The current generation Ford Ranger model comes mostly unchanged and also loses one of its engines for 2009. Reasonable prices and high acceleration attract customers towards the pickup truck. Despite all its goodness, there are certain recalls and problems reported with the 2009 Ford Ranger.
2009 Ford Ranger
Competitors
The 2009 Ford Ranger is offered in two body styles, regular and extended supercab. The major competitors to the pickup truck include Nissan Frontier, Dodge Dakota and Honda Ridgeline.
Engine & Mileage
The available engines to the 2009 Ford Ranger model include DOHC 2.3 liter I-4 version that delivers power up to 143 hp at 5250 rpm and torque of 154 lb ft at 3750 rpm and a 4.0 liter SOHC V6 model that produces 207 hp of power at 5250 rpm and torque of 238 lb ft at 3000 rpm. Both the engines can be mated to 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. With the powerful engine, the pickup truck can achieve fuel economy of 21 miles per gallon in the city premises and 26 miles per gallon on the highway roads.
Dimensions
As far as the exterior dimensions of the 2009 Ford Ranger are concerned, it has the wheel base of 111.5 inches, and overall height of 66.2 inches.
