What is the holy grale of any pre 2011 Ford Rangers?
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I was wondering what other people thought was the best year and model Ford Ranger ever made? I have a black 2008 XLT 4x4 and love it but to me a red 2006 FX4 Level II would be the holy grale of Ford Rangers. What are yall's opinion?
Last edited by Ross's Ranger; 07-06-2014 at 03:24 PM. Reason: What is the holy grale of any pre 2011 Ford Ranger?
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1997-2002 Ranger EV, only 1,500 made, never sold only leased but some were purchased after the lease was up and can be bought now, most were destroyed on lease return.
Nothing special in looks, all were regular cab and 2WD.
Nothing special in performance.
But what they were was a Ford Factory ELECTRIC Ranger.
You can pick them up for $5,000-$6,000 and add a battery pack for $10,000-$15,000
Nothing special in looks, all were regular cab and 2WD.
Nothing special in performance.
But what they were was a Ford Factory ELECTRIC Ranger.
You can pick them up for $5,000-$6,000 and add a battery pack for $10,000-$15,000
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I'd say a twin stick level 2 was the "best", its at least the most desired for people but i personally have driven two 5 speed rangers with the 4.0L SOHC and absolutely hated them both.
Those electric rangers are so weird! I saw one at the junkyard a few weeks ago
Those electric rangers are so weird! I saw one at the junkyard a few weeks ago
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I have a twin stick 02 FX4 which is equivalent to the L II. It works great off-road but my 89 STX (factory hi-rider) with 5 spd manual and TTB was a little better off-road. The problem with the STX, it was a little low on power with the 2.9 L engine. If it had the 4.0 SOHC engine it would have been great.
I could have gotten the 89 STX with twin sticks but went with the one that had the electronic shift because of some other options. I was always concerned the electronic shift would fail me. The only time I had a problem with the push button shift, in the almost 200K miles I owned it, was when I forgot to reconnect the switch after doing some other work in the dash.
It would be hard to decide on which one I liked the best overall but the extra power sure is nice because I tow my race car a lot.
I could have gotten the 89 STX with twin sticks but went with the one that had the electronic shift because of some other options. I was always concerned the electronic shift would fail me. The only time I had a problem with the push button shift, in the almost 200K miles I owned it, was when I forgot to reconnect the switch after doing some other work in the dash.
It would be hard to decide on which one I liked the best overall but the extra power sure is nice because I tow my race car a lot.
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Decent ride but not the end all for Rangers.
Wheels are decent, hood stands out but the rest is all bolt on, most of which you can buy from other Ranger models.
??? Was thenLighting Bolt Ranger power by a high powered engine ?
I am thinking no.
Like the old saying goes, You can't buy a Ranger, you build one !
Wheels are decent, hood stands out but the rest is all bolt on, most of which you can buy from other Ranger models.
??? Was thenLighting Bolt Ranger power by a high powered engine ?
I am thinking no.
Like the old saying goes, You can't buy a Ranger, you build one !
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