Sunday, November 29, 2009

Ford Ranger: Sportiness in a Truck Package


The Ford Ranger is a sporty truck that gives combines the toughness Ford Trucks are known for with the usability, performance and fuel efficiency of a small pick-up.
Four Models of the 2009 Ford Ranger are available to choose from - The Ranger XL, XLT, Sport and the FX4. The Ranger is available in Regular Cab or SuperCab as well as 4x2 and 4x4 configurations depending on the model selected.
The interior of the regular cab seats two or three depending on whether it comes equipped with the 60/40 split bench or bucket seats. The SuperCab can be configured to seat five or six. Cloth seat trim comes standard on all models with leather trimmed seats available on most models.
Standard on the XL is an AM/FM stereo receiver that can be upgraded to the standard AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3/SAT capability with audio input jack sound system that comes standard on all other models.
The Ford Ranger is available in Regular Cab and two and four door versions of the SuperCab.
All models come with a standard 6' styleside cargo box while the XL and XLT have an available 7' Styleside cargo box.
The 2009 Ford Ranger XL, XLT and Sport models come standard with a 143 horsepower 2.3L DOCH I4 engine available in 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. Powering the Ranger FX4 and available for the other models is a 207 horsepower 4.0L V6 also available in 5-speed manual or automatic transmissions.
The 2.3L I4 4x2 with manual transmission achieves an excellent fuel economy rating of 21 city / 26 highway mpg.
When properly equipped the Ford Ranger has a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds - see the specification page for more information on towing capacities, base curb weights and GVWR of the various Ranger configurations.
As with all Ford vehicles the 2009 Ford Ranger boasts a high level of safety and security features. Ford's Personal Safety System comes standard on all models and features dual-stage front airbags and a front passenger sensing system. Other standard safety features include - 4-wheel ABS and a tire pressure monitoring system.
SecuriLock passive anti-theft ignition system comes standard on all models.

1 comment:

Ford trucks accessories said...

Nice post. 2009 Ford Ranger Pick up truck is affordable truck.Interior are quite spacious, with leather seats, front seats are comfortable. They offer maximum of 6,000 pounds. Its is available in two body styles such as regular cab and extended cab. 2009 Ford Ranger offer standard engine.