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Best Tonneau Cover for Ford Ranger (2019-2026)

Tonneau covers for the 2019-2023 and 2024+ Ford Ranger, matched to the 5 ft and 6 ft beds, with part numbers showing why the two generations differ.

Top listBy The RideIntel Team6 min read

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An orange next-generation Ford Ranger fitted with a bull bar and canopy

The Ranger returned to the US for 2019, then got an all-new generation for 2024. The two look related, but cover makers treat them as separate trucks: BAK, for example, sells the BAKFlip MX4 as 448332 for the 2019-2023 Ranger and 448342 for the 2024+ Ranger. Buy by model year and you avoid the most common Ranger return.

Fitment checked against: Ford Ranger

Model years
2019+
Generations
2019-20232024+ (next gen)
Bed lengths
5 ft (often listed 5'1")6 ft (2019-2023 SuperCab)
Cab styles
SuperCab (2019-2023)SuperCrew
  • 2019-2023 and 2024+ covers are different parts.
  • Bed by cab (2019-2023): SuperCrew has the 5 ft bed; SuperCab has the 6 ft bed.
  • 2024+: the US truck is sold as a SuperCrew with the 5 ft bed, including the Ranger Raptor.
  • The selection of covers listed for 2024+ is still smaller than for 2019-2023. Filter by year first.

Our Top Picks at a Glance

  • BAKFlip MX44.7/5
    Type
    Hard folding
    Price
    $$$$
    Fits
    2019-2023 and 2024+
    Best for
    Best overall
  • BAK Revolver X24.5/5
    Type
    Hard rolling
    Price
    $$$$
    Fits
    2019-2023 5 ft
    Best for
    Hard cover, full access
  • UnderCover Triad4.3/5
    Type
    Hard folding
    Price
    $$$
    Fits
    2019-2023 5'1"
    Best for
    Hard cover, lower price
  • TruXedo roll-up4.4/5
    Type
    Soft roll-up
    Price
    $$
    Fits
    2019-2023 5 ft
    Best for
    Best soft cover
  • Rough Country Hard Low Profile4.1/5
    Type
    Hard tri-fold
    Price
    $$
    Fits
    2019-2023 5 ft
    Best for
    Budget hard cover

Price tiers: $ under $300, $$ $300 to $600, $$$ $600 to $1,000, $$$$ over $1,000. Ratings are research scores, explained in our main bed cover guide.


Best Overall: BAKFlip MX4

The MX4 is the one premium cover we can point to for both Ranger generations with confirmed part numbers: 448332 for the 2019-2023 Ranger (listed as a 5'1" bed) and 448342 for the 2024+ Ranger 5 ft bed. Retailers list the 2024+ version at roughly $1,200 to $1,250.

It is BAK's third-generation hard folding cover: polymer-reinforced aluminum top panels that BAK says are 22 percent stronger than the original MX4, an auto-latch, a 400 lb distributed rating, a click-in clamp install, and a 5-year warranty.

Pros

  • Confirmed part numbers for both generations
  • 400 lb distributed rating
  • Auto-latching panels
  • 5-year warranty

Cons

  • Around $1,200 for the 2024+ truck
  • Folded stack blocks part of the rear glass
Check MX4 for Your Ranger

Hard Cover with Full Access: BAK Revolver X2

The Revolver X2 is a hard rolling cover: interlocking aluminum slats that roll up against the cab, so you get hard-cover security and full bed access. BAK rates it for 400 lb distributed and backs it with a limited 3-year warranty. It is listed for the 2019-2023 Ranger 5 ft bed. For 2024+ trucks, check whether a newer listing exists before ordering.

Pros

  • Hard slats roll up for full bed access
  • 400 lb distributed rating
  • Locks with the tailgate

Cons

  • Listed for 2019-2023 only
  • Premium price
Check Revolver X2 for Your Ranger

Hard Cover for Less: UnderCover Triad

The Triad is a hard tri-fold listed for the 2019-2023 Ranger with the 5'1" bed. It locks the bed for considerably less than BAK's covers and installs with clamps. A good fit for 2019-2023 SuperCrew owners who want security without the MX4 price.

Pros

  • Hard tri-fold security
  • Lower price than BAK

Cons

  • 2019-2023 5'1" bed listing
  • Shorter warranty than BAK
Check Triad for Your Ranger

Best Soft Cover: TruXedo Roll-Up

TruXedo makes the soft roll-up that Ford itself sells as an accessory for the 2019-2023 Ranger 5 ft bed (Ford's "XLP Premium Soft Roll Up" is by TruXedo). That is about as strong a fitment signal as a soft cover gets. Roll-ups give full bed access and cost far less than hard covers.

Pros

  • Ford sells a TruXedo cover for this truck
  • Full bed access
  • Low profile

Cons

  • Soft cover security
  • 2019-2023 focus; check 2024+ listings
Check TruXedo for Your Ranger

Budget Hard Cover: Rough Country Hard Low Profile

Rough Country's hard low-profile tri-fold is listed for the 2019-2023 Ranger 5 ft bed, 2WD and 4WD. It is the most affordable way into a hard cover on this truck. Owner feedback is generally positive on fit, with the usual budget caveats on seals.

Pros

  • Hard tri-fold at a soft-cover price
  • Low profile

Cons

  • 2019-2023 listing
  • Seals less refined than premium covers
Check Rough Country for Your Ranger

How to Choose a Tonneau Cover for Your Ranger

Model year decides everything

Your RangerShop for
2019-2023 SuperCrew2019-2023 Ranger, 5 ft bed
2019-2023 SuperCab2019-2023 Ranger, 6 ft bed
2024+ (incl. Raptor)2024+ Ranger, 5 ft bed

Expect fewer 2024+ options

The 2024+ Ranger is still newer to the aftermarket. If a cover you like is only listed for 2019-2023, do not assume it carries over. BAK's separate MX4 part numbers show the beds differ.

Think about a canopy or rack

Rangers often carry canopies, racks and overland gear. A tonneau and a canopy cannot share the bed rails. If you run a rack, read our bed rack and toolbox clearance guide.


Installation Notes

All five covers clamp on without drilling. The Ranger's bed is short, so a misaligned front seal is easy to spot: water will run in at the bulkhead after the first rain. Check it, and recheck clamp tension after a week of driving. See the no-drill install guide.


FAQ

Will a 2021 Ranger tonneau cover fit a 2024 Ranger?

No. The 2024 Ranger is a new generation with its own cover part numbers.

Why do listings say 5'1" instead of 5 ft?

Cover makers often list the measured length. Ford's 5 ft bed is listed by some as 5'1". It is the same bed.

Does the Ranger Raptor take a standard Ranger cover?

The 2024+ Ranger Raptor uses the 5 ft bed. Confirm the listing includes the Raptor.

Soft or hard cover for a Ranger?

If you leave tools or gear in the bed, go hard (MX4, Triad, Rough Country). If you mostly want weather protection and quick access, a soft roll-up does the job for less.


Final Verdict

If you wantPick
Best overall, either generationBAKFlip MX4
Hard cover, full access (2019-2023)BAK Revolver X2
Hard cover for less (2019-2023)UnderCover Triad
Soft roll-up (2019-2023)TruXedo
Budget hard cover (2019-2023)Rough Country Hard Low Profile

Looking at the Ranger's rival? See the Chevy Colorado guide, or the Tacoma guide.

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