2025 Ford Ranger Black Edition
Pickup Truck
Score Summary
Reliability
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The Ford Ranger Black Edition is a 2025 model year dual-cab ute sold in Australia. It targets ute buyers seeking an aggressive, stylish flagship variant with strong off-road capability, modern safety gear, and sensible ownership costs. Potential buyers choose it for the strong safety package including a 5-star ANCAP rating, capable 4x4 drivetrain with modern diesel engine, generous 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, and bold styling cues. It offers a premium look without the higher cost of top trims.
Highlights
- 5-star ANCAP safety rating
- 2.0 L twin-turbo diesel engine with 4x4 capability
- 9 airbags with comprehensive active safety tech
- 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Strong V6 diesel power and towing capability (in upper trims) and good mid-range torque.
- •Versatile utility with capable dual-purpose use (work ute plus family vehicle) in long-term assessments.
- •Comfortable/interior design, with a practical cabin layout and good highway manners.
- •Good payload and off-road capability in 4x4 configurations.
- •Competitive pricing and features for the segment in Australia (relative to rivals in the Ranger lineup).
!Complaints
- •Infotainment/connectivity glitches persist (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) and occasional screen/connection instability.
- •Recalls and service actions can be disruptive and erode confidence if frequent; engine-related recalls raise concern about long-term durability.
- •Fuel economy not class-leading for a mid-size diesel ute, especially in city driving or heavy towing scenarios.
- •Some ride and handling trade-offs in certain trims; for example, a firmer ride or less refined highway behavior in certain variants (as noted by professional reviews).
- •Some reports of brake feel or pedal effort in specific scenarios when brake boost software is involved (corresponding to recall actions).
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
High
Cost Predictability
Medium
Fuel: about 2,000–2,500 AUD per year at typical distances and diesel prices. Insurance: about 2,000–2,400 AUD per year. Registration: about 1,600–1,900 AUD per year. Servicing: roughly 450–800 AUD per year. Depreciation: about 4,000–5,000 AUD per year in the first 3 years. Overall, ownership costs are high for a mid-size pickup, driven by depreciation and insurance.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The Ford Ranger 2025 Black Edition shows solid core durability (engine and drivetrain are generally reliable in this generation), but real-world reliability is tempered by documented recalls that touch critical systems (engine, braking) and by infotainment/connectivity quirks reported by owners.
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Brand Reliability
Ford
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 208
Rank
#9 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
Pickup Truck
Doors
4
Seats
5
ISOfix Points
2
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
7.6 L/100km
Range (Approx)
1000 km
Tank Capacity
80 L
Performance
Engine / Motor Type
Diesel
Displacement
2L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Induction
Twin Turbo
Power
154 kW
Torque
500 Nm
0-100 km/h
-
Towing Capacity
-
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