2026 Ford Ranger XLT
VIN: 1FTER4HH0TLE02049 | 2026 | Ford Motor Company | WAYNE, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
2026 Ford Ranger XLT — 2.3L 4 Cyl, 4x4, Automatic. Pickup.
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65/100
Safety & Recall Score: Fair
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Composite rating based on recalls, complaints, crash ratings, and vehicle age.
⚠ 8 recall campaigns (high)
✓ Low complaint history
✓ Recent model year
✓ VIN fully verified
VIN Decoded
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- Type: TRUCK
- Body: Pickup
- Plant: WAYNE, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
NHTSA Recalls
8 Recall Campaigns- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger...
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150,...
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger...
Owner Complaints
8 filed with NHTSA- After arriving in Carson City from Reno, NV and...
- truck goes in and out of 4wd high while...
Fuel Economy
21 MPG Combined- City: 19 MPG
- Hwy: 24 MPG
- Combined: 21 MPG
- Fuel: Gasoline
Technical Specifications
Vehicle Overview
VIN
1FTER4HH0TLE02049
Model Year
2026
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger
Trim
XLT
Body Style
Pickup
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Seats
Not reported by manufacturer
Seat Rows
Not reported by manufacturer
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
2.3L 4 Cyl
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Plant Location
WAYNE, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES (USA)
VIN Breakdown
Position 1 — WMI Region
1 → United States
Position 2 — Manufacturer
F → Ford Motor Company
Position 3 — Vehicle Type
T → TRUCK
Positions 4–8 — Descriptor
ER4HH → Ranger XLT
Position 9 — Check Digit
0 → ✓ Valid
Position 10 — Model Year
T → 2026
Position 11 — Plant Code
L → WAYNE, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
Positions 12–17 — Serial
E02049 → Production sequence
Engine & Powertrain
Engine Model
EcoBoost
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Cylinders
4 Cyl
Displacement
2.3 L
Displacement CC
2300.0
Displacement CI
140.35461141788
Engine Config
In-Line
Turbocharger
Yes (inferred)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Fuel Economy & Environmental Impact
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Combined MPG
21 MPG
City MPG
19 MPG
Hwy MPG
24 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
5-Yr Fuel Cost
$15,250
GHG Score
4/10
CO₂ Emissions
421 g/mi
Barrels/Year
14.17
Safety & Driver Assistance
ABS
Not reported in manufacturer data
ESC
Not reported in manufacturer data
Traction Control
Not reported in manufacturer data
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Forward Collision Warn
Not reported in manufacturer data
Lane Departure Warning
Not reported in manufacturer data
Lane Keep System
Not reported in manufacturer data
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not reported in manufacturer data
Blind Spot Intervention
Not reported in manufacturer data
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Included
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available
Parking Assist
Not reported in manufacturer data
Dynamic Brake Support
Not reported in manufacturer data
Pedestrian AEB
Not reported in manufacturer data
Rear Auto Braking
Not reported in manufacturer data
Auto Reverse System
Not reported in manufacturer data
Daytime Running Lights
Not reported in manufacturer data
Adaptive Driving Beam
Not reported in manufacturer data
Keyless Ignition
Not reported in manufacturer data
Auto High Beams
Not reported in manufacturer data
Front Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Airbags
1st and 2nd Rows
Curtain Airbags
Not reported in manufacturer data
Knee Airbags
Not reported in manufacturer data
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Pretensioner
Not reported in manufacturer data
Brake System
Hydraulic
Steering Location
Not reported in manufacturer data
Vehicle Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight
4,415 lbs
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Cab Type
Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max
Towing & Utility
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Wheels & Tires
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Manufacturing & Identity
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer ID
976
Make ID
460
Model ID
1803
Plant Company
Michigan Assembly
Plant City
WAYNE
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Vehicle Descriptor
1FTER4HH*TL
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Recall & Safety Summary
Total Recalls
8
Recall Status
Recall campaigns found
Recall Campaigns
8 recall campaigns identified
VIN repair status unknown — verify open recalls with NHTSA or a Ford dealer.
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Estimated Market Value
Based on vehicle age, class, trim & U.S. market conditions
Market estimate
$43,900–$45,700
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Safety Ratings
Overall Rating
4 Stars
Front Crash Rating
5 Stars
Side Crash Rating
5 Stars
Rollover Risk
3 Stars
Safety Recalls
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...
Risk: Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332....
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module...
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other...
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were...
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires.
Risk: Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software. Damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary. All repairs...
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners...
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross axle weight...
Risk: The incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires,...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety...
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements...
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent...
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Finance & Cost Estimates
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$1,960/yr
Estimated Annual Insurance (national avg — varies by driver, location & coverage)
5-Year Cost of Ownership (estimate)
Insurance (5yr)
$9,800
Maintenance (5yr)
$4,500
5-Yr Fuel Cost (EPA)
$15,250
Depreciation (5yr est.)
$15,995
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Owner Complaints
After arriving in Carson City from Reno, NV and...
After arriving in Carson City from Reno, NV and running errands on local city side streets the vehicle began making a loud ticking noise which transitioned to a...
truck goes in and out of 4wd high while...
truck goes in and out of 4wd high while driving, even though the selector dial is in 2wd.
When setting up my vehicle for neutral towing behind...
When setting up my vehicle for neutral towing behind my motorhome and having parts installed for the proper operation of my turn signal and brake lights when vehicle...
8/4/2026 @ approximately 0630 When making a right hand...
8/4/2026 @ approximately 0630 When making a right hand turn vehicle (transmission) stalled for approximately 3-4 seconds before restarting. Reported to Corwin Ford Service Dept. here in RENO,NV...
While making a right turn, vehicle suddenly lost all...
While making a right turn, vehicle suddenly lost all power and shut down for several seconds. This is a safety issue, stalling out in front of oncoming traffic,...
Description On your vehicle it is possible that the...
Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer...
The contact owns a 2026 Ford Ranger. The contact...
The contact owns a 2026 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that both rear seat headrest metel coming from the rear of the head rest. causing laceration to the....
There is a foot and brake pedal clearance that...
There is a foot and brake pedal clearance that is a safety issue. The driver side lower heat vent impinges on the driver right foot when when hitting...
Maintenance Schedule
Current
Oil & Filter Change
Every 7,500 mi
Ford recommended interval
Current
Air Filter (Engine)
Every 15,000–30,000 mi
Dirty filter reduces fuel economy by up to 10%
Current
Cabin Air Filter
Every 15,000–25,000 mi
Affects AC, heat, and air quality
Current
Tire Rotation
Every 5,000–7,500 mi
Extends tire life by 25–40%
Current
Brake Inspection
Every 12 months or 15,000 mi
Brake pads typically last 30,000–70,000 mi depending on driving
Current
Spark Plugs
Every 30,000–100,000 mi
Copper plugs every 30k; iridium/platinum every 60–100k
Current
Coolant Flush
Every 30,000 mi or 5 years
Old coolant becomes acidic and damages the cooling system
Current
Transmission Fluid
Every 30,000–60,000 mi
Neglected fluid leads to expensive transmission repairs
Current
Brake Fluid Flush
Every 2 years
Brake fluid absorbs moisture, lowering boiling point
Current
Battery Test
Every 3–5 years
12V batteries typically last 3–5 years
Current
Drive Belt Inspection
Every 60,000–100,000 mi
Serpentine belt failure leaves you stranded
This schedule is a general reference based on make, model year, and powertrain. Always follow your owner's manual for exact intervals.
Additional Tools & Information
Estimated depreciation for this 2026 FORD Ranger based on vehicle class and age. These are projections from today’s general estimate, not past sale prices. Verify with KBB or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.
Now
$44,800
+1 yr
$39,400
-12%
+2 yr
$34,900
-22%
+3 yr
$30,500
-32%
Estimates based on vehicle class averages. Actual values vary by mileage, condition, and location.
Estimated annual cost to own this vehicle at average U.S. driving conditions.
Insurance
$1,960/yr
21%
Maintenance
$900/yr
10%
Fuel/Energy
$3,050/yr
33%
Depreciation
$3,199/yr
34%
Registration
$250/yr
3%
Estimated Total Annual Cost
$9,359/yr
National averages. Registration varies by state. Does not include parking, tolls, or loan interest.
6.8
/ 10
Rank #13 overall
42 issues / 100 vehicles
Ford Reliability
Ford reliability is mixed. Trucks and V8 Mustangs score well; some EcoBoost engines and electronics have higher complaint rates.
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Front Tires
35 PSI (typical)
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Rear Tires
65 PSI (typical)
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Spare Tire
60 PSI (typical)
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Rotation Pattern Guide
FWD: Front to rear straight, rear cross to front
RWD: Rear to front straight, front cross to rear
AWD/4WD: Full X-pattern every 5,000–7,500 mi
Staggered: Side-to-side only if non-directional tires
Recommended rotation interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles. Rotate with every other oil change for best results.
❄ Winter Prep
✓ Check antifreeze concentration (minimum -34°F protection)
✓ Test battery — cold temps reduce capacity 30–60%
✓ Verify tire tread depth (4/32" minimum for snow traction)
✓ Service AWD/4WD differential and transfer case fluids
✓ Replace wiper blades and refill washer fluid (-20°F rated)
✓ Test heater, front/rear defroster, and heated seats if equipped
✓ Inspect fuel lines and check for water in fuel system
☀ Summer Prep
✓ Check coolant level and test radiator cap pressure seal
✓ Inspect serpentine belt for cracking or glazing
✓ Test A/C system output and replace cabin air filter if needed
✓ Check tire pressure — heat increases PSI (recheck cold in a.m.)
✓ Inspect brake pads and rotors before summer road trips
✓ Check transmission fluid color and level
✓ Top off all fluids: brake, power steering, coolant, washer
Original Ford Factory Warranty
Basic / Bumper-to-Bumper
3yr/36k
May still be covered
Powertrain
5yr/60k
May still be covered
Corrosion / Rust
5yr/unlimited
May still be covered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 1FTER4HH0TLE02049 decode to?
VIN 1FTER4HH0TLE02049 decodes to a 2026 FORD Ranger XLT, assembled in WAYNE, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA).
How many recalls does this 2026 FORD Ranger have?
NHTSA shows 8 recall campaigns associated with the 2026 FORD Ranger. This reflects campaigns issued for this model/year — it does not confirm whether this specific VIN's repairs have already been completed. Contact a FORD dealer with this VIN to check.
Is it safe to buy a 2026 FORD Ranger with recall campaigns on file?
A recall campaign doesn't necessarily mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but any unresolved recall should be addressed promptly. Contact a FORD dealer with this VIN to confirm which specific recalls apply and whether they've already been completed — repairs are always free of charge.
What is the estimated value of this 2026 FORD Ranger?
Based on vehicle age, body type, trim level, and U.S. market data, this 2026 FORD Ranger XLT is estimated at $43,900–$45,700. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for a precise appraisal based on mileage and condition.
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According to EPA data, the 2026 FORD Ranger gets approximately 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway). Estimated annual fuel cost is $3,050.
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