Verified year comparison
What changed on the Ford Ranger?
Compare only the features our editors have verified. A blank cell does not prove the vehicle lacks a feature—it means the cited guide does not cover that year.
Official configuration changes
Powertrain and efficiency by researched year.
This table compares the complete EPA-tested configuration set for each researched year, independently of feature-guide coverage.
Documentation matrix
Verified feature coverage
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| Feature and equipment note | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Activate and Steer With Pro Trailer Backup AssistVerified for 2025 Ranger configurations equipped with Pro Trailer Backup Assist and a compatible trailer that has been configured and calibrated in the towing system. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Build a Custom MyView Instrument-Cluster ListVerified in the 2024 U.S./Canada Ford Ranger owner's manual for vehicles with the 8-inch instrument-cluster display. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Control Exterior Zone Lighting and Reverse LampsVerified for 2025 Ranger configurations equipped with exterior zone lighting. Vehicles without mirror puddle lamps have only two lighting zones. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Light Only the Side of the Ranger You NeedVerified for the 2024 U.S./Canada Ford Ranger equipped with Exterior Zone Lighting. Vehicles without mirror puddle lamps have two zones. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Run the One-Person Trailer Light CheckVerified for the 2025 Ranger with trailer-capable wiring and the touchscreen towing application; the trailer must be electrically connected. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Set and Adjust Ranger Raptor Trail Control2025 Ranger Raptor | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Use Ranger Raptor Trail Turn AssistVerified for the 2025 Ranger Raptor equipped with Trail Turn Assist; availability on other trims is not established by the cited U.S. manual section. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Use the Ranger Tailgate's Built-In Work SurfaceVerified for the 2024 U.S./Canada Ford Ranger when equipped with the tailgate work surface. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
Important: this matrix compares published documentation coverage, not every factory option. The equipment/trim control filters the scope labels recorded on guides; it is not a factory build matrix. Confirm an individual vehicle in its window sticker, owner portal or dealer build record.