1998-2008 Ford Ranger: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1998-2008 Ford Ranger. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1998-2008 Ford Ranger.
Year to Year Changes
1999 Ford Ranger:
The flashy Splash pickup faded away this year. A color-keyed grille and other Splash dress-up items now became part of the Sport Appearance package.
2000 Ford Ranger:
A new two-wheel-drive Ranger joined the lineup, wearing the look of a 4x4. The new XL Trailhead option gave 2WD regular-cab short-bed models the raised suspension, 16-inch wheels, and exterior trim used by 4WD Rangers. The 4-door cab style now was available in base trim levels, not just as an XLT. SuperCab 4-door XLT Rangers retained their pair of fold-down rear jump seats, but the XL deleted them.
2001 Ford Ranger:
New 2WD and 4WD Edge models joined the Ranger lineup for 2001. The Edge had body-colored bumpers, 4WD ride height, and available fender flares. 2WD models relinquished rear-wheel-only antilock brakes for the same 4-wheel ABS as offered on 4x4s this year. Also new was an ohc 4.0-liter engine in place of the 4.0-liter ohv V6. The 4-cylinder was replaced midyear by a new design, and XLT 4x4s got a new Premium Off-Road Package.
2002 Ford Ranger:
New for '02 was the XLT FX4 off-road model with 4WD, heavy-duty suspension, 31-inch tires, heftier skid plate, and tow hooks. Also new was an available MP3/CD audio system. Introduced midyear were Tremor SuperCabs with a high-powered cassette/CD system.
2003 Ford Ranger:
Base and 3.0-liter V6 gain 8 horsepower this year. XLT FX4 off-road model gains a Level II version with heavy-duty shock absorbers, Torsen limited-slip axle, and special wheels and tires. All models get thicker glass and added insulation.
2004 Ford Ranger:
Revisions for '04 included a new grille, mildly revised interior styling, availability of a CD player that reads MP-3-formatted discs, and newly optional leather upholstery.
2005 Ford Ranger:
Ford's compact pickup entered 2005 little-changed.
2006 Ford Ranger:
A mild facelift for the '06 Ranger involved modest revisions to bumpers, grille, fenders, and lights.
2007 Ford Ranger:
Ranger carried over unchanged.
2008 Ford Ranger:
The 2008 Ford Ranger got slightly revised front styling but was otherwise unchanged from 2007.
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