Ford Ranger Truck Bed Dimensions
What size is the bed on a 2026 Ford Ranger?
The 2026 Ford Ranger bed is 61 in (5.1 ft) long in the 5-ft Bed, with 44.8 in between the wheel wells and 43.3 cu ft of cargo volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Ford Ranger bed measures 61 in (5.1 ft) long in the 5-ft Bed, with 44.8 in between the wheel wells and 43.3 cu ft of cargo volume.
Ford Ranger Bed Size — All Years
| Year | Bed | Length | Width | Between Wheel Wells | Depth | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5-ft Bed | 61 in | 61.4 in | 44.8 in | 20.8 in | 43.3 cu ft |
| 2025 | 5-ft Bed | 61 in | 61.4 in | 44.8 in | 20.8 in | 43.3 cu ft |
| 2024 | 5-ft Bed | 61 in | 61.4 in | 44.8 in | 20.8 in | 43.3 cu ft |
| 2023 | 5-ft Bed | 61 in | 61.4 in | 44.8 in | 20.8 in | 43.3 cu ft |
| 2022 | 5-ft Bed | 61 in | 61.4 in | 44.8 in | 20.8 in | 43.3 cu ft |
| 2021 | 5-ft Bed | 61 in | 61.4 in | 44.8 in | 20.8 in | 43.3 cu ft |
| 2020 | 5-ft Bed | 61 in | 61.4 in | 44.8 in | 20.8 in | 43.3 cu ft |
| 2019 | 5-ft Bed | 61 in | 61.4 in | 44.8 in | 20.8 in | 43.3 cu ft |
Manufacturer specification data sourced from Manufacturer specifications, last verified August 12, 2026. Always confirm against the owner's manual or door-jamb placard before towing or buying tires — figures vary by cab, bed, axle ratio, and options.
Ford Ranger data analysis
Longest bed: 61 inches
The longest Ford Ranger bed measures 61 in — 5.1 ft, the 5-ft Bed. One bed length is offered across the whole record. Width at the rails is 61.4 in, depth 20.8 in. That is rank 15 of 17 pickups here — bottom quartile. The cohort median is 74 in, so this vehicle sits 13 in below the middle of the field — a real deficit, not a rounding difference. Next rung up is the Honda Ridgeline at 63.6 in, 2.6 in clear of this one. Immediately behind: the Jeep Gladiator at 60.3 in. Peak cargo volume is 43.3 cu ft — compact-truck territory.
Does a 4x8 sheet fit flat
No. 44.8 in between the wheel wells is 3.2 in short of a 48 in sheet. Sheet goods ride on top of the wells or go in at an angle. An 8 ft sheet overhangs by 35 in with the tailgate up, so it travels with the gate down and a red flag. A drop-in liner costs 1–2 in of width and depth. Measure the actual truck before ordering a tonneau, rack or slide-out.
Configurations covered
8 bed configurations across 2019–2026, one row per bed and cab combination. Beds on file: 5-ft Bed. Figures are manufacturer specifications as filed — nominal inside dimensions, not measurements we took. Sources for these 8 rows: manufacturer filings, covering 8 model years.
How Ford Ranger bed length varies
Across 8 configurations recorded for the 2019 through 2026 Ford Ranger, bed length runs from 61 inches to 61 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2019 Ford Ranger (5-ft Bed) at 61 inches, and the weakest to the 2026 car (5-ft Bed) at 61 inches — a spread of 0%. The narrow spread means any year of the Ford Ranger in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2026
Average bed length for the 2026 Ford Ranger is 61 inches, against 61 inches for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
Configurations behind these Ford Ranger numbers
The 2019 through 2026 Ford Ranger entries here span 8 model years of published measurements for this figure. 2026 is the busiest model year in the record with 1 separate measured configuration, which is why a single quoted bed length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ranger Bed Size
How long is the Ford Ranger bed?
The Ford Ranger bed measures 61 inches (5.1 ft) at the floor in the 5-ft Bed. Shorter bed configurations are listed year by year in the table above.
Will a 4x8 sheet of plywood fit in a Ford Ranger?
The Ford Ranger measures 44.8 inches between the wheel wells, so a 48-inch sheet will not sit flat between them — it has to rest on top of the wheel wells or ride at an angle. With the tailgate down and the load properly flagged, an 8-foot sheet will overhang on any short bed.
How much cargo volume does the Ford Ranger bed have?
Cargo volume is about 43.3 cubic feet with a 20.8-inch bed depth. Volume is measured to the top of the bed rails, so a level load will be less.