990 before on-road costs with the 3.0-litre diesel V6 as the sole engine choice.

Equipment highlights include; chrome exterior trims, quilted leather-accented upholstery, a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and Ford's new flexible rack system.

For a full run-down on the Ranger Platinum and the flexible rack system, click on the read-more links below.

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Our original story, below, has been updated to reflect the latest information


Ford has announced a raft of updates for its popular Ranger ute, just four months after the new-generation model launched in July.

The MY23.5 Ford Ranger will start production in March, with local deliveries commencing afterwards. It is on sale now with price rises and minor specification adjustments across the entire range.

It follows the recently-announced 2023.5 Ford Everest, with production also set to begin in March.

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The largest updates have been applied to the mid-spec XLT and Sport variants, which gain an integrated trailer brake controller as standard.

In addition, the optional touring pack will include the cargo management system and overhead auxiliary switch bank previously exclusive to the Wildtrak and Raptor.

Other changes include a 20-inch alloy wheel option for the Wildtrak and the addition of a rear-view camera kit for XL cab-chassis variants, providing a factory-backed unit for installation by dealerships and bodybuilders.

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Wildtrak with optional 20-inch alloy wheels

The flagship Ranger Raptor includes a newly-optional powered roll-top tonneau cover and a plastic drop-in bedliner – replacing the spray-in unit – for $3000.

However, pricing has increased between $250 and $1300, with the largest increase for the Raptor, followed by a $1000 rise for all diesel V6 variants.

All other specifications remain unchanged from the 2023 Ford Ranger launched in July. For a full run-down on the next-generation line-up, check out the links below:

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Ranger Raptor optional power roller shutter

JUMP AHEAD

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Above: Ford Ranger Wildtrak interior

2023.5 Ford Ranger pricing

4X2

ModelPricingChange
XL single cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4x2$36,180up $250
XL space cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4x2$38,680up $250
XL dual-cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4x2$40,680up $250
XL dual-cab pick-up 2.0L single-turbo 4x2$42,580up $250
XLS dual-cab pick-up 2.0L bi-turbo 4x2$47,130up $400
XLT dual-cab pick-up 2.0L bi-turbo 4x2$54,790up $800

4X4 CAB-CHASSIS

XL dual-cab cab-chassis 2.0L single-turbo 4x4$48,280up $250
XL dual-cab cab-chassis 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4$51,780up $250
XLT dual-cab cab-chassis 3.0L V6 4x4$63,290up $1000

4X4 DUAL-CAB UTE

XL dual-cab ute 2.0L single-turbo 4x4 $50,180 up $250
XL dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 $53,680 up $250
XLS dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 $54,730 up $400
XLT space cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 $59,990 up $800
XLT dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 $61,990 up $800
XLT dual-cab ute 3.0L V6 4x4 $65,190 up $1000
Sport dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 $64,490 up $800
Sport dual-cab ute 3.0L V6 4x4 $67,690 up $1000
Wildtrak dual-cab ute 2.0L bi-turbo 4x4 $67,990 up $800
Wildtrak dual-cab ute 3.0L V6 4x4 $71,190 up $1000
Platinum dual-cab ute 3.0L V6 4x4 $76,990 new
Raptor dual-cab ute 3.0L petrol V6 $86,790 up $1300
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XLT

2023.5 Ford Ranger features

XL

16-inch steel wheels with full-size spare
10.1-inch Sync 4 infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
8-inch digital instrument cluster
Embedded modem
Remote start (via FordPass application)
Locking rear differential (standard on 4x4, optional for 4x2)
Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes
Trailer tow body wiring (tow bar optional)
Steel underbody protection including transfer case
Halogen headlights and daytime running lamps
LED tail lamps (ute), halogen tail lamps (cab-chassis)
Tailgate with lift assist (ute only)
Vinyl floor covering
Cloth upholstery
Eight-way manual driver seat and four-way manual front passenger seat
Power rear windows (dual-cab only)
Single-zone climate control
Tilt and telescopic steering column.

XLS

IN ADDITION TO XL:
16-inch alloy wheels with full-size steel spare
Four drive modes (normal, eco, slippery, tow/haul)
Black side steps
Halogen front fog lamps
Black front grille with silver accents
Powered tailgate lock
Carpet flooring
Driver floor mat
Six-speaker audio system.

XLT

IN ADDITION TO XLS:
Integrated trailer brake controller (new)
17-inch alloy wheels with full-size steel spare
LED headlights and daytime running lamps
Electronic gear shifter (V6 only)
Electronic parking brake
Rear disc brakes
Body coloured mirrors and door handles
Tow bar
4x2 locking rear axle
Black sports bar (ute only) 
Tub illumination (ute only)
Bed-liner and 12-volt socket
Dual-zone climate control
Satellite navigation
DAB+ digital radio
Embedded voice assistant
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter
Keyless entry with push button start
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

Sport

IN ADDITION TO XLT:
Six rotary select drive modes (normal, eco, slippery, tow/haul, sand, mud/ruts
Dark accent grille 
LED front fog lamps
Dark exterior accents
Two front-mounted tow hooks
Skid plate
18-inch alloy wheels and spare 
Two front floor mats
Wireless phone charger
Off-road screen
Leather upholstery 
Eight-way power driver’s seat and eight-way manual passenger seat with ‘Sport’ embossing.

Wildtrak

IN ADDITION TO SPORT:
18-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tyres
12-inch touchscreen
Unique Wildtrak front grille design with tough mesh painted in signature boulder grey accent
Exterior mirror with puddle lamps and zone lighting
Roof rails
Aluminium load box tie down rails
Wildtrak moulded sports bar
Power roller shutter
Cargo management system
Ambient lighting 
Pull-out cup holders
Leather upholstery with orange stitching
Heated front seats
Eight-way power adjustable driver and passenger front seats.

Platinum

IN ADDITION TO WILDTRAK:
20-inch alloy wheels Flexible rack system
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster Heated and ventilated front seats
Chrome grille Heated steering wheel
Chrome exterior trim Quilted leather-accented upholstery
Platinum badging on the bonnet, front doors and tailgate 10-way power-adjustable front seats with driver's seat memory function
Matrix LED headlights 10-speaker Bang and Olufsen audio system
Full LED tail-lamps Overhead auxiliary switch bank
Damped gas-strut tailgate Premium carpet floor mats
Black painted roof Interior accent stitching.

Raptor

IN ADDITION TO WILDTRAK:
17-inch alloy wheels with T285/70 R17 BF Goodrich K02 High Performance All Terrain tyres (beadlock capable wheels optional)
12.4-inch full-digital instrument cluster
Active exhaust
Fox racing 2.5-inch live valve suspension and Watts Link coil suspension
Electronic locking front differential
Full-time 4x4
Unique ‘F-O-R-D’ block letter grille
Matrix LED headlights
Full LED tail-lights
2.3mm-thick front bash plate
Raptor dual tow hooks
Spray-in bed-liner
Paddle shifters
Seven drive modes (normal, sport, slippery, mud/ruts, sand, Baja, rock crawl).
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XLS

Options

OptionsFeaturesPricingChange
XL wheel centre cap kit$20
XL heavy-duty suspension$500
Spray-in bedliner (XL and XLS)$900
Towing Pack (XL and XLS)Integrated trailer braking controller, tow bar$1,700
XL Wheel Pack (4x4)17-inch steel wheels, 17-inch steel spare wheel, all-terrain tyres$750
XLS Wheel Pack (4x4) 17-inch alloy wheels, 17-inch steel spare wheel, all-terrain tyres$750
Off-Road Pack (XL and XLS 4x2)Rear differential lock, locking rear axle, steel underbody protection, all-terrain tyres, 17-inch steel wheels$1,150
XLS Tech PackSat-nav, DAB+ digital radio, dual-zone climate control, second-row air vents, keyless entry and push-button start, body-coloured exterior door handles$750
Off-Road Pack (XLT 4x2)Steel underbody protection, all-terrain tyres, 17-inch spare wheel$650
Overhead auxiliary switch bank (XLT cab-chassis)$250new
Spray-in bedliner (XLT and Sport)$400
All-Terrain Wheel Pack (XLT and Sport 4x4) $500
Touring Pack (XLT and Sport 4x4 ute)360-degree camera system, exterior mirror puddle lamps, zone lighting, cargo management system, overhead auxiliary switch bank$1,295up $395
Wildtrak Premium PackMatrix LED headlights, full LED tail-lights, 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, overhead auxiliary switch bank $1,850up $350
Wildtrak wheel package20-inch alloy wheels$500new
Raptor decal package$500
Bead-lock capable wheels (Raptor)$2,000
Power roller shutter (Raptor)$3,500new

Colours

Arctic white (range-wide) Luxe yellow (Wildtrak)
Aluminum metallic (range-wide) Equinox bronze (Platinum)
Meteor grey (XL, XLS, XLT, Sport, Wildtrak) Code orange (Raptor)
Shadow lightning (XL, XLS, XLT, Sport) Conquer grey (Raptor).
Sedona orange (range-wide)

Metallic paint incurs a $700 premium – up $25 over the pre-update Ranger.

A body-coloured roof is a no-cost option on the Platinum, which features a black painted roof as standard.

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3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel

Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, the Ford Ranger is available with two four-cylinder diesel engines, a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, and a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol mill.

The entry-level option is the 2.0-litre single-turbo four-cylinder diesel, which produces 125kW and 405Nm. It is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission and is available in two- or four-wheel drive, depending on the configuration.

Excluding the flagship Raptor, the entire range is available with the familiar 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder, which pushes outputs to 154kW and 500Nm. It is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with two- or four-wheel drive options, depending on the variant.

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Raptor

The popular 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 – available on XLT, Sport and Wildtrak grades – produces 184kW and 600Nm, with a full-time four-wheel drive system and a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Meanwhile, the flagship Ranger Raptor is exclusively available with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 engine, which produces 292kW and 583Nm. As with the diesel V6, it is matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel drive system.

While the standard Ranger range has a 3500-kilogram braked towing capacity, the Raptor is limited to 2500kg.

The combined fuel economy of the single-turbo 2.0-litre sits between 7.6L and 8.0L/100km, depending on the variant, while the bi-turbo version is rated between 6.9L and 7.6L/100km.

For the diesel V6, all variants are rated at 8.4L/100km, while the combined fuel consumption for the Raptor is 11.5L/100km.

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Safety

The Ford Ranger is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2022. This score applies to all variants, except the flagship V6 petrol-powered Raptor.

For more detail, read our full report here.

It received a score of 84 per cent for adult occupant protection, 93 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 83 per cent for safety assist.

Nine airbags (dual front, side, curtain, driver and front passenger knee, and front-centre) are fitted across the range.

Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, junction)
Post-collision braking
Evasive steer assist
Lane-keep assist
Lane departure warning
Traffic sign recognition
Adaptive cruise control
Reverse autonomous emergency braking*
Blind-spot alert*
Rear cross-traffic alert*

* Ute models only

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Ford range, the Ranger is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Servicing for the Ranger is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

Availability

The 2023.5 Ford Ranger will commence production in Thailand in March, with local deliveries set to begin shortly after.

For information on Ford’s wait times, click here.

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