Ford RANGER F250
Built: 1981 · Series: RANGER
More machines from model year 1981
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Ford Ranger – the pick-up with XLT, Wildtrak, Raptor and Platinum trims: four- to six-cylinder engines, 125 to 215 kW, around 5.4 m in length, up to 3,550 kg gross weight
The Ford Ranger is Ford's mid-size pick-up, built since 1983 and developed as a global T6 platform separate from the North American line-up since 2011, produced among other places in Rayong, Thailand, Silverton, South Africa, Argentina and, for the European market, at Ford Otosan in Turkey; the current "Next-Gen" generation has been built on the same platform since 2022. Trim levels range from XLT (base and mid-range) through Wildtrak (lifestyle flagship) and Platinum (luxury) to the Raptor, a performance off-roader with a twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and suspension drawing on Ford Performance's off-road racing experience.
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The register lists here 8 versions with 125 to 215 kW from four- to six-cylinder engines, unladen weights from 2,010 to 2,474 kg, a gross weight of up to 3,550 kg, lengths from 5,359 to 5,450 mm and widths from 1,867 to 2,050 mm.
The Ranger is sold in almost every market worldwide and has shared its platform with the Volkswagen Amarok, built at the same Silverton plant, since the 2022 generation; its main rivals are the Toyota Hilux and the Volkswagen Amarok, and in some markets the Mitsubishi L200.
On used examples, check the load bed and frame for corrosion, the condition of the dual-clutch or automatic transmission, the four-wheel-drive transfer case, the turbocharger and EGR valve on diesels, and on the Raptor the suspension and Fox dampers as well as the bed liner.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford Ranger, Ford (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,450 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,950 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,095 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ford RANGER F250 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,095 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford RANGER F250?
3,500 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Ford RANGER F250?
5,450 mm × 1,950 mm.
When was the Ford RANGER F250 built?
Production years: 1981.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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