6G Ranger refresh in 2026?

[Wayfaring Ranger]

The release of a US Tremor probably all depends on how good the sales of the RR are going, given they will need to up the MSRP of the RR in the next 1-2 years to make room for a Tremor. Ranger price-points right now don't really have space to slot it in. My lariat was at $52.5k ($55k after TTL), which is already a bit too close to a RR at $56k. The addition of the 2.7L engine adds another $1.5k (i think?) to a lariat price. There's no space for a new trim.

eg: If RR sales slow down under projections while they still cost $56k MSRP, adding a Tremor at $55k won't make much sense, given they will have to increase RR MSRP closer to $60k which will slow sales even more.

There isn't much incentive for a customer to buy a Tremor if previous-year RRs are available on dealer lots for $1k more and way more capable.

Maverick sales have been crazy so it makes sense why Ford wants to add as many trims as possible to that truck. We are still waiting to see how the ranger does in the first year of release.

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[Fattirz in NC]

I guess we all have gotten use to being gouged by these auto manufactures who have profited greatly in recent years. A 5G Ranger Lariat with Tremor package and destination was under $48k just 3 years ago. Crazy to me that Ford would have to raise RR prices just to slot a Tremor in the line-up. See a screen shot of a build I almost pulled the trigger on back in 2021

Also, despite the RR being an absolutely amazing truck, there are some drawbacks that make a Tremor more appealing to me and others… Cost, better fuel efficiency and higher payload/towing numbers quickly come to mind.

The fact that mid-size trucks make for the best off-roaders (BOF and smaller size) has me scratching my head as to why the RANGER Tremor isn’t a higher priority for Ford?!?! Just leaving money on the table every day a Ranger Tremor isn’t available.

 

[Wayfaring Ranger]

I guess we all have gotten use to being gouged by these auto manufactures who have profited greatly in recent years. A 5G Ranger Lariat with Tremor package and destination was under $48k just 3 years ago. Crazy to me that Ford would have to raise RR prices just to slot a Tremor in the line-up. See a screen shot of a build I almost pulled the trigger on back in 2021

You're talking about a truck that was designed in 2011/2012. Yeah it came to the USA in 2019 but it was very outdated by that point compared to the rest of the Ford lineup. My focus ST had the same interior as the 5g ranger and Ford discontinued that in 2018.

Inflation has raised the price of everything immensely from 2020-2024, but you're also getting an entire decade worth of R&D/tech differences with the 6G. Every review from people that owned both a 5G and now a 6G seem to say the difference isn't even comparable to how much better the 6G is.

Just for comparison, with inflation: $48k in 2021 would be

$57,650.76 in 2024.

https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl?cost1=48000&year1=202101&year2=202406

 

[fordtrks4ever]

You're talking about a truck that was designed in 2011/2012. Yeah it came to the USA in 2019 but it was very outdated by that point compared to the rest of the Ford lineup. My focus ST had the same interior as the 5g ranger and Ford discontinued that in 2018.

Inflation has raised the price of everything immensely from 2020-2024, but you're also getting an entire decade worth of R&D/tech differences with the 6G. Every review from people that owned both a 5G and now a 6G seem to say the difference isn't even comparable to how much better the 6G is.

But there are those of us that want ventilated seats in the Ranger and other options.
Lariat being the top trim excluding Raptor as that is a Ford Performance Vehicle, tells you how Ford
views the Ranger. Why can't there be room for a Tremor and Platinum trim.
Yes they will cost more but look what a F150 Platinum goes for $80,000 plus. Those are still selling.
I must agree that Ford is leaving sales on the table if the Ranger lineup is not expanded in NA.

 

[Wayfaring Ranger]

But there are those of us that want ventilated seats in the Ranger and other options.
Lariat being the top trim excluding Raptor as that is a Ford Performance Vehicle, tells you how Ford
views the Ranger. Why can't there be room for a Tremor and Platinum trim.
Yes they will cost more but look what a F150 Platinum goes for $80,000 plus. Those are still selling.
I must agree that Ford is leaving sales on the table if the Ranger lineup is not expanded in NA.

The room for new trims all depends on how the existing trims are selling. If they aren't selling well at current prices, there's no point to add trims at even higher prices that also aren't going to sell. We aren't going to know these stats until it's been at least 1-2 years.

It's not about "how ford feels about the ranger" or "ford leaving sales on the table" because the trim you want isn't available, it's them getting metrics from the US market and seeing if this truck is going to make money here. The USA didn't have a Ranger from 2011 to 2019, and even after the 5G ranger was brought here in 2019 the sales weren't great. We are lucky we even saw the 6G here at all given it was designed for an overseas market.

Most people were complaining about the lariat being $50k as it is, just because you and a few other forum members want to pay more than $55-60k for a mid-size that isn't a RR does not mean the wider market is going to be okay with that. Most people who would be willing to spend that much are either in an F150, a Bronco, a ranger Raptor or a Tacoma.

 

[coldconfession13]

I guess I'll wait for 2031 to come around and get that ranger lol

 

[fordtrks4ever]

The room for new trims all depends on how the existing trims are selling. If they aren't selling well at current prices, there's no point to add trims at even higher prices that also aren't going to sell. We aren't going to know these stats until it's been at least 1-2 years.

It's not about "how ford feels about the ranger" or "ford leaving sales on the table" because the trim you want isn't available, it's them getting metrics from the US market and seeing if this truck is going to make money here. The USA didn't have a Ranger from 2011 to 2019, and even after the 5G ranger was brought here in 2019 the sales weren't great. We are lucky we even saw the 6G here at all given it was designed for an overseas market.

Most people were complaining about the lariat being $50k as it is, just because you and a few other forum members want to pay more than $55-60k for a mid-size that isn't a RR does not mean the wider market is going to be okay with that. Most people who would be willing to spend that much are either in an F150, a Bronco, a ranger Raptor or a Tacoma.

If folks were not willing to spend more for a Ranger then why are they willing to spend
MSRP +++ for a Raptor. Why are there so many ordering the 2.7 because the XLT is now
nearing $50K Lariat pricing. Yes sales numbers will determine what the future will bring.
People will complain about anything and everything but it is nice to have a wish list.
And that was all I was saying. It is my wish list. And no I did not pay MSRP for my Lariat.
And most likely you didn't for your Lariat. Human nature is to always want more.

 

[Fattirz in NC]

The room for new trims all depends on how the existing trims are selling. If they aren't selling well at current prices, there's no point to add trims at even higher prices that also aren't going to sell. We aren't going to know these stats until it's been at least 1-2 years.

It's not about "how ford feels about the ranger" or "ford leaving sales on the table" because the trim you want isn't available, it's them getting metrics from the US market and seeing if this truck is going to make money here. The USA didn't have a Ranger from 2011 to 2019, and even after the 5G ranger was brought here in 2019 the sales weren't great. We are lucky we even saw the 6G here at all given it was designed for an overseas market.

Most people were complaining about the lariat being $50k as it is, just because you and a few other forum members want to pay more than $55-60k for a mid-size that isn't a RR does not mean the wider market is going to be okay with that. Most people who would be willing to spend that much are either in an F150, a Bronco, a ranger Raptor or a Tacoma.

Or just maybe the lack of sales is due to not enough trims and/or lack of cab/bed configurations? Take myself as an example... Owned nothing but Ford Trucks the last 30+ years. A ‘94 Ranger XLT SuperCab and ‘02 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (both purchased new). Right now I’m seriously considering buy my first Toyota… a Tacoma TRD Off-road premium package with 6’ bed or a Trailhunter with 6’ bed. The Ranger is a better overall truck a many ways, but the lack of trims and configurations has me looking elsewhere. Just give me a Ranger SuperCrew Tremor with a 6’ bed and take my money!

So back to the Thread. Hopefully 2025 offers more selection before the possible refresh in 2026? Not sure I’ll wait much longer though…. My DD is 22+ years old and I’ve been banking a monthly truck payment to my savings account since October of 2017. I can’t be any more ready to make a purchase other than finding what I want. I drive my vehicles for a long time and refuse to spend $50-60k and have it be a compromise purchase

 

[jeffers]

Well, hopefully they add a driver's side grab handle.

 

[Moto26]

Just give me a Ranger SuperCrew Tremor with a 6’ bed and take my money!

I don't know if I'd be able to afford that, but I'd sure like to see it!

 

[SubaruRaptor]

Why wouldn’t they bring back a Tremor package/trim to the Ranger? It was an instant hit with the old generation Ranger and highly profitable for Ford. Plus they already offer it with the Maverick, F-150 and F-250. It defies logic as to why they wouldn’t offer the Tremor again for their midsize truck. 2026? Heck bring it back for 2025 (especially with the 2.7l being available)!!! I’m sure they can price it under the RR, so that reasoning isn’t a valid excuse not to offer it. It would just prove to be a better value to the competition.

For comparison the new Tacoma TRD Off-road (6’ bed) w/ Premium package is $55k… damn near RR price. This is what I’m cross shopping now since Ford doesn’t have a dedicated Off-road trim (Tremor) or a 6’ bed configuration.

I think it comes down to what would they not put on the Tremor to keep the Raptor unique. I suppose they could make it more rock crawly / overlandy in focus, since the RR is more dune running.

For the maverick it makes sense to have a Tremor because tis a city truck and people wanna feel manly and do light off-roading. For the F-150 it also makes sense because the price variety allows it and there is a physical size difference. Just not sure there is enough wiggle room in the Ranger line up to distinguish the RR from a RT if they did it.

 

[SubaruRaptor]

Well, hopefully they add a driver's side grab handle.

Dont forget rear air vents in the US. My grandparents need to stay cool stuffed in the back.

 

[SubaruRaptor]

Or just maybe the lack of sales is due to not enough trims and/or lack of cab/bed configurations? Take myself as an example... Owned nothing but Ford Trucks the last 30+ years. A ‘94 Ranger XLT SuperCrew and ‘02 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (both purchased new). Right now I’m seriously considering buy my first Toyota… a Tacoma TRD Off-road premium package with 6’ bed or a Trailhunter with 6’ bed. The Ranger is a better overall truck a many ways, but the lack of trims and configurations has me looking elsewhere. Just give me a Ranger SuperCrew Tremor with a 6’ bed and take my money!

So back to the Thread. Hopefully 2025 offers more selection before the possible refresh in 2026? Not sure I’ll wait much longer though…. My DD is 22+ years old and I’ve been banking a monthly truck payment to my savings account since October of 2017. I can’t be any more ready to make a purchase other than finding what I want. I drive my vehicles for a long time and refuse to spend $50-60k and have it be a compromise purchase

Itll still be a compromise sadly. There is not perfect car or truck at any price range.

 

[Wayfaring Ranger]

If folks were not willing to spend more for a Ranger then why are they willing to spend
MSRP +++ for a Raptor.

Because it's a limited supply performance vehicle that has never been here before.

Spending $55-60k on a ranger raptor is way easier to justify than spending $55-60k on a normal ranger.

And then even with the raptor being a special vehicle, there are still some sitting on dealer lots for MSRP, they get posted here every week or so. That's not a good sign.

Why are there so many ordering the 2.7 because the XLT is now
nearing $50K Lariat pricing.

How many is so many?

And that was all I was saying. It is my wish list. And no I did not pay MSRP for my Lariat.
And most likely you didn't for your Lariat.

I paid MSRP for my lariat. Like I said, 52.5k before TTL.

 

[fordtrks4ever]

Because it's a limited supply performance vehicle that has never been here before.

Spending $55-60k on a ranger raptor is way easier to justify than spending $55-60k on a normal ranger.

And then even with the raptor being a special vehicle, there are still some sitting on dealer lots for MSRP, they get posted here every week or so. That's not a good sign.



How many is so many?



I paid MSRP for my lariat. Like I said, 52.5k before TTL.

Raptor still not worth over MSRP no matter how special just my opinion.
Enough 2.7's for them to run out
$49,903 before TTL $1,922 off plus what I put down from F150 Platinum sale.

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