Exterior The Ranger's front bumper has been redesigned to cut through the air more efficiently, and Ford says it improves fuel economy. This vehicle makes for an excellent commuter car. Vehicle Overview Ford's compact Ranger truck enters 2008 with a more-aerodynamic front bumper and few other changes. Show full review Vehicle Overview Ford's compact Ranger truck enters 2008 with a more-aerodynamic front bumper and few other changes. Regular-cab pickups are available with a 6- or 7-foot cargo bed. Rangers come in three sizes, with a choice of two cabs and bed lengths. Engine choices remain the same, with a 2.
The Sport offers most of the same options. Ford's number for this recall is 16S26. The fact that the truck has gone unchanged mechanically for so long means that Ford has corrected most issues with the engine, suspension, and other systems, making for a truck that should last for the long haul. Under the Hood Three engines are available: a 143-horsepower, 2. Dual-stage front airbags are standard, but side-impact airbags are not available. In the Ranger, Ford has the only true compact truck left on the market, since the Chevrolet Colorado, Toyota Tacoma, and Nissan Frontier moved into a larger size class.
Four-wheel drive is not available with the base four-cylinder engine but is optional with both V-6 engines. Anti-lock brakes are standard on the 2008 Ford Ranger, as are dual front airbags. Four-wheel-drive models add the 3. We recently reported that the Ranger, which was thought to be on the way out in 2009, may now hang on , when an as-yet unnamed replacement arrives. The truck's extreme capability is further conveyed through bold cast-aluminum wheels and rugged, two-tone paint. Four-wheel-drive SuperCab Sport models get the 4.
Two rear-hinged rear doors, which are optional on SuperCab models, can be opened only after the front doors are open. Verdict The Ford Ranger is a dated compact pickup truck that has been surpassed by its competition in size, capability, and refinement. Ford offers three engines in the Ranger. The four-wheel drive can be turned on even while the truck is moving, and operates by a simple switch on the Ford. While its competitors — like the Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Frontier and Dodge Dakota — have grown in dimensions over the years, the Ranger has remained relatively the same size for the past decade. Service intervals are extended to 7500 miles.
Powertrain and ChassisRanger offers three engine choices: a 2. The 2008 Ford Ranger has a standard tire pressure monitoring system, and an iPod jack; options include the off-road package, a 510-watt audio system and Sirius satellite radio. No curtain or side airbags are offered, nor are stability and traction control, but the Ranger scores five and four stars for front and side impacts. It's been refined since it was introduced on its current chassis in the early 1990s, and its powertrain has been updated, but it has not been completely redesigned. Ford offers two cab styles in the Ranger: a regular cab and the longer SuperCab, which sports optional small jump seats in the second row. So expect the little Ford that could to soldier on for the foreseeable future, especially now that Ford will no doubt push its title as the most fuel-efficient truck on the market.
Regular-cab models ride a 111. Reviewers, for the most part, were impressed with the optional features offered on the 2008 Ford Ranger. Design and EquipmentThe 2008 Ranger is available in Regular Cab and in two- and four-door SuperCab configurations. The 2008 Ford Ranger does offer a tire pressure monitoring system. SuperCab Rangers have a 125. Ford has also extended service intervals to 7500 miles in an attempt to lower the Ranger's cost of ownership. The Ranger's interior has better materials than many compact trucks.
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The 2008 Ford Ranger has been available for more than a decade, and deals are widespread. Safety Dual front airbags, tire-pressure monitoring, and anti-lock brakes are standard. It's also nearly identical to the Mazda B-Series. Ford's number for this recall is 17S01. As with most trucks reviewed by TheCarConnection.
I checked out several other pick ups and settled onthe Ranger. Also standard are four-wheel anti-lock brakes, driver and front-passenger air bags, safety belts with front pretensioners for outboard seating positions and side-intrusion door beams. Introduction The Ranger was once a sales leader in a burgeoning class of compact pickup trucks, but in the past 10 years, the compact segment has been abandoned and grown into the mid-size pickup-truck segment. The 2008 Ford Ranger is still available in four- and six-cylinder forms, in rear- or four-wheel drive. At least the Ranger's ergonomics are quite straightforward, with easy-to-use controls. Engine's too small for serious jobs, but it'll handle most household needs.
The lower front-bumper valance has been re-engineered with an integrated, 1-inch air deflector to help reduce drag and return improved fuel economy. Still, the Ranger is the most fuel-efficient truck in its class. Like all jump seats in compact pickups, the Ranger's rear seats are too small to hold adults comfortably. Rear- and four-wheel-drive models are offered, and a dashboard switch can engage four-wheel drive while the vehicle is moving. The 's story stays much the same. A limited run of trucks in eye-catching Grabber Orange will help introduce the 2008 model year with a blast of visual excitement.