Body | Regular Cab 6ft bed | Regular Cab 7ft bed | Extended Cab 6ft bed | Extended Cab 6ft bed |
Wheelbase | 2,832 mm | 2,985 mm | 3,193 mm | 3,193 mm |
Length | 4,811 mm | 5,039 mm | 5,174 mm | 5,174 mm |
Width | 1,760 mm | 1,760 mm | 1,763 mm | 1,763 mm |
Height | 1,681 mm | 1,681 mm | 1,684 mm | 1,684 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,366 kg | 1,384 kg | 1,438 kg | 1,438 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 76 L | 74 L | 74 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 996 mm | 996 mm | 996 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,384 mm | 1,384 mm | 1,384 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,339 mm | 1,339 mm | 1,339 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,077 mm | 1,077 mm | 1,077 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 846 mm | 846 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 356 mm | 356 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 493 mm | 493 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 0 mm | 1,019 mm | 1,019 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,077 mm (over 1 row) | 1,077 mm (over 1 row) | 2,096 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,096 mm (over 2 rows) |
2006 Ford Ranger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The rear jump seats are suitable only for children. see full Ford Ranger review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear compartment of Ranger extended cab is smaller and has side-facing jumpseats. see full Ford Ranger review |
Trim | XL | STX | Sport | XLT |
Standard Engine | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@5250 154 lb-ft@3750 | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@5250 154 lb-ft@3750 |
Optional Engine(s) | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 |
  | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 |   |   | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range |   | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Standard Tires | 225/70R15 tires | 225/70R15 tires | 235/75R15 tires | 225/70R15 tires |
Optional Tires | 235/75R15 tires |   |   | 235/75R15 tires |
Trim | XLT |
Standard Engine | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@5250 154 lb-ft@3750 |
Optional Engine(s) | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 |
  | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Standard Tires | 225/70R15 tires |
Optional Tires | 235/75R15 tires |
Trim | STX | Sport | XLT | FX4 Off-Road | FX4 Level II |
Standard Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 |
Optional Engine(s) | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 |   |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Optional Drivetrain(s) |   | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |   |   |
Standard Tires | 225/70R15 tires | 235/75R15 tires | 225/70R15 tires | 255/70R16 tires | 31x10.5R15 tires |
Optional Tires |   | 235/70R16 tires | 255/70R16 tires | 31x10.5R15 tires |   |
  |   | 255/70R16 tires |   |   |   |
Trim | XL | STX | Sport | XLT | FX4 Off-Road |
Standard Engine | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@5250 154 lb-ft@3750 | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@5250 154 lb-ft@3750 | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 |
Optional Engine(s) | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 | 4.0L V6 OHC-2v 207 hp@5250 238 lb-ft@3000 |   |
  | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 |   |   | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 148 hp@4900 180 lb-ft@3950 |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | 4WD, part-time w/low range |   | 4WD, part-time w/low range | 4WD, part-time w/low range |   |
Standard Tires | 225/70R15 tires | 225/70R15 tires | 235/75R15 tires | 225/70R15 tires | 255/70R16 tires |
Optional Tires | 235/75R15 tires |   | 235/70R16 tires | 255/70R16 tires | 31x10.5R15 tires |
  |   |   | 255/70R16 tires |   |   |
2006 Ford Ranger Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The 4.0L is a peppy motor. Granted it is not the most powerful but it is respectable. see full Ford Ranger review |
2006 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
My latest Ranger has a 4.0 L 5 speed and really hauls a$$. I would have rather had another 3.0 L 4x4 for the great gas mileage - but this 4.0 liter is very inpressive on big hills and pulling a trailer. The tranny is silky smooth. Very nice manual box. see full Ford Ranger review |
2006 Ford Ranger Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 148-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
I wish Ford had offered the DOHC 3.0L Duratec engine (200HP) in the Ranger instead of the 4.0 SOHC engine. The 3.0L Vulcan engine really needs about 50 more HP. see full Ford Ranger review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 207-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Maximum engine for this year was a 207 HP V6 see full Ford Ranger review |
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