Introduction
The Ford Ranger continues on into 2027 with familiar styling and a few updates. Rather than go through a whole scale redesign, Ford is potentially refreshing the front end styling, updating the cabin and potentially rearranging some of the powertrain options. Ford has not released a ton of information on the upcoming model year but the Ranger should continue building on the current one with minor updates. Read on to find out more about your next mid sized pickup truck.
Key Takeaways
- The Ford Ranger has been hypothesized to receive a mid-cycle update in 2027, but details are currently limited.
- The 2027 model year will most likely resemble the 2026 model year with minor changes to styling.
- The order banks have not yet opened for the 2027 Ford Ranger, but they should open sometime in fall.
Will Ford redesign the 2027 Ranger?
Ford may refresh the design on the 2027 Ranger, but they are not redesigning the pickup truck from the ground up. The Ford ranger was most recently redesigned only a few years ago in 2024, entering its fifth generation. This means that the mid-cycle refresh could occur in 2027 or 2028. With how little Ford has released about the pickup truck it may be a big update, or just another carry over year.
The Ranger is being updated outside of the US, with reductions to the trims offered and the engines offered, but these trends do not always directly translate to the US (Ford Authority). It has been put forward that Ford may potentially be updating the American lineup of Rangers to include a new hybrid option (Ford Authority).
What does the 2027 Ford Ranger look like?
While no official images have been released, the 2027 Ford Ranger will most likely follow the same design as the previous model year. While many videos or hypotheses abound online Ford has not yet released the 2027 model images online. This comes with bold front end styling, more akin to the F-150 that we have grown accustomed to with more square ends than curves.
This makes the Ford Ranger look more modern and fresh as opposed to the narrowed front end of prior generations. The Ford Ranger is a bit more squared off than its competitors and last year had a high rating of 9/10 from Car and Driver. The Ford Ranger is the perfect pick for an off-road build, a commuter truck, or the perfectly sized weekend adventure pickup.
Did the look of the Ford Ranger change in 2027?
The 2027 Ford Ranger will most likely look a lot like the previous model year as it is not being completely redesigned. The Ford Ranger may be receiving a mid cycle refresh and have minor changes made to interior and exterior design. The current Ford Ranger looks more like the younger sibling of the Ford F-150 than it ever has. With bold, squared off front styling that makes the truck look boxier without it feeling as boxy as a Jeep Wrangler. The popular pickup will look more modern than older generations that have narrowed front ends that resembled crossovers and compact SUVs rather than pickup trucks.
In 2026 the Ford Ranger had received a 9/10 rating from Car and Driver and was ranked second in the segment, with the first place spot going to the Ford Ranger Raptor, so in theory the pickup took the first and second spot in its class for the year (Car and Driver). The Ford Ranger took this spot with its quality engine offerings which are either a base turbocharged four cylinder that makes for 270 horsepower and displaces 2.3 liters or a twin turbo V6 that puts out 315 horses and is 2.7 liters. The Ranger can tow up to 7,500 pounds beating out the Toyota Tacoma by 1000 pounds.
Is the 2027 Ford Ranger available for order?
The 2027 Ford Ranger is not yet available for order at the time of writing, but should become available for order in fall of 2026. Models should shortly come onto lots near late 2026 or early 2027. If you are ready for a Ranger, you do not have to wait until 2027 or until the order banks finally open to drive one. You can come test drive one of our new 2026 model years or test drive any used models we have available, which at the time of writing was only one.
Why is the 2027 Ford Ranger a Good Truck To Purchase?
The Ford Ranger is one of America's most popular vehicles, renowned for being one of the best midsized pickups in the segment it is hard to beat. The 2027 model year is sure to continue the legacy of the famed pickup. While it may or may not receive a full redesign, we are excited to see what the Ford engineers have cooked up, and how they have continued to build the Ranger. Want even more than the Ranger can offer? Call Brighton Ford to build your own Ranger Raptor which ups the ante with a larger engine and even more horsepower.
