1997 Ford Ranger XL specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

Change trim
MSRP
Reg Cab 107.9" WB XL
$11,070
Reg Cab 113.9" WB XL
$11,455
Reg Cab 107.9" WB XLT
$12,840
Reg Cab 113.9" WB XLT
$13,370
Supercab 125.4" WB XL
$14,415
Reg Cab 107.9" WB SPLASH
$14,945
Supercab 125.4" WB XLT
$15,015
Reg Cab 107.9" WB XL 4WD
$16,365
Supercab 125.4" WB SPLASH
$16,575
Reg Cab 113.9" WB XL 4WD
$16,835
Reg Cab 107.9" WB XLT 4WD
$17,905
Supercab 125.4" WB XL 4WD
$17,980
Reg Cab 107.9" WB STX 4WD
$18,150
Reg Cab 113.9" WB XLT 4WD
$18,495
Reg Cab 113.9" WB STX 4WD
$18,740
Supercab 125.4" WB STX 4WD
$19,305
Reg Cab 107.9" WB SPLASH 4WD
$19,375
Supercab 125.4" WB XLT 4WD
$19,390
Supercab 125.4" WB SPLASH 4WD
$20,325
$14,415
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Ford Ranger XL

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
112 hp
147 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
10.28 x 1.33 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System

Electrical

95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
2.3L/140
Displacement
112 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
135 @ 2400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

39 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
36 in
Second Head Room
41 in
Second Leg Room
16 in
Second Shoulder Room
20 in
Second Hip Room
125 in
Wheelbase
201 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
3
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
64 in
Height, Overall
33 in
Overhang, Front
40 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
73 in
Cab to End of Frame
26 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not Available in
Ground Clearance, Front
6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
72 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
52 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
54 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
40 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
16 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
54 in
Tailgate Width
37 ft³
Cargo Volume
22 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

Steering

44 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Power
Steering Type

Suspension

Ford Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Twin-I-Beam
Axle Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
14.0 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
14.0 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
P195/70R14SL
Spare Tire Size
P195/70R14SL
Rear Tire Size
P195/70R14SL
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,949 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,291 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
3,240 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,260 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,260 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
4,800 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
4,634 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,240 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,500 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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