Our Review: 2005 Ranger from Ford
Introduction
The 2005 Ranger is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Ford. It is Ford's entry into the REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $14,610 USD in 2005.
Ranger Dimensions
In 2005 the Ranger has an overall length of 188.50 inches and a width of 69.40 inches. It sits a total of 66.20 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 6.70 inches. Front headroom is 39.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Ranger a turning radius of 37.70 inches. It uses 225/70R15 tires with a wheelbase of 111.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Ranger comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V engine in the 2005 Ranger is rated at 18 - 24 miles/gallon city and 22 - 29 miles/gallon highway out of a 17.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Ranger retails for $14,610 USD with a invoice price of $13,816 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $635 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer, AM/FM Radio. Leading optional equipment includes Vehicle Anti-Theft, Limited Slip Differential, Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control.
Exterior color choices include Arizona Beige Metallic, Black, Oxford White, Silver Metallic with interior choices of Medium Dark Flint Cloth Interior, Medium Dark Flint Vinyl Interior, Medium Pebble Cloth Interior, Medium Pebble Vinyl Interior. The Ranger seats 3 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Ford Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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