The 2025 Ranger has four trim choices – XL, XLT, Lariat, and Raptor – all of which come as a four-door SuperCrew cab with a 5-foot bed and a fully boxed frame. The standard powertrain on the XL, XLT, and Lariat pairs a turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine (output: 270 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque) with a class-exclusive 10-speed automatic transmission. These three trims get a standard rear-wheel drivetrain (RWD) and achieve an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. They’re eligible for a four-wheel-drive (4WD) system, which gets the same automatic 10-speed transmission but with an upgrade to Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly, which allows drivers to change between RWD and 4WD while the truck is in motion. The EPA-estimated fuel economy for the first three trims with 4WD is 20 city/25 highway.
A 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 making 315 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque is available for the XLT and Lariat. It comes with 4WD and returns 19 mpg city/23 mpg highway. The trail-driven Raptor is also 4WD-only but it gets Ford’s 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6, boosting the horsepower output to 405 and torque to 430 lb.-ft. It’s rated to achieve 16 mpg city/18 mpg highway.
Most Ranger trims have a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,500 lb. when they’re equipped with the optional Trailer Tow Package; the Raptor’s towing limit is 5,510 lb. The payload capacity can reach up to 1,788 lb. All trims get a drive mode selector with settings called Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, and Slippery. The Raptor adds settings for Off-Road, Rock Crawl, and Baja, plus the customizable MyMode. It also has electronic-locking front and rear differentials (optional on the lower trims), an electronically controlled on-demand two-speed transfer case, and forged aluminum double A-arm front suspension and Watts-link rear suspension with trailing arms, both with 2.5-inch FOX live valve racing shocks.
The base XL gets a cloth interior, an 8-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, a 6-way manually adjustable front passenger seat, an 8-inch digital instrument cluster, automatic-on/off LED reflector headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, a cargo light, a power-locking tailgate, single-zone manual A/C, a fold-flat rear bench seat with storage, a fixed rear window, a day/night rearview mirror, front tow hooks (4WD only), USB charging ports, cargo tie-down hooks, an 18-gallon fuel tank, and 17-inch silver-painted aluminum wheels. Running boards, a tonneau bed cover, cargo rails, storage boxes, and bedliners are available.
The XLT comes with an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a vinyl-wrapped steering wheel, wireless smartphone charging, LED fog lights, power-folding side mirrors, a manual sliding rear window, 120-volt outlets (located in the cab and bed), and 17-inch gray-painted aluminum wheels. The available XLT High Package adds a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and an 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat (both heated and with lumbar support), a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, a power-sliding rear window, and dual-zone A/C.
The Lariat is leather-upholstered with a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, an 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat with lumbar support, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, LED projector headlights, an LED cargo lamp, LED bed lighting, heated power-folding side mirrors with turn indicators and approach lights, dual-zone automatic A/C, Intelligent Access with push-button start, a universal garage door opener, a power-sliding rear window, ambient interior lighting, zone lighting, and 18-inch machined-aluminum wheels.
The Trailer Tow Package, available on the XL, XLT, and Lariat, includes a 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness and a Class IV hitch receiver. The FX4 Off-Road Package will equip the XLT and Lariat with an electronic-locking rear differential, an exposed steel bash plate, engine and transfer case shields, a fuel tank guard, an off-road screen in the center stack, off-road-tuned shocks, FX4-exclusive mud/ruts and sand drive modes, and Trail Control.
The trail-ready Raptor receives steel front and rear bumpers, rear tow hooks, a 20-gallon fuel tank (lower trims get an 18-gallon tank), trim-exclusive badging and decals, dual exhaust, side steps, wheel arch flares, all-weather floor mats, and 17-inch gray-painted aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires. The Raptor also comes standard with the Advanced Towing Package (available on the XLT and Lariat), which improves the Trailer Tow Package by adding a trailer brake controller and trailer backup assist. Forged 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels are also available for added durability.
The XL comes with automatic high beams, pre-collision assist with emergency braking, a SOS Post-Crash Alert System, AdvanceTrac Roll Stability Control, curve control, trailer sway control, rear parking sensors, a Belt-Minder seatbelt reminder, and an analog rearview camera. The XLT and higher go further with a Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert and trailer coverage, a lane-keeping system, and a digital rearview camera. The Lariat and above add a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control with speed sign recognition, and front parking sensors (all of which are available on the XLT with the Technology Package). The Raptor gets Ford Trail Control for added off-road capability.
The XL and XLT channel their Ford’s SYNC 4A infotainment through a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 6-speaker sound system; wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth hands-free phone and streaming capabilities are included. The XLT and higher add SiriusXM satellite radio and a year-long trial subscription for cloud navigation. The Lariat and Raptor enhance the cabin experience with a 12-inch touchscreen and an upscale Bang & Olufsen sound system with ten speakers and a subwoofer. FordPass Connect, 911 Assist, and Applink come standard on all 2025 Rangers.
