1997 Ford Ranger XLT specs & colors

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT

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Key specs

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

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Graphite

Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Royal Blue

Saddle

Packages

XLT LUXURY PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

$3,670

Starting MSRP
- pwr steering,XLT group,luxury group,passenger air bag
XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

$1,075

Starting MSRP
- elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- pwr steering
- XLT group
XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

$1,880

Starting MSRP
- elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- pwr steering
- XLT group
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$1,880

Starting MSRP
- elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- pwr steering
- XLT group
- air cond

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 10.28 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

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

Engine

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

Measurements

Passenger Capacity: 3
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume: 44 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: 84 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 6 in
Ground Clearance, Front: Not Available in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 27 in
Cab to End of Frame: 84 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 49 in
Overhang, Front: 33 in
Height, Overall: 64 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: 196 in
Wheelbase: 114 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

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: 41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 38 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Manual

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 1,795 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,205 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 3,000 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,260 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,260 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 4,800 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 300 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 4,260 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 3,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 4,434 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 17 gal

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