Ford Ranger - Generation 1.2 (2003-2006)

FORD RANGER (2003-2006)

A 2003 update gave the Ranger a new face but the same old engines and space still remains. New for this version are an automatic transmission for the Trekker and a new Hurricane model.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	4x4 XLT/Limited Edition	4x2 Hurricane	4x2 Trekker	4x2 XL
Years Available	Regular Model: February 2003-October 2006. Limited Edition: August 2003-2004	January 2005-October 2006	February 2003-October 2006	February 2003-October 2006
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2.5 SOHC 8V I4 Turbocharged	2.5 SOHC 8V I4 Turbocharged	2.5 SOHC 8V I4 Turbocharged	2.9 SOHC 8V I4
Horsepower	117hp @ 3,500rpm	117hp @ 3,500rpm	117hp @ 3,500rpm	94hp @ 4,000rpm
Torque	280Nm @ 2,000rpm	280Nm @ 2,000rpm	280Nm @ 2,000rpm	200Nm @ 2,500rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Distributor Type	Distributor Type	Distributor Type	Distributor Type
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,128mm	5,128mm	5,128mm	5,128mm
Width	1,750mm	1,750mm	1,750mm	1,695mm
Height	1,750mm	1,750mm	1,750mm	1,625mm
Wheelbase	3,000mm	3,000mm	3,000mm	2,985mm
Curb Weight	1,680kg	1,613kg	1,603kg (MT), 1,623kg (AT)	1,530kg
Body Style	4 Door Pick Up	4 Door Pick Up	4 Door Pick Up	4 Door Pick Up
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Leaf Spring	Leaf Spring	Leaf Spring	Leaf Spring
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires	265/70 R15	235/75 R15	235/75 R15	195 R14C
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	None	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Limited Slip Differential	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None (Regular Model) or Front (Limited Edition)	None	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Two Tone Paint. Limited Edition Adds: Drop In Bed Liner, Side Step Board	Adds: Body Color Wheel Arch Moulding, Overfender, Bed Liner	Adds: Body Side Protection Mouldings, Chrome Door Handles, Side Mirrors and Grille, Chrome Rear Step Board with Trailer Hitch, Body Color Front Bumper with Chrome Strip, Inner Tie-Down Hooks, Black Wheel Arch Moulding, Internal Tie Down Hooks	External Rope Rails and Load Rest
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Fixed
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric (Regular Model) or Leather (Limited Edition)	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric/Vinyl
Other Interior Features	Adds: None. Limited Edition Adds: All Leather Interior	Adds: None	Adds: Silver Accents, Panel Light Control, Rear Defogger	Foldable Rear Seat, Blue Gauges
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD	AM/FM/CD	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	4	4	4	2
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	None	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES			Automatic transmission added in January 2005.
RIVALS	Isuzu D-Max, Isuzu Fuego, Mitsubishi Strada, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Hilux