2026 Ford Ranger: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
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Updated 2026-06-05·/
Quick Answer
The Ford Ranger is Ford's mid-size pickup, offered in SuperCrew with a 5-foot bed. Three powertrains span the lineup: a standard 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (270 hp / 310 lb-ft), an optional 2.7L EcoBoost V6 on Lariat and Tremor (315 hp / 400 lb-ft), and a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 in the Raptor (405 hp / 430 lb-ft). A 10-speed automatic is standard, with RWD or 4WD. Max tow is 7,500 lb on 2.3L and 2.7L; max payload up to ~1,805 lb. SYNC 4 with a 12-inch touchscreen is available; Co-Pilot360 is standard.
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Highlights of the 2026 Ford Ranger
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Three powertrains: 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (270 hp / 310 lb-ft), optional 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (315 hp / 400 lb-ft), Raptor's 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (405 hp / 430 lb-ft)
10-speed automatic standard across the lineup; RWD or part-time 4WD on non-Raptor trims
Max tow rating up to 7,500 lb when properly equipped (2.3L or 2.7L EcoBoost)
Max payload up to approximately 1,805 lb depending on configuration
SuperCrew body with 5-foot composite bed, integrated tie-downs, and available bed-side step
12-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen on Lariat and Raptor; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Raptor adds FOX Live Valve internal-bypass shocks front and rear, locking front and rear differentials, 33-inch tires, Trail Control, and seven drive modes
Trim-Level Breakdown and Availability at Bob Swope Ford
Compare available trim levels to find the right Ford Ranger for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.
Compare trimsTrim1 trim · 1 in stock
XLT1 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$46,114
Top price
$46,114
Powertrain
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel options
Gasoline
Engine
4 Cyl, 2.3L
MPG (city / hwy)
20 / 24
Standard equipment — safety & driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control
Auto high-beam headlights
Front & rear parking sensors
Pro Trailer Backup Assist
Surround-view 360° camera
Trail Control
Standard equipment — technology & infotainment
Built-in navigation
In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
SYNC 4 infotainment
Wireless Qi phone charger
Standard equipment — comfort & convenience
Remote engine start
Standard equipment — interior & exterior
Integrated trailer brake controller
Side step / running boards
Inside the Ford Ranger
The mid-size sweet spot
The Ranger lives in the space between a compact unibody pickup and a full-size F-150. It is easier to park than an F-150, more capable than any car-based crossover, and built on a body-on-frame chassis with real off-road hardware available. The standard 2.3L EcoBoost makes 270 hp and 310 lb-ft, the 10-speed automatic is shared with the F-150, and a 7,500-lb tow rating covers the vast majority of mid-size truck use cases — small campers, jet skis, utility trailers, and most boats. For buyers who want a truck that can handle real work without the footprint or fuel use of a full-size, the Ranger is the natural answer.
Three engines, three personalities
Ford gives the Ranger an unusually broad powertrain choice for a mid-size truck. The standard 2.3L EcoBoost is the value and efficiency pick — strong torque, EPA-estimated around 22 mpg combined in 4x2 form. The 2.7L EcoBoost V6, optional on Lariat and Tremor, steps up to 315 hp / 400 lb-ft and gives the Ranger F-150-style mid-range punch with no change in tow rating. The 3.0L EcoBoost V6 is exclusive to the Raptor: 405 hp / 430 lb-ft, FOX Live Valve internal-bypass shocks at all four corners, locking front and rear differentials, 33-inch all-terrains, and seven drive modes including Baja, Rock Crawl, and Trail.
Tech that matches the F-150
The Ranger interior borrows heavily from the F-150 playbook. Lariat and Raptor get a 12-inch portrait SYNC 4 touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and built-in navigation; B&O audio is available; a 360-degree camera and Pro Trailer Backup Assist take the guesswork out of low-speed maneuvers. Co-Pilot360 driver assistance is standard across the lineup, and a digital cluster is available on higher trims. Trail Control — Ford's low-speed off-road cruise control — is standard on Tremor and Raptor, and adaptive cruise with stop-and-go is available, making the Ranger as livable on a long highway leg as it is capable off-road.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Mid-size footprint is significantly easier to park and maneuver than a full-size F-150
Three powertrain choices including the 405-hp Raptor — the broadest mid-size pickup engine lineup
7,500-lb max tow rating covers small campers, boats, and most utility-trailer use cases
Real off-road hardware on Tremor and Raptor — locking diffs, FOX Live Valve shocks on Raptor, Trail Control
12-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Lariat and Raptor
Co-Pilot360 driver-assist suite is standard equipment across the lineup
10-speed automatic is shared with the F-150 and refined enough to disappear in normal driving
Cons
Only one body style — SuperCrew with a 5-foot bed; no SuperCab or 6-foot bed option
No hybrid powertrain or full electric variant offered today
Fuel economy on the 2.7L V6 and 4WD configurations trails the standard 2.3L 4x2 by a meaningful margin
Raptor's price premium puts it close to a Tremor or Lariat F-150 once optioned up
Rear seat is usable but tighter than an F-150 SuperCrew for adults on long trips
Who is the 2026 Ford Ranger best for?
Value mid-size daily (XL / XLT)
The 2.3L EcoBoost-powered XL and XLT trims are the Ranger sweet spot for most central Kentucky truck shoppers. The 2.3L turbo-four makes 270 hp and 310 lb-ft, the 10-speed automatic delivers F-150-style refinement, and EPA-estimated fuel economy lands around 22 mpg combined in 4x2 form. Even in this configuration the Ranger tows up to 7,500 lb, which covers small campers, jet skis, and most boats. It is easier to park at the Towne Mall lot than an F-150 SuperCrew, and significantly more capable than any car-based crossover at the same price point.
Loaded daily (Lariat)
Lariat is the Ranger that asks the buyer to spec it like an F-150. The optional 2.7L EcoBoost V6 adds 315 hp / 400 lb-ft for noticeably stronger mid-range punch with no change in tow rating. The cabin steps up to leather, a 12-inch portrait SYNC 4 touchscreen with built-in navigation, available B&O audio, a 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise with stop-and-go. The optional FX4 off-road package adds skid plates, off-road shocks, and tuned traction modes. For the buyer who wants F-150-grade features in a smaller footprint that fits in a standard garage, the Lariat is the right Ranger.
Performance off-road (Raptor)
The Ranger Raptor is the off-road halo of the lineup. A 3.0L EcoBoost V6 makes 405 hp and 430 lb-ft, FOX Live Valve internal-bypass shocks live at all four corners, locking front AND rear differentials provide serious low-speed traction, and 33-inch tires roll on Raptor-specific wheels. Trail Control acts as a low-speed off-road cruise control, and the seven drive modes — including Baja, Rock Crawl, Mud/Ruts, and Trail — let one truck handle everything from a Saturday run to Daniel Boone National Forest to a multi-day camping trip out to Land Between the Lakes.
Why this matters around Elizabethtown
Bob Swope Ford in Elizabethtown, Kentucky stocks the 2026 Ranger across the lineup — the standard 2.3L EcoBoost on XL and XLT, the optional 2.7L EcoBoost V6 on Lariat and Tremor, and the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 in the Raptor — in RWD and 4WD configurations. The Ranger's mid-size footprint is easier to park than an F-150 and more capable than a CUV, and the Raptor is the off-road halo for weekend trips to Daniel Boone National Forest and Land Between the Lakes. The dealership serves Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Louisville, and Bardstown.
New 2026 Ford Ranger Inventory at Bob Swope FordLive
Current in-stock units at Bob Swope Ford in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.
Advanced Towing Package Plus Technology Package: 360-Degree CameraPro Trailer Backup AssistTrailer Brake ControllerRear Parking Sensors with Trailer Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Ford Ranger
Three powertrains. The 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged inline-four (270 hp / 310 lb-ft) is standard. The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (315 hp / 400 lb-ft) is optional on Lariat and Tremor. The 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (405 hp / 430 lb-ft) is exclusive to the Raptor. A 10-speed automatic is standard across the lineup, with RWD or part-time 4WD available on non-Raptor trims and full-time 4WD on the Raptor.
The Ranger is rated to tow up to 7,500 lb when properly equipped with either the 2.3L EcoBoost or 2.7L EcoBoost V6. Tow capacity varies by drivetrain, axle ratio, and equipment, so the door-jamb sticker on a specific VIN is the authoritative number.
Maximum payload is approximately 1,805 lb depending on cab, drivetrain, and equipment. Payload varies with configuration, so the door-jamb sticker on a specific VIN is the authoritative number.
EPA-estimated combined fuel economy is approximately 22 mpg on the 2.3L EcoBoost in 4x2 configuration, with lower numbers on the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 and on 4WD configurations. The Raptor's 3.0L EcoBoost is the thirstiest of the three. See fueleconomy.gov for the exact figure for a given configuration.
Tremor is the off-road-oriented Lariat-based trim — Trail Control, off-road tires, an electronic locking rear differential, and unique tuning. Raptor is the dedicated performance off-road model — 405-hp 3.0L EcoBoost V6, FOX Live Valve internal-bypass shocks at all four corners, locking front AND rear differentials, 33-inch tires, Trail Control, and seven drive modes including Baja, Rock Crawl, Mud/Ruts, and Trail.
The Ranger is offered in a single SuperCrew body with a 5-foot composite bed across all trims for the U.S. market. There is no SuperCab or 6-foot bed option.
Yes. Ford Co-Pilot360 — including pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, blind spot information system, lane keeping system, and rear view camera — is standard equipment across all Ranger trims.
Lariat and Raptor trims use a 12-inch portrait SYNC 4 touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and built-in navigation. XL, XLT, and Tremor use a 10-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen with the same wireless smartphone integration.
Not in the U.S. market today. The Ranger is offered with the 2.3L EcoBoost, the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, and the Raptor-exclusive 3.0L EcoBoost V6. Ford has not announced a hybrid or fully electric Ranger for the U.S. market.
Ranger production for the North American market takes place at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. Engines and transmissions are sourced from Ford powertrain plants in North America.
Live inventory counts and individual VINs are shown in the inventory section on this page. Stock changes daily as new trucks arrive and others are sold, so the listing on this page is the source of truth.
Current pricing across powertrain, drivetrain, and trim combinations — including Raptor — is shown alongside each VIN in the inventory section on this page. Pricing reflects in-stock units and any active manufacturer programs at the time of listing.
Bob Swope Ford is located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and serves customers throughout Hardin County and the surrounding area, including Radcliff, Louisville, and Bardstown.
Yes. Use the contact form on this page or the dealership website to request a test drive; a Bob Swope Ford team member will follow up to confirm a time, the trim and powertrain you'd like to drive (including Raptor when available), and whether a specific VIN from current inventory is on the lot.
Yes. Bob Swope Ford's service department employs factory-trained Ford technicians and uses Motorcraft parts. The 2026 Ranger is covered by Ford's standard 3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and 5-year / 60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and the service team follows Ford's published maintenance intervals for oil changes, tire rotations, brake service, and scheduled inspections — including the additional service requirements specific to Tremor and Raptor off-road hardware.
