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Ford Ranger Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2026 Ford Ranger is available in Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2026):

The Ford Ranger is offered in Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
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Ford Ranger Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 4Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L21
2026Config 2 of 4Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L23
2026Config 3 of 4Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 2.7 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)6 2.7L20
2026Config 4 of 4Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)6 3.0L17
2025Config 1 of 4Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L23
2025Config 2 of 4Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L22
2025Config 3 of 4Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 2.7 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)6 2.7L20
2025Config 4 of 4Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)6 3.0L17
2024Config 1 of 4Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L22
2024Config 2 of 4Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L22
2024Config 3 of 4Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 2.7 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)6 2.7L20
2024Config 4 of 4Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)6 3.0L17
2023Config 1 of 5Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L22
2023Config 2 of 5Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L22
2023Config 3 of 5Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L23
2023Config 4 of 5Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L19
2023Config 5 of 5Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L21
2022Config 1 of 5Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L22
2022Config 2 of 5Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L23
2022Config 3 of 5Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L22
2022Config 4 of 5Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L21
2022Config 5 of 5Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L19
2021Config 1 of 4Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L22
2021Config 2 of 4Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L23
2021Config 3 of 4Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L19
2021Config 4 of 4Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L18
2020Config 1 of 3Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L23
2020Config 2 of 3Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L18
2020Config 3 of 3Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L22
2019Config 1 of 3Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L23
2019Config 2 of 3Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L22
2019Config 3 of 3Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10)4 2.3L18

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Ford Ranger data analysis

How to read this Ford Ranger data

This page lists every 2019 through 2026 Ford Ranger record we hold for this measurement — 32 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Ford Ranger figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Ford Ranger record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ranger Drivetrain

Is the Ford Ranger front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Ford Ranger is available in Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Ford Ranger come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Ford Ranger. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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