1997 Ford Ranger XLT specs & colors

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT

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Key specs

2-door
3 seats
147.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
184.2" length, 64.3" height
Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Graphite

Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Packages

XL PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

$0

Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
XL PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

$455

Starting MSRP
- aluminum wheels
- manual locking hubs
- fog lamps

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Size: N/A
Rear Wheel Size: 15.0 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size: 15.0 x 6.0 in
Spare Tire Size: P215/75R15SL
Rear Tire Size: P215/75R15SL
Front Tire Size: P215/75R15SL

Weight & Capacity

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

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