Our Review of the 2009 Ford Ranger FX4
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Ford Ranger series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their truck. The 6-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Ford Ranger Engine Specs
The Ranger FX4 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.
Fuel is handled for the Ranger is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Ranger has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The Ranger is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Extended Cab Pickup.
The standard warranty period for the Ranger is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the extended cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
The Ranger FX4 received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2009 model year was telling year for the Ford Ranger. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the FX4 version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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Tags: 2-Door, Extended Cab Pickup, Ford Ranger, FX4, United States market
