Hey guys,

I bought a 2004 with a busted front bumper, so i'm looking to replace it. Since i have to get a new one anyways, I figured I might as well pick the front end that I actually like the look of, as I dont think my stock front end looks very good.
Is there any resource to see pictures of all the different front end/ bumper styles?
Or is there a good resource for which years and trim packages came with each one? that would help cut down on the amount of junkyard trips to find what i want.

Thank you!

 

This article at TRS shows some of the differences. It doesn't show every combo available, but it's still a pretty good example.

Ford Ranger History 1983-2011 - The Ranger Station

 

Wow that actually really helped a lot!

I think I want a 2001-2003 front end instead of my 2004. I like those round fog lights and the full mesh grill. Hopefully when I see those years in my color pop up at the junkyard they’ll have it!

 

Understand that the generation you're referring to is now 20 years old. My 2003 is at the end of the model year but in five months will be 20 years old. Junkyards tend to cut vehicles off at 25 years of age since they assume people don't have those vehicles anymore. I wouldn't hang around waiting for your color to show up in your local yard if they have similar opinions. The grille, header panel, hinges, hood latch, and bumper can all be bought new. The only part you won't find new is the 2001-2003 Edge hood, which is fiberglass and not reproduced. I recently bought one for my 2002 XLT and I had it shipped from Wisconsin because I couldn't find the same color locally.