Ford Ranger PX, PX2, PX3 and P703: the generations, told apart
If you've shopped for a single Ranger part on the Australian market, you've met the code problem: is it PX, PX2, PX3, or the current "Next Gen" car some listings call P703? These are four genuine generations of the Australian Ranger, not one badge, and the codes change at the same points the vehicle did.
This guide gives you the verified Australian windows for each, how the changeovers work, and how to buy for the exact one you own.
The generation windows, as published
- PX — 2011 – 2015
- PX2 (PX MkII) — 2015 – 2018
- PX3 (PX MkIII) — 2018 – 2022
- P703 / Next Gen — 2022 onwards
All the years in this guide come from that table — the same source the generation pages use. Changeovers happen mid-model-year and Australian delivery can lag the launch, so treat the window as a translator, not a substitute for your build plate.
The Ranger line is sequential: each generation took over as the previous one ended, so there are no overlapping "replaced" ambiguities the way there are on, say, the Patrol. The main trap is the 2015 changeover from PX to PX2 — which is where a bare "2015 Ranger" can't tell you which you have.
How to tell them apart
The definitive test is the build month/year and the series code off the identification plate. Two quick pointers:
- The PX (2011–2015) is the version that brought the modern Australian Ranger in, launched 2011.
- The PX2 (2015–2018) is that same basic design with updated front-end styling.
- The PX3 (2018–2022) refined it again.
- The P703 / Next Gen (2022 onwards) is the fully redesigned current generation.
Styling is a hint, not proof — build date wins. A used Ranger described only as "2015" must be pinned down before you buy anything for it.
Facelifts inside a series
A series isn't always internally consistent — manufacturers run mid-life updates that change bumpers, grilles, lights and sensor positions without changing the series code. That's why you'll see listings that say "PX3 2018–2020" and others "PX3 2020 onwards". Front-end parts (bull bars, light brackets, anything that must clear a radar or camera) are where this bites hardest; suspension and driveline are usually less affected, but "usually" isn't "always".
Shared platforms are not shared parts
The current Ranger is closely related to the current Amarok, and buyers reasonably assume parts swap across. Sometimes they do; often they don't, because the panels, grille apertures and bumper mouldings are exactly where the manufacturers chose to differentiate. Underbody protection might cross over; a bull bar almost certainly won't. Treat a shared platform as a reason to ask the retailer, never as a reason to assume.
How to buy for your exact Ranger
- Search your series code — PX, PX2, PX3 or P703 — not just "Ranger".
- Have your build month/year, or better the full VIN, before you contact a retailer.
- Check the listing states your series and your build date, not just the model name.
FITSPEC never claims a part fits. It reads the fitment the retailer published for your series and build date and shows it back with that retailer's name against it.
FAQ
What are the Ford Ranger series codes in order?
PX (2011–2015), then PX2 (2015–2018), then PX3 (2018–2022), then the current Next Gen generation, which some listings call P703 (2022 onwards).
Is my "2015 Ranger" a PX or a PX2?
Model year is not build date. The PX ran until 2015 and the PX2 started in 2015, so a Ranger built early in 2015 is a PX and one built late in 2015 is a PX2. Check the build date off the identification plate.
Does a PX2 part fit a PX3?
There's no general answer, and anyone who gives you one is guessing. Some parts carry across a changeover untouched; others were redesigned precisely at that point. The only answer worth acting on is the retailer's published fitment for your series and build date.
What is the current Ford Ranger called?
The current generation (2022 onwards) is marketed as Next Gen and is sometimes coded P703 in listings, after the earlier PX, PX2 and PX3 generations.
*By Ben Horne, FITSPEC. Fitment, compliance and safety depend on your specific vehicle — confirm with the retailer and a qualified fitter before you buy.*
This guide is general information, not fitting or engineering advice. Fitment, compliance and safety depend on your specific vehicle — confirm with the retailer and a qualified fitter before you buy.