2004 Ford Ranger: Overview

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Minor appearance alterations top a short list of 2004 changes to America's best-selling compact pickup. 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 straightside cargo bed; SuperCabs get the 6-ft version. A 6-ft flare-fender Flareside bed is optional. Engine offerings include a 2.3-liter 4 cyl, and V6s of 3.0 and 4.0 liters. 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. Revisions for '04 include a new grille, mildly revised interior styling, availability of a CD player that reads MP3-formatted discs, and newly optional leather upholstery. Ranger's design is also used by the Mazda B-Series, but the two differ slightly in styling and available features.