1997 Ford Ranger XLT specs & colors

Regular 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
$16,365
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Ford Ranger XLT

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

  • $455

    Starting MSRP

    • aluminum wheels
    • manual locking hubs
    • fog lamps

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
16 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
147 hp
Horsepower
3
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

162 @ 3250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
147 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.0L/182
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
16 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
7.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

Ford Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Twin-Traction 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
15.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
15.0 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
P215/75R15SL
Spare Tire Size
P215/75R15SL
Rear Tire Size
P215/75R15SL
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

1,250 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,250 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,410 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,350 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,060 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,660 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,410 lbs
Curb Weight
5,010 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
6,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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