1997 Ford Ranger Specifications

Reg Cab 107.9" WB SPLASH
MSRP based on Reg Cab 107.9" WB SPLASH
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 23 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.3L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 2WD Regular Cab 6 Ft Box SPLASH
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 3
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Regular Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 2250
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 4220
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 1854
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 2330
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 4800
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1269
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) 39.1
Front Hip Room (in) 52.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4
Passenger Capacity 3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.6
Exterior Dimensions
Cab to End of Frame (in) 72.2
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 6.7
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 184.2
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) 104.3
Frame Width, Rear (in) 32.9
Overhang, Front (in) 32.9
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 26.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.4
Cab to Axle (in) 36.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in) NA
Wheelbase (in) 107.9
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 43.0
Ground to Top of Frame (in) NA
Height, Overall (in) 64.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 51.9
Cargo Volume (ft³) 37.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 16.4
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 46.4
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) NA
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 71.8
Tailgate Width (in) 46.5
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 40.4

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Fuel Tank Location Midship
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.0
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 23

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas I4
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 112 @ 4800
Displacement 2.3L/140
Engine Order Code 99A
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 135 @ 2400
Fuel System SEFI
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans Order Code 44M
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.20
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.40
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.79
Trans PTO Access NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.50
Clutch Size (in) 9
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.72
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 9.0 x 1.75
Brake ABS System Rear Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.28 x 1.33
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 18.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 38.80
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock NA
Steering Type Power
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.50
Tires
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code T73
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 1493
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare - TBD -
Rear Tire Size P235/60R15SL
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 797
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 1493
Front Tire Order Code T73
Spare Tire Size P235/60R15SL
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear 797
Front Tire Size P235/60R15SL
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15.0 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material Chrome
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 15.0 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Chrome
Suspension
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Leaf
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 2400
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 30.5
Axle Type - Front Twin-I-Beam
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.73
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 2330
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 2750
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.0
Suspension Type - Front Coil Spring
Axle Type - Rear Ford Semi-Floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 30.5
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 2250

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger No
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Note all components except tires, wear items, maintenance. Safety Restraint Coverage - 5 years/50,000 miles
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Note perforation of sheet metal panels - 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal.
Corrosion Years 5
Emissions Note Emissions Performance - Federal Emissions Emissions Defect - 3 years/36,000 miles or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts Performance - 2 years/24,000 miles Audio Systems - 3 years/36,000 miles audio systems related defects on specific parts.
Roadside Assistance Note Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery.
Warranty Note New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper -

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 6.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 95
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Maximum Alternator Watts 1425
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 300
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