Used Ford Ranger for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

How much does the Ford Ranger cost in today's market?

Used Ford Ranger prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Ranger's current nationwide average price is $29,190, and its nationwide low point over the past year was $27,816.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford Ranger a good car?

Yes — the Ford Ranger earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.3/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its strong performance, towing capability, and fuel economy, along with its spacious interiors and comfort. Across the model years, you also see recurring appreciation for its versatility and easy daily use.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on older-model refinement, with recurring notes about interior quality, cramped rear seating in some years, and styling that can feel plain. 32.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Ranger models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Ford Ranger as a capable, versatile truck with strong performance and useful everyday manners. Across the model years, feedback also points to solid towing ability, good fuel economy, and a comfortable ride.

• Owners rate the Ford Ranger between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example with a clean history and checking for signs of hard use.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford Ranger?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Ford Co-Pilot 360 is available on the 2026 Ranger base XL and standard on XLT and higher models.
• Infotainment: The base XL trim has an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, a 10-inch vertical infotainment touchscreen, USB-A and USB-C ports, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Which Ford Ranger trim should I buy?

The 2026 Ford Ranger offers these trims:

• XL: The entry trim brings the 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, rear-wheel drive, a 10-speed automatic transmission, an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, a 10-inch vertical touchscreen, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• XLT: This is the best-value trim, adding fog lamps, rear parking sensors, navigation, and remote start, with available upgrades that bring a 12-inch screen, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, and Ford Co-Pilot 360.
• Lariat: This trim adds light and dark synthetic leather seating surfaces and builds on the XLT’s equipment for buyers who want a more upscale cabin.
• Raptor: The off-road-focused model adds a 405-horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, chunkier fender flares, beefier tires, better interior materials, bright orange interior accents, and extra off-road capability.

What Ford Ranger do most buyers choose?

The Ford Ranger years with the most listings are 2020, 2024, and 2021.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition mix. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop when you want a broad selection of trims and deal quality.

What is the Ford Ranger's resale value?

The table shows broad price softening across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the older and mid-cycle years, while the newest model years are also moving down but by smaller percentages. That makes the current market more favorable for buyers than it would be if prices were flat or rising.

The 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford Ranger safe?

• 2026: 5/10
• 2024: 6/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2019: 5/10

For the safest used buy, the 2020 and 2021 models both post the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Ford Ranger now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −7.52% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.01%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,345. The Ford Ranger offers strong towing ability, useful everyday versatility, and a comfortable ride that make it easy to live with as a used truck.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Ranger offers a 270-horsepower 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, a 315-hp 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6, and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: The latest Ranger includes an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, a 10-inch vertical infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and available adaptive cruise control with a surround-view camera system.
• Safety: The latest Ranger adds Ford Co-Pilot 360 on XLT and higher models, along with available adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: The Ranger XL starts at $35,445 before options.

If you're buying used today, the 2020 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2020 Ford Ranger compare to the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.