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2022 Affordable Aluminum Ranger

The 2022 Affordable Aluminum Ranger is a pickup truck, rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.

2022 Affordable Aluminum Ranger
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Combined MPG
23
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
$33,000
Recalls
5

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelRanger
Model year2022
Vehicle classPickup Truck

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2.3 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG21
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG23
CO₂ tailpipe387 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2700

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Ranger 2WD23 MPG combined
Ranger 2WD22 MPG combined
Ranger 4WD22 MPG combined
Ranger 4WD21 MPG combined
Ranger Tremor 4WD19 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City21 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined23 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Ranger23 MPG
Class average22.6 MPG

About 2% more efficient than the Ranger's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$581/mo
Amount financed
$29,700
Total interest
$5,167
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5-year fuel cost
$8,739

$1,748/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG23
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (5)

  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD22V451000 · 2022-06-24

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS22V685000 · 2022-09-14

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Ranger vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The fuel line may be loose due to improper tightening of the fuel line connection.

    Remedy: Ford will inspect and replace the fuel line assembly, if needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S60.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS23V379000 · 2023-05-26

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Remedy: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V442000 · 2025-06-27

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER25V685000 · 2025-10-10

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2022 Affordable Aluminum Ranger?

The 2022 Affordable Aluminum Ranger is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway).

Is the 2022 Affordable Aluminum Ranger reliable?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Affordable Aluminum Ranger. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2022 Affordable Aluminum Ranger?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2022 Affordable Aluminum Ranger costs roughly $1,748 per year to fuel, or about $8,739 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2022 Affordable Aluminum Ranger?

The 2022 Affordable Aluminum Ranger is classified as a pickup truck. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC