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Reliability Database
Ford

Ranger

Pickup
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.9)
2 Generations
17 Engines Rated
4,503 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
10 recommended 2 caution 5 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2011 3rd
12 engines
3,938 complaints 🔥 62 ☠ 18
2.5L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.9)
→
2019-2025 4th
5 engines
565 complaints 🔥 7
2.7L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
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