1998-2007 Ford Ranger Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Detailed safety information for this generation Ford Ranger include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Ford Rangerinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

1998-2007 Ford Ranger Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	ext. cab	reg. cab long bed	reg. cab short bed

Wheelbase, in.	125.7	117.5	111.6

Overall Length, in.	202.9	200.7	187.5

Overall Width, in.	69.4	69.4	69.4

Overall Height, in.	68.2	68.2	68.2

Curb Weight, lbs.	3280	3100	3060

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	--	--	--

Standard Payload, lbs.	1260	1260	1260

Fuel Capacity, gals.	20.0	20.0	17.0

Seating Capacity	5	3	3

Front Head Room, in.	39.2	39.2	39.2

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	42.2	42.2	42.2

Rear Head Room, in.	--	--	--

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	--	--	--

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

A Ranger might have any of three engines: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 3.0-liter V6, or 4.0-liter V6. The 4-cylinder was not available with 2-wheel drive. A 5-speed manual gearbox was standard. Two automatic transmissions were available: a 4-speed unit for 4-cylinder and 3.0-liter V6 models, and a 5-speed automatic for Rangers with the larger (4.0-liter) V6 engine. The dohc I4 and ohc V6 engines were introduced in 2001. Base and 3.0-liter V6 engine gained 8 horsepower for 2003.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

ohc I4	2.5 / 152	117-119	146-149	5-speed manual: 22/27 4-speed automatic: 20/25	5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: --

ohv V6	3.0 / 182	145-154	178-190	5-speed manual: 17/23 4-speed automatic: 17/22	5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 18.2

ohv V6	4.0 / 245	158-160	223-225	5-speed manual: 16/21 5-speed automatic: 17/21	5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: 16.4

dohc I4	2.3 / 138	135-143	153-154	5-speed manual: 24/28 5-speed automatic: 21/25	5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: --

ohc V6	4.0 / 245	207	238	5-speed manual: 18/22 5-speed automatic: 17/22	5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: --

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test	1999 Ranger	1999 Ranger

Front Impact, Driver	--	--

Front Impact, Passenger	--	--

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: USA

Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or 4-wheel drive

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