Is there a 2017 Ford Ranger?
Yes, there was a 2017 Ford Ranger, but not in the United States. The 2017 Ranger was part of Ford’s global pickup lineup sold in markets outside North America, while American buyers did not see a 2017 Ranger until Ford introduced a redesigned model for the 2019 model year.
Where the 2017 Ranger was on sale
In 2017, Ford offered the Ranger in several global markets as part of the T6 generation first launched in 2011 and refreshed in the years that followed. Buyers in countries such as Australia, parts of Asia and Latin America could buy a Ranger for that model year. The U.S. market, by contrast, did not receive a Ranger in 2017; Ford would later reintroduce the name in 2019 after a long gap.
What defined the 2017 Ranger in these markets
Typical configurations included double-cab body styles, diesel engines (notably 2.2-liter and 3.2-liter TDCi variants) and a choice of manual or automatic transmissions, with four-wheel-drive versions widely available. Styling and trim levels varied by country and emission regulations, but the core pickup layout remained consistent with Ford's global Ranger family.
The U.S. return: 2019 Ford Ranger
For U.S. buyers, Ford answered the Ranger demand in 2019 with a completely redesigned model year—built at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan. This 2019 Ranger reintroduced the nameplate to North America after a gap that spanned more than two decades and aligned it with a new generation and updated powertrains, including a compact-to-midsize pickup package that differs from earlier international versions.
What this means for researchers and shoppers
If you are researching a 2017 Ranger, distinguish between the global model sold outside the U.S. and any imports or used examples that might circulate in the U.S. market. Verifying the VIN, checking market-specific headlights and badges, and understanding the engine options can help confirm whether a particular vehicle is the 2017 global Ranger or a later U.S.-spec model imported for a specific market.
Summary
In 2017, Ford did offer Ranger pickups in several international markets as part of a widely deployed global lineup, but the United States did not have a 2017 Ranger. The U.S. market would see the Ranger again in 2019 with a new generation manufactured in Michigan, while the 2017 global Ranger carried diesel engines and configurations tailored to its regional markets. For buyers and researchers, the key distinction is whether a Ranger is the international 2017 variant or a U.S.-spec model from a different year.
