2009 Ford Ranger Model Information

MSRP: $15,835 - $25,235

With ratings at 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, the 2.3L 4-cylinder Ford Ranger continues to be the most fuel efficient pickup in the U.S.

Ranger Truck Trim Levels and Body Styles

Ranger pickups are built in four trim levels: XL, XLT, Sport and FX4 Off-Road, each with varying degrees of standard features and options. XLT trucks have body-color front and rear bumpers. A chrome H-bar grill is standard on 4x2 XLT trucks. The Ranger Sport has a black grille with a body-color surround. Move up to a Sport SuperCab for standard step bars. Sport SuperCab 4x4 trucks and FX4 models have standard skid plates to protect the truck's underbody. Rangers are available as Regular Cabs and as two-door or four-door SuperCab pickup trucks. A 7-foot bed is optional on XL and XLT Regular Cab trucks.

Ranger Powertrains

Two engine choices: * 2.3L 4-cylinder - 143 hp / 154 lb.-ft. torque (standard engine for XL and XLT 4x2 Regular Cab and 2-door SuperCabs * 4.0L V-6 - 207 hp / 238 lb.-ft. torque A 5-speed manual transmission is standard with both engines; a 5-speed automatic is available.

Safety Features

Ranger's standard safety features include: * Tire Pressure Monitoring System * SecuriLock® anti-theft system * anti-lock brakes * driver and front passenger air bags (sensors help detect if a child is in the passenger seat, keeping bag from deploying) * Safety belts with front pretensioners * reinforced door beams to help protect occupants during a side impact * LATCH seat mounts in front passenger seats

Ford Ranger Audio Systems

Audio systems (except the basic AM/FM) have an audio input jack and are MP3 capable. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available on XL, XLT, Sport and FX4 Off-road trucks.The 2009 Ford Ranger is a great truck for New Hampshire driving. This compact pickup truck offers regular-cab and extended SuperCab models spanning four trim packages. SuperCabs are available with two rear fold-down jump seats and back-hinged rear access doors. Regular cab models offer 6- and 7-foot cargo beds; SuperCabs use the 6-foot only. The 2009 Ford Ranger is available with two engines: a 143-hp 2.3-liter 4-cylinder or a 207-hp 4.0-liter V6. Both are available with manual or automatic transmission. The 148-hp 3.0-liter V6 has been discontinued. Maximum towing capacity is 5980 lb. Rear-wheel drive is standard. Ranger offers part-time 4-wheel drive that includes a low-range gear for off-roading, but should not be left engaged on dry pavement. ABS is standard. No side airbags are offered. A Class III trailer hitch is now standard on all models.

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