Ford Ranger 2005: Still America's Best Selling Compact With The
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A Ranger equipped with the German 4.0-liter overhead-cam V6 has
an optional five-speed automatic available complements each
available engine with close ratios for better throttle response
when accelerating, towing a trailer or driving off road. The
Ranger line offers a range of options: Edge, Tremor, and FX4
models are available, with upgraded audio and wheel packages.
There are Regular Cab and Super Cab extended-cab bodies, but no
crew cab.
The 2005 Ranger is available in XL, XLT, Edge, and FX4 and FX4
Level II trim levels, in Regular Cab and two- and four-door
Super Cab configurations. It has two-wheel drive and four-wheel
drive. A 7-foot box option is available on XLT Regular Cab
Styleside models. Five-speed manual and five-speed automatic
transmissions are available.
The Ford Ranger 2005 has 3 engines to choose from: The 2.3-liter
four-cylinder is a modern dual overhead-cam design with four
valves per cylinder rated at 143 horsepower and 154 pound-feet
of torque. The optional 3.0-liter V6 is a traditional
overhead-valve engine rated 154 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of
torque. This engine has flexible fuel capability, which can
operate on ethanol, gasoline or any combination of the two fuels
in the same tank. This engine is standard on all 4x2 SuperCab
models equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission.
XLT adds chrome trim, interior amenities (including a CD player,
tilt wheel, full carpeting), and useful truck accessories (rear
step bumper, sliding rear window, mud flaps). XLT 4WD models get
step bars and fog lights, 16-inch aluminum wheels.
Edge models feature upgraded shock tuning and larger wheels and
tires. Edge comes in 4x2 and 4x4 editions, but either way it
rides at the 4x4 height. It also has either a 6-disc in-dash CD
player or an MP3 player, depending on the model. The Tremor
package includes an upgraded Pioneer AM/FM/MP3/6CD system with a
510-watt amp, 10-inch bass subwoofer and four large speakers. A
high-output alternator keeps the current flowing and white-faced
gauges add interior style. The Tremor package also includes
five-spoke 16-inch wheels.
The FX4 comes with heavy-duty shocks, skid plates, all-terrain
tires, and a limited-slip rear differential. The FX4 Level II
package gets Bilstein shocks tuned for improved handling on and
off road. The package includes a Torsen limited-slip axle,
eight-hole Alcoa forged aluminum wheels and 31x10.5-inch B.F.
Goodrich All-Terrain T/A tires. It comes with stainless steel
front tow hooks, black wheel lip moldings, and skid plates that
cover the front suspension and differential, transfer case, and
fuel tank.
Standard safety features include Four-wheel anti-lock brakes,
frontal air bags and safety belts with front pretensioners,
outboard seating positions and side intrusion door beams, LATCH
child seat mounts are provided in the front passenger seat on
all models, 24-hour Roadside Assistance on all models.
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