Used Ford Ranger

What to know before buying: Ford Ranger

From 3 press tests · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• The T6 diesel range includes 2.2 and 3.2 TDCi engines, with the 2.0 EcoBlue added later.[1]one sourceRanger T6
• The 3.2 TDCi combines 470 Nm with a 3,500 kg towing capacity; the source also praises its durability when properly maintained.[3]one sourceRanger T6
• The T6.2 gained a stiffer chassis, wider track and better-designed cabin, but became far more dependent on software.[2]one sourceRanger T6.2
• Latvian inspection data show below-average first-pass results for 2012–2020 and 2022 Rangers, while 2021 vehicles were average.[1]one sourceRanger T6

Typical faults

• The 2.0 EcoBlue wet oil-pump drive belt can disintegrate, obstruct the oil pickup and cause loss of oil pressure.[1][2]Ranger T6Ranger T6.2

  80 000+ km · 2.0 EcoBlue

• The 3.2 TDCi DPF can clog with exclusively urban or prolonged low-rpm use, causing power loss and limp mode.[3]one sourceRanger T6

  3.2 TDCi

• Bosch injectors on the 3.2 TDCi can lose calibration or develop micro-leaks from 150,000–180,000 km, especially with poor-quality fuel.[3]one sourceRanger T6

  150 000–180 000 km · 3.2 TDCi

• On 2016–2019 vehicles, brake hoses were reported to suffer material fatigue or contact the discs, risking leaks and impaired braking.[1]one sourceRanger T6

  2016–2019

• The T6.2 SYNC 4A screen can go black, flicker or freeze, taking off-road controls with it and delaying, freezing or suppressing the reversing-camera image.[2]one sourceRanger T6.2
• The 10R80 automatic fitted to vehicles built in 2022–2024 has documented F-clutch wear causing harsh shifts; grey debris in the transmission filter is the diagnostic sign.[2]one sourceRanger T6.2

  2022–2024

• On 2022–2025 3.0 V6 diesels, failure of the left camshaft sprocket can suddenly stall the engine and remove steering and brake assistance.[2]one sourceRanger T6.2

  2022–2025 · 3.0 V6 diesel

Which engine and version to take

• For the T6, the 3.2 TDCi is the strong choice for regular towing and heavy loads; sources praise its durability and list no elevated known risk.[1][3]Ranger T6

What to avoid

• Choose a 2.0 EcoBlue only with convincing oil and wet-belt service history: belt degradation can eliminate oil pressure and seriously damage the engine.[1][2]Ranger T6Ranger T6.2

What to check at the inspection

• On a T6, inspect the frame, 4x4 system, transmission, DPF and engine cooling, especially if the truck has seen heavy work.[1]one sourceRanger T6
• For an automatic, demand its oil-change history and check for thumps, slipping or erratic shifts on the test drive.[1][3]Ranger T6
• On a 2.0 EcoBlue, check oil pressure, belt-service records and AdBlue faults.[1]one sourceRanger T6Ranger T6.2
• During a 3.2 TDCi test drive, watch for DPF limp mode, black smoke under load, excessive turbo whistle and elevated oil consumption.[3]one sourceRanger T6
• Check every recall by VIN, since model year alone cannot identify an affected vehicle reliably.[1][2]Ranger T6Ranger T6.2
• On a T6.2, test the SYNC screen, reversing camera, off-road modes and every 10R80 shift both cold and fully warmed.[2]one sourceRanger T6.2

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]autoradars.lv — Ford Ranger T6 (2011 - 2022): problēmas un riski · press
2. [2]tacticengineering.com — Problemas del Ford Ranger, soluciones y montaje sin ... · press
3. [3]totalrenting.es — Problemas Ford Ranger 3.2 · press

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