Ford Ranger Gas Tank Size and Capacity by Year
16.0–20.5gal · 61–78 L
Across 30 model years (1990–2026), the Ford Ranger has used tanks from 16.0–20.5 gallons. The 2026 model holds 18.0–20.0 gallons.
Pick your model year
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
How the tank changed over the years
Ford Ranger tank size by generation
Model years with the same tank sizes, grouped. A change usually marks a new generation or a redesign.
| Model years | Tank | Liters |
|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 18.0–20.0 gallons | 68–76 L |
| 2024 | 18.8–20.3 gallons | 71–77 L |
| 2019–2023 | 18.0 gallons | 68 L |
| 2004–2011 | 17.0–20.0 gallons | 64–76 L |
| 2000–2003 | 16.5–20.0 gallons | 62–76 L |
| 1999 | 16.5–19.5 gallons | 62–74 L |
| 1998 | 17.0–20.0 gallons | 64–76 L |
| 1996–1997 | 17.0–20.5 gallons | 64–78 L |
| 1992–1995 | 16.3–20.0 gallons | 62–76 L |
| 1991 | 16.3–19.6 gallons | 62–74 L |
| 1990 | 16.0–20.0 gallons | 61–76 L |
Ford Ranger tank size by year
| Year | Tank | Liters | Best highway range | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 18.0–20.0 gallons | 68–76 L | 450 mi | 7 |
| 2025 Ford Ranger | 18.0–20.0 gallons | 68–76 L | 468 mi | 7 |
| 2024 Ford Ranger | 18.8–20.3 gallons | 71–77 L | 470 mi | 7 |
| 2023 Ford Ranger | 18.0 gallons | 68 L | 468 mi | 12 |
| 2022 Ford Ranger | 18.0 gallons | 68 L | 468 mi | 12 |
| 2021 Ford Ranger | 18.0 gallons | 68 L | 468 mi | 12 |
| 2020 Ford Ranger | 18.0 gallons | 68 L | 468 mi | 12 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger | 18.0 gallons | 68 L | 468 mi | 12 |
| 2011 Ford Ranger | 17.0–20.0 gallons | 64–76 L | 540 mi | 11 |
| 2010 Ford Ranger | 17.0–20.0 gallons | 64–76 L | 540 mi | 11 |
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 17.0–20.0 gallons | 64–76 L | 520 mi | 17 |
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 17.0–20.0 gallons | 64–76 L | 520 mi | 22 |
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 17.0–20.0 gallons | 64–76 L | 520 mi | 26 |
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 17.0–20.0 gallons | 64–76 L | 540 mi | 26 |
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 17.0–20.0 gallons | 64–76 L | 540 mi | 25 |
| 2004 Ford Ranger | 17.0–20.0 gallons | 64–76 L | 459 mi | 24 |
| 2003 Ford Ranger | 16.5–20.0 gallons | 62–76 L | 520 mi | 31 |
| 2002 Ford Ranger | 16.5–20.0 gallons | 62–76 L | 500 mi | 36 |
| 2001 Ford Ranger | 16.5–20.0 gallons | 62–76 L | 507 mi | 41 |
| 2000 Ford Ranger | 16.5–20.0 gallons | 62–76 L | 480 mi | 12 |
| 1999 Ford Ranger | 16.5–19.5 gallons | 62–74 L | 468 mi | 12 |
| 1998 Ford Ranger | 17.0–20.0 gallons | 64–76 L | 480 mi | 16 |
| 1997 Ford Ranger | 17.0–20.5 gallons | 64–78 L | 492 mi | 19 |
| 1996 Ford Ranger | 17.0–20.5 gallons | 64–78 L | 492 mi | 19 |
| 1995 Ford Ranger | 16.3–20.0 gallons | 62–76 L | 520 mi | 19 |
| 1994 Ford Ranger | 16.3–20.0 gallons | 62–76 L | 480 mi | 22 |
| 1993 Ford Ranger | 16.3–20.0 gallons | 62–76 L | 520 mi | 24 |
| 1992 Ford Ranger | 16.3–20.0 gallons | 62–76 L | 520 mi | 23 |
| 1991 Ford Ranger | 16.3–19.6 gallons | 62–74 L | 510 mi | 23 |
| 1990 Ford Ranger | 16.0–20.0 gallons | 61–76 L | 520 mi | 25 |
Ford Ranger fuel system recalls by year
NHTSA lists fuel-system recalls for 6 Ford Ranger model years. Each year's page has the details, the risk and the free remedy.
Frequently asked questions
What size gas tank does the Ford Ranger have?
The 2026 Ford Ranger holds 18.0–20.0 gallons. Older years range from 16.0–20.5 gallons; the table has every year.
Has the tank size changed over the years?
Yes. The largest tank changed in 2025, 2024, 2019, 2000, 1999, 1998 and a few other years.