Click HERE to view the 1999 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. 2001 Ford Ranger Biggest arrival for 2001 was the 4.0-liter Single OverHead Cam (SOHC) V6 engine that originally debuted in the 1997 Explorer. Runs and drives good could use some front end work to tighten it up.5 speed manual gets about 35 mpg. I think they only came in the base trim level as well, no SE-5 or LX trim diesels. Distance. 1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series - 1983 Ranger 2.2L Diesel - Looking at buying a 83 with the 2.2 Mazda Perkins diesel engine. The Ranger was introduced in mid-1982 for the 1983 model year and had an available 4-cylinder 59hp 2.2L Mazda/Perkins diesel. The Ford F-Series full-sized pickup which formerly used Ranger as a trim level switched to XLT as the small Ranger came to market. 2000 models-forward now sported two-bulb tail lights instead of 3-bulb. The optional engine is the 2.3-liter OHC four adapted for truck use from the Mustang and Futura car lines, rated at 80 horsepower and 116 lb-ft of torque." This one looks to be in pretty good shape and unusually sound considering it resides in my rust-prone home state. 2008 Ford Ranger 2008 was initially slated to be the Rangers final model year, although partly due to a spike in gas prices, the Ranger was allowed to continue onward for another three years as a more fuel-efficient alternative to full-sized trucks. On a limited number of Rangers with the 72-inch bed, Ford offered as a no-cost option, a bed made from plastic composite material as a way to fight corrosion. This rare Ranger can be found here on craigslist in Burns, Oregon. These trucks are rare and becoming more collectable, even more rare is . Distance. 1995 began the move toward OBDII (required by the EPA for 1996) with the new EEC-V engine management system, and more-integrated electronics. The dealer said to expect a little above 30 mpg on fuel mileage but the two fill-ups I've done show an average fuel mileage of 22 mpg. The lower front-bumper valance was re-engineered with an integrated 1-inch air deflector to help reduce drag and improve fuel economy. It's rated at 73 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 104 lb-ft of torque at 2,600 rpm. Become a member to add images to your comments. Meanwhile, Ford would then also rename the previous years more-basic Off-Road package to FX4 Off Road. Nice truck. 2023 The Ranger Station - 959 Media LLC, Driveshafts, Transmissions & Transfer Case, 5-speed manual overdrive (standard), 5-speed automatic overdrive (optional), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckJ3rwC9CkM. In my neighborhood (just wonder what auto would take that tq?). Id get the truck just for that McCraw had a real gift for understatementhis insufficient "wallop" would translate to a 0-60 time of 14.8 seconds for our unladen base 2.0-liter four-speed manual. Looks as though it took a mild hit to the drivers side, and a piece of the broken top trim has been re-attached. Ranger Sport gets a new black horizontal slat grill. I kind of regret not buying it off him. Trailer hitch receivers were now standard on all models. REDNECK RAPTOR!!! We also made a big deal of the fact that a computer on the assembly line chose the spring rates for each Ranger based on the anticipated mass of its option content. 2009 Ford Ranger The Ford Ranger soldiers onward for 2009. With the introduction of the Ranger as a compact truck, XLS replaced the Ranger name on the F-Series. Engine improvements included enlarging the base four-cylinder engine from 2.3 liters to 2.5 liters (giving it 5 additional hp. I like it! Produced across three generations using a single chassis architecture, the model line was marketed from the 1983 to the 2012 model years (ending retail sales after the 2011 model year). I tried to see where she worked one day but she kept going and I would have been late to work. I dont know why it was back then but a person buying a light-duty diesel for the first time immediately went over to K-Mart and bought a cheap calculator so they could accurately figure out their mileage. It blows my mind why they cant build small sized trucks like these anymoreat least for the USAI would imagine a small, inexpensive, easy to maintain truck would sell like hotcakesI have 94 Ranger that I bought new, and other than oil and fluid changes, tires, two sets of brakes, a timing belt, and a can of Freon every year or so, the thing just keeps on running. Other changes included dropping the 2.3-liter on the Super Cab for the larger 2.9-liter V-6. . Using HIS calculator he was getting 26 mpg at 70 mph which wasnt all that good but it was a lot better than 5. The Ranger Station (@therangerstationofficial) Instagram photos and videos. No obvious external cues (such as a 44 Off-Road decal) were included to indicate the packages presence. 215K miles, 2.3L backed by a 5 speed manual. As you can imagine, not a lot of these diesel Rangers were produced over that time frame. I have to many projects a 1983 Ford Ranger 4 cylinder 4 speed. Ford touts the Ranger's upright 'command seating,' which is an exercise in positive labeling since the rear wall of the cab restricts the seatback adjustability.". I still wonder who she was and her story. The FX4 Level II package is dropped, however the Torsen limited slip rear differential could still be added separately to the FX4 Off Road package. They must have marketing gurus that know more than me. The truck went through various transformations . . Not Mazda. The seller has put some real money into this Ranger, including repairing the broken tail housing of the transmission. He took it to ford and they said that the block had warped. I drive my 1994 XLT Supercab Ranger 47 miles each way to work everyday. It was a old service truck we had and it was in good shape.Gave a 1000 for it from Rollins Truck Lease where I worked. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. For 1983 and 1984, Ford offered a Mazda-sourced naturally aspirated diesel four-cylinder in the Ranger pumping out 59 horsepower and 90 pound-feet of torque. Designers also lowered the trucks hoodline and increased the rear-window size, which greatly improved outward visibility. Unlike the Courier, however, it was available not only with a regular four-cylinder engine, but also with a V-6 or 4-cylinder diesel engine. As an indie shop owner I too had a few and told them to beat it P.D.Q. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. This package goes well above the basic Off-Road Group (or ORP) package It includes: 4.0-liter SOHC V6 engine, Bilstein shock absorbers, high-performance Torsen limited slip 8.8 rear differential with larger axle shafts, 4.10:1 axle gear ratio, 3110.50R15 BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires wrapped around 15 Alcoa forged aluminum wheels, and if you ordered the 5-speed manual transmission, youd also get a highly-coveted manual transfer case shift lever (something not seen since 1997 models). GM's new S trucks offer 1,000-pound and 1,500-pound capabilities." The seller is asking $2,500 or best offer and Im trying my hardest to not pounce on this one. I have a 83 Ford ranger with the original 2.2 Perkins deisel its in pretty good condition since its been sitting for 22 years but it will still fire up and run the truck only has according to odometer 42456 miles . Out of all 1983 Rangers produced only 1% had the diesel engine. Plenty of veg oil (what Mr Diesel invented for anyway) and bio diesel round here, Id want 2 tanks start up/shut dwn on the diesel, run on bio, its important to keep clear lines/fuel pump here. Alas, official EPA city/highway ratings for 1984 ranged from 18/23 mpg (2.3-liter automatic) to 21/28 mpg (2.0-liter manual). 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A carbureted 2.8-liter V-6 remained optional, and newly available was a four-speed automatic transmission. I am the second owner of this truck, I bought it in 1997 from the original owner. I wish I would have bought it back! Filters. Had an 87 S model with the 2.0L engine, 5 speed, no power anything, including no power steering or power brakes. At the time I was a VW Mechanic and drove old Beetles . Oh well. Overview User reviews Trims and Specs Pictures 17 Expand All Collapse All. 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel 2x2 with 4 spd manual transmission. 2l diesel. Keep me in the conversation via email. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Add me to the list of people who truly miss small pickups. Got 160k before selling it, wish I never did. 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