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1997 Ford Ranger XLT specs & colors

$11,070
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1997 Ford Ranger XLT

Showing the 1997 Ford Ranger Reg Cab 107.9" WB XL

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Key specs

Color options

Interior

Graphite

Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Packages

$0

Starting MSRP

  • base vehicle

Specifications

Spare Wheel Size N/A in
Rear Wheel Size 14.0 x 5.5 in
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Size 14.0 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 95
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 135 @ 2400
Engine Oil Cooler Not Available
Displacement 2.3L/140
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 112 @ 4800
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 459.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 23 MPG
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 27 MPG
Cruising Range - City 391.00 mi
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.79
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.50
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.72
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.20
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
Transfer Case Model Not Available
Trans Power Take Off Not Available
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High Not Available
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.40
Transfer Case Power Take Off Not Available
Trans Description Cont. Again Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low Not Available
Trans Type 5
Axle Type - Front Twin-I-Beam
Axle Type - Rear Ford Semi-Floating
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Front Coil Spring
Frame Type Ladder
Brake Type Power
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Brake ABS System Rear Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness Not Available in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 10.28 x 1.33 in
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 17.0 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx Not Available gal
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 38.80 ft
Steering Type Manual
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.50 ft
Spare Tire Size T135/80D15
Rear Tire Size P195/70R14SL
Front Tire Size P195/70R14SL
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 300 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4220.00 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating 4800 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity 1257.00 lbs
Option Weight - Front 0.00 lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Curb Weight 2963.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating 4434.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight N/A lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight 2963.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear 1191 lbs
Curb Weight - Front 1772 lbs
As Spec'd Payload 1257.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear 0.00 lbs
Ground to Top of Load Floor 26.7 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper 43.0 in
Front Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Ground Clearance, Front Not Available in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper 184.2 in
Ground Clearance, Rear 6.2 in
Height, Overall 63.9 in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor 71.8 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height 16.4 in
Front Hip Room 52.8 in
Front Head Room 39.1 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume Not Available ft³
Passenger Capacity 3
Cargo Box Width @ Floor 54.4 in
Tailgate Width 54.4 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper N/A in
Length, Overall N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 40.4 in
Overhang, Front 32.9 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 69.4 in
Cab to End of Frame 72.2 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear 51.9 in
Cargo Volume 37.4 ft³
Second Head Room N/A in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Wheelbase 107.9 in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Front Leg Room 42.4 in
3.45 axle ratio Standard
City 17/hwy 23 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) Standard
Color-keyed interior A/B-pillar moldings Standard
(5) 14" x 5.5" 5-hole argent styled steel wheels w/bright hub caps Standard
Rear-wheel anti-lock brake system Standard
Color-keyed rear-of-cab coat hook Standard
Adjustable height front shoulder safety belts Standard
Gas-pressurized shock absorbers Standard
Single-note horn Standard
Dual door-operated front dome light Standard
Color-keyed headliner Standard
Color-keyed full-width instrument panel pad-inc: side window demisters, air registers, color-keyed applique Standard
Manual steering Standard
Tinted glass Standard
Trip odometer Standard
Day/night interior rearview mirror Standard
Color-keyed vinyl sun visors Standard
17.0 gallon fuel tank Standard
Front stabilizer bar Standard
Cigarette lighter Standard
Limited service spare tire Standard
Color-keyed plastic door trim panels w/padded armrest & black door handles Standard
Black windshield surround moldings Standard
Black plastic steering wheel Standard
Aero headlights Standard
Vinyl bench seat Standard
Dual black sail-mounted mirrors Standard
P195/70R14SL all-season SBR BSW tires Standard
Color-keyed glove box Standard
Electronic engine controls (EEC-V) Standard
5-speed manual transmission w/OD Standard
4220# GVWR/1250# maximum payload Standard
2750# capacity semi-floating rear axle Standard
Ash tray Standard
City 18/hwy 24 (3.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, seat belt Standard
Pwr brakes Standard
Easily removable tailgate w/black handle Standard
City 21/hwy 25 (2.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) Standard
Rear-wheel anti-lock brake system Standard
95 amp alternator Standard
Plastic-head single-key ignition/door lock system Standard
Black vinyl floor covering w/insulation Standard
Painted grille w/painted molding Standard
2.3L (140) SEFI I4 engine Standard
6' pickup box Standard
Driver's door illuminated entry Standard
Black spoiler Standard
Painted front bumper Standard
Rear wheel drive Standard
Black front/rear mud flaps Standard
Driver air bag Standard
City 23/hwy 27 (2.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) Standard
Inside hood release Standard
Black door sill scuff plates Standard
Painted rear step bumper w/safety chain holes Standard
Tri-color tail lights Standard
Fuel/temp/oil pressure gauges & voltmeter Standard
2400# capacity twin I-beam front axle Standard
1950# capacity front coil/2550# capacity rear multi-leaf springs Standard
Dual intermittent windshield washers Standard
(3) 12 volt pwr points Standard
58 amp-hour (540 CCA) maintenance-free battery w/battery saver Standard

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