What transmission does the Ranger have?
The current Ford Ranger uses a 10-speed automatic transmission (the 10R80) in most markets, and there is no manual option on the U.S. model. Transmission choices have varied by year and region, with older or regional variants sometimes offering manual gearboxes.
Current transmission setup
The following describes the primary transmission used by the latest Ranger generation in major markets.
- 10-speed automatic transmission (Ford 10R80) paired with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine, standard on 2019–present Ranger models in the United States and many other regions.
- There is no manual transmission option for the current U.S. Ranger lineup; manual gearboxes were not offered on this generation in North America.
- In other regions, transmissions can vary by engine and year, including automatics with diesel engines and, in older generations, manual gearboxes. Always check the specific year and market for exact specifications.
In summary, the modern Ranger commonly uses a 10-speed automatic, with regional and historical exceptions based on year and market.
Regional variations and historical context
Transmission choices have evolved across the Ranger’s history and differ by market. The latest generation in many regions relies primarily on a 10-speed automatic, while older versions and some regional models used manual gearboxes.
- Historically, some regional Ranger versions offered 6-speed manual transmissions with certain diesel engines (more common in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and older generations).
- Today, the most widely installed setup worldwide for the Ranger is the 10-speed automatic; availability of a manual transmission depends on the country and model year.
When shopping for a Ranger, verify the exact transmission tied to your year and market, as specifications can differ.
Summary
The Ford Ranger’s current generation predominantly uses a 10-speed automatic (10R80) with the 2.3L EcoBoost in the U.S. and many other markets; a manual transmission is not offered on the US model, while some older or regional variants used manuals. Always confirm the specific year and region to know the exact gearbox for that Ranger.
What vehicles have a 4R44E transmission?
4R44E and 4R55E
- 1995–2001 Ford Ranger.
- 1995–1997 Ford Aerostar.
- 1995–1998 Ford Scorpio.
- 1995–1996 Ford Explorer.
- 1995–2001 North American Mazda B-Series.
Which Fords have the 10R80 transmission?
The Ford 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission is found in numerous Ford and Lincoln models, including the F-150 (starting in 2017), Mustang GT (starting in 2018), Expedition (starting in 2018), Ranger (starting in 2019), and the Lincoln Navigator (starting in 2018). It's also used in the Ford Transit and Bronco models.
- Ford F-150: 2017 and newer
- Ford Mustang: 2018 and newer (GT models)
- Ford Expedition: 2018 and newer
- Ford Ranger: 2019 and newer
- Ford Bronco: 2021 and newer
- Ford Transit: 2017 and newer
- Lincoln Navigator: 2018 and newer
What transmission does the Ford Ranger have?
10R60 transmission
Beginning with the 2024 Ford is using the 10R60 transmission in the Ranger. Our '21 Explorer also has it. Very good transmission.
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.
