2010 Ford Ranger: Road Test
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- MSRP: $17,440 - $25,570
- Invoice: $16,450 - $23,674
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Our road test for the 2010 Ford Ranger includes a full evaluation of the 2010 Ford Ranger from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2010 Ford Ranger, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2010 Ford Ranger help you decide if a 2010 Ford Ranger is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.4 |
Rangers with the 4.0 V6 have good power, especially at low speeds. This engine works nicely with the 5-speed automatic transmission. No 4-cylinder or manual-transmission Rangers have been made available for us to test.
FUEL ECONOMY
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2.8 |
In Consumer Guide testing, 4WD Ranger SuperCabs with the 4.0 V6 and automatic transmission averaged 12.9-14.4 mpg in city/highway driving. All use regular-grade gas.
RIDE QUALITY
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3.8 |
Decent for trucks. Ranger jiggles on rough roads but absorbs big bumps pretty well.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3.3 |
As usual with pickups, bumpy corners can cause rear-end hop without a substantial load in the bed. Otherwise, Ranger handles competently, with good steering feel and directional stability.
QUIETNESS
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3.7 |
Good isolation from engine, wind, and road ruckus, but no Ranger is as refined as the pacesetting Dodge Dakota and Honda Ridgeline.
CONTROLS
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5 |
Though dated overall, Ranger has a convenient dashboard design with easy access to audio and climate controls.
DETAILS
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3.6 |
Interior materials are appropriate for the price, and all models we've tested have been solidly built.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.7 |
Good headroom and legroom up front, but three adults are a tight squeeze. The regular cab has enough seat travel and seatback recline for acceptably comfortable positioning. Entry and exit border on awkward in high-riding 4x4s and 2WD Ranger Sports.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5 |
Rear half-doors are an extended-cab plus but are awkward to maneuver around in tight spaces. With or without those, the rear seat is skimpy, cramped, and thus best used for cargo.
CARGO ROOM
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3.2 |
Extended cabs carry lots of stuff. The rear access doors don't open independently of the fronts, making loading difficult in confined spaces.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.3 |
This basic design is more than a decade old and shows it. Rivals, all much newer, offer better power, refinement, even room and comfort. Still, Ranger is a proven workhorses that are attractively priced and often heavily discounted.
Total Score
| 4WD XLT, automatic | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 43 | 42.3 |
Total Score: 43
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