Are all Ford Rangers 4 cylinder?
No. Ford Rangers have not always used four-cylinder engines. Across generations and global markets, the Ranger lineup has included four-cylinder, V6 gasoline, and diesel engines, with recent US models predominantly featuring a four-cylinder turbo. The specifics depend on year and region.
Engine options by region and era
The following overview highlights the main engine configurations by market and generation to illustrate how the Ranger’s powertrains are not universally four-cylinder.
- Current US-market Ranger (2019–present): a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost gasoline engine is used; this generation does not offer a factory V6 option in the US.
- Other regions and recent models: common options include a 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesel four-cylinder; several markets have offered this diesel alongside gasoline engines.
- Older or non-US markets: Ford has sold V6 gasoline options (notably a 4.0-liter V6) and, in some regions, a 3.2-liter diesel five-cylinder engine in various Ranger generations.
The engine lineups above show that the Ranger’s configuration is not fixed to four cylinders everywhere; market-specific and generation-specific choices have varied widely.
In-depth look by era
Early generations (roughly 1980s–1990s)
During the early years of the Ranger, Ford offered a mix of four-cylinder petrol/diesel engines and larger V6 gasoline options in many markets. Availability depended on regional demand and regulatory context.
Modern US-focused Ranger (2019–present)
In the United States, the current Ranger is built around a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine. Ford did not offer a V6 option for this generation in the US market, making the lineup four-cylinder focused there.
Global markets (Australia, Europe, Asia)
Beyond the US, Rangers have used a broader mix: four-cylinder diesel options such as the 2.0-liter EcoBlue in some markets, and in older models a 3.2-liter diesel five-cylinder engine. Gasoline V6 options have appeared in some regional offerings and historical years, reflecting local preferences and regulations.
Conclusion: The Ranger’s cylinder count varies by year and region, so not all models are four-cylinder.
Bottom line
The Ford Ranger is not universally a four-cylinder vehicle. While newer U.S. models are four-cylinder turbocharged, other regions have seen five-cylinder diesels and gasoline V6 engines in various generations, underscoring the model’s diverse powertrain history.
Summary
In short, Rangers have been offered with a range of engines—from four-cylinder turbo gas and diesel to older V6 gasoline and five-cylinder diesel options—depending on the country and generation. Buyers should verify the exact engine for the specific year and market they are considering.
What's better, 2.0 or 3.2 Ranger?
What the figures don't show is how much more relaxed the 2.0-litre is over the 3.2 – the smaller-engined version gets on with the job with less fuss. Put simply, while the 3.2 remains a great engine for towing, the Ford Ranger's tech-laden 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo is better at it.
Did the Ford Ranger ever have a V6?
The standard engine on the second-generation Ranger was again the 2.3L inline-4 (retuned to 98 hp). The 2.9L V6 was retired, with the Ranger sharing two optional V6 engines with the Aerostar. The 140 hp 3.0L V6 became standard on STX trim and SuperCab 4x4s (retuned to 145 hp in 1995).
Does the Ford Ranger have a 5-cylinder engine?
Under the bonnet, buyers could choose from two diesel engines—both designed with serious towing and off-road work in mind: 2.2-litre 4-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 110kW and 375Nm. 3.2-litre 5-cylinder turbo-diesel, a standout powerplant delivering 147kW and 470Nm of torque.
Is the Ford Ranger 4 or 6 cylinder?
Entry-level Rangers come with a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder that makes 270 horsepower which, in our experience, provides ample power to hustle the mid-size truck around. A twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6 comes on higher trims and makes 315 horsepower.
