A high point in the extended cab pickup market is the Ford Ranger. In 2008 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the Ranger with four versions: XLT, Sport, and FX4. Sales for the Ranger, especially the Ranger Sport, were brisk during 2008 and 2009. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

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There have been several award-winning trucks from Ford over the years, including the Ford Ranger of 1998. There are four trim levels to the Ranger, including EV, XL, XLT, and Splash. The Splash version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1997 the popular 2.5 liter has made this a popular choice for standard cab pickup buyers nationwide.

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The Ranger XLT is equipped with a Ford 2.3 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

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The 2002 Ford Ranger XL was introduced to compete in the extended cab pickup market. The XL is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Ranger which include EV, XL, XLT, and Edge. The two-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

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