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
Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Graphite

Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Royal Blue

Saddle

Packages

XLT LUXURY PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

$3,165

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

$630

Starting MSRP
- elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- XLT group

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 16 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower: 160 hp
147 hp
Seating Capacity: 2

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P235/75R15SL
Rear Tire Size: P235/75R15SL
Spare Tire Size: P235/75R15SL
Front Wheel Size: 15.0 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size: 15.0 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size: N/A
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Weight & Capacity

Gross Combined Wt Rating: 6,000 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
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 17 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 5,010 lbs
Curb Weight: 3,424 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 4,960 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,536 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,536 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 3,424 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,356 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,068 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A

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