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2003 Ford Ranger Full Review
Date Published: 2/20/08
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2003 Ford Ranger Review
America's best-selling compact pickup gains a new off-road package and additional power for 2003. Ranger offers regular-cab and extended SuperCab body styles. SuperCabs have two rear fold-down jump seats as standard or optional, depending on model. SuperCabs are available with back-hinged rear doors. Regular cabs use a 6- or 7-ft straight-side cargo bed; SuperCabs get the 6-ft version. A 6-ft flare-fender Flareside bed is optional. The base engine is a 2.3-liter 4 cyl, which gains 8 hp this year, as does the available 3.0-liter V6. Also offered is a 4.0-liter V6. All use manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. Ranger has rear-wheel drive or 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement but includes low-range gearing. Four-wheel ABS is standard.
In other '03 changes, Ford says thicker glass and added insulation quiet Ranger's cabin. And the XLT FX4 off-road model gains a Level II version with heavy-duty shock absorbers, Torsen limited-slip axle, and special wheels and tires. Ranger's design is also used by the Mazda Truck, but the two differ slightly in styling and available features.
In other '03 changes, Ford says thicker glass and added insulation quiet Ranger's cabin. And the XLT FX4 off-road model gains a Level II version with heavy-duty shock absorbers, Torsen limited-slip axle, and special wheels and tires. Ranger's design is also used by the Mazda Truck, but the two differ slightly in styling and available features.
Competition
Dodge Dakota and Ford Ranger (and clone Mazda Truck) are our Best Buys. Dakota is the only one to offer a V8 engine, full-time 4WD, and near-full-size cargo and towing capacity. Ranger is the most refined and probably the best daily use vehicle.
Toyota Tacoma is our Recommended choice. It's every bit as good as the Ranger in daily use, just a tad more expensive.
Toyota Tacoma is our Recommended choice. It's every bit as good as the Ranger in daily use, just a tad more expensive.
News
The current Ranger design is now 11 model years old, ancient by Motown standards. Factor in a turbulent market and stronger competition, and it's hardly surprising that year-to-year sales plunged 25 percent in calendar 2001 and another 17.5 percent in the first half of '02. Even so, Ranger remains America's favorite compact pickup.
But that could change, because a scheduled 2003 redesign has been put back to 2006, possibly 2008, and redesigned rivals are expected well before then. This unusually long delay reflects Ford's staggering $5.45 billion loss in 2001 and the resulting need to cut costs while somehow bringing out new products as soon as possible. Nevertheless, Ranger's redesign has apparently taken a back seat to other new car and truck programs, though the pickup still generates considerable sales even at its present lower level.
What will the redesign involve? Way too soon to say for sure. Earlier rumors spoke of a slightly larger "wide-body" Ranger on a new platform with room for a first-ever V8 option, but we'd bet planners have mostly started over to account for the added delay--and what competitors might do in the meantime.
But that could change, because a scheduled 2003 redesign has been put back to 2006, possibly 2008, and redesigned rivals are expected well before then. This unusually long delay reflects Ford's staggering $5.45 billion loss in 2001 and the resulting need to cut costs while somehow bringing out new products as soon as possible. Nevertheless, Ranger's redesign has apparently taken a back seat to other new car and truck programs, though the pickup still generates considerable sales even at its present lower level.
What will the redesign involve? Way too soon to say for sure. Earlier rumors spoke of a slightly larger "wide-body" Ranger on a new platform with room for a first-ever V8 option, but we'd bet planners have mostly started over to account for the added delay--and what competitors might do in the meantime.
2003 Ford Ranger Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration (4.0-liter V6) | Rear-seat comfort (extended cab) |
| Build quality | Ride |
| Rear-seat entry/exit (extended cab) | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
The 3.0-liter V6 is adequate, but we prefer the 4.0; it has fine power at all speeds and works nicely with the 5-speed automatic. We've had no opportunity to test the 4 cyl.
| Edge reg. cab 2WD, 3.0 V6 auto. | XLT SuperCab 2WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | FX4 SuperCab 4WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 5 | 4 | 4.4 |
The 3.0-liter V6 is adequate, but we prefer the 4.0; it has fine power at all speeds and works nicely with the 5-speed automatic. We've had no opportunity to test the 4 cyl.
Fuel Economy
Test FX4 SuperCab with 4.0 V6 and automatic transmission averaged 14.4 mpg overall, and 17.9 in mostly freeway driving. Expect 2WD 4.0 V6s to average about the same. The 4-cyl models should average in the low-to-mid 20s. Ford and Mazda recommended regular-grade fuel for all engines.
| Edge reg. cab 2WD, 3.0 V6 auto. | XLT SuperCab 2WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | FX4 SuperCab 4WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | Class Average |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Test FX4 SuperCab with 4.0 V6 and automatic transmission averaged 14.4 mpg overall, and 17.9 in mostly freeway driving. Expect 2WD 4.0 V6s to average about the same. The 4-cyl models should average in the low-to-mid 20s. Ford and Mazda recommended regular-grade fuel for all engines.
Ride Quality
Decent for trucks, regardless of engine or brand name. These pickups jiggle on rough roads, but absorb big bumps pretty well. FX4 has surprisingly civilized ride for an "off-road" model, though we haven't yet tested the new Level II version.
| Edge reg. cab 2WD, 3.0 V6 auto. | XLT SuperCab 2WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | FX4 SuperCab 4WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | Class Average |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.6 |
Decent for trucks, regardless of engine or brand name. These pickups jiggle on rough roads, but absorb big bumps pretty well. FX4 has surprisingly civilized ride for an "off-road" model, though we haven't yet tested the new Level II version.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Stable in corners with moderate body lean, nicely weighted steering, and good directional stability.
| Edge reg. cab 2WD, 3.0 V6 auto. | XLT SuperCab 2WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | FX4 SuperCab 4WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.4 |
Stable in corners with moderate body lean, nicely weighted steering, and good directional stability.
Quietness
Still not as quiet as Dodge Dakota, but increased cab insulation helps provide better isolation from engine, wind, and road noise than most compact trucks. The 4.0 V6 is smoother, quieter than the 3.0 V6 or 4 cyl.
| Edge reg. cab 2WD, 3.0 V6 auto. | XLT SuperCab 2WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | FX4 SuperCab 4WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.3 |
Still not as quiet as Dodge Dakota, but increased cab insulation helps provide better isolation from engine, wind, and road noise than most compact trucks. The 4.0 V6 is smoother, quieter than the 3.0 V6 or 4 cyl.
Controls
Ford and Mazda versions share a convenient dashboard design, solid overall assembly, and good-quality interior materials.
| Edge reg. cab 2WD, 3.0 V6 auto. | XLT SuperCab 2WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | FX4 SuperCab 4WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 5.7 |
Ford and Mazda versions share a convenient dashboard design, solid overall assembly, and good-quality interior materials.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Good head and leg room, but three adults are a tight squeeze, and entry/exit borders on awkward in high-riding 4x4s and 2WD Edge models. Regular cab has slightly more seat travel and seatback recline than most rivals.
| Edge reg. cab 2WD, 3.0 V6 auto. | XLT SuperCab 2WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | FX4 SuperCab 4WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Good head and leg room, but three adults are a tight squeeze, and entry/exit borders on awkward in high-riding 4x4s and 2WD Edge models. Regular cab has slightly more seat travel and seatback recline than most rivals.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Extended-cab's rear half doors are a plus, but are awkward to maneuver around in tight spaces. With or without rear doors, rear cab of extendeds is best used for toddlers or cargo. Explorer Sport Trac (see separate entry) serves as Ford's compact-size crew-cab pickup.
| Edge reg. cab 2WD, 3.0 V6 auto. | XLT SuperCab 2WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | FX4 SuperCab 4WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | Class Average |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
Extended-cab's rear half doors are a plus, but are awkward to maneuver around in tight spaces. With or without rear doors, rear cab of extendeds is best used for toddlers or cargo. Explorer Sport Trac (see separate entry) serves as Ford's compact-size crew-cab pickup.
Cargo Room
Better-than-average behind-seat regular-cab space. Extended cabs carry lots of stuff. Dual rear doors are nice, but don't open independently of the fronts, making loading difficult in confined spaces.
| Edge reg. cab 2WD, 3.0 V6 auto. | XLT SuperCab 2WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | FX4 SuperCab 4WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | Class Average |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 2.7 |
Better-than-average behind-seat regular-cab space. Extended cabs carry lots of stuff. Dual rear doors are nice, but don't open independently of the fronts, making loading difficult in confined spaces.
Value within Class
The Explorer Sport Trac is, in effect, Ford's compact crew-cab pickup. And Dodge's Dakota offers V8s and more-convenient 4WD than Ranger and the Mazda Truck. But the Ford-built pickups have plenty of assets, and both are Best Buys.
| Edge reg. cab 2WD, 3.0 V6 auto. | XLT SuperCab 2WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | FX4 SuperCab 4WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | Class Average |
| 8 | 10 | 9 | 6.5 |
The Explorer Sport Trac is, in effect, Ford's compact crew-cab pickup. And Dodge's Dakota offers V8s and more-convenient 4WD than Ranger and the Mazda Truck. But the Ford-built pickups have plenty of assets, and both are Best Buys.
Total Score
| Edge reg. cab 2WD, 3.0 V6 auto. | XLT SuperCab 2WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | FX4 SuperCab 4WD, 4.0 V6 auto. | Class Average |
| 35 | 45 | 40 | 39.1 |
Scores for all Compact Pickup Trucks
| Low Score | 29 | |
| Average Score | 39 | |
| High Score | 56 |
2003 Ford Ranger Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 07/24/2003
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| 2WD XL 2.3-liter regular cab, short bed | $13,645 | $12,995 | $620 |
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| 2WD XL 3.0-liter regular cab, short bed | $14,035 | $13,358 | $620 |
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| 2WD XL 3.0-liter regular cab, long bed | $14,570 | $13,855 | $620 |
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| 2WD XL 3.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 2 door, short bed | $17,380 | $15,773 | $620 |
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| 2WD Edge 3.0-liter regular cab, short bed | $15,695 | $14,274 | $620 |
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| 2WD Edge 3.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 2 door, short bed | $17,990 | $16,316 | $620 |
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| 2WD Edge 4.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 2 door, short bed | $18,710 | $16,957 | $620 |
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| 4WD Edge 4.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 4 door, short bed | $22,085 | $19,961 | $620 |
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| 4WD Edge Plus 3.0-liter regular cab, short bed | $20,010 | $18,114 | $620 |
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| 2WD Edge Plus 3.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 4 door, short bed | $20,550 | $18,595 | $620 |
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| 4WD Edge Plus 4.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 4 door, short bed | $24,545 | $22,150 | $620 |
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| 2WD Tremor 3.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 2 door, short bed | $19,335 | $17,513 | $620 |
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| 2WD Tremor Plus 3.0-liter SuperCab 4 door, short bed | $21,635 | $19,560 | $620 |
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| 2WD XLT 2.3-liter regular cab, short bed | $15,130 | $13,771 | $620 |
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| 2WD XLT 3.0-liter regular cab, short bed | $15,845 | $14,407 | $620 |
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| 2WD XLT 3.0-liter regular cab, long bed | $17,475 | $15,858 | $620 |
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| 2WD XLT 3.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 2 door, short bed | $17,645 | $16,009 | $620 |
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| 2WD XLT w/Appearance 3.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 4 door, short bed | $20,540 | $18,585 | $620 |
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| 2WD XLT w/Appearance 4.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 4 door, short bed | $21,625 | $19,552 | $620 |
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| 4WD XLT Value 4.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 4 door, short bed | $19,980 | $18,087 | $620 |
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| 4WD XLT 4.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 2 door, short bed | $21,290 | $19,253 | $620 |
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| 4WD XLT 4.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 4 door, short bed | $22,950 | $20,731 | $620 |
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| 4WD XLT FX4/Off-Road 4.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 4 door, short bed | $24,250 | $21,888 | $620 |
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| 4WD XLT FX4/Level II 4.0-liter SuperCab ext. cab 4 door, short bed | $25,450 | $22,956 | $620 |
Price note: All models except XL require air conditioning.
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
XL
Powertrain
2.3-liter dohc 4-cylinder engine or 3.0-liter V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags, antilock brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power steering, vinyl upholstery (regular cab), cloth upholstery (SuperCab), split bench seat, floor console, cupholders, AM/FM radio, digital clock, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, black vinyl floor covering.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, Styleside bed, painted bumpers.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
4-pin trailer harness, full-size spare tire, 225/70R15 tires.
Edge adds to XL:
Powertrain
3.0-liter V6 engine or 4.0-liter V6 engine.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Cloth upholstery, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Color-keyed bumpers, fog lights, wheel-lip moldings.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Raised ride-height, 235/75R15 all-terrain white-letter tires, 4WD models add: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, 4.0-liter V6 engine, rear jump seats (SuperCab), sliding rear window, step bars, heavy-duty shock absorbers, 245/75R16 all-terrain white-letter tires.
Edge Plus regular cab adds to Edge:
Powertrain
4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tilt steering wheel, cruise control, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Step bars.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Front tow hooks, heavy-duty shock absorbers, 245/75R16 all-terrain white-letter tires, alloy wheels.
2WD Edge Plus SuperCab adds to Edge:
Powertrain
5-speed automatic transmission.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tilt steering wheel, cruise control, rear jump seats, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, rear-hinged rear doors.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Alloy wheels.
4WD Edge Plus SuperCab adds to 2WD Edge Plus SuperCab:
Powertrain
4.0-liter V6 engine, 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather-wrapped steering wheel, front bucket seats, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Sliding rear window, step bars, front tow hooks.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Class III trailer hitch, heavy-duty shock absorbers, 245/75R16 all-terrain white-letter tires.
Tremor adds to Edge:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Pioneer Audiophile sound system, AM/FM/cassette/CD player.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Deletes: rear jump seats.
235/70R16 white-letter tires, alloy wheels.
Tremor Plus adds to Tremor:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tilt steering wheel, cruise control, rear-hinged rear doors.
XLT 2.3-liter regular cab adds to XL:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Cloth upholstery, AM/FM/CD player, map lights, visor mirrors, cargo-box light, carpeting, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Chrome bumpers.
XLT 3.0-liter regular cab adds to XLT 2.3-liter:
Powertrain
3.0-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission (long bed).
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control.
2WD XLT SuperCab adds to XLT 2.3-liter:
Powertrain
3.0-liter V6 engine.
XLT 3.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group adds to XLT 2WD SuperCab:
Powertrain
5-speed automatic transmission.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, rear jump seats, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, rear-hinged rear doors.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Sliding rear window.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
225/70R15 white-letter tires, chrome steel wheels.
XLT 4.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group adds to XLT 3.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group adds:
Powertrain
4.0-liter V6 engine.
Comfort and Convenience Features
AM/FM/cassette/CD player.
4WD XLT Value adds to 2WD XLT SuperCab:
Powertrain
4.0-liter V6 engine, 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Deletes: carpeting, floormats.
Front tow hooks, raised ride height, 245/75R15 all-terrain white-letter tires, alloy wheels.
4WD XLT SuperCab 2 door adds to 4WD XLT Value:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Carpeting, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Fog lights, step bars.
4WD XLT SuperCab 4 door adds to 4WD XLT SuperCab 2-door:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, rear-hinged rear doors.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Sliding rear window.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Class III trailer hitch.
XLT FX4/Off-Road adds to 4WD XLT SuperCab 4-door:
Powertrain
Limited-slip differential.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Rear jump seats, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette/CD player.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Deletes: Class III trailer hitch.
Skid plates.
XLT FX4/Level II adds to XLT FX4 Off-Road:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front bucket seats.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Deletes: step bars.
Rear tow hook, Bilstein shock absorbers, 31x10.5R15 all-terrain tires.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Appearance Group
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XLT regular-cab short bed, 2WD XLT SuperCab
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$405
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$344
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Chrome bumpers and grille, chrome steel wheels, 225/70R15 white-letter tires.
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Bright Appearance Pkg.
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XLT w/Appearance, 4WD XLT, FX4/Off-Road
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$495
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$421
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Chrome bedrails, chrome step bars, chrome exhaust tip. NA w/Flareside bed, tonneau cover.
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Power Equipment Group
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XLT regular cab, XLT Value, 4WD XLT, Edge SuperCab, 2WD Edge Plus, 4WD Edge, Tremor, Tremor Plus
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$405
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$344
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Power mirrors/windows/door locks, remote keyless entry.
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Edge Plus Pkg.
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2WD Edge
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$500
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$425
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, full-size spare tire, 235/75R15 all-terrain white-letter tires.
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Powertrain |
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5-speed automatic transmission
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2WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 2WD XLT SuperCab, 4WD XLT SuperCab 2 door, 4WD XLT SuperCab 4 door, 4WD XLT Value, Edge, Edge Plus regular cab, XL, XLT 2.3-liter regular cab, XLT 3.0-liter regular cab, XLT FX4/Level II, XLT FX4/Off-Road
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$1,000
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$850
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XL regular cab includes cloth upholstery. XL requires air conditioning. Std. XLT long bed, XLT w/Appearance, Tremor, Edge Plus 4 door.
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Limited-slip rear differential
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2WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 2WD XLT SuperCab, 4WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 4WD XLT SuperCab 2 door, 4WD XLT SuperCab 4 door, 4WD XLT Value, Edge, Edge Plus regular cab, Tremor, Tremor Plus, XL, XLT 3.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT 3.0-liter regular cab, XLT 4.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group
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$295
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$251
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Requires 3.0-liter or 4.0-liter V6 engine. Std. XLT FX4/Off-Road, XLT FX4/Level II.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Air conditioning
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2WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 2WD XLT SuperCab, 4WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 4WD XLT SuperCab 2 door, 4WD XLT SuperCab 4 door, 4WD XLT Value, Edge, Edge Plus regular cab, Tremor, Tremor Plus, XL, XLT 2.3-liter regular cab, XLT 3.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT 3.0-liter regular cab, XLT 4.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT FX4/Level II, XLT FX4/Off-Road
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$675
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$574
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Cruise control and tilt steering wheel
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XL, Edge, Tremor, XLT 2.3 regular cab, XLT 3.0 SuperCab, XLT Value, 4WD XLT 2 door
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$325
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$277
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Includes leather-wrapped steering wheel.
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AM/FM/CD player
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XL
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$275
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$234
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AM/FM/CD/MP3 player
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XLT regular-cab short bed, XLT Value, 4WD XLT 2 door
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$150
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$128
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AM/FM/cassette/CD player
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XLT 3.0 regular-cab short bed, XLT w/Appearance 3.0
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$130
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$111
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer
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XLT w/Appearance 4.0, XLT Value, 4WD XLT, XLT FX4/Off-Road
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$295
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$251
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Cloth upholstery
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XL regular cab
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$220
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$187
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Front bucket seats
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XLT 3.0 SuperCab, XLT w/Appearance, XLT FX4/Off-Road, Edge SuperCab
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$200
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$170
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Rear jump seats
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XL SuperCab, 2WD XLT SuperCab, 4WD XLT SuperCab 2 door, Edge 4.0-liter
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$225
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$192
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Flareside bed
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2WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 2WD XLT SuperCab, 4WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 4WD XLT SuperCab 2 door, 4WD XLT SuperCab 4 door, 4WD XLT Value, Edge, Edge Plus regular cab, Tremor, Tremor Plus, XLT 2.3-liter regular cab, XLT 3.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT 3.0-liter regular cab, XLT 4.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT FX4/Off-Road
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$495
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$421
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NA XL, XLT FX4/Level II, long bed.
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Bed extender
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2WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 2WD XLT SuperCab, 4WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 4WD XLT SuperCab 2 door, 4WD XLT SuperCab 4 door, 4WD XLT Value, Edge, Edge Plus regular cab, Tremor, Tremor Plus, XLT 3.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT 3.0-liter regular cab, XLT 4.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT FX4/Off-Road
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$195
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$166
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NA XL, XLT FX4/Level II, long bed, 2.3-liter engine, Flareside, w/bedliner.
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Under-rail bedliner
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2WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 2WD XLT SuperCab, 4WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 4WD XLT SuperCab 2 door, 4WD XLT SuperCab 4 door, 4WD XLT Value, Edge, Edge Plus regular cab, Tremor, Tremor Plus, XL, XLT 2.3-liter regular cab, XLT 3.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT 3.0-liter regular cab, XLT 4.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT FX4/Level II, XLT FX4/Off-Road
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$275
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$168
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Over-rail bedliner
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2WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 2WD XLT SuperCab, 4WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 4WD XLT SuperCab 2 door, 4WD XLT SuperCab 4 door, Edge, Edge Plus regular cab, Tremor, Tremor Plus, XL, XLT 2.3-liter regular cab, XLT 3.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT 3.0-liter regular cab, XLT 4.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT FX4/Level II, XLT FX4/Off-Road
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$235
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$200
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Hard tonneau cover
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Edge Plus, SuperCab
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$895
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$761
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Step bars
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Edge, XLT 3.0 SuperCab, XLT w/Appearance, Tremor, Tremor Plus, 2WD Edge Plus
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$295
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$251
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Rear privacy glass
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XLT 2 door, Edge, 2WD Edge Plus, XLT Value, Tremor
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$95
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$82
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Requires sliding rear window.
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Sliding rear window
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regular cab, XLT SuperCab 2 door, XLT Value, Edge, 2WD Edge Plus, Tremor, Tremor Plus
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$125
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$107
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Requires rear privacy glass.
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Class III trailer hitch
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2WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 4WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 4WD XLT SuperCab 2 door, 4WD XLT SuperCab 4 door, 4WD XLT Value, Edge, Edge Plus regular cab, Tremor, Tremor Plus, XL, XLT 3.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT 3.0-liter regular cab, XLT 4.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT FX4/Level II, XLT FX4/Off-Road
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$215
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$182
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NA w/2.3-liter engine. Std. 4WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 4WD XLT 4 door.
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Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires |
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Payload Pkg. 2
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2WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 2WD XLT SuperCab, 4WD Edge Plus SuperCab, 4WD XLT SuperCab 2 door, 4WD XLT SuperCab 4 door, 4WD XLT Value, Edge Plus regular cab, XL, XLT 3.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT 3.0-liter regular cab, XLT 4.0-liter SuperCab w/Appearance Group, XLT FX4/Off-Road
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$75
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$64
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NA Edge, Tremor, Tremor Plus, XLT FX4/Level II, XL long bed. Requires 3.0-lire or 4.0-liter V6 engine.
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Full-size spare tire
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2WD XL regular cab, XLT regular cab, SuperCab
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$110
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$93
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NA Tremor, Tremor Plus, Edge, Edge Plus
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2003 Ford Ranger Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Ford Ranger regular cab short bed | Ford Ranger regular cab long bed | Ford Ranger extended cab |
| Wheelbase, in. | 111.4 | 117.4 | 125.7 |
| Overall Length, in. | 187.5 | 199.5 | 201.7 |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.4 | 69.4 | 69.4 |
| Overall Height, in. | 64.9 | 64.9 | 64.8 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3002 | 3068 | 3203 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | -- | -- | -- |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | 1260 | 1260 | 1260 |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 16.5 | 20.0 | 19.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.3 | 39.3 | 39.3 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | -- | -- | 33.3 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | -- | -- | -- |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | ohv V6 | sohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.3 /138 | 3.0 /182 | 4.0 /245 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 143 @ 5250 | 154 @ 5200 | 207 @ 5250 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 154 @ 3750 | 180 @ 3900 | 238 @ 3000 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| 5-speed manual | 24/29 | 19/23 | 17/22 |
| 5-speed automatic | 23/26 | 17/22 | 16/21 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Ford Ranger regular cab short bed | Ford Ranger regular cab long bed | Ford Ranger extended cab |
| Front Impact, Driver | 4 | NA | 4 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 | NA | 4 |
| Rollover Resistance | 3 | NA | 3 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 | NA | 4 |
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%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/100,000 | Focus only. |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA, Canada
Drivewheels:
4-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive
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