2027 Ford Ranger To Replace 2.7-Liter V6 With Detuned 3.0-Liter Twin-Turbo Engine

For the 2027 model year, the Ford Ranger pickup truck is reportedly following in the footsteps of the Bronco by adopting a larger V6 engine option. According to an alleged order guide uncovered by Autoevolution, Ford plans to discontinue the optional 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 and replace it with a detuned version of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 currently found in the Ranger Raptor. The document explicitly marks the 2.7-liter engine as deleted while introducing the 3.0-liter unit under the new and changed equipment section.

Although the leaked guide does not list official pricing or output figures for the Ranger's new 3.0-liter V6, its specifications are expected to closely mirror those of the 2027 Ford Bronco. In the Bronco, this detuned twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 delivers 380 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque. Interestingly, the 3.0-liter EcoBoost in the 2026 Ranger Raptor is rated at 405 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque—meaning the non-Raptor variant would technically have 10 pound-feet more torque unless Ford updates the Raptor's output to eliminate that discrepancy.

Beyond the engine bay, the 2027 Ranger lineup is set to receive several styling, color, and equipment updates. The XLT and Lariat trims will feature revised grille finishes, and new wheel designs will be offered across the range. In terms of exterior paint, Neptune Blue will replace Velocity Blue, while Carbonized Gray is being dropped from the palette, and a new Bronze Graphics package will become available.

Inside the cabin, the entry-level Ranger XL trades its 10.1-inch infotainment display for a larger 12.0-inch screen and gains standard dual-zone climate control. Lariat models receive a heated steering wheel, and a new optional Luxury Package for both the Lariat and Raptor trims bundles ambient lighting, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding mirrors, a driver's seat with memory functionality, and a 10-speaker B&O audio system.

The base 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine—producing 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque—will remain standard on the XL, XLT, and Lariat trims, while opting for the V6 will continue to require four-wheel drive. Official pricing for the 2027 Ranger has not been announced yet, though a modest increase over the 2026 XL's $35,445 starting price (including the $1,896 destination fee) is anticipated. On the 2026 model, upgrading to the 2.7-liter V6 and 4WD adds $7,545 to the XLT and $5,794 to the Lariat, with similar option pricing expected for 2027.