Yea and the 4.0 can get 20+ with a stick as well. The auto kind of kills it.

If you want to compare everything else as well

4.0 comes with the 5r55 or HD manual and 8.8"
3.0 comes with a 5r44 or standard manual and the 7.5"

So nothing in the drivetrain is better with the 3.0 either.

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'05 Ranger Edge SAS'd, 5.38's, D60/D60U, 38.5" TSL SX's, October 2012 TOTM, build thead

hell ive squeezed 22 MPG's out of my 4.0 on 33's! not too bad IMO.

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I actually get the same wih my 32's as I did with the stockers. But I also have 4.10 gears and a tuner that I got the same time as the tires. 16 is also my daily driving average. I worked out at the beach one week and drove the freeway 30 miles one way each day with my 32's and averaged at 19 that week. Its all in the type of driving. But yeah, my average city/freeway mix is ~16.

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BUT you have the mods to help with that lol

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I have a single cab 4.0 with a performance tuner.... I'll take you on

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2003 4.0L V6 Ford Ranger Regular cab

Modifications----> 20% side windows, 5%% Tinted rear window and front windsheild strip, , Diamond plated bed extender, Explorer sport Dome Light, Sony headunit, White Face Explorer Gauge Cluster.

I have a 99 with a 3.0 and a 96 with a 4.0. Both are 2wd and extra cab. I use the 3.0 for commuting to Cali and back due to the mileage. The 4.0 is set up for desert with beams, coilovers, cage, etc etc. I enjoy both for what I use them for.

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DirtFreeks Motorsports

I'm symbolically waving a BS flag too. And I find it hard to believe you've even races so many other Rangers to make that statement.

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(Formerly)
FireRanger
2003 Edge 4.0 4wd

How to: Aux light wiring, relays, & fuses
Info: 300+ intake threads here on FRF
Info: HID Projectors
How To: NO HEAT Troubleshooting Guide

Damn.. thats good... the most i ever got outta my 3.slow was 22 mpg on a long trip with cruise control

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00 Ford F-250...5.4L with some goodies, 4x4, Auto out of a 7.3 powerstroke w/ stage 2 TC , Crew Cab, Burnt orange, 35x12.5 MT Baja ATZ's on 20x10 Motometals, Pioneer Deck, Scanguage, Magnaflow exhaust, LED signal tow mirrors, and a Hidden hitch gooseneck

I agree!!

4.0.
3.0 is just too slow

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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)

hmmm pasco...

3L 147Hp and 183lb feet of torque
4L SOHC 207 HP and 238 lb feet,

3L stock out pacing a 4L is SHENANIGANS lol

I beat my friends that have 4.0's(extra cab/auto/long bed) lol. I average 21ish mpg towing a loaded trailer(2500lbs) everyday for work and it does it no problem.

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04 Ranger Edge 3.0L 2wd 5speed, Cranked T-bars, 31x10.5, 5% tint, Vinyl Blacked Out Rear Window, Tinted lights, Painted Black Radio Bezel/Rims, Black Headliner, Custom Tailgate Stereo, 1000watt Hifonics amp on a P.A., C.B. radio.

LOL another Florida member claiming their 3.0 can beat a 4.0 in a race.

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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)

must be the vitamin C in the orange juice instead of 87 octane

sure it can 4.10s in the 3.0 and 3.27s in the 4.0 but thats a stretch

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'05 Ranger Edge SAS'd, 5.38's, D60/D60U, 38.5" TSL SX's, October 2012 TOTM, build thead