2008 Ford Ranger: Overview
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- MSRP: $14,490 -$24,350
- Invoice: $13,731 -$22,559
Features & Specifications
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Pros
- Acceleration (4.0-liter V6)
- Price
Cons
- Rear-seat comfort (extended cab)
- Ride
- Rear-seat entry/exit (extended cab)
Vehicle Highlights
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, and they do not offer the 3.0-liter V6.
COMPETITION
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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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | 2WD Sport 3.0 reg. cab, automatic Rating | 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 | 5.8 |
| Details | 5 | 4.7 |
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 3 | 5.6 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 0 | 2.8 |
| Cargo Room | 1 | 3.6 |
| Value within Class | 5 | 5.9 |
| Total Score: | 35 | 49.8 |
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