Reviews
2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty
Price
Starting at $89,990 (excl. on road costs)
3 Things We Love
* Factory-Fitted Off-Road Gear * Massive Payload & Towing Capacity * Clever Onboard Scales
3 Things We Hate
* No Vinyl Seat Option * Awkward Manual Shifter Buttons * Tiny Rear Door Bins
Intro
The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty Double Cab Chassis is what happens when a normal Ranger is turned into a proper heavy-duty workhorse. It looks tougher, sits wider, carries more, tows more, and has been heavily re-engineered to handle serious commercial and off-road use. Priced at $89,990 before on-road costs, the Super Duty asks a simple question: should buyers spend the money on a factory-built heavy-duty Ranger, or modify a standard Ranger themselves? With its upgraded chassis, heavy-duty axles, front and rear locking differentials, 130-litre fuel tank, massive payload capacity, and 4.5-tonne towing ability, this is far more than a regular Ranger wearing a few tough accessories. Under the bonnet is a familiar 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6, producing 154 kW and 600 Nm. It sends power through a 10-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel drive, with 4A, 4H and 4L modes available. It also gets front and rear locking differentials, hill descent control, off-road cruise control, and trail turn assist.
Exterior
The Ranger Super Duty looks like a standard Ranger that has been widened, toughened, and prepared for proper hard work. It is bigger in every direction, with a wider track, extra ride height, flared wheel arches, 18-inch steel wheels, 33-inch all-terrain tyres, a snorkel, and a steel front bumper. Up front, it has a tough honeycomb-style grille, darker Ford badging, Super Duty embossing, LED headlights, and a proper steel bull bar. The widened wheel arches and snorkel give it a much more serious stance than a regular Ranger, while the heavy-duty side steps add to the built-for-purpose look. At the rear, this double cab chassis version uses a steel tray with factory option equipment, including a toolbox on one side and a water tank with soap dispenser on the other. The rear bar also carries the parking sensors and reversing camera, and it has a strong support point designed to handle the vehicle’s weight if it drops onto an obstacle off-road. The Super Duty does not just look tough for the sake of it. The exterior upgrades match the engineering underneath, making it feel like a proper heavy-duty tool rather than a cosmetic special edition.
Salvatore Gerace
MotorMarvel Journalist
Interior
Inside, the Ranger Super Duty feels familiar because it is still very much Ranger-based. That is not a bad thing, because the Ranger and Everest interior layout remains one of Ford’s strongest setups. Everything is easy to understand, well placed, and built around usability. The vertical infotainment screen is clear and crisp, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Ford has also kept physical knobs and buttons for the climate control system, which is exactly what a work-focused vehicle should have. Dual-zone climate control is included, along with USB-A, USB-C, wireless phone charging, a 12-volt socket, cup holders, and a very usable centre console. There are no heated or ventilated seats, but that makes sense for a workhorse. The cloth seats are reasonably comfortable, although they feel firm. Vinyl would have made more sense for a vehicle like this, because it would be easier to wipe down after muddy or dusty work. The rubber floor mats and rubber flooring underneath are good, but the cloth trim feels like a strange choice. Storage is strong up front, with large door bins, a decent glovebox, an upper glovebox, a sunglasses holder, a small dash nook, and plenty of space for bottles and work gear. There are also auxiliary toggle switches above for added accessories, which suits the Super Duty’s work-focused personality. The second row is practical, with plenty of knee room, good headroom, and enough space to fit three adults. There are ISOFIX points on both outboard seats, two easy-access top tether points, a centre armrest with cup holders, rear air vents, a 230-volt outlet, a 12-volt socket, seatback pockets, and storage under the rear seats. The rear door bins could be larger, especially for a work ute, but overall the cabin remains very usable.
Specifications
Engine
3.0-litre turbo diesel V6
Power
154 kW
Torque
600 Nm
0 - 100 kph
N/A
Transmission
10-speed automatic
Drive Type
Full-time four-wheel drive
Fuel Economy (Claimed)
N/A
Fuel Economy (As Tested)
12.7 L/100 km
CO2 Emissions (Claimed)
N/A
Fuel Tank
130 L
Weight
Just over 2,600 kg
Offroad Dimensions & Versatility
Ground Clearance
295 mm
Approach Angle
36°
Departure Angle
28°
Wading Depth
850 mm
Payload
Just over 1,800 kg
Brake Towing Capacity
4,500 kg
Vehicle Dimensions
Length
5,470 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,985 mm
Wheelbase
N/A
Tub Length
Just over 1,700 mm
Tub Width
Just under 1,800 mm
Tub Depth
270 mm
Tub Capacity
N/A
On the Road
On the road, the Ranger Super Duty is far better than its size and hardware suggest. It feels big, wide, and heavy, but it does not feel clumsy. The extra width and weight actually give it a planted, tank-like feel that suits the vehicle perfectly. Compared with a standard Ranger, the Super Duty is not quite as refined or comfortable, but the difference is not as dramatic as expected. The suspension is firmer, the seats are firmer, and the vehicle clearly feels built for heavy-duty work, but it remains very usable day to day. The 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6 works well in this setup. Although it is down on power compared with some other Ranger V6 variants, it still has enough torque for normal driving and does not feel underdone on the open road. The 10-speed automatic also works well here, avoiding the constant gear hunting that can affect some other Ford applications. Steering is one of the highlights. It feels heavier than a standard Ranger, which gives the Super Duty a stronger sense of connection and confidence. The brakes also feel solid, although the extra weight means you need to apply more pressure when slowing the vehicle down. Fuel economy sits around 12.7 L/100 km in real-world use. That is high, but not surprising given the vehicle’s weight, wider stance, heavy-duty hardware, and workhorse intent. The 130-litre fuel tank helps offset that, giving the Super Duty up to around 1,000 km of range depending on load and driving conditions. Safety systems are well tuned and do not constantly interrupt the driving experience. Features like lane keep assist and speed sign recognition are present, but they do not chime and nag aggressively, which makes the Ranger Super Duty much more pleasant to use on long drives.
Safety Tech
The Ranger Super Duty includes autonomous emergency braking, post-impact braking, junction assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot assist, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, speed adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition, surround-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, and trailer coverage. The surround-view camera and off-road camera views are especially useful in a vehicle this large. They make it easier to place the Super Duty in tight spaces, line up trailers, and see obstacles when driving off-road. Off-road technology is also a major strength. The system displays front and rear locking differential controls, hill descent control, trail turn assist, tyre pressure information, and camera angles through the infotainment screen. The onboard scales are one of the best work-focused features, showing how much weight is on the vehicle at any given time, including passengers and load. Warranty coverage includes five years warranty, seven years roadside assistance, and five years capped-price servicing at $469 per service.
Our Verdict
The Ford Ranger Super Duty makes a very strong case for itself because it feels like a proper factory-built solution rather than a modified standard ute. The appeal is not just in one number, but in the way all of its upgrades work together. It has a stronger chassis, heavy-duty axles, a wider track, bigger tyres, upgraded suspension, larger brakes, front and rear locking differentials, a 130-litre fuel tank, a snorkel, serious off-road hardware, more payload, and 4.5-tonne towing. It is built to work hard from the start. Trying to modify a standard Ranger to this level would be expensive, complicated, and potentially risky. GVM upgrades can cost thousands, poor modifications can affect warranty and safety, and badly executed upgrades can ruin day-to-day drivability. The Super Duty avoids that by being engineered as a complete package. It is not perfect. The seats are firm, fuel economy is high, and it is not as refined as a regular Ranger. But for the job it is designed to do, those flaws are easy to forgive. The Super Duty still drives well, feels planted on the road, has huge capability, and looks properly tough. For buyers who need a serious workhorse and value time, durability, and factory engineering over aftermarket tinkering, the Ranger Super Duty is the smarter choice. It is built like a tank, drives better than expected, and feels like one of the most complete heavy-duty utes on the market.
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