The Ranger XLT is equipped with a Ford 4.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford 5-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Extended Cab Pickup arena.

The Ranger uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Ranger is 188.50 inches long, 69.40 inches wide, and 66.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.40 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $16,780 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $15,669. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 Ranger's traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel tank holds 17.00 gallons.

The 2008 Ranger gets 20 - 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 - 16 in the city. This is exceptional for a extended cab pickup truck.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Ford Ranger XLT sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Ranger.

Tags: 2-Door, Extended Cab Pickup, Ford Ranger, United States market, XLT

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