The Ford Ranger PX1 was released in 2012 and represented a major step forward in power, refinement and safety compared to the PJ/PK models.
Developed under Ford’s global T6 platform, the PX1 quickly became one of Australia’s most popular dual cab utes due to its strong towing ability, off-road performance and comfortable interior.

PX1 models were available in multiple trim levels including XL, XLS, XLT and Wildtrak, with a wide range of body styles and engine variants depending on market and build year.

PX1 Ranger Engines & Driveline

3.2L Turbo Diesel (P5AT)

  • 5-cylinder;
  • 147kW / 470Nm;
  • Very strong towing performance;
  • Found in XLT and Wildtrak models

2.2L Turbo Diesel (P4AT)

  • 4-cylinder;
  • Popular in XL/XLS workhorses;
  • Extremely common in fleets

2.5L Petrol Engine (Duratec L5-VE)

  • Less common engine option;
  • Used in some base-spec XL models;
  • Good reliability with simple maintenance;
  • Popular parts: coils, throttle body, alternator, starter;
  • Very low interchange with diesel models.

Common engine & driveline parts customers request:

  • Complete engines;
  • Injectors & fuel systems;
  • Turbos;
  • EGR coolers (common failure item);
  • Alternators & starter motors;
  • Engine looms;
  • ECUs / PCM modules;
  • Automatic transmissions (6R80);
  • Manual gearboxes (MT82 / MTR6);
  • Transfer cases;
  • Front and rear diffs (various ratios;

PX1 driveline parts are in strong demand due to the high national fleet volume and known long-term wear patterns.

⚠️ Common PX1 Ranger Issues

1. EGR Cooler Failure

  • Very common on the 3.2L;
  • Can cause coolant loss and overheating;
  • Often leads to head gasket problems if ignored;
  • Causes complete engine failure when leaking water enters the combustion chamber.

2. Turbocharger Failure

  • Loss of power / limp mode;
  • Whining or metallic sound;
  • Boost leak or actuator failure.

3. Automatic Transmission Problems (6R80)

  • Harsh shifts;
  • Torque converter shudder;
  • Often needs replacement valve body or full box

4. Differential Wear

  • Rear diff whine is common on higher-km PX1s;
  • Front diffs frequently requested due to off-road use.

5. Cooling System Issues

  • Overflow bottles;
  • Radiators;
  • Thermostats;
  • Heater cores leaking;

6. Door Lock Actuators

  • Very common failure part across multiple PX years

7. BCM / Module Faults

  • PX1 vehicles often suffer from electronics faults
  • Replacement BCM, PCM and body modules in high demand

These issues make PX1 a very common donor vehicle for dismantling.

🔩Body & Interior Components

High-demand PX1 parts include:

  • Guards, bonnets & front bumpers;
  • Grilles;
  • Headlights & taillights;
  • Doors (front & rear);
  • Tailgates;
  • Wildtrak sports bars & trims;
  • Seats & interior plastics;
  • Instrument clusters;
  • Infotainment units (early SYNC versions).

Panels interchange well across the PX1 series, but electronics and small trim variations differ between years and trims.

🔄 PX1 Ranger Parts Interchangeability

Interchange notes (general guide):

Component Interchange with PX2/PX3?
Engines ⚠️ Not 100% – updated P5AT revisions require each model to use certain intrinsic EGR and manifold components, however the main long engine is interchangeable. It’s popular (and common) to put low km PX2 and PX3 engines into a PX1.
Transmissions ⚠️ Some early compatibility (6R80)
Body panels ⚠️ Not 100% – PX2 facelift changed some panels but some are interchangeable.
Interior trims ❌ Mostly different
Diffs ⚠️ Ratios may interchange with PX2

 

PX1 parts do not interchange well with PX2/PX3 due to major platform updates, but interchange within PX1 itself is generally good.

📦 Quality Used (& some new) PX1 Ranger Parts at RangerWreck

RangerWreck sources PX1 vehicles from insurance salvage auctions, ensuring:

  • Genuine OEM parts;
  • Proper dismantling;
  • Clean, tested components where possible;
  • Low-km assemblies when available;
  • Local pickup in Newcastle / Hunter;
  • Fast Australia-wide shipping.

Common PX1 stock includes:

  • Engines & transmissions;
  • Diffs & driveline parts;
  • Turbos, EGR coolers & intake assemblies;
  • Doors, bonnets, guards & bumpers;
  • Interior trims;
  • ]ECUs & modules.

PX1 remains one of the most in-demand models for used parts.

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