Used 2021 Ford Ranger for sale 

The 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab is available in the same number of trims as the previous 2020 model. This means that it is currently offered in three trims namely, XL, XLT, and Lariat trim. Along with this, there are many optional packages and features that you can opt for with each trim.  All trims are offered with the 2.3-liter turbocharged motor which comes mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.  

The prices of the 2021 Ford Ranger starts from $24,820 for the base XL trim and ranges up to $36,610 for the range-topping Lariat AWD variant. This is excluding the $1195 destination fee that Ranger invites. 

All the trims of the 2021 Ford Ranger are mechanically identical to each other and only differ on the basis of available features and amenities. As standard, all trims are driven by their rear wheels, with AWD being an optional extra. 

The 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab offers great value for the price. It offers an extensive list of features for less price but this cannot be said about its base trim. The XL trim is not very well equipped and offers just basic amenities and features. Thus, among the three trim, we recommend you to go for the mid-level trim which is the XLT. It offers the best balance between price and features, thereby offering the best value for your money.

"It doesn't make the most horsepower in the class, but it's not far off the mark. The result is a gutsy engine that delivers plenty of punch as long as you're in Sport mode." - Edmunds

Under the hood of the 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab, you will find the same turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine capable of generating 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of peak torque. It is mated to a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission which offers seamless shifts. 

The rear-wheel-drive setup is standard while the four-wheel-drive setup is an option with the Ford Ranger. With the newer model, you can also opt for the FX2 package that adds the FX4’s electronically locking rear differential to rear-drive pickups as well. 

Ford has also introduced a new Tremor off-road Package for the 2021 Ranger that gives a new level of off-road confidence and fun. The suspension in the Tremor package is all spruced up to take the beating. Added with bigger tires and wheels there is a significant gain in ground clearance by almost an inch. Anti-roll bar stiffness has been reduced to minimize disruption over rough terrain and improve comfort off-road.

The 2021 Ford Ranger can tow up to 7500 pounds with a maximum payload capacity of 2080 pounds. As can be seen with the spec sheet, the Ford Ranger with its 2.3L engine remains the most powerful pickup truck in its class. The Chevrolet Colorado ranks second with 200 hp, while the Toyota Tacoma's 2.7L engine is the weakest of the lot belting out just 159 hp. 

When it comes to acceleration, the Ford Ranger Crew Cab is one of the most compelling options. The 2021 Ford Ranger can go from 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds and can clock the quarter of a mile lap in 14.7 seconds. 

Among its competitors, the 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab is the fastest pickup truck you can get in its class when it comes to quarter-mile timing. Even though Ford offers the smallest engine here, it has made a good balance between power, performance, and weight. 

Also Read:

• Read our in-depth review of the 2021 Ford Ranger Supercab.
• Check out the 2021 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road. 

While EPA is yet to release the tested fuel economy rating for the Ford Ranger, we expect it to be similar to the 2020 model. This is due to the fact that there have been no changes made in terms of the mechanicals with the pickup truck.

Hence, you can expect the 2021 Ford Ranger to offer 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway with the standard RWD drivetrain. Get a 4WD configuration and the city/highway mpg figures for the 2021 Ranger drop to 20/24. Moreover, the 2021 Ranger offers a fuel tank capacity of 18 gallons which lends it respectable range figures. 

As can be seen in the table above, the smaller engine of the Ford Rangers gives it an added advantage in terms of fuel efficiency. Though the Ford Raptor gets the smallest fuel tank capacity in this lot, yet it posts competitive range figures, owing to its greater fuel efficiency.

"As in some other Ford products, the Ranger cabin's design and materials are inconsistent—mostly dull and littered with cheap plastics, but also fitted with small bits of trim that look and feel surprisingly upscale." - Car and Driver

The 2021 Ford Ranger’s interior is just as expected as it offers a comfortable ride as well as adequate room for all passengers. The dashboard is well thought out and the ergonomics are quite sorted. Everything is within arm's reach and the dashboard design looks a bit simple but offers a contemporary look. Ford has not tried to make the cabin look ultra-rugged unlike some of its rivals and offers some really good quality trims.

In-terms of space the 4-door crew-cab has plenty of it on offer and the wide doors combined with the running board make ingress into this rather tall pickup truck easy even for the rear passengers. The low window line is another welcome touch and helps to increase the sense of space inside the cabin. The front as well as rear seats offer excellent support and offer adequate cushioning which is neither too hard nor too soft.

On the practical side of things, Ford has incorporated plenty of bins and cubby holders in the Cabin which makes storing knick-knacks an easy affair. However, the cabin is also full of cheap quality plastics which makes u realize that the cabin is built to a cost.

Speaking of the infotainment department, the 2021 Ford Ranger gets the latest Sync-3 system to fulfill all its infotainment duties. This system beams up all the information on an 8-inch touchscreen panel, which further displays all the information in the form of crisp and intuitive graphics.

The Ford Ranger offers quite a lot of features with its infotainment setup. Even the base trim comes with connectivity features with a Wifi-Hotspot along with a four-speaker AM/FM audio system, and a USB port. The higher trims offer an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen that comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility. 

Some of the most notable interior and infotainment features of the 2021 Ford Ranger are:

• Rear under-seat storage tray
• Bin instrument-panel storage
• Remote keyless entry
• 1-touch down
• Front and rear cupholders
• Retained accessory power
• Day-night rearview mirror
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Cruise control with steering wheel controls
• Dual-zone automatic electronic temperature control
• AM/FM Stereo with seek/scan
• Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System
• Apple Car Play/ Andriod Auto
• 911 Call Assist
• Applink
• Single Smart Charging USB Port
• FordPass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi
• Remote vehicle control
• 6-speaker system

Also Read:

• Read the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado's interior review.
• 2022 Ford Maverick spotted at Ford's Hermosillo Plant.

"Ford assimilated the Ranger into its pickup lineup with a wide grille and big “RANGER” moniker branded into the nose, but the rest of the truck walks alone." - TheCarConnection

The Ford Ranger Crew Cab looks like a well-designed pickup truck from the outside. It does not try to be overly aggressive with its looks and neither it gets a heavy dose of chrome unlike some of the pick-up trucks these days. A boxy front design with an open bed in the back is a typical pick-up truck layout and that is exactly what the Ranger also offers.

At the front, it gets a wide grille that fits between smart-looking headlights. At the rear, RANGER Is stamped into the back which looks like an attempt to offer a bolder look from the rear. Apart from that, the Ranger also gets exterior elements such as black wheel well moldings and a bash plate upfront which further enhances this pickup's suave appeal. 

What's new for 2021, is the Ford Ranger's Black Appearance Package that now also gets you blacked Ford oval badges and new bedside decals along with black 18-inch wheels and grille. Also, 4 new colors have been introduced for the 2021 Ranger, namely - Cactus Gray, Carbonized Gray, Cyber Orange, and Velocity Blue.

While the Ford Ranger Crew Cab is a smartly designed pickup truck its dimensions are a bit smaller than its rivals. While that gives it the advantage to fit into most driveways, it robs off the road presence which rivals like the Chevrolet Colorado have on offer.

Some of the most noteworthy exterior features of the 2021 Ford Ranger are:

• Black door handles
• Galvanized steel/aluminum body material
• Black grille
• Convex driver and passenger mirror
• Black front bumper with black rub strip
• Reverse opening rear passenger doors
• Wheel well moldings

In terms of safety, the 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab offers a mixed bag. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA has awarded it four stars out of five. The IIHS has given the 2020 Ford Ranger mostly “Good” scores in most crash tests. However, in terms of passenger-side safety, it had scored “Average” scores. The IIHS also rated the standard automatic emergency braking as “Superior” at avoiding forward crashes at 12 mph and 25 mph. 

The Ford Ranger gets Ford's co-pilot360 technology as standard and all three trims offer features such as Pre-Collison and Blind-spot Assist. Though the safety features on offer in the Ford Ranger keep on increasing as you move up the trim ladder, yet the base trims are aptly stuffed with safety features as well. Some of the standard safety features of the Ford Ranger are:

• Rear View Camera
• AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control
• Airbags - Front, Driver, and Passenger
• Airbags - Front, Driver, and Passenger seat-mounted side
• Airbags - Safety Canopy side curtains
• Curve Control
• Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• Child Seat Tether Anchors
• Safety belts - Active Restraint System (ARS), three-point manual lap/shoulder belts with height adjusters, pretensioners, and energy management retractors on outside front positions
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System
• Spare tire and wheel lock

2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab vs 2021 Chevrolet Colorado

The Chevrolet Colorado is a bigger pickup truck in every way and thus offers much more cargo area as well as cabin space. This means that it is better at hauling bigger loads and people inside its cabin. One can also choose between a 5.2 ft and 6.2 ft bed for Colorado, while the Ranger comes fitted with a standard 5 feet bed.

However, it lacks behind the Ford Ranger in terms of fuel efficiency as well as performance. Thus if interior space and features are your priority, then the Chevy Colorado will keep you happier.

2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab vs 2021 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is also quite a popular choice in this segment as it is reliable and offers oodles of towing-related features. It is also bigger than the Ford Ranger in most ways and offers quite a sorted cabin. It might not deliver the best power but the all-wheel-drive and the optional manual transmission compensate for this aspect.

The Ford Ranger offers better looks as well as on-road manners. The Ranger feels more responsible on the road while the Tacoma is aggressive in its approach.

The 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab gets many of the basics pretty right. It offers the best performance as well as fuel efficiency in its class coupled with enjoyable handling. This combination of fuel efficiency and performance is pretty hard to come by and thus the Ford Ranger nails it in terms of being a workhorse. Ford has also packed it with an extensive features list with the XLT trim being our pick. However, not all is great with the Ford Ranger as the cabin uses a lot of cheap quality plastics and is not a great off-roader. Thus, if you can make these trade-offs the Ford Ranger Crew Cab can be your best companion that weekend adventure.