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2006 Ford Ranger
Date Published: 2/20/08

2006 Ford Ranger
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MSRP:
$14,450 - 26,670

Invoice:
$13,854 - 24,418

Class:
Compact Pickup Truck
2006 Ford Ranger
Expert Rating Summary
Category 2WD Sport 3.0 reg. cab, auto. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Pickup Truck Average Rating
Acceleration 3 4.8
Fuel Economy 4 4
Ride Quality 3 4.3
Steering/Handling/Braking 3 3.9
Quietness 3 4.4
Controls 6 5.8
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 3 5.2
Room/Comfort (rear) 0 2.5
Cargo Room 1 3.7
Value within Class 6 6.2
Total Score: 32 44.8
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Ford Ranger Review
Ford's compact pickups get only a mild facelift for 2006. Ranger offers regular-cab and extended SuperCab models spanning six trim packages. SuperCabs have two rear fold-down jump seats as standard or optional, depending on trim, and are available with back-hinged rear access doors. Regulars offer 6- and 7-ft cargo beds; SuperCabs use the 6-ft only. Engines comprise a 2.3-liter 4-cyl and 3.0- and 4.0-liter V6s. All use manual or 5-speed automatic transmission and standard rear-wheel drive. V6s also offer 4WD that should not be left engaged on dry pavement but includes low-range gearing. All models come with 4-wheel ABS. Leather upholstery is among the many options. Mazda's B-Series trucks are retrimmed Rangers with a different pricing and features mix. Styling changes for '06 Rangers involve modest revisions to bumpers, grille, fenders, and lights.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Pickups offer a true-truck design in a relatively modest package. They are best suited for personal or light-duty use rather than commercial use, heavy hauling, or towing.

Our Best Buy is Toyota Tacoma. Our Recommended picks include Dodge Dakota and Honda Ridgeline.

New or significantly redesigned models include Isuzu i-280/i-350 and Mitsubishi Raider.
News
After several aborted tries over 17 years, Ranger will apparently get a ground-up redesign for 2010, though some Ford suppliers are reportedly unsure of that timing. There's speculation the new design will be commonized with Rangers built in Asia and South America, which could mean sourcing from one or both of those regions, plus a crew-cab body style never before offered in the U.S.
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