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Ford Ranger buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Ford Ranger costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 210 for sale right now.

Typical asking price€38,950€20,100–€61,000 for most
For sale now21083% diesel
In short: the Ford Ranger has no especially costly known faults and its most common engine usually lasts about 320k km.

Our take on the Ford Ranger

A 2023 Ford Ranger typically advertises at €38,950 and a 2018 one at €24,950, so it loses roughly 9% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. Most for sale are diesels (83%), which suit longer, regular drives; for mostly short trips a petrol is the safer buy. The 2.0 diesel is the most common engine (66% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.

Check a Ford Ranger's priceNCT pass rate by year

Used Ford Ranger prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

YearTypical priceTypical mileageFor sale
2026€60,5000k km44
2025€47,50024k km23
2024€41,95075k km25
2023€38,95087k km38
2022€26,950142k km14
2021€30,95084k km22
2020€26,750130k km13
2019€20,000201k km7
2018€24,950192k km9
2016€13,500130k km5

Common Ford Ranger problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

Timing belt history · €350–€700

Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.

Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500

Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.

Engines and how long they last

EngineUsually lastsMotor tax / yearFor sale
2.0 Diesel~320k km~€20041
2.3 Hybrid~300k km~€2008
3.0 Diesel~320k km~€6008
3.2 Diesel~320k km~€6005

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts and upgrades for the Ford Ranger

Parts for the Ford Ranger on eBay.ie

New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.

Brake pads (example photo)Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →Brake discs (example photo)Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →Oil filter (example photo)Oil filterChange it at every oil serviceSee on eBay.ie →Wiper blades (example photo)Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →Bulbs (example photo)BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →Battery (example photo)BatteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →OBD2 fault code reader (example photo)OBD2 fault code readerReads engine fault codes on your phoneSee on eBay.ie →

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Upgrades for the Ford Ranger

Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →

Floor mats (example photo)Floor matsMade to fit the Ford RangerSee on eBay.ie →CarPlay screen (example photo)CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →Wireless CarPlay adapter (example photo)Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →Reversing camera (example photo)Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →Phone holder (example photo)Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →Dash cam (example photo)Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →

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Before you buy a used Ford Ranger

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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