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With 175,199 currently licensed in the UK, the Ford Ranger is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Ranger 5 stars in 2022, with 84% adult occupant and 90% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,719 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £143/month or 23p/mile.
Theft risk is rated high at 12.1 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2022
Monthly Cost
£143
est. annual total
New From
£24,000
Euro NCAP tested the Ranger in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
84%
Child Occupant
90%
Pedestrian
84%
Safety Assist
84%
There are 56 known DVSA recalls affecting the Ford Ranger. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/174
Ford constantly monitors production processes and vehicles in service. While monitoring vehicles in operation we have become aware of a number of Ranger automatic transmission vehicles where you may experience no reverse motion when the gear selector is placed in reverse due to a potential issue with the transmission main control valve body. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and Wrench light will illuminate when this malfunction occurs. The vehicle could roll forward despite the gear selector being in the reverse position depending on where parked. Unexpected vehicle motion can increase the risk of a crash.
Build dates: 2025-03-04 to 2025-03-05
R/2026/174
Ford constantly monitors production processes and vehicles in service. While monitoring vehicles in operation we have become aware of a number of Ranger automatic transmission vehicles where you may experience no reverse motion when the gear selector is placed in reverse due to a potential issue with the transmission main control valve body. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and Wrench light will illuminate when this malfunction occurs. The vehicle could roll forward despite the gear selector being in the reverse position depending on where parked. Unexpected vehicle motion can increase the risk of a crash.
Build dates: 2025-04-04 to 2025-05-05
R/2026/160
On affected vehicles the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve may fail leading to weak acceleration engine vibration a no start condition or a loss of power.
Build dates: 2025-02-27 to 2025-03-27
R/2026/160
On affected vehicles the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve may fail leading to weak acceleration engine vibration a no start condition or a loss of power.
Build dates: 2025-03-28 to 2025-07-27
R/2026/160
On affected vehicles the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve may fail leading to weak acceleration engine vibration a no start condition or a loss of power.
Build dates: 2025-09-03 to 2025-09-03
+ 51 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Ford Ranger are estimated at around £1,719 per year, or £143 per month.
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£969
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Starting from £24,000 new, a Ford Ranger typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £18,000 | −£6,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £15,300 | −£8,700 |
| 3 years | 56% | £13,450 | −£10,550 |
| 4 years | 50% | £12,100 | −£11,900 |
| 5 years | 46% | £11,150 | −£12,850 |
| 6 years | 43% | £10,350 | −£13,650 |
| 7 years | 41% | £9,750 | −£14,250 |
| 8 years | 39% | £9,250 | −£14,750 |
| 9 years | 37% | £8,800 | −£15,200 |
| 10 years | 35% | £8,350 | −£15,650 |
The Ranger has a theft rate of 12.1 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated high compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Consider additional security measures such as a steering lock or tracking device.
There are currently 175,199 licensed and 18,812 SORN Rangers in the UK (194,011 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Ranger 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 84% for adult occupant protection, 90% for child occupant protection, 84% for vulnerable road users, and 84% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Ranger are estimated at around £1,719 per year (£143/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 56 known safety recalls affecting the Ranger. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Ranger has a theft rate of 12.1 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated high compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Extra security measures like tracking devices and steering locks are recommended.
A new Ranger starts from around £24,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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