Truck of the Year for 1992: The Ford Ranger

It is common to find buyers of the Ford Ranger enthusiastic about their purchase. The Ranger has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for years. It is considered an institution of a truck and the 1992 model is no exception. The Ford Ranger falls into the standard cab pickup for the family category. The Ranger inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Fords year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Ford Ranger Engine Specs

The restyled Ranger S is equipped with a Ford 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The Vulcan engine is paired with a Ford 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

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.

The fuel system for the 1992 Ranger is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 16.30 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Ranger S are 66.80 inches wide by 188.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 63.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 113.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

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.

The listed retail price in 1992 (MSRP) was $10,196, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1992 Ranger gets 23 - 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 - 23 in the city. This is exceptional for a standard cab pickup truck.

In 1991 and 1992 the Ranger S was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

We Think...

The 1992 model year was telling year for the Ford Ranger. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the S version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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