2003 Ford

Ranger 2WD FFV

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L

Ford Ranger: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: Gasoline or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 154NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.047 hp/lb
Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 200 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 65 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,311 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 243
Reported injuries: 43

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

STRUCTURE14%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC9%
AIR BAGS8%
SUSPENSION8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 306 total.

Ford Ranger: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

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