# Ford Ranger Pickup battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> The Ford Ranger Pickup has run through 2 generations between 2006 and 2022, and we cover every one of them with 4 compatible batteries: 72 to 85 Ah, 680 to 800 A of cold cranking, from 90.20 € with VAT.

## Which battery does a Ford Ranger Pickup take?

It depends on the engine. Ford Ranger Pickup owners mostly buy Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah (97.80 €), Absaar Pro4.0 6/ (56.95 €) and Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah (97.80 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Ford Ranger Pickup engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 TDdi (PX, PXII, PXIII) (147 kW / 200 CV) | Ranger Pickup II (2011–2022) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/ranger-pickup-px/32-tddi-px-pxii-pxiii-147-kw-200cv |
| 2.2 TDCi (88 kW / 120 CV) | Ranger Pickup II (2011–2022) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/ranger-pickup-px/22-tdci-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.2 TDdi (PX) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Ranger Pickup II (2011–2022) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/ranger-pickup-px/22-tddi-px-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.2 TDdi 4x4 (PX) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Ranger Pickup II (2011–2022) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/ranger-pickup-px/22-tddi-4x4-px-110-kw-150cv |
| 3.2 TDdi 4x4 (PX, PXII, PXIII) (147 kW / 200 CV) | Ranger Pickup II (2011–2022) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/ranger-pickup-px/32-tddi-4x4-px-pxii-pxiii-147-kw-200cv |
| 3.0 TD (115 kW / 156 CV) | Ranger Pickup I (2006–2009) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/ranger-pickup-pj/30-td-115-kw-156cv |

## Ford Ranger Pickup generations

Not every generation uses the same battery. If your year fits more than one, tell them apart by body style or let the plate resolve it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Pickup II | 2011–2022 | berlina | 10 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/ranger-pickup-px |
| Ranger Pickup I | 2006–2009 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/ranger-pickup-pj |

## Best-selling batteries for the Ford Ranger Pickup

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 12V 80Ah 740A | 12 | 80 | 740 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f17-12v-80ah-740a |
| Car battery Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 750A | 12 | 74 | 750 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e38-12v-74ah-750a |
| Car battery Varta E43 Dynamic SLI 12V 72Ah 680A | 12 | 72 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e43-12v-72ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 12V 85Ah 800A | 12 | 85 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f18-12v-85ah-800a |

## How to know which battery your Ford Ranger Pickup takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

Before ordering, inspect your existing battery: its label lists the Ah and the starting amps. The replacement must match or beat both — never fall short — and share the same size and positive terminal side.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Ranger Pickup needs

Start-Stop on the modern Ranger Pickup changes the rules: the battery takes hundreds of micro-cycles daily. The correct answer is EFB for basic systems and AGM where braking energy is recovered. Dropping to a conventional battery is the most expensive mistake you can make here.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Ford Ranger Pickup take?
It depends on the engine. Ford Ranger Pickup owners mostly buy Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah (97.80 €), Absaar Pro4.0 6/ (56.95 €) and Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah (97.80 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Ford Ranger Pickup battery cost?
Between 90.20 € and 97.80 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my Ranger Pickup is?
By the registration year: Ranger Pickup II (2011-2022); Ranger Pickup I (2006-2009). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### What happens if I fit a standard battery to a Ford Ranger Pickup with Start-Stop?
It lasts only a few months: Start-Stop puts the battery through hundreds of cycles a day and a conventional battery cannot cope. The ECU may also disable the automatic stop function. Always fit EFB or AGM, the same technology as the original.

### Can I fit a higher-capacity battery to my Ford Ranger Pickup?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More Ah and more cold-cranking amps do not harm the Ford Ranger Pickup: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

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Updated: 2026-11-12 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/ranger-pickup