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With 173,713 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 85% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,245 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £187/month or 28p/mile.
Theft risk is rated high at 12.1 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2022
Monthly Cost
£187
est. annual total
New From
£37,000
Euro NCAP tested the Ranger in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
85%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
66%
Safety Assist
81%
There are 49 known DVSA recalls affecting the Ford Ranger. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/433
On affected vehicles the correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the rear brake caliper anchor bolts during manufacturing. If one or both caliper mounting bolts are missing or fail the caliper may become dislodged from the axle and interfere with the wheel assembly and surrounding components.
Build dates: 2025-05-07 to 2025-05-07
R/2025/361
On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.
Build dates: 2022-09-29 to 2023-06-23
R/2025/361
On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.
Build dates: 2023-03-18 to 2024-02-29
R/2025/361
On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.
Build dates: 2024-02-09 to 2024-04-22
R/2025/359
On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
Build dates: 2019-07-19 to 2019-10-04
+ 44 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 £2,245 per year, or £187 per month.
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,495
/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 £37,000 new, a Ford Ranger typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £27,750 | −£9,250 |
| 2 years | 64% | £23,600 | −£13,400 |
| 3 years | 56% | £20,750 | −£16,250 |
| 4 years | 50% | £18,700 | −£18,300 |
| 5 years | 46% | £17,200 | −£19,800 |
| 6 years | 43% | £16,000 | −£21,000 |
| 7 years | 41% | £15,000 | −£22,000 |
| 8 years | 39% | £14,250 | −£22,750 |
| 9 years | 37% | £13,550 | −£23,450 |
| 10 years | 35% | £12,900 | −£24,100 |
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 173,713 licensed and 18,169 SORN Rangers in the UK (191,882 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 85% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 66% for vulnerable road users, and 81% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Ranger are estimated at around £2,245 per year (£187/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 49 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 £37,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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