# Ford Bronco Ranger XLT prices

> Over the last three years, the median sold price of a Ford Bronco Ranger XLT was $35,500, across 72 sales with a median model year of 1979.

Trim page · 1978–1981 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-bronco-ranger-xlt)

Part of the [Ranger](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-bronco-ranger.md) family.

- For sale: 4 cars, model years 1978–1981
- Most are priced between $38,113 and $59,000, depending on model year and mileage
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $35,500 (72 sold, median model year 1979)
- Auction results on record: 100, latest Nov 8, 2026

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 1981 | 0 | — | 2 | — | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — | 1 | — | — |
| 1979 | 1 | — | 46 | $38,456 | $27,433–$48,497 |
| 1978 | 3 | $38,225 | 23 | $32,813 | $25,463–$42,150 |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [Ranger XLT 4×4](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-bronco-ranger-xlt-44.md) | 1978–1981 | — | — | 3 | $11,025 |
| [Ranger XLT Free Wheeling](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-bronco-ranger-xlt-free-wheeling.md) | 1978–1979 | — | — | 6 | $40,050 |
| [Ranger XLT 4 x 4](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-bronco-ranger-xlt-4-x-4.md) | 1978–1979 | — | — | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: SUV 67%, Wagon 33%
- Drive: 4WD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2026 | 17–20 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 17–20 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 17–20 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 17–20 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 17–20 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 17–21 | — | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 1996 | 12–14 | — | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1995 | 13–14 | — | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1994 | 13–14 | — | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1993 | 12–14 | — | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1992 | 12–14 | — | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1991 | 12–14 | — | Special Purpose Vehicles |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 50 safety recall campaigns for the Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. By model year: 2026 (9), 2025 (19), 2024 (16), 2023 (18), 2022 (23), 2021 (20). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Ford Bronco Ranger XLT prices: common questions

### How much does a Ford Bronco Ranger XLT cost?

Over the last three years, the median sold price of a Ford Bronco Ranger XLT was $35,500, across 72 sales, with a median model year of 1979.

## More

- [How fast does a Ford Bronco lose value?](https://ottoquest.com/guides/ford-bronco-depreciation.md)
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- Ford Bronco Ranger XLT for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=ford-bronco-ranger-xlt
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
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OttoQuest · [this page](https://ottoquest.com/variants/ford-bronco-ranger-xlt). Prices are asking prices of cars for sale in the U.S. and recorded sold prices; a guide to the price, not to a car's condition.