Ford Ranger History
Catalog record
This nameplate overview includes the source links identified below; they support only the claims described. A licensed, identity-checked lead photograph has not yet been added for this page. Detailed year, configuration and ownership coverage must be identified separately; this page is not a complete vehicle catalog.
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The Ranger launched for 1983 as Ford's compact pickup, replacing the imported Courier, and ran for nearly three decades as a North American staple before being dropped after 2011.
A global mid-size Ranger had continued overseas; Ford brought it back to North America for 2019, and a new generation arrived for 2024 with the off-road Ranger Raptor.
Match the Ranger's market as well as its year
The 2019 North American Ranger was not a worldwide revival of the name. Ford Australia's August 2015 brochure already documents Ranger models for that market. The later U.S. 2019 brochure describes development for North American buyers. These are different market records, not consecutive entries in a single worldwide offering list.
This distinction matters when comparing engines or looking for an owner's manual. The cited Australian brochure lists diesel powertrains, while the cited U.S. 2019 brochure describes a 2.3-liter EcoBoost gasoline engine paired with a 10-speed automatic. Neither document establishes every Ranger year, every export market or interchangeable service requirements. Match the original market, model year and actual powertrain before using specifications or maintenance guidance.
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Body styles
- Regular cab
- SuperCab
- SuperCrew (crew cab)
Notable special editions & performance variants
Ranger Raptor
High-performance off-road Ranger; the North American version arrived with a twin-turbo V6.
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