Ford Ranger 4WD

20102026 · 17 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
20
Best
22

The Ford Ranger 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 17 different configurations spanning model years 2010 through 2026. Over this period, the Ranger 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 22 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2026
2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2025
2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2025
2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,000192320MPG
2024
2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$2,700202422MPG
2024
2.7L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$3,000192320MPG
2023
2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2023
2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$2,700202422MPG
2022
2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$2,700202422MPG
2022
2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2021
2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$2,700202422MPG
2020
2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$2,700202422MPG
2019
2.3L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S10)Regular
$2,700202422MPG
2011
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
2011
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG
2010
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2010
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
21
2025
22
2024
22
2023
22
2022
22
2021
22
2020
22
2019
22
2011
17
2010
17

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Ranger 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Ranger 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Ranger grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
327
Total Deaths
157

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
18.7%
Fire Occurrence
3.7%
Speeding Involved
11.9%
DUI Involved
13.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

78%
Front
14%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes54
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2022
Fatal Crashes63
Fatalities
36
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2021
Fatal Crashes55
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.38
2020
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2019
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2018
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2017
Fatal Crashes24
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2016
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2015
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2014
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.43

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
7
2024
12
2023
1
2022
2
2021
1
2020
3
2019
11
2010
9
Critical
Moderate
Advisory