A Better 2005’s Model: The Ford Ranger for 2006
The Ford Ranger is a 4-door truck available at your Ford dealer. The Ranger came in five configurations: Sport, STX, XLT, and FX4. The FX4 configuration is powered by the 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 22 - 23 highway miles and 17 - 18 city. The Ranger competes in the Extended Cab Pickup market segment, in direct competition with Honda.
Under the Hood
The Ranger FX4 is equipped with a Ford 4.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.
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 dimensions of the Ranger FX4 are 69.40 inches wide by 202.90 inches long. It sits 66.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 125.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,995 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,411. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Extended Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2006 Ranger is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 19.50 gallons.
The 2006 Ranger gets 22 - 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is subpar for a extended cab pickup truck.
We Think...
The 2006 model year was telling year for the Ford Ranger. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the FX4 version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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Tags: 4-Door, Extended Cab Pickup, Ford Ranger, FX4, United States market
