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Got Something To Haul, Try A Ford Ranger
In 1983 Ronald Regan was president. Ford (not Gerald, but the vehicle manufacturer) introduced a new small size truck. The Ford Ranger was the replacement truck for the former Ford Courier model. Since that time, Ford has produce a new ranger model each year and plans to do so until at least 2012.
Since the truck is not a full size truck, Ford wanted to solve a problem that people had with the Courier and other popular small trucks at the time of the Ranger's introduction. That problem was that a 4x8 sheet of material would not fit inside the bed of the truck. The Ranger's bed was large enough for the material to fit, although it still did not fit between the wheel wells as it would in a full size truck.
The cab of the Ranger is designed to hold two passengers comfortably. Some of the extended models have jump seats that will allow a third or fourth passenger to sit facing sideways behind the driver and passenger seats. While the jump seats are small they provide adequate seating for children or small adults. Thus, the Ranger can be a four person vehicle that will also carry four foot sheets of plywood.
Throughout its production, the Ranger has been a successful vehicle for Ford. With over twenty five years of history, the Ranger remains a good seller. Body style for this truck is now into its fourth generation. The body style has changed as the body styles of the F-series trucks have changed.
For a truck, the Ranger get comparatively better fuel mileage than its larger counterparts. This makes the small truck popular for commuters that want to drive a truck but need the economy of the Ranger.
Currently the Ranger offers the choice of two engine sizes. There is a smaller 2. 3 liter engine and a larger 4. 0 liter engine. The V-6 engine offered in earlier models is no longer being sold.
When the Ranger was first introduced, it was one of many small trucks being sold. Today, the Ranger, along with its Mazda counter part is the only small truck on the market. Dodge and Toyota have increased the size of the Dakota and Tacoma to mid-sized trucks. Ford has promised to continue to make the Ranger until 2012, although the instability of the United States automakers could affect this promise.
According to rumors, in 2012, the Ranger will be replaced with an Australian version of the truck, originally not meant for distribution in the United States. The engine in this truck will be a much smaller 1. 6 liter series. The truck is being test marketed in the United States currently.
The Ranger has proved to be a popular vehicle for Ford for over twenty five years. The fuel economy for a truck has been appreciated by many owners. Engine sizes have grown over the years, but as Americans become more concerned about fuel economy, they have started to decrease once again. Fortunately, the newer engines offer more power with less engine displacement and even better fuel economy.
The Ranger has been a popular truck for Ford for many years. It has offered economy along with the ability to haul items in a small truck. The engine sizes have slowly increased and now have once again began to decrease. Newer engine styles offer as much or more power with the smaller engines. With the uncertainty in the automaker's future, it is hoped that Ford can continue to offer the Ford Ranger until it is able to offer other models to replace this good little truck.
About the Author Andy Zain is the admin of Ford Ranger Forums , a place where fans and owners can get the right information for tuning, customization and general discussions on anything about Ford Ranger. Get the information you need when you visit Ford Truck Forums
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