2008 Ford Ranger XL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door 2.3L

Detailed item info Model OverviewLike its much larger stablemate. the F-150. the 2008 Ford Ranger pickup spans a broad price and equipment range and can be equipped to suit a wide range of uses. There are three different cab configurations (regular cab. and two- or four-door SuperCab). two different bed lengths (six- or seven-foot). three engines with rear- or four-wheel drive. and a bewildering array of four different trims. many of which are available in multiple combinations. Three different engines are offered on the Ranger. A 143-horsepower. 2. 3L four-cylinder engine is standard on XL and XLT two-door SuperCab 4x2 and regular cab 4x2 models. The four-cylinder provides the highest fuel economy of any pickup truck on the market. at an EPA-rated 21 mpg city. 26 mpg highway. On other models. a V6 engine is standard--either a 148-horsepower 3. 0L or a 207-horsepower 4. 0L. All three engines have a five-speed manual transmission standard and five-speed automatic optional. and both V6 engines are optional for a modest amount on lower-trim models. The base XL model comes at an extremely attractive price but is also very modestly equipped. with manual side mirrors. wind-up windows. and black flooring. The XLT is the next step up in price and adds a more accommodating interior and improved exterior appearance. as well as sport bucket seats. air conditioning. an AM/FM/CD player. and a 60/40-split bench seat. The Sport further improves the appearance. including fog lamps. mud flaps. and on some models. upgraded wheels. At the top of the line is the FX4 Off-Road model. which brings a limited-slip rear axle. tow hooks. heavy-duty shocks. skid plates. larger wheels and all-terrain tires. and a number of luxuries inside including keyless entry. power windows. locks. and mirrors. and cruise control. True to its name. the FX4 Off-Road only comes with four-wheel drive. Safety features include a tire pressure monitor. anti-lock brakes. and Ford's Personal Safety System standard on all models. The Ranger also has a reputation for reliability and repeat customers; it has won R. L. Polk & Co. 's Automotive Loyalty Awards five times. according to Ford.