There's been a lot of talk about the Ford Ranger for 1997. As a leading truck in the standard cab pickup market the Ranger (and in this case specically the STX version) has maintained a high standard. The 2-door Ranger is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect truck to help Ford as a brand in general.

1997 Ford Ranger STX Specs

The Ranger STX is equipped with a Ford 4.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The fuel system for the 1997 Ranger is a EFI 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 17.00 gallons.

The Ranger uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Ranger STX are 69.40 inches wide by 184.30 inches long. It sits 67.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 108.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $19,375, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,385. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The Ranger STX received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 20 - 22 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Ford Ranger

The 1996 model began the promise of the Ford Ranger. The 1997 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Ranger STX will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Ford Ranger, Standard Cab Pickup, STX, United States market

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