| Perhaps the most prolific compact pickup truck is | | | | or 4 wheel drive are offered with the 3.0 liter V6. |
| the infamous Ford Ranger. First produced in 1984 | | | | Upper level packages and the special themed Fx4 |
| these trucks didn't take long to become the most | | | | and Sport models come with the larger V6 engine |
| popular vehicle ever from the segment they | | | | as standard equipment. The standard transmission |
| belong to. Ford boasts that they have sold more | | | | for a 1994 Ford Ranger is a 5 speed manual with |
| of these pickups than any other manufacturer | | | | a 4 speed automatic offered for an additional |
| over its 30 year history. One of the most | | | | price. The 4.0 liter V6 engines are only offered |
| amazing facts is that not much has really been | | | | with the automatic transmission. |
| changed in regards to body styling and power | | | | Trim packages available include the XL, XLT, |
| trains over their long history either. The 1994 | | | | Sport and Fx4. The basic XL package doesn't |
| Ford Ranger looks very similar to the original | | | | come with a lot of accessories but is still a more |
| model with a few curves added to make it | | | | than capable truck. Expect an XL to not have |
| appear a little more modern. | | | | power windows or locks, a tilt steering wheel, no |
| The quality engineering that Ford put into making | | | | AC, and manually adjustable driver and passenger |
| the original 84' Ranger was very impressive and | | | | seats. XLT models offer owners a lot more in |
| the pickup remains one of the most trusted and | | | | terms of refinement. Offered for these models |
| reliable offered from any manufacturer. | | | | are a better selection of interior fabrics, AC, |
| Competitors like the Toyota Tacoma, and Chevy | | | | power windows, and many additional items. Sport |
| S10 try to emulate the success of the Ranger | | | | models come with a specially tweaked suspension |
| yet cost more and still haven't obtained the same | | | | and the larger V6 engine for optimal highway |
| level of popularity. Another great highlight of these | | | | performance. Fx4 models have raised bodies, |
| vehicles is the fact that they a plethora of body | | | | custom Bilstein shocks, and can be outfitted with |
| styles, power trains, and accessories available | | | | many accessories. |
| which make them highly customizable. As long as | | | | Fuel economy ranges from very nice on some |
| you don't need a full size pickup for hauling and | | | | models, to a little less than expected on others. |
| towing extreme loads it seems as though there | | | | The 2.3 liter 4 cylinder gives the best overall |
| must be a Ranger model available to fit anybody's | | | | mileage with numbers in the mid to high 20 mpg |
| needs. | | | | range. The larger V6 however is only able to |
| Under the hood there a few different options for | | | | offer mileage a little better than most V6 |
| consumers to choose from. The smaller engine is | | | | equipped full size pickups. Overall the Ranger is a |
| a 2.3 liter 4 cylinder, next there is a 3.0 liter V6 | | | | very impressive truck in terms of capabilities but |
| and finally the largest engine is a 4.0 liter V6. Most | | | | doesn't offer a lot in terms of interior refinement. |
| of the basic trim packages that are only 2 wheel | | | | Buyers looking for a reliable compact pickup with |
| drive come equipped with the 4 cylinder engine. | | | | a history of quality engineering seriously need to |
| Most mid-level trim packages that have either 2 | | | | consider a Ranger. |