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2008 Ford Ranger
Date Published: 4/09/08

2008 Ford Ranger
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MSRP:
$14,330 - 24,075

Invoice:
$13,727 - 22,549

Class:
Compact Pickup Truck
2008 Ford Ranger
Expert Rating Summary
Category 2WD Sport 3.0 reg. cab, automatic Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Pickup Truck Average Rating
Acceleration 3 4.9
Fuel Economy 3 3.5
Ride Quality 3 4.6
Steering/Handling/Braking 3 3.9
Quietness 3 4.5
Controls 6 5.9
Details 5 4.7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 3 5.6
Room/Comfort (rear) 0 2.7
Cargo Room 1 3.6
Value within Class 5 5.8
Total Score: 35 49.7
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2008 Ford Ranger Review
The 2008 Ford Ranger gets slightly revised front styling but is otherwise unchanged from 2007. This compact pickup truck offers regular-cab and extended SuperCab models spanning four trim packages. SuperCabs are available with two rear fold-down jump seats and back-hinged rear access doors. Regular cab models offer 6- and 7-foot cargo beds; SuperCabs use the 6-foot only. The 2008 Ford Ranger is available with three engines: a 143-hp 2.3-liter 4-cylinder; a 148-hp 3.0-liter V6; and a 207-hp 4.0-liter V6. All are available with manual or automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 5980 lb. Rear-wheel drive is standard. Ranger offers part-time 4-wheel drive that includes a low-range gear for off-roading, but should not be left engaged on dry pavement. ABS is standard. No side airbags are offered. Mazda's B-Series trucks are retrimmed Rangers with a different pricing and features mix, but they do not offer the 3.0-liter V6.
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Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 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 the Toyota Tacoma. Our Recommended picks are the Dodge Dakota, Honda Ridgeline, and Nissan Frontier.

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