Ford Ranger

2011 Four-Door Ford Ranger Review

om — Tue, 17 May 2011 08:37:04 +0000

Ford Ranger is one of America’s best-selling compact pickup trucks since a long time. As a truck, Ranger is offered with serious truck capability at reasonable prices.

This four-Door Ford Ranger is offered in 4×4 Super-cab and 4×2 Regular cab models. Ranger for the year 2010 is offered in XLT, XL, and Sport trims.

Engine Specs

Ford Ranger is powered by a 2.3-L 4-cylinder engine that generates an output power of around 143 hp. You can also find an optional engine in the lineup with a total displacement of 4.0-liter to produce 207 horsepower.

The available transmissions in the vehicle are a standard 5-speed manual or optional 5-speed auto transmission. The super-cab version in the lineup is attained with four-door and is included rear jump seats.

Performance

Ranger can achieve a city mileage of 15 miles per gallon in the city and 19 miles per gallon on the highways. It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 8 seconds.

Safety Features

The safety features in the vehicle include

• Four-wheel anti-lock brakes
• Front airbags
• Roll Stability Control, and
• Side Seat airbags

Pricing

For the year 2011, Ford Ranger is a carryover from the year 2010. The MSRP of this four-Door Ford Ranger is $24,950 and the invoice price is $22,355.

Ford Ranger- Edge Comparative Analysis

om — Tue, 17 May 2011 08:34:51 +0000

Ford Edge 2011 edition is designed with four doors, while Ranger comes as two-door compact pickup. Here’s a comparative analysis of Ford Ranger and Edge.

For 2011, Ford Edge has been updated its exterior styling slightly; other highlights include reduced wind and road noise, more power, and improved interior quality, where as the 2011 Ranger sees no significant changes.

Trim Levels

2011 Edge crossover is offered in SE, SEL, Limited and Sport trims and new 2011 Ranger offers XL, XLT and Sport trim levels.

Engine Specs

The Edge SE, SEL, and Limited trims are powered by a 3.5-L V6 engine that spins out 285 hp and torsion of about 253 lb-ft, paired with a 6-speed auto transmission. The Edge Sport is equipped with a 3.7-L V6 engine, which generates 305 hp and 280 pound-feet of torque, mated to a 6-speed auto with manual shift control.

Two engine choices are available in 2011 Ranger, a standard 2.3-L I4 engine delivering 143 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual or auto transmission. An optional 4.0-L V6 (standard on Sport and optional on XLT) pumps out 207 horsepower and 238 pound-feet of torque.

Pricing

The base price of new 2011 Ford Edge SE is around $27,515, while MSRP of 2011 Ranger is about $18,000.

Details of Ford Ranger History

om — Fri, 06 May 2011 07:09:43 +0000

Ford Ranger was introduced in the year 1983. It is a small pickup truck that replaces the Courier, basically called as Mazda pickup. Ford Ranger is the first 2-wheel-drive truck. The main competitors for current generation include Dodge Dakota, Chevy Colorado, and Toyota Tacoma. Here is an insight to Ford Ranger history.

1983- 1992

Two wheelbases were provided for the year 1983. It was included with a 108-inch wheelbase and 6-foot bed. Ford Ranger had more interior space and it was the best selling imports constructed with material that could be carried in Bed.

This Ranger is powered by a 2.3-L 4-cylinder engine with meager 80 horsepower under its hood. Transmission choices include standard 4-speed manual and optional 5-speed manual transmissions. Payload capacity of the vehicle is respectable, and it can haul up to 1,600 pounds.

1993-1997

In the year 1993, Ranger was offered in a basic body style with substantial updates with respect to design. Upgraded sound systems were added to the cabin; improved on-center steering and high-mounted third brake light were also available.

1998-2000

In the last generation, Ford Ranger was the best-selling compact pickup truck. It received stretch in wheelbase, greater seat-recline angle, and more legroom.

Stay tuned for updates concerned to Ford Ranger history.

Used 2006 Ford Ranger for Sale

om — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:13:21 +0000

Ford continues to manufacture compact-pickup trucks with plenty of choices. Rangers can be attained with either two V-6s or of four-cylinder engines. The options of 2006 model of Ranger ranges from Bilstein shock absorbers to shattering audio systems. Here is an insight to the features of 2006 Ford Ranger for sale with some links to buy the used cars.

Mechanical Updates

You can find three engines choices for 2006 Ford Ranger- a 2.3-L 4-cylinder engine that can manage 143-horsepower, a 3.0-liter V-6 engine that can manage 148 horsepower, and a 4.0-liter V-6 engine that can generate 207-hp.

A standard 5-speed manual gearbox is associated with the engine, and a five-speed automatic transmission as optional. Four wheel drive and rear wheel drive models are offered.

Changes

For 2006, Ranger has got changes with respect to design. It includes revised bumper colors, fender flares, grille insert, clear-lens parking lamps, fog lamps, and new tail lamps.

Sale cars

You can find several models like extended cabs, regular and sport models for sale. 2006 Ranger comes in three sizes, bed lengths, and two cabs.

For more info regarding 2006 Ford Ranger for sale, follow the links provided below.

• www.carsdirect.com
• www.auto123.com
• www.automotive.com
• www.motortrend.com

08 Ford Ranger Pics

om — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:42:11 +0000

Coming to safety, 2011 Ford Ranger is an excellent protector with side front airbags, antilock braking system, and a stability control system.

Coming to warranty information, the 2011 model is covered under 36,000 miles or three years basic warranty, 60,000 miles or five years power-train warranty, 60,000 miles or five years roadside assistance warranty, and five years corrosion warranty.

In addition to this, Ford is planning to develop Ranger model for 2012 model year with significant enhancements.

Here are some cool 08 Ford Ranger pics.

2008 Ford Ranger Pics Gallery

08 Ranger Exterior	08 Ranger Front View	08 Ranger Image
08 Ranger Interior	08 Ranger Outlook	08 Ranger Side View
Blue 08 Ranger	Red 08 Ranger	White 08 Ranger

Ford Ranger Pics

om — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:35:10 +0000

Ranger is one the small sized pickup trucks from Ford.

The current 2011 Ford Ranger is available as a compact truck with new engines and features.

This vehicle is available in many models and the pricing starts from $20K to $39K.

Here are some cool Ford Ranger pics.

Ford Ranger Pics Gallery

Black Ranger	Blue Ranger	Ranger Green
Ranger Image	Ranger Interior	Ranger On Road
Ranger Photo	Ranger Rear View	Yellow Ranger

Ford Ranger 2.3 Engine Reviewed

om — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:24:09 +0000

The 2010 version of Ford Ranger is a reasonably priced truck with well-mannered gas mileage with the Ford Ranger 2.3 engine equipped.

You can get more info regarding the vehicle in the current t article.

This particular edition is very much ideal for Ford owners. It competes with vehicles like Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma; it is more appealing.

These vehicles deserve an additional attention. The vehicle competition falls short due to its aged design.

Power-train Specs

A 2.3 L inline-4 cylinder engine powers the 2010 Ford Ranger that can produce an output power of around 143 hp and torque of around 154 pounds feet. This engine is teamed to a 5-speed manual transmission as well as optional 5-speed automatic transmission.

Performance Specs

2010 Ranger is attained in rear wheel drive. The burly Ford Ranger 2.3 engine offers a fuel efficiency of 21 mpg in the city limits and 26 mpg on highways. The combined fuel economy is around 23 mpg with manual gearbox. Usage of auto transmission decreases the fuel efficiency figures to 19/24/21 mpg.

2010 Ford Ranger Safety

2010 Ford ranger is equipped with stability control, front side airbags, and 4 wheel antilock brakes.

Pricing

The MSRP of the vehicle ranges from $17,440 – $25,570.

Ford Ranger Extended Cab

om — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:37:02 +0000

America has seen many automobiles in its history and will continue to do so in the future, but the one which is sold out like postcards is none other than Ford Ranger Extended Cab compact size pickup truck.

The truck offers some serious professionalism for its tasks and not at extravagant prices, but affordable for everyone to pick and move. The truck is available in various modifications such as the 4×2 regular cabs or the 4×4 extended cabs and each one comes with different engine trims like XL, XLT, and the Sport.

Mechanical Specifications

The truck’s engine has a displacement of 2.3L and is equipped with four cylinders. Even after being an engine with a displacement as low as 2.3 liters, the truck churns out an enormous power of 143 hp and not only that, the other 4.0L V6 engine produces a cool thrust of 207 horsepower. The transmissions are available according to your choice such as the manual or automatic with 5 speeds. The extended cab is either available with 4 doors or 2 doors, whereas both of them is loaded with a jump seat at the rear end. The maximum towing capacity is around 3100 lbs.

Fuel Economy

The Ford Ranger Extended Cab can provide a mileage of 15 mpg in the city roads and 19 mpg on the highways.

Safety Features

For enhanced safety, the cab is provided with features like 4-wheels anti-lock brakes; the front airbags with dual stage capability make this truck a valuable thing to possess.

Photos Gallery

om — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:23:30 +0000

The 2011 Ford Ranger Sport Super cab comes with standard safety features like dual-stage front airbags and 4-wheel anti-lock brakes.

The Ford Ranger is a compact pickup truck produced by Ford Motor Corporation.

Let’s take a look at some of the latest 2011 Ranger XLT photos.

2011 Ranger XLT Exterior	2011 Ranger XLT Front View	2011 Ranger XLT Rear View
2011 Ranger XLT Side View	2011 Ranger XLT Top View	Blue 2011 Ranger XLT
Red 2011 Ranger XLT	2011 Ranger XLT Outlook	White 2011 Ranger XLT

Pictures Gallery

om — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:29:41 +0000

The 2011 Ford Ranger has been marketed as 4×2, 4×4 Super cabs, and 4×2 Regular cabs.

It is available world wide automotive market in three different trims- XLT, XL, and Sport.

Let’s take a look at some of the latest 2011 Ranger RZR pictures.

2011 Ranger RZR Exterior	2011 Ranger RZR Front View	2011 Ranger RZR Interior
2011 Ranger RZR On Road	2011 Ranger RZR Rear View	2011 Ranger RZR Side View
Red 2011 Ranger RZR	White 2011 Ranger RZR	Yellow 2011 Ranger RZR