Ford Ranger III
The Ford Ranger III (1998–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 58 versions in the United States and Canada.
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Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760–5,120 mm TC | 4,788–5,154 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm TC | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,620–1,720 mm TC | 1,735–1,763 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840–3,190 mm TC | 2,835–3,198 mm |
| Front track | 1,490 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,460 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,392–1,633 kg TC | – |
| Electric | ||
| Range (EPA/NRCan) | 80–105 km EPA | – |
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011: ★★☆☆☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
5,245 complaints for model years 1998–2011. 509 crashes · 101 fires · 422 injuries · 25 deaths
- Airbags 1,713
- Tyres 435
- Body and structure 408
- Suspension 302
- Speed control 286
- Brakes 124
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 58 versions of the Ford Ranger III
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United States 36 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2011 | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km | – |
| 2011 | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km | – |
| 1998–2011 | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km | – |
| 2011 | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km | – |
| 2010–2011Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km | – |
| 2011Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km | – |
| 2003–2010CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km | – |
| 1999–2010CLKUP | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 307–345 g/km | – |
| 2010 | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km | – |
| 1998–2009 | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km | – |
| 1998–2009CLKUP | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km | – |
| 1998–2008 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km | – |
| 2001–2008 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km | – |
| 2001–2008CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km | – |
| 2001–2008CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km | – |
| 2001–2003FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km | – |
| 2001–20024V DOHC, CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km | – |
| 2001–20024V DOHC | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km | – |
| 1999–2001Lead Acid | Electric motor | Electric | Automatic | – | 58 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 80 km |
| 1998–2001 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km | – |
| 2001CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km | – |
| 2000–20010.0004, CLKUP · CLKUP | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km | – |
| 1999–2000NiMH | Electric motor | Electric | Automatic | – | 47–56 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 89–105 km |
| 1998–2000CLKUP · 2.5E-R, CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km | – |
| 20002.5E-R | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km | – |
| 2000FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km | – |
| 2000FLEX-FUEL | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km | – |
| 2000FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km | – |
| 2000FLEX-FUEL | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km | – |
| 20004.0E-R | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km | – |
| 1999–20000.0004 | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km | – |
| 20004.0E-R, CLKUP | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km | – |
| 1999FFV, CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km | – |
| 1999FFV | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km | – |
| 1999FFV, CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km | – |
| 1999FFV | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km | – |
Canada 22 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011Pickup truck: Small | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.0–11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 253–271 g/km |
| 2010–2011Pickup truck: Small | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.9–10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 228–239 g/km |
| 2009–2011Pickup truck: Small | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.4–15.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 308–352 g/km |
| 2008–2011Pickup truck: Small | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 13.5–14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 311–336 g/km |
| 2007–2009Pickup truck: Standard · Pickup truck: Small | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 235 g/km |
| 2007–2008Pickup truck: Standard · Pickup truck: Small | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262 g/km |
| 2008Pickup truck: Small | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 14.1–14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 324–340 g/km |
| 2008Pickup truck: Small | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 13.0–14.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 299–324 g/km |
| 2007–2008Pickup truck: Standard · Pickup truck: Small | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.9–15.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 320–363 g/km |
| 2007–2008Pickup truck: Standard · Pickup truck: Small | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 322 g/km |
| 1998–2007Pickup truck: Standard | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 12.8–14.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 294–329 g/km |
| 2001–2007Pickup truck: Standard | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.3–15.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 306–361 g/km |
| 1998–2007Pickup truck: Standard | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 13.3–15.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 306–361 g/km |
| 2002–2006Pickup truck: Standard | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.9–11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 251–271 g/km |
| 2002–2006Pickup truck: Standard | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.1–10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 232–237 g/km |
| 1998–2006Pickup truck: Standard | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.7–16.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 315–370 g/km |
| 2003Pickup truck: Standard | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | 18.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 293 g/km |
| 1998–2000Pickup truck: Standard | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 13.6–15.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 313–357 g/km |
| 1998–1999Pickup truck: Standard | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.8–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 271–274 g/km |
| 1998–1999Pickup truck: Standard | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.8–10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 248–251 g/km |
| 1999Pickup truck: Standard | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | 19.1–20.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 306–334 g/km |
| 1999Pickup truck: Standard | 3.0 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed manual | 17.6–18.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 282–288 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.