Hey guys, i'm new here

I've been a long time fan of rangers and I've decided its time to get one

I've done some research and heres what I'd like to get:

2007-2010 ranger XLT, 2wd reg cab 2.3 L (prefer standard but auto would be fine)

I'm wondering if theres anything I should be aware of, or look for in this year / model in particular

a heads up would be much appreciated

thanks yall

Hey man , first off hope you find a ranger!


Anyways i was in the same boat as you looking for this and that

Guys here told me to look for earlier models and i was like yeah whatever but listened to them and couldn't be happier got my self a 2wd 03 edge 4.0l v6 ..

Just look for any visible damage , rust , dents , make sure everything seems to work , i don't know a whole lot of what to look for but just make sure it runs good

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2003 FORD RANGER EDGE
2WD. EXT CAB. V6 3.0L

stay away from 3.0
Buy a 2.3 2.5 or 4.0 all good engines

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95 Ranger XLT 4x2 2.3 I4 5 speed 206,000 *dead*
96 Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0 V6 5 speed 173,000 *alive*
D35 front, 8.8 rear, 3.73 gears, limited slip rear diff

^this...but the 4.0 is a big gas drinker...so if you want decent mileage for a truck get the 2.3 Duratec...and 4cyl only come in 2wd reg. cab or 2wd 2dr ext cab form

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2021 F150 5.0 Screw

Past:18 F150 2.7, 16 F150 5.0, 14 F150 5.0, 07 F150 5.4, 03 Ranger 4.0

Master Certified Ford Parts / Warranty Admin

3.0 is reliable too. I have 256,xxx.miles on my 99 3.0L FFV 4x4 off road.

Sent from my old school HTC EVO Shift so I can screw off at work whenever I want

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1999 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 off road package, Step side bed, Extended cab, 3.0L vulcan v6, 4.10 open gears, Kicker ks-98's in all four stock speaker slots, After market jvc head unit, JL Audio single 12'' W3 sub eoofer in ported box, JX-500/1 class D amp, Memphis 8AWG wiring with inline fuse, Spectre cold air intake, 4 spd with o/d auto transmission

First off, good luck with your search man!
As far as I have seen there are no particular things about the years your looking for that u should be concerned with.
Just make sure it has been taken care of.
I was looking for about the same thing before I found my 05.

05 xlt 4x4 auto, Aries grill guard, shield & deflectors, led tailgate light bar, tonneau, tbar crank, k&n air filter

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Gold 05 xlt 4.0 auto 4x4.

My build thread
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...build-log.html

Theres nothing wrong with the 3.0L...
But it seems he already knows what he wants, a 2.3L 2wd....
Good gas saver truck..fun to drive specially if its a manual..

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1999 Ranger 3.0FFV-ExtCab-4x4-My 99 Build
1998 Ranger 3.0-ExtCab-4x4-PROJECT TRUCK-My 98 Build

See there we go again, with this 3.0 hating shit. I have both the 4.0 and 3.0 and love both trucks.

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Why both?!

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96 Ford Ranger 2.3 - Loads of mods
03 DSG Mustang GT 5 spd- CAI, Flowmaster cat back, Sequential tail lights, 70mm T.B. 265/305
1992 GMC C1500 4.3 Long Bed 91K

yup lol I hate the 3.slow

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95 Ranger XLT 4x2 2.3 I4 5 speed 206,000 *dead*
96 Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0 V6 5 speed 173,000 *alive*
D35 front, 8.8 rear, 3.73 gears, limited slip rear diff

Why?!

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96 Ford Ranger 2.3 - Loads of mods
03 DSG Mustang GT 5 spd- CAI, Flowmaster cat back, Sequential tail lights, 70mm T.B. 265/305
1992 GMC C1500 4.3 Long Bed 91K

After my 4.0 FX-4 ranger broke down on me,( which was a high school gift from my dad) I needed a truck so after looking around I found this,, 3.0 Sport. After 4 months of being in storage the FX-4 finally got brought back to life with a 4.0 motor donor. So far she's been good.

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Wish my dad did that :'(

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96 Ford Ranger 2.3 - Loads of mods
03 DSG Mustang GT 5 spd- CAI, Flowmaster cat back, Sequential tail lights, 70mm T.B. 265/305
1992 GMC C1500 4.3 Long Bed 91K

Same thing I'm asking,, don't see the reason why,,, it's a truck? Right. You want fast get a car,,,

Also it's a ranger! I'd still love a ranger even if it had a geo metro engine!

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96 Ford Ranger 2.3 - Loads of mods
03 DSG Mustang GT 5 spd- CAI, Flowmaster cat back, Sequential tail lights, 70mm T.B. 265/305
1992 GMC C1500 4.3 Long Bed 91K