Selling a used Ford Ranger: generations, recalls and MY26.5

What affects a used Ford Ranger most when you sell is its generation, engine, grade, kilometres and condition, and whether its recalls have been done. On a next-gen Ranger, check three recalls by VIN: the 3.0 V6 diesel camshaft sprocket recall, the low-battery Park recall on 2.0 bi-turbo models, and its 2026 follow-up. That follow-up covers some 2022 utes even if the first fix was done.

Is my Ranger the old PX3 or the next-gen model?

If it was built before the middle of 2022, it’s almost certainly the PX3, the last version of the old Ranger. The next-generation Ranger (often called the T6.2) went on sale in Australia from mid-2022, so a “2022 Ranger” could be either. Many valuation guides and listing sites call the old model the “PX MkIII”.

A Ford dealer can confirm the build date and model from the VIN. If you’d rather check yourself, these differences settle it.

Why it matters: buyers treat these as two different utes, not one model a year apart. A 2021 Wildtrak and a 2023 Wildtrak share a badge, but the newer one has new bodywork, a new interior and a different engine line-up. CarExpert reports its wheelbase is 50mm longer and its track 50mm wider. When you describe your Ranger to a buyer, lead with the generation.

Which engine does my Ranger have, and why does it matter?

The next-gen Ranger launched with three diesels:

• 2.0-litre single-turbo four-cylinder: 125kW and 405Nm.
• 2.0-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder: 154kW and 500Nm, paired with a 10-speed automatic.
• 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6: 184kW and 600Nm. It replaced the old 3.2 five-cylinder.

Buyers ask which engine it has, and the engine also narrows down which recalls can apply: the V6 leads to the camshaft recall below, and the bi-turbo to the low-battery Park recall. If you’re not sure which engine you have, check your purchase contract or service book, or ask a Ford dealer to confirm it from the VIN.

Why do the Raptor and the PHEV sell differently?

They are the two Rangers that don’t fit the usual buyer profile of a work or touring ute.

The next-gen Raptor uses a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine making 292kW and 583Nm. It’s a performance off-roader, so the person buying it usually wants that exact vehicle. Raptor buyers look hard at tyres, suspension and the underbody, because the car invites rough use.

The Ranger PHEV arrived in 2025. It pairs a 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with a 75kW electric motor and an 11.8kWh battery, for nearly 700Nm of combined torque. That’s more than any other production Ranger. The claimed electric-only range is more than 45km on the WLTP test. CarExpert reports that the plug-in is now known as the Ranger Hybrid, so make clear yours is the plug-in when you describe it.

A PHEV buyer will ask about the charging cable, how the ute has been charged and the state of the battery. Our guide to selling a plug-in hybrid covers what to have ready.

Is my Ranger caught by the V6 camshaft sprocket recall?

It may be if it has the 3.0 V6 turbo-diesel. Recall REC-006341 (Ford campaign 25S39), published on 30 April 2025, covers 13,490 Rangers and Everests from 2022 to 2025 with that engine.

The left-hand camshaft sprocket may fracture. If it does, the engine can stall while you’re driving, and a sudden loss of power raises the risk of a crash. Ford contacts affected owners in writing, and the repair is free at an authorised Ford dealer.

The Raptor’s petrol V6 is a different engine from the diesel V6 in this recall, but check the VIN either way. If your sprocket has been replaced, keep the dealer invoice with the service book. It answers the buyer’s first question before they ask it.

What is the low-battery Park recall, and why do some 2022 Rangers need to go back?

This one is a software issue. Recall REC-005759 (campaign 23S40), published on 29 August 2023, covers 4,841 current-generation Rangers and Everests listed as 2021 to 2023, of which CarsGuide counted 3,534 Rangers. Drive reported that it only affects vehicles with the 2.0 bi-turbo diesel and Ford’s e-Shifter gear selector, so a V6 or single-turbo Ranger shouldn’t be on the list. Check the VIN either way.

If the battery level drops below a critical threshold, the transmission may shift into Park while the ute is moving below 6km/h. The vehicle can stop suddenly without the rear brake lights coming on, which raises the risk of a crash.

On 12 February 2026, a follow-up recall, REC-006541 (campaign 25SF1), named 244 Rangers and Everests from 2022. The recall notice says these must be fixed even if work was already done under the earlier campaign, 23S40. So a 2022 Ranger with the first fix in its history can still have an open recall.

All three repairs are free at an authorised Ford dealer. The campaign number is Ford’s own reference, so it can help you match an old dealer invoice to the right recall.

These aren’t the only Ranger recalls. In April 2023, for example, carsales reported a recall of 1,380 Rangers and Everests produced in 2022 whose driver’s seatbelt may have been assembled incorrectly. Recall pages on the government’s vehicle recalls site usually carry a downloadable VIN list, or you can give your VIN to a Ford dealer and ask what’s open. Buyers and dealers run the same check, so you lose nothing by doing it first. Our guide to checking for open recalls before you sell explains how to read the results and prove the work was done.

What did the MY26.5 update change?

Orders for the MY26.5 Ranger opened in December 2025, with deliveries from mid-2026, according to CarExpert. The main changes:

• The 2.0 bi-turbo was dropped. The 2.0 single-turbo (still 125kW and 405Nm) now pairs with the 10-speed automatic.
• The 3.0 V6 can now be had in the base XL for the first time.
• A 12-inch touchscreen is standard across the range.
• The Sport grade was dropped, and the XLS is now sold only as a V6 double-cab chassis.
• A special-edition Wolftrak temporarily joined the range.
• The XLT, Wildtrak and Platinum moved to blackened trim and other dark exterior accents.

Your ute’s equipment doesn’t change, but the comparison does. A buyer weighing up a 2023 Sport or any bi-turbo Ranger is now setting it against a new range that offers neither, and a new XL can be had with the V6. We haven’t seen reliable figures on how the update has moved used Ranger prices, so be wary of anyone quoting a rule of thumb.

How do grade and kilometres shape the offer?

One industry resale round-up names the XLT and Wildtrak as the Ranger’s high-volume grades. That cuts both ways: plenty of buyers want one, and plenty are for sale. What separates your ute from the next listing is kilometres, condition, service history and spec, such as the engine and towing gear.

The same round-up puts the Ranger at roughly 76 to 79 per cent of its value after three years, and resale round-ups regularly name it with the HiLux, LandCruiser and Prado among the stronger performers. Treat the figure as indicative only: it’s an average across the range, not what any one ute will fetch.

Which accessories help when you sell a Ranger?

Ute buyers expect some extras. Tow bars, tub liners and quality canopies tend to hold or add value. Suspension lifts, aftermarket wheels, engine tunes and heavy or non-compliant modifications tend to shrink the pool of buyers, because each one is something a buyer has to accept or undo.

Three habits help:

• Keep receipts for accessories, so a buyer knows the brand and when it was fitted.
• Keep the engineering certificate for any modification that needed one.
• If you kept the original parts, such as the factory wheels or bumper, say so. Some buyers want a ute closer to standard.

Because the next-gen is a different size from the PX3, canopies, trays and bars are generally made for one generation or the other. Our guide to accessories and modifications goes through canopies, bars, lifts and tunes one by one.

Does it matter if your Ranger was a work ute?

The sale works the same way, but the tax side can differ from a private car. The ATO says private cars are generally exempt from capital gains tax. For that exemption, the ATO defines a car as a motor vehicle that carries a load of less than 1 tonne and fewer than 9 passengers, and some dual-cab utes have payloads near or above a tonne. With a ute, check with your accountant whether the exemption applies. If it was used in a business, ask them about GST as well. Our guide on whether you pay tax when you sell explains the basics.

What does a buyer check on a 2021 or newer Ranger?

Have these answers ready and the inspection has fewer surprises:

• Build date and generation: PX3 or next-gen.
• Engine and grade, matched to the VIN.
• Recall status for REC-006341, REC-005759 and REC-006541, plus any other open recall.
• Logbook servicing and dealer invoices, including recall work.
• Both keys.
• The tub, tow bar and towing gear, for signs of heavy loads or towing.
• Accessory receipts and engineering paperwork for any modifications.
• PHEV: the charging cable. Raptor: tyres, suspension and underbody.
• A payout letter from your lender if there’s finance owing.

Should you sell your Ranger privately or to us?

Once you know which Ranger you have and where its recalls stand, the choice is about how much of the sale you want to handle. A private sale means fielding the recall questions, arranging test drives and making sure the money is real before the keys go.

Selling to us means a genuine offer by phone from a licensed dealer, not an online estimate. We buy Rangers 2021 or newer with 100,000 km or less, from the XL to the Raptor and PHEV. If yours is older or has more kilometres, send it through anyway and we’ll tell you straight away if we can help.

When you accept, we pay a deposit, often the same day, and inspect the ute at a time and place that suits you. The balance goes into your bank account, and we collect the Ranger, anywhere in Australia, only after you confirm the funds have cleared. There are no fees taken out of the offer.

If there’s finance or a balloon owing, we deal with your lender directly to pay out the loan, then pay you any equity. That usually takes 2 to 3 business days to settle. Our pages on selling your Ford Ranger and selling a ute or 4WD set out the process, or call 1800 73 55 73 for a free, no-obligation valuation.