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overview|exterior & interior|driving performance|pricing & specs
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Summary
As a work truck, the Ford Ranger offers serious truck capability at affordable prices. Watch for cash rebates and other incentives.The high-level models deliver strong performance on and off road. We like the XLT. The four-wheel-drive system with vacuum-activated hubs works very well and you can't beat the 4.0-liter V6 for performance. New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough is based in Los Angeles.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Ford Ranger XL ($14,365); XLT ($16,135); Edge ($16,465) |
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Engines:
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4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags, three-point seatbelts with force-limiting pre-tensioners, child restraint seat anchor brackets, anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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none |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Twin Cities, Minnesota; Edison, New Jersey; Norfolk, Virginia; Ontario, Canada |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x4 4D ($23,015) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, AM/FM w clock and 2 speakers, tachometer, cloth and vinyl 60/40 split bench seat, auxiliary rear doors, textured rubber floor, analog instruments with tachometer, 12-volt power point, cargo bed rails, four cargo tie-down hooks, mud flaps, step bars, rear step bumper, front tow hooks, fog lamps, 16-inch aluminum wheels, 255/70R16 A/T tires, power steering |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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5-speed automatic transmission ($1,000); Class III trailer hitch ($215); Power Equipment Group ($405) includes power windows, locks, mirrors, remote keyless entry; cloth sport bucket seats w center console ($330) |
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Destination Charge:
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620 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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25585 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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207 @ 5250 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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238 @ 3000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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15/19 |
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Wheelbase:
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125.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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201.7/70.4/67.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.8/58.5 |
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Turning circle:
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43.0 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.3/52.7/42.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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33.3/19.6/40.4 |
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Cargo volume:
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Payload:
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1260 |
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Towing capacity:
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5580 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle |
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Ground clearance:
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7.4 |
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Curb weight:
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3707 |
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Tires:
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255/70R16 A/T |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum with ABS and EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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19.5 |
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| 2005 Ford Ranger consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | So far I am very pleased with its capabilities and appearance. The truck has a lot of interior room and a lot of power, great sound system, great high seating compared to other trucks I seen on the road. | | posted by Oman Abraham on Jun 08 2006 | | |
| overall rating |  | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Everything about this car is great. I like the turning radius, the seating is very comfortable, you forget you are in a truck, good gas mileage. Overall i am extremely pleased with this purchase. | | posted by J Wilson on Jul 06 2007 | | |
| overall rating | | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I am very impressed with the build quality, and ergonomic features of the vehicle. I have only one complaint and that is the gas mileage needs to be improved for highway driving. | | posted by Danny on Apr 03 2008 | | |
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