An order guide suggests the Ranger will swap its 2.7-liter V-6 for the Bronco’s detuned 3.0-liter twin-turbo, plus a bigger standard screen and fresh colors.
Ford’s mid-size pickup is about to get a bigger engine. After the 2027 F-150 and Bronco moved to the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6, an order guide now shows the 2027 Ranger following the same path. It would replace the optional 2.7-liter V-6 on the XLT and Lariat trims.
Ford hasn’t confirmed any of this yet. The details come from an order guide first reported by Autoevolution, and Car and Driver expects official word within the next couple of months. Here are the five changes that matter most.
Key Takeaways
- The 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 would replace the optional 2.7-liter V-6 on the Ranger XLT and Lariat.
- If it matches the 2027 Bronco, output would be 380 hp and 440 lb-ft, up 65 hp and 40 lb-ft over the 2.7.
- The XL gets a standard 12.0-inch screen and standard dual-zone climate control.
1. A Bigger V-6 Replaces the 2.7
The headline change is under the hood. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 is out, and a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 takes its place as the optional engine on the XLT and Lariat. It is a detuned version of the engine in the Bronco Raptor, and it continues to be paired with a 10-speed automatic.
The standard 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder stays. It makes 270 hp and remains the only engine on the base XL. The 3.0-liter will be offered with four-wheel drive only, while the four-cylinder can still be had with rear-wheel drive.
2. Expected 380 HP and 440 LB-FT
The order guide doesn’t list output. The best clue is the 2027 Bronco, where the same engine makes 380 hp and 440 lb-ft in the Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage and Filson trims. The Bronco Raptor still tops that at 418 hp.
If the Ranger gets the same tune, that’s 65 hp and 40 lb-ft more than the 2.7. That would be a real step up for a truck that competes with the Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier and Jeep Gladiator.
There’s a catch. The F-150’s 3.0-liter makes 325 hp and 400 lb-ft, the same as the 2.7 it replaces. So the Ranger’s tune could still differ from the Bronco’s, and the final numbers are unconfirmed. The Ranger and Bronco are both built at Ford’s Michigan Assembly plant.
3. A 12-Inch Screen for Every Trim
Inside, the 10.1-inch touchscreen goes away. The 12.0-inch display becomes standard across the lineup, including the base XL. For 2026 the bigger screen was limited to the XLT High Package, Lariat and Raptor.
4. Dual-Zone Climate on the XL
The base XL also gets standard dual-zone climate control. It’s a small change, but entry-level trucks rarely gain comfort features without a price bump. The XL starts at $35,445 today, and we don’t expect that to rise by much.
5. New Colors, Wheels and Grille Finishes
The styling updates are modest:
- Neptune Blue replaces Velocity Blue, just like on the Bronco.
- Carbonized Gray paint is dropped.
- New wheel designs are offered across the lineup.
- The XLT and Lariat get new grille finishes.
- Inside, the Sandstone color is canceled and a new Space Gray is added.
How Much and When?
Pricing isn’t in the order guide. The 2.7-liter currently costs $7,545 on the XLT and $5,795 on the Lariat. We hope the 3.0-liter doesn’t add much to that. Ford hasn’t announced an on-sale date, but confirmation should come within the next couple of months.
The Basics
- Type: Four-door, five-passenger, mid-size pickup
- Base engine: Turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder, 270 hp
- Optional engine: Twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 (XLT and Lariat), expected 380 hp and 440 lb-ft
- Transmission: 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: RWD or 4WD with the 2.3; 4WD only with the 3.0
- Base price (2026 XL): $35,445 (2027 pricing not announced)
- Production: Michigan Assembly plant, Michigan
- Primary competitors: Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, Jeep Gladiator
Note: Power figures for the 3.0-liter in the Ranger are expectations based on the 2027 Bronco, not Ford-confirmed numbers.
