Is the 2008 Ford Ranger a good truck?

The ranger is a great truck! I love my 2008 Ford ranger even though it has 208k miles because: it has 4 doors, has had very few problems & is very reliable. The truck has great performance (v6) and the interior is very comfortable with all the features I desire. My only disappointment is that new ranger’s are no longer available.

What’s the price of a new Ford Ranger?

Ford claims the Sport adds $6000 worth of extras for $3000. Being based on the XLS, the Sport is only available as a dual-cab 4×4 model, with the choice of a six-speed manual transmission ($52,490 plus on-road costs) or six-speed automatic as tested here ($55,140). Ford is, however, undercutting its own list pricing by a decent margin.

Is the Ford Ranger sport a good car?

The rolling acceleration response is great, and it never feels short of shove. For this test we didn’t put weight in the tray, but you can read my 2020 Ford Ranger XLS review to see how it fared with 750kg in the tray. Based on that test, we’d think the ride would still be a touch firm over sharp edges in the Sport model.

What’s the gas mileage of a Ford Ranger?

That’s as good as you can get in this segment. Fuel consumption for the XLS automatic is claimed at 8.9 litres per 100 kilometres. On test, we saw 10.0L/100km – but we didn’t do any hard work with our Ranger Sport, nor did we take it off road.

Is there a 2008 Ford Ranger for sale?

Autotrader has 82 Used Ford Ranger cars for sale, including a 2008 Ford Ranger 2WD Regular Cab, a 2008 Ford Ranger 2WD SuperCab, and a 2008 Ford Ranger 4×4 Regular Cab.

What’s the rollover rating of a 2008 Ford Ranger?

Its rollover rating of three stars points out the limits of its taller, older design. The 2008 Ford Ranger has a dated style, inside and out. The 2008 Ford Ranger has made a virtue out of being the oldest vehicle in its class.

Is the Ford Ranger a four wheel drive car?

It’s been refined since it was introduced on its current chassis in the early 1990s, and its powertrain has been updated, but it has not been completely redesigned. The 2008 Ford Ranger is still available in four- and six-cylinder forms, in rear- or four-wheel drive. (It’s also nearly identical to the Mazda B-Series.)

What’s the problem with my Ford Ranger 4×4?

We have one 2008 Ranger sport 4×4 . Driven 3000 kms.It takes 25 ltrs/100 kms local .We do not drive it agressively , so what is the problem here ?Ford tells me that if the engine light is not on, they … read more 4 wheel drive low..it wont go into any gears..clutch doesnt work.

When did the Ford Ranger get a V6?

The Ford Vulcan V6 is a 3.0L, 60° V6 engine, first introduced for the 1986 model year and originally designed to be the optional engine in the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. In 1991 it became available in the Ford Ranger where it replaced the Cologne 2.9 engine (which it is not related to) as the base V6 in the Ranger

Where does the Ford Ranger engine come from?

The Vulcan was a clean-sheet design using the metric system. The engine block is built by Sherwood Metal Products, the intake comes from Ford’s Essex Casting, and the engine is assembled at Ford’s Lima Engine plant in Lima, Ohio. The Vulcan is a straightforward pushrod design, with 2 valves per cylinder. Bore is 3.504 in and stroke is 3.15 in.

What kind of fuel does a Ford Ranger use?

The engine was designed to use electronic fuel injection from the start (there was never a carburetor-equipped version), and was also sold in a “flexible fuel” configuration that could burn normal gasoline, E85 (a blend of 15% gasoline and 85% ethanol) or any mixture of these two fuels.

Are there any recalls on the 2008 Ford Ranger?

Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2008 Ford Ranger has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls

Are there any changes to the Ford Ranger?

The Ranger’s front bumper has been redesigned to cut through the air more efficiently, and Ford says it improves fuel economy. New larger fog lights improve visibility, and a Grabber orange exterior color is available for 2008.

Is the 2008 Ford Ranger a good truck?