The 2010 Ford Ranger: A Positive And Personable Look
January 28th, 2012
When Ford engineers sat down to come up with a light-weight truck they prescribed it to be rugged, trustworthy, and efficient; the Ranger Fremont NE was the outcome. It put rubber to road in 1983 and has not looked back. With a few minor upgrades over the years the Ford Ranger Fremont has stuck to its roots while other manufacturers have moved away from the compact truck field. Coming in three versions the Ford Ranger is suitable for any situation. The base Ford Ranger XL is stock with a standard 2-door and a super-cab 2-door. The XL has a 2.3L DOHC engine, five-speed manual overdrive transmission, gas-charged shocks, AdvanceTrac with RSC, anti-lock brakes, a tire pressure monitoring system, and fifteen-inch 7-spoke steel wheels. The Ford Ranger XLT is available in the base two-door, super-cab 2-door, and the super-cab four-door. It has an optional 4.0L SOHC V6 or the four-cylinder engine, a electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case, class III towing capability, optional AM/FM stereo with CD player, SIRIUS satellite radio, and fifteen-inch 7-spoke steel rims. The Ford Ranger Sport comes in the 2 and four-door super-cab. The Sport has 4.0L SOHC V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, step bars, an upgradable AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD system,, and sixteen-inch Y-spoke cast aluminum rims.
With a proven history of reliability and buyer-friendly upgrades to choose from, it’s no shock the Ford Ranger will continue its storied reign at the top. Add in the fact that the Ford Ranger is well priced against its foreign foes and it’s no surprise they continue to out pace the competition. Ford Ranger titleholders are also happy to learn that their Rangers have one of the highest resale profits in their class. If you’re looking to buy a vehicle to pass down a full workload, the Ford Ranger should be on your short list.