There have been several award-winning trucks from Ford over the years, including the Ford Ranger of 2008. There are four trim levels to the Ranger, including XLT, Sport, and FX4. The FX4 version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 4.0 liter has made this a popular choice for extended cab pickup buyers nationwide.

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The Ranger Sport is equipped with a Ford 2.3 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

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The C6500 Kodiak C6C042 is equipped with a Isuzu 7.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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One of the staples of the Extended Cab Pickup segment is the Ford Ranger. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the Ranger with four versions: XL, XLT, Edge, and FX4. Sales for the Ranger, especially the Ranger FX4, were brisk during 2005 and 2006. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.

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