Ford treated the Ranger to a number of power train and appearance upgrades, but the Ranger’s steady evolution from Spartan econo-truck to comfortable, do it all pick-up continues. The Ranger, like the other trucks in Ford’s stable, places renewed emphasis on off-road. The new brush-whackin’ package is labeled FX4, and should keep Ranger owners from having to raid their 401Ks to purchase aftermarket gear. Available on the 2 wheel driver SuperCab chassis, the FX4 option includes an 8.8 in. rear axle with 4.10:1 gear ratio, a Torsen limited slip differential, heavy duty springs, the 4.0 liter V6, a heavier front skidplate and fuel tank skidplate, tow hooks front and rear, FX4 graphics, front rubber ‘Slush’ mats and forged alloy wheels mounted with 31 in. x 10.5 in, BF Goodrich T/A KO tires.
Swimming against the industry tide, Ford has more manual transmissions models available for the Rangers. Each of the Ranger’s three available engines can be teamed with either a 5 speed manual or 5 speed automatic transmission. Off-roading purist will appreciate that the FX4 Rangers with manual transmissions will also come with manual transfer case. Automatic versions come with electronic transfer case. The Ranger is aimed at a younger demographic than many of Ford’s larger trucks, so sound systems matter. The Ranger offers an optional MP3/CD player audio head unit, the first of its kind in a compact pickup.
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