Ford Ranger Named 2025 North American Truck of the Year
The 2025 Ford Ranger has earned the prestigious title of 2025 North American Truck of the Year™, marking the fifth consecutive year that a Ford truck has received this honor. This award reflects Ford’s continuous commitment to innovation, performance, and customer satisfaction in the midsize truck segment. The recognition underscores the company’s efforts to improve its lineup, ensuring that the Ranger meets the evolving demands of truck owners across North America.
Award Significance and Evaluation Criteria
The North American Truck of the Year™ award is determined by an independent jury of 50 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada. These experts evaluate vehicles based on innovation, design, safety, performance, technology, driver satisfaction, user experience, and overall value. The Ford Ranger's ability to excel across these categories solidifies its position as a top contender in the midsize truck market.
Winning this award is a testament to Ford’s ability to push boundaries in the segment, integrating new technologies and enhancing design elements to create a vehicle that not only performs well but also provides a satisfying ownership experience. The recognition also highlights Ford’s dedication to safety and innovation, ensuring that drivers receive the best possible combination of reliability and modern features.
Redesigned Performance and Features
The Ford Ranger underwent a comprehensive redesign to enhance durability, performance, and advanced driving features. The standard 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine provides an efficient and powerful base, while an available 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 offers even greater power and torque for those who need additional capability.
Ford has also improved the Ranger’s off-road capabilities, integrating advanced suspension systems that enhance handling on rough terrain. New driver-assist technologies, including an improved towing system and class-exclusive features like Pro Trailer Backup Assist, simplify both everyday and adventure driving experiences. These enhancements make the Ranger a versatile truck, suitable for work, recreation, and off-road challenges alike.
The High-Performance Ranger Raptor
Ford has taken its off-road expertise to the next level with the Ranger Raptor, designed specifically for high-performance off-roading. This model is powered by a 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine, delivering best-in-class 405 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, ensuring that it stands out in the midsize performance truck category.
The Ranger Raptor also features a long-travel suspension with a Watts link rear setup and class-exclusive 2.5-inch FOX™ Live Valve shocks, which enhance its ability to handle rough terrain with precision. With these upgrades, the Ranger Raptor provides an unmatched off-road experience for enthusiasts looking for durability, power, and high-speed performance on rugged landscapes.
Global Testing and Manufacturing Excellence
Ford ensures the Ranger meets high durability and performance standards by conducting rigorous global testing in diverse environments, from the Australian outback to American highways. These extreme testing conditions guarantee that the truck performs reliably under all circumstances, providing customers with a product built to handle various driving challenges.
Both the Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor are proudly assembled at the Michigan Assembly Plant in the United States. Ford’s commitment to domestic manufacturing reflects its dedication to quality craftsmanship and investment in American workers, further solidifying the Ranger’s reputation as a durable and well-built midsize truck.
Technology and Customer-Centric Innovations
Ford has equipped the Ranger with a range of new technologies designed to enhance the driving experience. The truck offers more towing technology than ever before, making it easier for drivers to haul heavy loads with confidence. Features like improved bed access, Zone Lighting, and over-the-air software updates improve convenience and usability, ensuring the truck adapts to modern drivers’ needs.
Inside the cabin, Ford has introduced a new digital gauge cluster, a large touchscreen infotainment system, and features like wireless charging and fold-flat rear seats, which provide added storage and functionality. These interior enhancements make the Ranger not only a capable work truck but also a comfortable and high-tech vehicle for everyday use.
A Major Achievement
Winning the 2025 North American Truck of the Year™ award is a major achievement for Ford, reinforcing its leadership in the midsize truck segment. The combination of innovative design, enhanced performance, and customer-focused features has made the 2024 Ranger and its high-performance counterpart, the Ranger Raptor, stand out as top choices for truck enthusiasts. As Ford continues to refine its products, this recognition serves as a testament to its dedication to delivering Built Ford Tough durability, performance, and technology to customers across North America.