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What engine is in a 2015 Ford Ranger?

The 2015 Ford Ranger’s core powerplants were turbocharged diesel Duratorq engines: a 2.2-liter four-cylinder and a 3.2-liter five-cylinder.


Across markets, Ford paired these engines with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions and offered 4x2 or 4x4 configurations depending on trim and region, with power output varying slightly by tuning and market.


Engine lineup for 2015 Ranger


Diesel engines


Below are the two primary diesel options that powered most Ranger variants in 2015, along with typical outputs and transmission choices.



  • 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi I4 turbo-diesel — around 110 kW (150 hp) and 385 Nm of torque; offered with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, and available in 4x2 or 4x4 layouts depending on the market.

  • 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi I5 turbo-diesel — around 147 kW (200 hp) and 470 Nm of torque; available with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, typically paired with 4x4 in higher trims.


These two diesel engines formed the backbone of Ford Ranger's 2015 lineup across most regions, with regional variations in tune and drivetrain availability.


Summary: The 2015 Ford Ranger primarily used two turbo-diesel Duratorq engines—the 2.2L four-cylinder and the 3.2L five-cylinder—paired with manual or automatic transmissions and with 4x2/4x4 options depending on market. Petrol options, if any, were limited to specific regional variants.

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