1998-2008 Ford Ranger: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Ford Ranger include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
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. | -- | -- | -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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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. 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 | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| 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: -- |
| 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 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or 4-wheel drive
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