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 three versions: EV, XL, and XLT. Sales for the Ranger, especially the Ranger XLT, were brisk during 1999 and 2000. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.

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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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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 1996 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.

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Several things can be said about the Ford Ranger series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

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