What years did Ford stop making the Ranger?
Ford stopped making the Ranger for the U.S. market after the 2011 model year, and it returned for the 2019 model year. Globally, the Ranger continued in production for other regions during the hiatus, then came back to North America in 2019.
Ranger production in the United States: the stop and the return
This section summarizes the U.S. market timeline, where Ford stopped producing the Ranger after 2011 and later reintroduced it for 2019. The pattern reflects a longer global presence outside the United States during the hiatus.
- 1983–1992: First-generation Ranger (U.S. market)
- 1993–1997: Second-generation Ranger
- 1998–2011: Third-generation Ranger (end of U.S. production after the 2011 model year)
The United States ceased Ranger production after the 2011 model year, creating a gap of several years before Ford relaunched the model for the 2019 model year.
Regional production notes
Ranger production outside the United States
While the U.S. market was on hiatus, Ford continued to manufacture Ranger pickups for other regions. The model remained active internationally, with generations rolling out on timelines tailored to regional demand.
- Australia, Europe, Asia, and Africa: Ranger remained in production for international markets during Ford’s U.S. hiatus.
- Thailand and other Asia-Pacific hubs: Key production centers for the Ranger’s global supply during the interim period.
Conclusion: The Ranger continued to be sold outside the United States, maintaining Ford’s global mid-size pickup presence while North America waited for a comeback.
The Ranger returns to North America
The gap in North American Ranger availability ended with the model’s return for the 2019 model year. Production for the U.S. market began in 2018, and the truck has been sold there since, with updates over subsequent model years.
- 2011: End of Ranger production in the United States after the 2011 model year
- 2018–2019: Announcement and start of sales for the 2019 Ranger (production begins in 2018)
- 2019–present: Ongoing availability in the United States, with later updates and new generations
Summary: Ford paused Ranger production in the United States after 2011, then revived it for the 2019 model year. Globally, Ranger continued in production for other markets during the hiatus, and since 2019 it has been available in North America alongside ongoing international production.
Summary
In brief, Ford stopped making the Ranger in the U.S. after the 2011 model year and brought it back for the 2019 model year. Outside the United States, Ranger production continued during the hiatus, keeping the model alive globally until its North American return in 2019. As of the mid-2020s, the Ranger remains in production in multiple regions with ongoing updates.
