Saw the new Ranger this weekend at the Phila. Auto Show and you know what? It looks almost identical inside and out (with minor refinements) to my 2002 Ranger. I guess if it aint broke, don't fix it...

lol. yeah its been the same since 01 with minor up face lifts.

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interior has not changed really since 94 IIRC, they did some changes in 06 with the headlight switch and seats in 04.

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Sold:2004 XLT 4x2 Ext. Cab. 3.0 Mods: 3" spindle, AAL, shackle, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, billet grille, clear corners, flow 40 dumped, line-x, CB/PA, traction bars, lil sound system, auto up down windows
Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.

its nice

2004-2005 got the high back seats. Many hate them I love them. Then 2006 they went back to the lower ones but just square at top.

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I hated my seats after I sat in others. Just way to stiff for my liking.

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Sold:2004 XLT 4x2 Ext. Cab. 3.0 Mods: 3" spindle, AAL, shackle, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, billet grille, clear corners, flow 40 dumped, line-x, CB/PA, traction bars, lil sound system, auto up down windows
Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.

They haven't changed anything because they are killing it off and decided to give Tokyo all the small truck business.

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A Ranger owner's worse nightmare

Yeah it is. It is like the Jeep Cherokee. From the late 80's to the last year model made it looked identical.

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20O3 extended cab, 2wd, silver, 3.0, toyo spectrum tires, 10,000k HID's, 8' in bazooka tube, and UWS toolbox

Might just be me but when I'm in a Tacoma, Frontier, Canyon, sierra ect... I'm not amazed how modern they seem and thinking my truck isn't modern.

What's this amazing modern I'm missing?

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2010 B4000 4x4 SE+
mods:Tinted windows,Line-X,BAK Rail Caps,rust proofing, stebel natilus air horn,ScanGauge II,hitch reciever cover, Belkin Iphone mount charger, rubbermaid floor mats, hose clamp tailgate, mud flap delete, Cargo light 3rd brake light, explorer lighted visors, mustang dome light, fog light mod, Mountaineer ohc, bosch evolution wipers, GenK51a mirror,Kenwood p680c speakers, Underhood LED's, Ranger winter rims 245/75-16 Blizzak DMV-1's, 180lbs winter bed weight

Ford is really dropping the ball by getting rid of the Ranger. I retired from Ford and in 41 years of driving ONLY Ford products, they no longer have anything I am interested in. Not only the demise of the Ranger but, the Full Frame cars like the CV and Mercury in general, they have bastardized the Explorer by making it a FWD unibody. It really pains me to think that if I want a RWD vehicle, I may be forced to go to GM or Chrysler.

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A Ranger owner's worse nightmare

perfect example of if it aint broke don't fix, Love those Cherokee for the powertrain the 4L inline 6 was amazing in those trucks

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I do like the interior of the tacoma, but somehow the White gauges of the Ranger Sport is a great sight to see everyday . The center console of the ranger in comparison of the tacom is kind of on the fugly side though. I also like the leather shift know of the tacoma as well. But I do love my Vinyl flooring in my ranger

I'm planning on buying the 2011 in a couple years... then maybe in 10-15 years when I want to get rid of it they might be back... who knows.

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Rangers Owned:

1982 (bought twice long story)
1998 (currently driving)
2011 (going to buy in a couple years)

Not to change the subject, but when did they do this to the Explorer? My mom has a 2009 Eddie Bauer Edition Explorer and its 4x4, and really nice.

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Tom
2008 black Ranger Sport 3.0L

the 2011 is the new design.

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A Ranger owner's worse nightmare

Hey i don't have that fabric thing under the hood.

Is it really effective?