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1997 Ford Ranger XLT specs & colors

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
$12,840
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Ford Ranger XLT

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Royal Blue
Saddle

Packages

  • $1,880

    Starting MSRP

    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • pwr steering
    • XLT group
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    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • pwr steering
    • XLT group
    • air cond
  • $1,075

    Starting MSRP

    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • pwr steering
    • XLT group
  • $3,670

    Starting MSRP

    • pwr steering,XLT group,luxury group,passenger air bag

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
160 hp
112 hp
147 hp
Horsepower
2
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 )
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 )

Electrical

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

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 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
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
64 in
Height, Overall
33 in
Overhang, Front
43 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
72 in
Cab to End of Frame
27 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
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
3
Passenger Capacity
37 ft³
Cargo Volume

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

P225/70R14SL
Front Tire Size
P225/70R14SL
Rear Tire Size
P225/70R14SL
Spare Tire Size
14.0 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
14.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,434 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
2,977 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,220 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,780 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,197 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
2,977 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,243 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,243 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

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