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.

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

Ranger Sport Statistics

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

The standard warranty period for the Ranger is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 Ranger is a traditional EFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.00 gallons.

The 1997 Ranger gets 20 - 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is average for a standard cab pickup truck.

In Summary

The 1997 model year was unsuccessful for the Ford Ranger. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Sport version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Ford Ranger, Sport, Standard Cab Pickup

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