1983 ford ranger diesel


We had 4 people and luggage and the little car just hummed along like no ones business. Save Search. Plenty of veg oil (what Mr Diesel invented for anyway) and bio diesel round here, Id want 2 tanks start up/shut dwn on the diesel, run on bio, its important to keep clear lines/fuel pump here. The early Rangers were a good looking little pickup, perfect for those who didnt need a heavy hauler and wanted decent MPGs. Ford Ranger 2.2L 1983, GM Original Equipment Diesel Fuel Filter by ACDelco. My brother bought a red 1984 Ford Ranger brand new and Ive wanted one ever since. With the 4.0-liter V6 came a larger 8.8-inch rear axle. :-). 2002 Ford Ranger 2002 brought the introduction of the FX4 Off Road package, which transformed the Ranger into a formidable off-roader. Dad's Ranger. Somebodys gunna score a nice one. The 04 was a loaded XLT Supercab with the V6. While far more reliable, there was a small mileage penalty associated with this system (reports seem to average about 0.5-1 MPG). New white painted wheels were an option on some trucks and all the radios had an electronic display, which also included a clock, as standard. A Perkins and a Mazda diesel engine were used. So ended the escort diesel. (1) 5-Speed Overdrive Transmission: 3.6 pints, Photos of a 1986 turbo-diesel 4-cylinder engine in a 1986 Ford Ranger, The Ranger Station (@therangerstationofficial) Instagram photos and videos. Notorious for cracking heads but the heads were cracked in places that could be safely stitched. Unfortunately, its no longer really a small pickup. Never mind. In 1985, a Mitsubishi-built 2.3L turbodiesel with 86hp replaced the Mazda diesel engine. The Ranger EV was only available with the Regular Cab. Runs and drives good could use some front end work to tighten it up.5 speed manual gets about 35 mpg. Cookie Policy - In 1985 through 1987, Ford's choice was a 2.3 liter Mitsubishi turbo diesel producing 86 horsepower. The fog lamps also were redesigned with a new larger diameter for improved visibility and a stronger appearance. 1996 Ford Ranger Ranger now offers the added safety of an available passenger side airbag. *If* I was into tiny Diesel trucklets Id go look at this one, Im not ~ my Ranger is a 2.5 liter gasser, its anemic but makes for a good work truck . Now if they were to re release the 83 ranger not kidding I would order mine tomorrow, I was hoping Ford would call their upcoming Maverick pickup a Ford Courier. GM's new S trucks offer 1,000-pound and 1,500-pound capabilities." 1989 Ford Ranger The Ranger received an updated look to the front end with flush mounted halogen headlights, wraparound parking lights and a flush mounted grill that mimicked the look of its Ford F-Series big brother. Find new and used Ford Ranger Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Does anyone know how many of the perkins diesel rangers were made in total? The perkins unit was offered with the new 83 ranger in both 83 and 84 before Ford went with a Mitsubishi turbo diesel for 85-88 models. Well, I thought the Ranger was the best of the bunch, on par with any Asian pickup ( probably because it was mostly Mazda), but like the other diesel posts, I wouldnt touch it. Bring your vehicle's fuel system back to its top . New tires have less than 1500 miles on them. The lowball sticker on a minimal S-10/S-l 5 counterpart (equipped with a 1.9-liter four and a four-speed) is presently $6,270, and even a strippo [Mazda-built compact Ford] Courier costs $6,614.". It had a revised intake system and distributorless ignition. Click HERE to view the 1994 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure #2. Got 160k before selling it, wish I never did. I thought diesels are supposed to have good mileage. While mileage wasnt able to be documented by the DMV due to the trucks age, the story the 51,000 miles is genuine because the truck never really left town. I believe the diesel in the Ranger was supplied by Perkins. Non-turbo Perkins Diesel factory installed engine. It had 1.5 inches more ground clearance than the previous years 44 model. Interiors were also new. They run a significant portion of forever if supplied with fuel, lube oil, and coolant. ), and a new intake manifold for the 3.0-liter V6 that improves torque, or pulling power, by 14 percent. Rear brakes were upgraded to disc as well. The golden glow of memory continues to dim, LOL!! The dealer said to expect a little above 30 mpg on fuel mileage but the two fill-ups I've done show an average fuel mileage of 22 mpg. ONLY 4155 WERE MADE. In his First Drive of the Ranger in November 1982, Jim McCraw noted that "the controlling performance number for the Ranger program was, and is, a city EPA number between 26 and 28 mpgnot quick 0-60 times or high top speeds. Find Used Ford Ranger 1983 Classic Cars For Sale (with Photos). I believe it was an 85 or 86. See Results. Joining the XL and XLT lineup was the new Edge model, replacing the previous years XL Trailhead Group. Notable items dropped from the options list: Traction-Lok limited slip rear differential, 7 pickup bed (117.5 wheelbase) for Regular Cab, and the FX4 Off Road package for 44. The diesels were no longer an option after 1987. I am the second owner of this truck, I bought it in 1997 from the original owner. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 5-speed manual and 3-speed automatic transmissions were also options. That stretched to a sun-dial-worthy 18.9 seconds when we loaded the truck down with 540 pounds of cement mix in the beda pace Bob Nagy would describe as "dieselesque." The aftermarket wheels are a sensible upgrade, but the seller notes theres some surface rust developing. Zip Code. Keep me in the conversation via email. 1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series All Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series models 1983 Ranger 2.2L Diesel. Trailer hitch receivers were now standard on all models. Using HIS calculator he was getting 26 mpg at 70 mph which wasnt all that good but it was a lot better than 5. The manual transfer case shift lever seen on the manual trans-equipped 2003 FX4 Level II (and 2002 FX4) quietly slips away, much to the chagrin of off-roaders. Ford also continued to stress that the Ranger was truly a small scale version of the F-150, down to the same ladder-type frame construction and twin I-beam front suspension, a Ford trademark for more than 20-years. Overall I wish I would have kept it. Being a lover of oddball and/or unusual vehicles, having one with a diesel engine would be even better. 2l diesel. The grease kit will come with the truck, along with shop manuals, a grease car kit book, extra transmission parts, and an original 2 exhaust manifold. Miles known. The Edge was available as both 2WD or 44, and also made standard some of the items seen in the 2000 XLT Sport Appearance Group (such as the color-keyed bumpers and wheel lip moldings). The grease car kit was a temporary fascination and the seller did use it, but after finding out how hard it was to find used vegetable grease, he went back to the factory setup. In 1965, Ford introduced a suspension that strove to marry front suspension independence with solid-axle durability by using long swing arms up front. Theres a short somewhere that the next owner will have to sort out, but thankfully, they wont have to deal with fitting new upholstery or carpets. I recently bought a 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel pickup truck (2.2L Mazda engine, manual transmission). New Pulse Vacuum hub-locks enabled virtually silent 44 engagement on the fly with a flick of a switch on the dash. A Mazda diesel engine was also offered in the Escort/Lynx and the same engine was offered in the Tempo/Topax. Reply Subscribe . Thread Tools Search this Thread # . Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. And McCraw reckoned that "Recreational buyers whose loads constitute 600 pounds of dirt bikes (or buddies) should be more than satisfied with Ranger performance. The Ford Ranger would return to North America in 2019. Overview User reviews Trims and Specs Pictures 17 Expand All Collapse All. I almost pushed the car out the door because I refused to work on anything I couldnt warranty but the boss caved and allowed it. The fresh pieces include a new front grille, front bumper & valance (with tow loops on 44), lights, and an aluminum hood. 1992 Ford Ranger Ford used additional galvanized steel to resist corrosion. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Click HERE for more information on the Ford Ranger FX4 models. Talk about an extinct species: this 1983 Ford Ranger pickup is a small hauler with a diesel engine, a breed that automakers lost all interest in building eons ago. The flareside box also remained available. I had one customer who flatly refused to replace the water pump. Ive had a few Rangers. As an indie shop owner I too had a few and told them to beat it P.D.Q. Ford introduced the Ranger EV (Electric Vehicle) for 1998. 1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series - 1983 Ranger 2.2L Diesel - Looking at buying a 83 with the 2.2 Mazda Perkins diesel engine. Chevy fans shouldn't gloatan empty V-6 three-speed automatic S-10 needed 12.7 seconds in our February 1982 test. The Courier was produced by Mazda and at the time Ford owned a 7% stake in Mazda (Ford acquired a 24.5% stake in 1979). The Ranger also received a rear wheel antilock braking system for 89. Also super rare but they do exist GM had a 4.3 diesel V6 that went into their front wheel drive platform. Introduced early in the 1982 calendar year, the Ranger was nearly the same size as the Courier and also offered 6 and 7 foot beds. This rare Ranger can be found here on craigslist in Burns, Oregon. I get about 20-30 city and between 30-40 highway. He drove it to work one night and parked it just like every other night. 1998 Ford Ranger 1998 brought the biggest functional change to date for the Ranger: Replacing the veteran Twin-I-Beam front suspension (Twin-Traction-Beam for 44 models) was an all-new A-arm (or wishbone) style independent front suspension w/rack & pinion steering, giving the truck a better steering feel and handling. For 1983 and 1984, the Ranger received a 2.2 liter, 4 cylinder Mazda/Perkins diesel engine, which produced 59 horsepower. Click HERE to view the 1992 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. The Mazda had 5 speed and this would have been a great improvement over the 4 speed. Smoking ranger. Rollin "Molly" Sanders mounted custom wheels, gave us a graphics package, lowered the rear suspension, customized the interior, and bolted on a Thrush muffler in anticipation of future engine mods. Ford F-750; Ford F-750 SD Diesel Tractor; Ford F-750 Super Duty; Ford F-800; Ford F-Super Duty; Ford . saw this ranger at the junk yard, i had to get a video of it, thanks for watching#diesel #ranger #fordtrucks #ford #junkyard #abandoned #rare #pickup #truck . I believe the lowest was just over 45 mpg and that was fully loaded through WV. 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A mid-year addition for 1998 was the Ranger four-door SuperCab, which offered dual rear-hinged back doors, a feature not available on any other contemporary compact pickup at the time. More than 232,000 Rangers were sold in 1985. Other improvements include new carpeting, battery, wheels and tires, seat upholstery, spray-in bedliner, and a replacement electric cooling fan. This one looks to be in pretty good shape and unusually sound considering it resides in my rust-prone home state. 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmissions were available. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Almost A Survivor! 2.2L I4 Diesel. 44 models now sit 1-inch lower thanks to revised torsion bar adjuster keys & shorter rear leaf spring spacer blocks. Newbie here. I regret that I failed to take care of the exterior. As you can imagine, not a lot of these diesel Rangers were produced over that time frame. Wishing does not make it so, the bed and tailgate have serious rust due to grass clippings remaining near the tailgate. I remember quite a few imported Diesel cars in the late 70s and early to mid 80s, all were pretty good fuel economy wise . 2000 models-forward now sported two-bulb tail lights instead of 3-bulb. Were always looking for new information as well as modified Ford Rangers to share with other Ford Ranger enthusiasts. I bought it with a stuck motor, and found a motor out of a B2200 Mazda that was the same..and installed it. Rare Mazda Perkins 2.2 liter 4 cylinder Diesel Engine, Runs Great, Came out of a Ranger with 162,000 miles, Perfect engine for a swap, I had a 1983 Ford Ranger with one of these in it,. Maximum Seating: 3 seats: Fuel Tank Volume--Front Legroom--Back Legroom--Wheelbase: 113.9 in: Length: 187 in: Width: 66 in: Height: 64 in: Bed Length-- Designers also lowered the trucks hoodline and increased the rear-window size, which greatly improved outward visibility. This was also the first year Ford . Produced across three generations using a single chassis architecture, the model line was marketed from the 1983 to the 2012 model years (ending retail sales after the 2011 model year). Photo: Ford. For 2003, Ford renamed the FX4 Off Road introduced the previous year to FX4 Level II. Filters Clear Filters. Fortunately for small truck lovers Ford has announced a new Courier pickup coming in 2021. A 4-wheel antilock brake system became standard on all 44 Rangers, and on all with the 4.0-liter V6, but remained optional for other 2-wheel drive Rangers. AM/FM radios with cassette or compact disc players were offered as options. Out of all 1983 Rangers produced only 1% had the diesel engine. But it is a nice little truck. Turn on the a/c and it adds 10 minutes to my trip. 1987 Ford Ranger A new 44 model was introduced called the High Rider STX that included a bed-mounted light bar and tubular grille guard.. Click HERE to learn more about the 2019 Ford Ranger. 1998 also brought about significant changes to the available 44 Performance Package. Ive got one of those trucks, a 1983 with the 2.2 liter Perkins Mazda engine. The seller chose to respray the Ranger in its original shade of blue, or at least a color thats close to original. This is the original TRS-1 Ford Ranger built by The Ranger Station creator Jim Oaks. The first new car was a 1972 Maverick 4 door, so 50 years later my last new vehicle will also be a Maverick. Always serviced regularly with full synthetic M Up for sale is my 1983 Diesel Ford Ranger with the 2.2L Perkins diesel engine. I consider it damned unforgivable that neither sold well in the USA. Refine your search. The 2011 model is essentially a carryover from 2010. The 2.3-liter and 3.0-liter engines received minor internal improvements. A 86 horsepower Mitsubishi four-cylinder turbo diesel was offered starting this year, and ran through 1986. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. It started as a red stock 1983 Ford Ranger 44 with a 2.8L V-6, and a 5-speed manual transmission. Add me to the list of people who truly miss small pickups. Ford Ranger Classic Cars for Sale Find new and used Ford Ranger Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you Filter Results Location Distance Zip Code Make: Ford Model: Ranger Clear Filters Showing 1 - 19 of 19 results Featured Seller 7 13 1988 Ford Ranger 2WD Regular Cab 2,500 mi 6 Cylinder Black $ 18,000 or $296 /mo Out of all 1983 Rangers produced only 1% had the diesel engine. When he came out to go home, it started but was missing terrible and had zero power to get moving. The average price has increased by 5.7% since last year. no matter what you do . May try a fuel additive called power serve it cleans the injector and lucas upper cylinder lube. Even more interesting would be Fords choice of engines, such as whats in this first-year, 1983 Ford Ranger diesel. I cant find production numbers anywhere. Sold a 95 with about 360k on it. Not really a pickup. The Splash model was discontinued, leaving only the XL and XLT trim lines, however you could add a Sport appearance package to either, which included many of the features seen on the previous Splash trim (such as the color-keyed bumpers & grill), and adds a Sport decal. A little-known option for 1993-1997 trucks was the 44 Performance Package, which automatically stepped you up to the 4.0-liter V6 engine, 3.73:1 limited slip rear axle, P265/75R15 (3110.50R15) OWL all-terrain tires, heavy duty shock absorbers, and skid plates for the fuel tank and transfer case. It's rated at 73 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 104 lb-ft of torque at 2,600 rpm. Of course, the customer showed up demanding warranty. Moral of the story: Fix It Right or Refuse The Job. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. All 2001 models got a facelift, including a new grill, hood, bumper, and revised headlamps and tail lamps. The 140-hp 2.9-liter V-6 also remained available. My granddaddy was the parts department manager at the Ford dealership in Spartanburg, SC for many years through 3 different owners. Speaking of unusual Ranger engines/motors, from 1998 to 2002, there was also an EV version, Fords first EV for North America. 1984 Ford Ranger The Ranger styling continued unchanged, but some marketing moves were made to broaden its appeal. The average Ford Ranger costs about $29,287.80. They include a new grill, mildly revised interior including new instrumentation and steering wheel, and newly optional leather-trimmed upholstery. Archive - I had an 85 S-10 and raced a beautiful girl with this exact truck, daily through King Of Prussia PA. We both had underpowered junk but would be doing 70mph until we got stuck behind a nasty smelly oil burning Lance truck that topped out at 25mph. Not Mazda. Meanwhile, Ford would then also rename the previous years more-basic Off-Road package to FX4 Off Road. Since the higher-end 2002 model had already been called FX4 Off Road, calling a more-basic package by the same name the following year created confusion in trying to figure out what truck has what (or that there are even two different FX4 models). Engine and driveline choices carry over from 1991. Easy to use parts catalog. I have a 83 Ford ranger with the original 2.2 Perkins deisel its in pretty good condition since its been sitting for 22 years but it will still fire up and run the truck only has according to odometer 42456 miles . The optional engine is the 2.3-liter OHC four adapted for truck use from the Mustang and Futura car lines, rated at 80. No text no text no text864 64 o one two o 5 For sale is a 1983 Ford Ranger , XL , 4x4 , pickup truck . BAD location, the staring current needs to go directly to the drive line, engine block or tranny . With a 1983 ford ranger perkins diesel. Other improvements include the Rangers previous C-section frame now being boxed from the front bumper to the A-posts, greatly enhancing overall solidity. 1988 Ford Ranger Changes were limited to trim with new cast aluminum wheels the most visible change. 2009 Ford Ranger The Ford Ranger soldiers onward for 2009. This one does, and it put out 59 hp. The 3.0-liter V6 became the base engine for all 44 models (replacing the 2.3-liter inline-four for Regular Cab 4x4s). That was their smallest pick up (yeah, I know, it was a Mazda underneath) for years so why name their newest truck after a car? Click HERE to view the 1997 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. Out back was the tried-and-true live-axle/leaf-spring setup with staggered shock absorbers (one side angles forward, the other angles backward) to combat axle-hop. In all, we reported that Ford invested "$700 million plus six years of planning, development, and testing" in the Ranger. Nobody gives it away anymore for free. My old 1969 Chevrolet C/10 with 250 C.I.D. It's a 1985 ranger body. Location. Nope. Category. It was a lot of fun, and it now gets a lot of comments. The Ford Ranger diesel was an XLS model equipped with Ford's 2.2L turbodiesel engine and an 80L (21 gallon) fuel tank. We had a few of them out west. Ford touts the Ranger's upright 'command seating,' which is an exercise in positive labeling since the rear wall of the cab restricts the seatback adjustability.". A new 2.3-liter twin-sparkplug, fuel injected inline 4-cylinder replaced the old 4-cylinder of the same displacement. In January 1983, Jim McCraw reported on the damage Chevy inflicted on Ford during that six-month head start in sales: "Ford got a late start with the Rangerleaving the S-10 alone in the segment for six monthsand ended up finishing the '82 model year with almost exactly half as many sales (Chevrolet reported 152,965 sales between October and September; Ford reported 76,684 sales between March and September)." These trucks are rare and becoming more collectable, even more rare is . Both engines come standard with a five-speed manual transmission and are available with a smooth, durable 5-speed automatic transmission. Click HERE to view the 1993 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. It is a big business now recycling it. XLT 2WD models received larger P225/70R15 tires as standard (P205/75R14 tires remained standard on XL 2WD). Nagy noted that "the Ranger's base payload is an impressive 1,200 pounds, and an optional 1,600-pound package is also available. 1991 Ford Ranger A Sport model was added with a special paint and tape package for Regular Cab. Im an ex farm boy so I dont mind glacial acceleration . 97,000 original miles. The Ford Ranger Diesel for sale is equipped with a wide range of safety features. The diesels were no longer an option after 1987. Id get the truck just for that Never knew they put a diesel in a ranger. Introduced early in the 1982 calendar year, the Ranger was nearly the same size as the Courier and also offered six- and seven-foot beds. Guy says it get average 27-31 mpg. Universal 12V Inline Micro Electric Fuel Pump Diesel Petrol 4-7 PSI Low Pressure (Fits: 1983 Ford Ranger) $23.99 Was: $28.22 Free shipping or Best Offer REMANUFACTURED 1983 FORD RANGER FUEL PUMP 4 CYL $29.99 $10.95 shipping Fuel Pump For 85-89 Ford F-150 85-88 Ranger In-Line $57.08 Free shipping 143 sold Filters Sort. # mpn4970902551. Also included in the Trailhead Group: Payload option #2 (4820lb GVWR w/1580lb payload), CD stereo w/clock, Trailhead decal. Selling my Ford f250 diesel pickup. Click HERE to view Ford Ranger Fuel Mileage Ratings. The Ranger is also blissfully simple inside, with the only comfort feature of note being power steering theres no A/C to charge or power windows to find a new motor for. New exhaust system from the flange to the tail. I just bought a 2001 Ford Ranger W/ 2.5 liter i4 and 5 speed else Id be interested in this one . Manage Settings Rare 1983 ford ranger diesel, has 2.2l diesel engine, lots of new parts, it's my daily driver, has newer 15" ranger wheels, 4 speed manual transmission, new toolbox in bed, only bad spots on the body are pictured in the bed photos, also has new stereo and speakers, new overload shocks on the rear More Ford classic cars for sale Title Location BL: Blue BK: Black BR: Brown DB: Dark Blue DG: Dark Green GR: Green GY: Gray LB: Light Blue LG: Light Green N: Natural O: Orange PK: Pink R: Red P: Purple T: Tan V: Violet W: White Y: Yellow Ford Ranger 2wd Workshop Manual (L4-134 2.2L DSL (1983)) Ford Workshop Manuals > Relays and Modules > Relays and Modules - Lighting and Horns > Headlamp . Click HERE to view the 2006 Ford Ranger Brochure. The addition of four-wheel drive to the Ranger only made matters worse in 1983: "The 2.3-liter engine, which is barely adequate to propel the lighter 4x2 trucks, is hard put to provide any fun in the 4x4 version, even with stiff gearing. Also debuting is a 5R44E 5-speed automatic transmission for both the 3.0-liter V6 and the new 2.3-liter I4 engine (the 5R55E continues forward, now paired to the 4.0-liter SOHC V6 engine). I like the Ford Rangers and Ive owned three. Click HERE to view the 1998 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. Amazing gas mileage, I average 32 MPG around town. One change was the return of the option for a limited slip rear differential. Filters. Rancho shocks (instead of Bilstein) were also now part of the FX4 Off Road for 08. It is a further evolution of the OHV 4.0-liter V6 introduced in 1990, and is rated at 207 HP & 238 ft-lb TQ, for an improvement of 47 HP & 13 ft-lb TQ over the OHV 4.0-liter. 10K miles later the water pump piled up, destroying the belt and bending all the valves. Its essentially a 2WD look-alike of the 44 (has the suspension components and stance of a 44, but without front axle driveline components or fender lip moldings). 1986 Ford Ranger Ranger at last followed the body lineup available on the F-Series and offered a standard cab and a new Super Cab. . Ford also says thicker glass and added insulation help quiet the Rangers cabin. At the time I was a VW Mechanic and drove old Beetles . The 5-speed manual transmission became standard, replacing the 4-speed manual. 1983 Ford Ranger Trims and Specs. But it is a nice little truck. Entdecke Ford Ranger 1983 1984 BRONCO II CLYMER SCHPFWERKHANDBUCH GAS DIESEL KALTON LAHUE A253. I recall it was pretty refined for a diesel in the day, biggest shortcomings were the lack of automatic and the price differential over the gas version. 1983 Ford RangerBlack / Burgundy81,597 Miles / VIN: 1FTCR10P4DUB50231jonathan colson at National Auto Salesblountville, TN 37617 Phone: 4232790660 Email: nationalauto@me.com 1983 Ford Ranger THIS IS A RARE LITTLE TRUCK! 1994 XLT 44 models received exclusively a distinctive all-chrome front grill. It was a old service truck we had and it was in good shape.Gave a 1000 for it from Rollins Truck Lease where I worked. It hasnt been run alot in the last 5yrs. I like the looks of this Ranger a lot but the diesel engine kills it for me. Slow (but could get up to 75-80 eventually) and frightening to drive at first with no power assist brakes, but once you got used to driving it I loved itwas super dependable and great on gas. . Had a 83 in 1987. Any distance from 84057. No obvious external cues (such as a 44 Off-Road decal) were included to indicate the packages presence. 1983 Ford Ranger Replacing the Mazda-built Courier for 1983 was the Ford-built Ranger truck. I dont know why it was back then but a person buying a light-duty diesel for the first time immediately went over to K-Mart and bought a cheap calculator so they could accurately figure out their mileage. Find new and used Ford Ranger Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Miles known. 1983 ford ranger 2. The seller picked up this Ranger from the son of the original owner. Be sure to get in touch with the seller via the form and check out all of the pictures in the gallery. The Ford Ranger EVs instrument panel included a Distance to Empty gauge indicating how far the truck can be driven based on the amount of charge left in the batteries. American Classics (0) Antiques (0) Classic Trucks (14) Exotics (0) Hot Rods & Customs (0) Import Classics (0) . 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