2026 Ford
Ranger
Midsize Truck. Maximum Versatility. Right-Sized for Hopkinsville.
Not Too Big. Not Underpowered. Just Right.
The Ford Ranger hits a practical sweet spot that the F-150 cannot -- smaller footprint, easier to park on downtown Hopkinsville streets, lower starting price, and still genuinely capable of towing 7,500 lbs when equipped. For buyers who want a real truck without the full-size commitment, it makes a clear argument.
The current-generation Ranger arrived in 2024 with a major redesign: wider bed, fold-flat rear seats, a modern digital cockpit, and three engine options topped by the 405-horsepower Raptor. That redesign carries into 2026 with one meaningful addition -- the power moonroof is available for the first time on any Ranger -- and the Ranger Raptor earned a spot on Car and Driver's 10Best Trucks and SUVs list, holding its own against full-size performance competition.
For Fort Campbell families who need a truck that works during the week and rides well on a weekend trip to Land Between the Lakes, the Ranger covers both ends of that without requiring an F-150 budget or an F-150 parking spot.
2026 Ranger Exterior Colors
Three no-cost colors on all trims. Six extra-cost options ranging from $395 to $495. Avalanche is new for 2026, replacing Azure Gray. Shelter Green is Raptor-exclusive.
Swatches are approximate. Contact Pennyrile Ford at 270-886-8131 to confirm color availability on specific vehicles in stock.
Pick Your Power Level.
Every Ranger pairs with a 10-speed automatic. The 2.3L four-cylinder handles most buyers' needs cleanly. The 2.7L V6 adds torque for heavier towing. The Raptor's 3.0L twin-turbo is for those who treat the terrain as the challenge.
- Torque310 lb-ft
- Trans.10-speed Auto
- DrivetrainRWD standard / 4WD +$3,500
- MPG RWD21 city / 26 hwy
- Max TowingUp to 7,500 lbs (w/ Tow Pkg)
- Torque400 lb-ft
- Trans.10-speed Auto
- Drivetrain4WD only
- MPG18 city / 23 hwy
- 0-60 mph~5.6 seconds
- Torque430 lb-ft
- Trans.10-speed Auto
- Drivetrain4WD standard
- MPG16 city / 18 hwy
- 0-60 mph~5.3 seconds
A Cabin That Finally Matches the Truck's Capability.
The 2024 redesign brought the Ranger's interior up to a genuinely modern standard. The digital cockpit mirrors what you find in the F-150, not what midsize trucks used to settle for. Fold-flat rear seats are a practical upgrade -- the Ranger's rear floor now lies flat when those seats are folded, which changes how you load it for a weekend run out toward Pennyrile Forest.
- XL: 10-inch touchscreen, 8-inch digital cluster, cloth seats
- XLT and above: 12-inch touchscreen, 12-inch digital cluster
- Lariat: leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate
- Fold-flat rear seats -- floor lies truly flat for easier cargo loading
- 400W in-bed outlet standard on all trims -- new for this generation
- Available ambient lighting (Lariat)
- Available power moonroof -- new for 2026, available Spring 2026
7,500 lbs. A 4-Foot Bed. Real Off-Road Hardware Available.
The Ranger's 7,500-lb towing capacity is the headline, but it earns it on more than one axis. Integrated trailer brake controller, trailer sway control, and Pro Trailer Backup Assist make that towing capacity useful rather than just impressive on paper. The 4-foot, 6-inch bed is narrower than a full-size truck, but wider than the previous Ranger and fitted with six tie-down points.
- 7,500 lbs max towing (XL, XLT, Lariat with Tow Package)
- 1,788 lbs max payload capacity
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist -- steer the trailer with a knob
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Trail Control available -- off-road cruise control
- FX4 Off-Road Package available -- now on XL for 2026
- Raptor: FOX 2.5-inch Live Valve shocks, 33-inch all-terrain tires, rock crawl mode
SuperCrew Standard. Room for Five. Flat Floor When You Need It.
The 2026 Ranger is SuperCrew-only -- no extended cab option. That means four full-size doors and a rear seat that adults can actually use on longer drives. The fold-flat setup adds flexibility that work-focused buyers will appreciate, and the underseat storage area provides additional lockable space.
- Five-passenger SuperCrew configuration -- standard across all trims
- Four full-size doors -- no compromised rear access
- Fold-flat rear seats with flat load floor
- Underseat storage in rear cabin
- Available dual-zone electronic climate control (XLT with package, Lariat standard)
- Rear-seat passengers: adequate legroom for adults on moderate trips
SYNC 4A. 400W In-Bed Outlet. Standard.
Every 2026 Ranger runs SYNC 4A with CarPlay and Android Auto. Every Ranger includes a 400-watt in-bed outlet. Where the trims differ is in screen size and whether CarPlay and Android Auto are wireless or wired.
SYNC 4A -- Two Screen Sizes, One Standard
The XL runs SYNC 4A on a 10-inch touchscreen with an 8-inch digital cluster and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The XLT, Lariat, and Raptor step up to a 12-inch touchscreen and 12-inch digital cluster with wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto -- no cable needed.
- XL: 10-inch SYNC 4A, 8-inch cluster, wired CarPlay/Android Auto
- XLT, Lariat, Raptor: 12-inch SYNC 4A, 12-inch digital cluster
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto -- XLT and above
- SiriusXM with 360L on-demand tier -- standard all trims (new for 2026)
- Available 10-speaker Bang and Olufsen audio (Lariat)
- Available 360-degree camera system (Lariat standard, XLT with package)
400W In-Bed Outlet -- Standard on Every Ranger
Every 2026 Ranger includes a 400-watt 120V AC outlet in the bed, standard. That is enough to run a power drill, charge a laptop, power a compressor, or run lighting at a campsite. For buyers who use their truck for work around Hopkinsville or camping at Land Between the Lakes, this comes already included without an upgrade.
- 400W 120V AC outlet in bed -- standard, all trims
- Powers tools, laptops, compressors, camp lighting
- Runs from the engine -- no external generator needed for lighter loads
- FordPass app allows remote monitoring while equipment runs
- No additional package required -- included at base price
FordPass and Over-the-Air Updates
The FordPass app connects your phone to the Ranger for remote start, lock/unlock, fuel and tire pressure checks, and vehicle location. The built-in modem also supports over-the-air SYNC updates -- Ford can push software improvements to the truck without requiring a dealership visit, the same way a smartphone updates.
- FordPass app: remote start, lock/unlock, vehicle status
- 4G LTE modem standard -- Wi-Fi hotspot capability
- Over-the-air SYNC updates -- truck can improve after purchase
- Connected Navigation with live traffic (XLT standard)
- Available adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go (XLT with Tech Package, Lariat standard)
- Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving availability -- check trim configurations
Ford Co-Pilot360 -- Standard on Every Ranger
Co-Pilot360 comes on every 2026 Ranger before you add a single option. What varies between trims is how comprehensive the suite becomes -- Lariat gets the full stack standard, XL starts with the essentials.
2026 Ranger Trim Lineup
Four trims. Every one ships with SYNC 4A, Ford Co-Pilot360, a 400W in-bed outlet, and SiriusXM 360L. The differences are in screen size, drivetrain options, and how much comfort and tech you want on top of that foundation.
- 2.3L EcoBoost, RWD standard
- 10-inch SYNC 4A, wired CarPlay
- 17-inch steel wheels, all-terrain tires
- FX4 Off-Road Package now available
- 12-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay
- 12-inch digital cluster
- Available 2.7L V6 with 4WD
- LED taillights, LED fog lamps, remote start
- Leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats
- 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise standard
- B and O 10-speaker audio
- Power-sliding rear window, ambient lighting
- 405 HP 3.0L twin-turbo V6
- FOX 2.5-inch Live Valve shocks
- 33-inch all-terrain tires
- Car and Driver 10Best 2026
*MSRP excludes destination charge. 4WD is a $3,500 option on XL, XLT, and Lariat. Contact Pennyrile Ford for exact pricing on specific vehicles in stock.
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