Body style: Truck
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Ford introduced the third generation of its light pickup-truck in 1997 as a 1998 model, but two years later, it offered the Super Cab version, with a few other improvements.
While the F-Series was the king of pickup-trucks, its smaller brother Ranger tried to make its way on the market. Unlike its European sibling, which was offered with a diesel engine, the American version was fitted exclusively with gasoline units and, in the Super Cab version, with plenty of room behind the seats.
Ranger didn't have to be ashamed with its bigger brothers. To show that, it featured a similar front fascia, with the classic black grille. Unlike the non-facelifted, 1998 model, the 2000 Ranger featured different headlights, with the turn-signals installed on the headlights' outer side and not underneath them. Another important modification was the plastic front bumper, which replaced the previously used metallic, chromed one. Both vehicles were very similar in the back, with just a few touches on the tailgates for the 2000 model.
Inside, the Ranger was a mix between a pickup and a regular car. The center stack featured the climate controls and the stereo. Ford chose to install a column-shifter for vehicles fitted with an automatic transmission, while for those with a manual, Ranger had a floor-mounted gear-stick. Behind the seats, there was a space good for tools or some luggage. Unlike the bigger versions, it didn't feature rear seats, but at least had some in-cabin storage compartment.
Ford offered the Ranger with a choice of V6 or V8 engines, rear or all-wheel-drive.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0 | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2970 cm3 |
Power: | 109 KW @ 4900 RPM 148 HP @ 4900 RPM 146 BHP @ 4900 RPM |
Torque: | 180 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM 244 Nm @ 3950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/70R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 202.7 in (5149 mm) |
Width: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Height: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/57.3 in (1,486/1,455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 125.7 in (3193 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.4 in (188 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3179.6 lbs (1442 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3179.6 lbs (1442 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0 | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 4015 cm3 |
Power: | 152 KW @ 5250 RPM 207 HP @ 5250 RPM 204 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 238 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 323 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/70R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 202.7 in (5149 mm) |
Width: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Height: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/57.3 in (1,486/1,455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 125.7 in (3193 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.4 in (188 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3179.6 lbs (1442 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4601.8 lbs (2087 kg) |