2026 Ford Ranger · Four-wheel drive
Which 2026 Ford Ranger trims have four-wheel drive?
Standard on one, optional on three. Live Ford before automatic discounts; excludes , paint, taxes and fees. is standard on the and optional on the XL, XLT and Lariat. On those three, you'll need the 4x4 drive. The cheapest Ranger with it costs $37,050. It's an XL with the 4x4 part-time drive.
Our Ranger data has all four US 2026 , all published retail engine/drive branches, and core equipment, towing, , convenience, technology, and appearance . It doesn't have paint, fleet/emissions configurations, dealer , accessory wheel/tire alternatives, minor comfort choices and option-adjusted weight ratings yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
Trim by trim
| Trim | How you get it | Cheapest with it |
|---|---|---|
| XL | Add the 4x4 part-time drive | $37,050With the 4x4 part-time drive |
| XLT | Add the 4x4 part-time drive | $39,575With the 4x4 part-time drive |
| Lariat | Add the 4x4 part-time drive | $47,455With the 4x4 part-time drive |
| Raptor | Standard | $57,270As it comes |
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- Four-wheel drive
- Automatic 4A four-wheel drive
- An electronic locking rear differential
- An electronic locking front differential
- The FX4 Off-Road Package
- Heated front seats
- A 360-Degree Camera
- A power moonroof
- B&O audio
- 400W Pro Power Onboard
- A factory Class IV trailer receiver
- An integrated trailer brake controller
- Ventilated front seats
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Pick another trim to see how it comes on that one, or add and remove options and watch what else changes.
The cheapest Ranger with four-wheel drive
↑ The answerXL
$37,050
SuperCrew, 5-ft bed · 4x4 part-time drive
XL
$37,050
SuperCrew, 5-ft bed · 4x4 part-time drive
Trailer
People & gear
7,500 of 3,500 lb rating
750 tongue + 500 aboard, of 1,763 lb best case
750 of 350 lb tongue limit
12,462 truck + load + trailer, of 12,590 lb combined limit
Camper · 7.5k lb
Too heavy
The loaded travel trailer is 4,000 lb over this build's 3,500-lb rating.
Fix: → 7,500 lb, +$535
Rating basis & limits
Ford requires Trailer Tow 53R above 3,500 lb; a bumper ball mount is limited to 3,500 lb trailer and 350 lb . The standard receiver permits 7,500/750 lb; permits 5,510/550 lb. This tool assumes 10% tongue weight: a 5,510-lb Raptor trailer therefore exceeds its 550-lb tongue limit by 1 lb; the published remains 5,510 lb. Check actual scale weights and receiver labels. No F-150 weight-distributing-hitch threshold is applied: Ford’s Ranger chart specifies weight-carrying limits. Combined weight uses the matching engine/drive and published minimum base . Options, hitch equipment and real vehicle weight can consume the displayed margin; is a maximum, not the selected truck’s door-label rating. Respect , GAWR and hitch ratings. Trailer frontal area limit is 30 sq ft without 53R and 55 sq ft with it. Ford calls for 2% lower GVW/GCW per 1,000 ft at altitude. These area, and altitude limits are not calculated here. This is a load-planning illustration, not a braking or traction prediction.
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Engine & drive
Towing & utility
Off-road
Comfort & tech
Vs. a stock XL
- 4x4 system4x4 part-time drive4x2 rear-wheel drive→Part-time electronic shift-on-the-fly 4x4
- Payload, best case
- 1,767 lb → 1,763 lb−4 lb
- Highway mpg
- 25 mpg → 24 mpg−1 mpg
Gains 4L low range
- No Auto 4WD
- No Rear locker
- No Front locker
- No Trail Control
- No Heated seats
- No 360° camera
- No 400W outlets
- No B&O audio
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4
- Transmission
- 10-speed SelectShift automatic
- Drive system
- Part-time electronic shift-on-the-fly 4x4
- Rear axle
- 3.73 open rear differential
- Suspension
- Independent front, rear leaf springs
- Tires
- 255/70R17 all-terrain
- Touchscreen
- 10″
- Curb weight
- 4,462 lb · minimum base
- GCWR
- 12,590 lb
- GVWR
- 6,170 lb
- Hitch tongue limit
- 350 lb
- Ground clearance
- 9.3″
- Seating
- 5 · SuperCrew
- Bed volume
- 43.5 cu ft
- Power outlets
- 400W system not fitted