Ford Faqs

Built Ford tough like all trucks from the manufacturer, the compact Ranger is nice, rugged little pickup. The 2004 Ford Ranger has a new look that reshapes its front end for a more prominent appearance. That, plus improved ride features and new equipment, highlight the changes for this year.

Rangers come in regular-cab and extended SuperCab body styles. SuperCabs are available with back-hinged rear doors. Regular cabs use a 6 or 7-ft straightside cargo bed; SuperCabs get a 6-ft version. Regular cab Ranger models have a front bench seat and can sit up to three. With the extended cab, a rear seat compliments the rear doors, pushing the seating up to five.

The XL model is on the lowest end of the price range for a reason. Though it will still handle all the driving, it doesn’t have too many interior features. A floor console, cupholders, an AM/FM radio, a digital clock and black vinyl floor covering top the list. A new item for 2004 is a Pioneer Stereo System. It includes an AM/FM CD/MP3 player that delivers 290 peak watts of power through nine speakers and an integrated power subwoofer.

The front end of the 2004 Ford Ranger features a standard raised power dome hood and a new nostril grille. The grille is offered with a horizontal look or a honeycomb design. Across the lower half of the Ranger lineup there are three engine choices. The base model is a 2.3-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with 143 horsepower and 154 lb-ft of torque.

The next engine is a 3.0-liter V6. It doles out 154 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. Finally, there’s a 4.0-liter V6 with 207 horsepower and 238 lb-ft of torque. All three engines are available with a five-speed automatic transmission or a heavy-duty, five-speed manual transmission. 2WD and 4WD configurations are both offered as well.