2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak
Pickup Truck
Score Summary
Reliability
Expert Reviews
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak is a plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute with enhanced styling and equipment for extra on-road and off-road capability. It is targeted at buyers such as tradies and outdoor enthusiasts who want a practical utility vehicle with lower running costs and the option to drive short distances on electric power. Potential buyers might choose it for its plug-in hybrid efficiency for urban runs, strong real-world capability including towing and payload, and the unique Stormtrak-specific gear and styling upgrades. This makes it suitable for daily use while offering modern tech and comfort features.
Highlights
- Plug-in hybrid ute with electric propulsion option for short-range driving and efficiencies on daily tasks.
- Stormtrak-exclusive equipment: cargo management features, a flexible rack system, and unique styling.
- Premium audio collaboration in some markets and advanced connectivity features; off-road readiness with appropriate tyres and drive modes.
- Practical enhancements for users who carry gear or work equipment, including a larger dedicated storage/utility setup.
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Strong hybrid power delivery and overall on-road/off-road capability (balanced power from petrol engine and electric assist; good towing potential)
- •Pro Power Onboard usefulness for off-grid/remote scenarios
- •Comfortable and capable ride with genuine off-road ability for the segment
- •Modern interior and feature set with driver assistance tech
- •Easy-to-understand PHEV controls and reasonable overall packaging
!Complaints
- •High price relative to non-hybrid Ranger variants
- •Limited real-world EV range; EV mode feeling constrained
- •Infotainment reliability concerns (freezes, reboots, connectivity hiccups)
- •Perceived complexity and cost of ownership given hybrid powertrain
- •Practicality/space considerations (depending on configuration) and storage/tray considerations raised in some fleet/owner conversations
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
Medium
Cost Predictability
Medium
The Ranger PHEV offers strong fuel savings in electric/hybrid use, reducing running costs compared to pure ICE pickups. However, high purchase price, insurance, and registration costs for a large ute keep total costs at a middle-to-upper level relative to the average Australian car. Depreciation is substantial as with most new-generation PHEVs, though the used market is still evolving.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak presents a credible, capable package with strong on-road and off-road performance and solid feature content. The main reliability headwinds appear to be a limited track record for this plug-in hybrid variant, recalls linked to engine-related components, and occasional infotainment/tech reliability concerns. Given these signals, the overall durability profile sits in the 'above average but with notable caveats' space.
See what the experts say
WhichCar
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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
Plugin Hybrid
Fuel Consumption
2.9 L/100km
Range (Approx)
N/A
Tank Capacity
N/A
Performance
Engine / Motor Type
Plugin Hybrid
Displacement
2.3L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Induction
Turbo
Power
207 kW
Torque
697 Nm
0-100 km/h
-
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
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