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1997 Ford Ranger

1997 Ford Ranger Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$11,070 - $20,325

Original MSRP:
$10,519 - $18,221

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
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1997 Ford Ranger Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper -
Recalls Issued
1997 Ford Ranger SPLASH, STX, XL, XLT N/A

1997 Ford Ranger Models & Prices

1997 Ford Ranger XLT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
Reg Cab 107.9" WB XL $11,070 $10,519 $172 / Month*
Reg Cab 113.9" WB XL $11,455 $10,874 $178 / Month*
Reg Cab 107.9" WB XLT $12,840 $11,634 $190 / Month*
Reg Cab 113.9" WB XLT $13,370 $12,101 $198 / Month*
Supercab 125.4" WB XLT $15,015 $13,548 $221 / Month*
Reg Cab 107.9" WB XL 4WD $16,365 $15,391 $251 / Month*
Reg Cab 113.9" WB XL 4WD $16,835 $15,823 $258 / Month*
Reg Cab 107.9" WB XLT 4WD $17,905 $16,091 $263 / Month*
Reg Cab 113.9" WB XLT 4WD $18,495 $16,611 $271 / Month*
Supercab 125.4" WB XLT 4WD $19,390 $17,399 $284 / Month*
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1997 Ford Ranger XL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
Supercab 125.4" WB XL $14,415 $13,020 $213 / Month*
Supercab 125.4" WB XL 4WD $17,980 $16,157 $264 / Month*
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1997 Ford Ranger SPLASH
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
Reg Cab 107.9" WB SPLASH $14,945 $13,486 $220 / Month*
Supercab 125.4" WB SPLASH $16,575 $14,921 $244 / Month*
Reg Cab 107.9" WB SPLASH 4WD $19,375 $17,385 $284 / Month*
Supercab 125.4" WB SPLASH 4WD $20,325 $18,221 $297 / Month*
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1997 Ford Ranger STX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
Reg Cab 107.9" WB STX 4WD $18,150 $16,308 $266 / Month*
Reg Cab 113.9" WB STX 4WD $18,740 $16,826 $275 / Month*
Supercab 125.4" WB STX 4WD $19,305 $17,323 $283 / Month*
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1997 Ford Ranger Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
XLT XL SPLASH STX
City 16/hwy 20 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) • • • •
City 16/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) •   • •
City 16/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) •   • •
City 16/hwy 22 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) •   •  
City 17/hwy 22 (3.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) • • • •
City 17/hwy 23 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) • • •  
City 18/hwy 23 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) •   •  
City 18/hwy 24 (3.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) • • •  
City 21/hwy 25 (2.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) •   •  
City 23/hwy 27 (2.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) • • •  
EXTERIOR Features
XLT XL SPLASH STX
Aero headlights • • • •
Black front/rear mud flaps • • • •
Black spoiler • • • •
Black windshield surround moldings • • • •
Bright front bumper •      
Bright rear step bumper w/safety chain holes •      
Color-keyed front bumper     •  
Color-keyed grille w/color-keyed molding     •  
Color-keyed rear step bumper w/safety chain holes     •  
Dual black sail-mounted mirrors • •   •
Dual color-keyed sail-mounted pwr mirrors     •  
Dual intermittent windshield washers • • • •
Easily removable tailgate w/black handle • • • •
Painted front bumper • •   •
Painted grille w/bright molding •      
Painted grille w/painted molding • •   •
Painted rear step bumper w/safety chain holes • •   •
Rear/quarter window tinted glass •   • •
STX tape stripe       •
Tinted glass • • • •
Tri-color tail lights • • • •
Wheel flares • •   •
INTERIOR Features
XLT XL SPLASH STX
(3) 12 volt pwr points • • • •
60/40 cloth split bench seat • • •  
60/40 cloth split bench seat {Upgraded by base PEP}       •
Ash tray • • • •
Black door sill scuff plates • • • •
Black plastic steering wheel • • • •
Black vinyl floor covering w/insulation • •    
Cigarette lighter • • • •
Color-keyed cargo area cover •   • •
Color-keyed carpet •   • •
Color-keyed cloth sun visors w/RH mirror, LH strap • • • •
Color-keyed door trim panels w/padded armrest, black door handles, color-keyed vinyl inserts w/map pocket & lower carpet •   • •
Color-keyed full-width instrument panel pad-inc: side window demisters, air registers, color-keyed applique • • • •
Color-keyed glove box • • • •
Color-keyed headliner •      
Color-keyed headliner w/sound insulation & passenger assist handle • • • •
Color-keyed interior A/B-pillar moldings • • • •
Color-keyed plastic door trim panels w/padded armrest & black door handles • •    
Color-keyed rear-of-cab coat hook • • • •
Color-keyed vinyl sun visors •      
Day/night interior rearview mirror • • • •
Driver's door illuminated entry • • • •
Dual door-operated front dome light • • • •
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/digital clock, 4 speakers • •    
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/digital clock, 4 speakers {Upgraded by base PEP} •   • •
Floor consolette w/dual cupholders • • • •
Fuel/temp/oil pressure gauges & voltmeter • • • •
Inside hood release • • • •
Light group-inc: cargo box/map lights •   • •
Locking rear storage compartment   •    
Locking rear storage compartment w/color-keyed back panel "fish net" storage •   • •
Tachometer • • • •
Trip odometer • • • •
Vinyl bench seat •      
Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, seat belt • • • •
MECHANICAL Features
XLT XL SPLASH STX
(4) 15" x 6.0" 5-hole deep-dish cast aluminum wheels w/std steel spare     •  
(5) 14" x 5.5" 5-hole argent styled steel wheels w/bright hub caps • •    
(5) 14" x 5.5" 5-hole full-face steel wheels {Upgraded by base PEP} •      
(5) 15" x 5.5" 5-hole full-face chrome wheels     •  
(5) 15" x 6.0" 5-hole argent styled steel wheels w/bright hub caps • •    
(5) 15" x 6.0" 5-hole full-face steel wheels {Upgraded by base PEP} •     •
17.0 gallon fuel tank •   • •
1950# capacity front coil/2550# capacity rear multi-leaf springs •   •  
2.3L (140) SEFI I4 engine • • •  
20.0 gallon fuel tank •     •
20.5 gallon fuel tank • • • •
2150# capacity front coil/2550# capacity rear multi-leaf springs • • •  
2260# capacity front coil/2570# capacity rear multi-leaf springs •   • •
2340# capacity front coil/2750# capacity rear mutli-leaf springs • • • •
2400# capacity twin I-beam front axle •   •  
2625# capacity twin I-beam front axle • • •  
2750# capacity semi-floating rear axle • • • •
2800# capacity twin traction-beam front axle • • • •
3.0L (182) SEFI V6 engine • • • •
3.45 axle ratio •      
3.73 axle ratio • • • •
4.10 axle ratio •      
4180# GVWR/1050# maximum payload     •  
4220# GVWR/1250# maximum payload •      
4260# GVWR/1250# maximum payload •      
4400# GVWR/1000# maximum payload     •  
4500# GVWR/1200# maximum payload • •    
4580# GVWR/1250# maximum payload •      
4620# GVWR/1250# maximum payload •      
4720# GVWR/1250# maximum payload     •  
4920# GVWR/1250# maximum payload • •   •
4940# GVWR/1200# maximum payload     •  
4960# GVWR/1550# maximum payload •     •
4980# GVWR/1550# maximum payload •     •
5-speed manual transmission w/OD • • • •
58 amp-hour (540 CCA) maintenance-free battery w/battery saver • • • •
6' flareside pickup box     •  
6' pickup box • •   •
7' pickup box •     •
95 amp alternator • • • •
Automatic locking front hubs (Select-Drive electric shift) • • • •
Cargo box tie-down hooks     •  
Electronic engine controls (EEC-V) • • • •
Four wheel drive • • • •
Front stabilizer bar • •    
Front/rear stabilizer bars • • • •
Fuel tank/transfer case skid plate • • • •
Full size spare tire • • • •
Gas-pressurized shock absorbers • • •  
HD gas-pressurized shock absorbers • • • •
Limited service spare tire •      
Manual steering •      
Manual steering {Upgraded by base PEP} •      
P195/70R14SL all-season SBR BSW tires • •    
P195/70R14SL all-season SBR BSW tires {Upgraded by base PEP} •      
P215/75R15SL all-terrain SBR OWL tires • •    
P215/75R15SL all-terrain SBR OWL tires {Upgraded by base PEP} •     •
P235/60R15SL all-season SBR BSW tires     •  
P235/75R15SL all-terrain SBR OWL tires     •  
Plastic-head single-key ignition/door lock system • • • •
Pwr brakes • • • •
Pwr steering • • • •
Rear wheel drive • • •  
Rear-wheel anti-lock brake system • • • •
Select Drive 2-speed part-time transfer case • • • •
SAFETY FEATURES Features
XLT XL SPLASH STX
Adjustable height front shoulder safety belts • • • •
Driver air bag • • • •
Dual-note horn •   • •
Single-note horn • •    

1997 Ford Ranger Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
(4) 15" LUXURY ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: std steel spare       •
(4) DEEP-DISH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: steel spare wheel • •    
(4) DEEP-DISH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: steel spare wheel (N/A w/T73 Tires) •      
(4) DEEP-DISH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: steel spare wheel (N/A w/T83 Tires) • •    
(4) FULL FACE CHROME WHEELS -inc: std steel spare (REQ: T73 Tires) (N/A w/684 Handling Pkg, 17N Flareside Box or 595 Fog Lamps) •      
(4) FULL FACE CHROME WHEELS -inc: std steel spare (REQ: T73 Tires, 52H Pwr Steering) (N/A w/684 Handling Pkg, 173 Flareside Box or 595 Fog Lamps) •      
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (w/588 Radio REQ: 552 Passenger Air Bag) •   • •
6-WAY PWR DRIVER'S SEAT (REQ: G_ Seats, 572 Air Cond, 52N Speed Control, 152 Tachometer, 904 Keyless Entry, 903 Pwr Windows/Locks, 588 Radio)     •  
6-WAY PWR DRIVER'S SEAT (REQ: G_ Seats, 572 Air Cond, 52N Speed Control, 904 Keyless Entry, 903 Pwr Windows/Locks, 588 Radio)     •  
6-WAY PWR DRIVER'S SEAT (REQ: G_ Seats, 856A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 66L Luxury Group) •      
6-WAY PWR DRIVER'S SEAT (REQ: G_ Seats, 857A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 66L Luxury Group)       •
BODY-SIDE PROTECTION MOLDINGS     • •
BODY-SIDE PROTECTION MOLDINGS (N/A w/173 Flareside Box) •      
BODY-SIDE PROTECTION MOLDINGS (N/A w/17N Flareside Box) •      
DEEP-DISH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS NOT DESIRED (N/A w/856A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *CREDIT* •      
DEEP-DISH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS NOT DESIRED (N/A w/867A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *CREDIT* •      
DEEP-DISH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS NOT DESIRED (REQ: 853A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *CREDIT* •      
DEEP-DISH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS NOT DESIRED (REQ: 864A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *CREDIT* •      
DELETE NARROW ACCENT TAPE STRIPE (REQ: 94X XLT Group) •      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers • •    
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ: 853A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *CREDIT* •      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ: 854A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *CREDIT*       •
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ: 864A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *CREDIT* •      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ: 865A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *CREDIT*       •
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers *CREDIT*     •  
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers • • •  
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ: 853A or 853S Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ: 864A or 864S Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ:853A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ:854A Preferred Equipment Pkg)       •
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ:864A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ:865A Preferred Equipment Pkg)       •
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers     •  
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ: 853A or 853S Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ: 864A or 864S Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ:853A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ:854A Preferred Equipment Pkg)       •
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ:864A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ:865A Preferred Equipment Pkg)       •
FLARESIDE BOX (N/A w/954 Two-Tone Paint, 965 Bodyside Moldings) •      
FLARESIDE BOX (N/A w/T73 Tires, 646 Wheels, 954 Two-Tone Paint, 965 Bodyside Moldings) •      
FLARESIDE BOX -inc: P225 tires, full-face steel wheels • •    
FLARESIDE BOX -inc: P235 tires, full-face steel wheels   •    
FLARESIDE BOX -inc: P235 tires, full-face steel wheels (REQ: 861A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
FLARESIDE PLUS PKG DISCOUNT (REQ:853A or 853S Preferred Equipment Pkg, 17N Flareside Box, 58Z Stereo) (N/A w/99X Engine) •      
FLARESIDE PLUS PKG DISCOUNT (REQ:864A or 864S Preferred Equipment Pkg, 173 Flareside Box, 58Z Stereo) (N/A w/99X Engine) •      
FOG LAMPS •     •
FOG LAMPS (N/A w/99A Engine) •      
FOG LAMPS NOT DESIRED (REQ: 854A Preferred Equipment Pkg)       •
FOG LAMPS NOT DESIRED (REQ: 865A Preferred Equipment Pkg)       •
FULL FACE STEEL WHEELS (REQ: 861A Preferred Equipment Pkg, T7F Tires) •      
FULL FACE STEEL WHEELS (REQ: T7F Tires)   •    
FULL FACE STEEL WHEELS (REQ:T85 or T80 Tires) • •    
HANDLING PKG -inc: HD front/rear shocks, rear stabilizer bar (REQ: T85 or T80 Tires)   •    
HANDLING PKG -inc: rear stabilizer bar, HD front/rear shocks (REQ: T80 Tires) •      
HANDLING PKG -inc: rear stabilizer bar, HD front/rear shocks (REQ: T80 Tires) (N/A w/ 646 Wheels) •      
HANDLING PKG -inc: rear stabilizer bar, HD front/rear shocks (REQ: T85 or T80 Tires) •      
HANDLING PKG -inc: rear stabilizer bar, HD front/rear shocks (REQ: T85 or T80 Tires) (N/A w/646 Wheels) •      
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET • • • •
LUXURY GROUP -inc: air cond, speed control/ tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry w/ anti-theft,pwr window/lock group,pwr mirrors, premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette (REQ: 867A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
LUXURY GROUP -inc: air cond, speed control/ tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry w/ anti-theft,pwr window/lock group,pwr mirrors, premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette (REQ:856A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
LUXURY GROUP -inc: air cond, speed control/ tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry w/anti-theft, pwr window/lock group, pwr mirrors,premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette (REQ:857A Preferred Equipment Pkg)       •
LUXURY GROUP -inc: air cond, speed control/ tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry w/anti-theft, pwr window/lock group, pwr mirrors,premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette (REQ:868A Preferred Equipment Pkg)       •
LUXURY GROUP -inc: air cond, speed control/ tilt steering wheel,tachometer,remote keyless entry w/anti-theft, pwr window/lock group,pwr mirrors,premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette (REQ: 856A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
LUXURY GROUP -inc: air cond, speed control/ tilt steering wheel,tachometer,remote keyless entry w/anti-theft, pwr window/lock group,pwr mirrors,premium elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette (REQ: 867A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
NARROW ACCENT TAPE STRIPE (N/A w/954 Deluxe 2-Tone Paint) •      
PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG *deletes (1) 12 volt pwr point* • • • •
PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG *deletes (1) 12 volt pwr point* (REQ: 587 or 589 Radio) • •    
PIVOTING QUARTER WINDOWS W/PRIVACY GLASS (REQ: 433 Sliding Rear Window) •   • •
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ: 903 Pwr Windows/Locks) (w/67B Anti-Lock Brakes REQ: 552 Passenger Air Bag)     •  
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE -inc: digital clock, 4 speakers (REQ: 903 Pwr Windows/locks, 543 Pwr Mirrors) (w/67B Anti-Lock Brakes REQ: 552 Passenger Air Bag) •     •
PWR MIRRORS (REQ: 903 Pwr Windows/Locks, 588 Radio) •     •
PWR STEERING •      
PWR WINDOW/LOCK GROUP -inc: one-touch-down driver's window (REQ: 543 Pwr Mirrors, 588 Radio) •     •
PWR WINDOW/LOCK GROUP -inc: one-touch-down driver's window (REQ: 588 Radio)     •  
REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 588 Radio, 903 Pwr Windows/Locks)     •  
REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 856A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 588 Radio, 903 Pwr Windows/Locks) •      
REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 857A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 588 Radio, 903 Pwr Windows/Locks)       •
REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 867A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 588 Radio, 903 Pwr Windows/Locks) •      
REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 868A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 588 Radio, 903 Pwr Windows/Locks)       •
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY W/ANTI-THEFT -inc: (1) remote transmitter (REQ: 903 Pwr Windows/ Locks, 588 Radio) •   • •
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY W/ANTI-THEFT -inc: (1) remote transmitter (REQ: 903 Pwr Windows/ Locks, 588 Radio, 152 Tachometer) •   •  
SLIDING REAR WINDOW W/PRIVACY GLASS -inc:fixed privacy quarter windows •   • •
SPEED CONTROL/TILT STEERING WHEEL     •  
SPEED CONTROL/TILT STEERING WHEEL (w/856A Preferred Equipment Pkg-inc: leather-wrapped wheel) •      
SPEED CONTROL/TILT STEERING WHEEL (w/867A Preferred Equipment Pkg-inc: leather-wrapped wheel) (REQ: 52H Pwr Steering) (w/99A Engine REQ: 44M Trans) •      
SPEED CONTROL/TILT STEERING WHEEL (w/876A Preferred Equipment Pkg-inc: leather-wrapped wheel) •      
SPEED CONTROL/TILT STEERING WHEEL -inc: leather-wrapped wheel       •
SPEED CONTROL/TILT STEERING WHEEL DELETE (REQ:867A Preferred Equipment Pkg,99A Engine, 44T Trans) *CREDIT* •      
SPLASH GROUP -inc: sliding rear window, body-side protection molding     •  
SPLASH GROUP -inc: sliding rear window, body-side protection molding, rear jump seat     •  
STX GROUP -inc: speed control/tilt steering wheel, luxury aluminum wheels, P235/75R15SL tires, fog lamps, sliding rear window       •
STX GROUP -inc: speed control/tilt steering wheel, luxury aluminum wheels, P235/75R15SL tires, fog lamps,rear jump seat, sliding rear window       •
STX TAPE STRIPE NOT INCLUDED       •
TACHOMETER •   •  
TINTED SLIDING REAR WINDOW •   • •
TINTED SLIDING REAR WINDOW NOT DESIRED (REQ: 853A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
TINTED SLIDING REAR WINDOW NOT DESIRED (REQ: 864A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
XLT GROUP -inc: P225/70R14SL tires, aluminum wheels, sliding rear window, rear jump seat, tape stripe •      
XLT GROUP -inc: P225/70R14SL tires, aluminum wheels, sliding rear window, tape stripe •      
XLT GROUP -inc: P235/75R15SL tires, aluminum wheels, sliding rear window, rear jump seat, tape stripe •      
XLT GROUP -inc: P235/75R15SL tires, aluminum wheels, sliding rear window, tape stripe •      
AIR CONDITIONING Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
AIR CONDITIONING -inc: super engine cooling • • • •
AIR CONDITIONING -inc: super engine cooling (REQ: 52H Pwr Steering) •      
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (STD) • • •  
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (STD) (REQ: 853A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (STD) (REQ: 854A Preferred Equipment Pkg)       •
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (STD) (REQ: 864A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (STD) (REQ: 865A Preferred Equipment Pkg)       •
AXLE Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
3.45 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 201 Payload Pkg, T83 Tires) (w/428 Emissions REQ: 99U Engine) (w/99A Engine REQ: 44M Trans) •      
3.45 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 203 Payload Pkg, T83 Tires) (w/428 Emissions REQ: 99U Engine) (w/99A Engine REQ: 44M Trans) •      
3.45 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99U Engine, 44M Trans, 20A Payload Pkg, T83 Tires)   •    
3.55 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99X Engine) •   •  
3.55 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99X Engine & 20B Payload Pkg) •      
3.55 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99X Engine)     •  
3.55 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99X Engine, 202 Payload Pkg) •      
3.55 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99X Engine, 205 Payload Pkg) •      
3.73 AXLE RATIO (N/A w/99X Engine)     •  
3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99U Engine) •      
3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99U Engine) (w/44M Trans REQ: T85 or T80 Tires)   •    
3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99U Engine, 44M Trans) •   • •
3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99X Engine) •   • •
3.73 AXLE RATIO (w/44T Trans REQ: T7F Tires) • •    
3.73 AXLE RATIO (w/99A Engine & 44M Trans REQ: T85 or T80 Tires) (w/99U Engine REQ: 205 Payload Pkg) •      
3.73 AXLE RATIO (w/99A Engine REQ: 44M Trans) (w/99A Engine REQ: T85 or T80 Tires) (w/99U Engine REQ: 202 Payload Pkg) •      
3.73 AXLE RATIO (w/99A Engine REQ: 44M Trans) (w/99U Engine REQ:202 Payload Pkg) (N/A w/99X Engine) •      
3.73 AXLE RATIO (w/99U Engine REQ:205 Payload Pkg) (N/A w/99X Engine) •      
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 44M Trans & 20G Payload Pkg) •      
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 44M Trans & 20W Payload Pkg) •      
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 44M Trans)   •    
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99U Engine & 20B Payload Pkg) • •    
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99U Engine & 44M Trans) •   • •
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99U Engine)     •  
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99U Engine, 202 Payload Pkg) •      
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99U Engine, 205 Payload Pkg) •      
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99U Engine, 44M Trans) •     •
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99X Engine & 20P Payload Pkg)     •  
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99X Engine) •   • •
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ:99U Engine, 44M Trans & 20P Payload Pkg)     •  
4.10 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 44T Trans, T7R Tires) • •    
4.10 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99A Engine, 44M Trans) •      
4.10 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99A Engine, 44M Trans, T85 or T80 Tires)   •    
4.10 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99A Engine, 44T Trans) •   •  
4.10 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99U Engine, 44T Trans) •   • •
4.10 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 44T Trans & 20G Payload Pkg) •      
4.10 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 44T Trans & 20W Payload Pkg) •      
4.10 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 44T Trans)   •    
4.10 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99U Engine & 44T Trans) •   • •
4.10 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99U Engine, 44T Trans) •     •
4.10 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ:99U Engine, 44T Trans & 20P Payload Pkg)     •  
EMISSIONS Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS • • • •
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) • • • •
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) • • • •
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS • • • •
NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) • • • •
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) • • • •
STANDARD EMISSIONS • • • •
ENGINE Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
2.3L (140) SEFI I4 ENGINE (STD) •   •  
2.3L (140) SEFI I4 ENGINE (STD) (REQ: 44M Trans) • •    
2.3L ENGINE BONUS DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT* • • •  
3.0L (182) SEFI V6 ENGINE •   •  
3.0L (182) SEFI V6 ENGINE (REQ: 52H Pwr Steering) •      
3.0L (182) SEFI V6 ENGINE (REQ: 587 or 589 Radio)   •    
3.0L (182) SEFI V6 ENGINE (STD) • • • •
3.0L (182) SEFI V6 ENGINE -inc: 20 gallon fuel tank (REQ: 52H Pwr Steering) •      
3.0L (182) SEFI V6 ENGINE -inc: full size spare tire & wheel (REQ: 52H Pwr Steering & 587 or 589 Radio) •      
3.0L (182) SEFI V6 ENGINE -inc: full size spare tire & wheel, 20 gallon fuel tank (REQ: 52H Pwr Steering & 587 or 589 Radio) •      
4.0L (245) SEFI V6 ENGINE •   • •
4.0L (245) SEFI V6 ENGINE (REQ: 52H Pwr Steering) •      
4.0L (245) SEFI V6 ENGINE (w/44M Trans REQ: 152 Tachometer) •   •  
4.0L (245) SEFI V6 ENGINE -inc: 20 gallon fuel tank (REQ: 52H Pwr Steering) •      
LIMITED PRODUCTION OPTIONS Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER *recommended when minimum temp is -10F or below* (LPO) • • • •
HD 72 AMP-HOUR (650 CCA) BATTERY (LPO) • • • •
MANUAL LOCKING HUBS *Deletes Select Drive elect shift* *w/E_ Seat deletes floor consolette* (REQ: 44M Trans) (LPO) *CREDIT* • • • •
PRICED DORA • • • •
MODEL OPTION Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
4x4 VALUE DISCOUNT • • • •
PAINT Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
DELUXE 2-TONE PAINT *deletes accent stripe* •      
DELUXE 2-TONE PAINT *deletes accent stripe* (N/A w/173 Flareside Box) •      
DELUXE 2-TONE PAINT *deletes accent stripe* (N/A w/17N Flareside Box) •      
SOLID PAINT (STD) • • • •
PAYLOAD PKG Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 4220# GVWR, 1050# maximum payload (STD)     •  
PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 4220# GVWR, 1250# maximum payload (STD) •      
PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 4260# GVWR, 1250# maximum payload (STD) •      
PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 4400# GVWR, 1000# maximum payload (STD) *Computer generated payload may require additional equipment at extra cost*     •  
PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 4500# GVWR, 1250# maximum payload (STD) *Comupter generated payload may require additional equipment at extra cost* • •    
PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 4660# GVWR, 1250# maximum payload (STD) (N/A w/T7R Tires) •      
PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 4680# GVWR, 1250# maximum payload (STD) •      
PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 4720# GVWR, 1250# maximum payload (STD)     •  
PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 4920# GVWR, 1250# maximum payload (STD) *Computer generated payload may require additional equipment at extra cost* • •   •
PAYLOAD PKG #1 -inc: 4960# GVWR, 1250# maximum payload (STD) *Computer generated payload may require additional equipment at extra cost*     •  
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 4680# GVWR, 1650# maximum payload (REQ: 684 Handling Pkg) (N/A w/T73 Tires or 646 Wheels) •      
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 4680# GVWR, 1650# maximum payload (REQ: 684 Handling Pkg) (N/A w/T83 Tires) •      
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 4700# GVWR, 1650# maximum payload (REQ: 684 Handling Pkg) •      
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 4700# GVWR, 1650# maximum payload (REQ: 684 Handling Pkg) (N/A w/T83 Tires) •      
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 4880# GVWR, 1550# maximum payload (REQ: 684 Handling Pkg) (N/A w/99A Engine, T73 Tires or 646 Wheels) •      
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 4880# GVWR, 1550# maximum payload, (REQ: 684 Handling Pkg) (N/A w/99A Engine, T83 Tires)   •    
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 4960# GVWR, 1550# maximum payload (REQ:861A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 4960# GVWR, 1550# maximum payload (STD) •     •
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 4980# GVWR, 1500# maximum payload     •  
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 4980# GVWR, 1550# maximum payload (REQ: 861A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 4980# GVWR, 1550# maximum payload (STD) •     •
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 5100# GVWR, 1450# maximum payload • •   •
PAYLOAD PKG #2 -inc: 5160# GVWR, 1450# maximum payload     •  
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
853A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •      
853S PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •      
854A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*       •
855A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*     •  
856A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •      
857A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*       •
861M PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •      
864A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •      
864S PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •      
865A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*       •
866A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*     •  
867A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •      
868A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*       •
SPLASH PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/ FM stereo w/cassette, splash group *GROSS*     •  
STX LUXURY PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: cloth sport bucket seats, STX group, luxury group, passenger air bag *GROSS*       •
STX PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, cloth sport bucket seats, STX group *GROSS*       •
XL PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: aluminum wheels, manual locking hubs, fog lamps (REQ: NE, CHIC, PITT, CINC, TWIN Region or WE Region) (REQ: 44M Trans) *GROSS* •      
XL PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle • •    
XLT LUXURY PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: pwr steering,XLT group,luxury group,passenger air bag *GROSS* •      
XLT LUXURY PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: XLT group, luxury group,passenger air bag *GROSS* •      
XLT LUXURY PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: XLT group,luxury group,passenger air bag *GROSS* •      
XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, pwr steering, XLT group *GROSS* •      
XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, pwr steering, XLT group, air cond (REQ: ATLA, MEMP, ORLA, WASH, SWST Region) *GROSS* •      
XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, XLT group *GROSS* •      
XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette, XLT group,air cond (REQ: ATLA, MEMP, ORLA, WASH, SWST, Region) *GROSS* •      
REAR SEAT Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
CLOTH REAR JUMP SEAT • • • •
REAR SEAT NOT DESIRED -inc: locking rear storage compartment   •    
REGION Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
ATLANTA, MEMPHIS, ORLANDO, SOUTHWEST, WASHINGTON REGION •      
BOSTON, CHICAGO, CINCINNATI, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, PITTSBURGH TWIN CITIES REGION •      
LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, SEATTLE REGION • • • •
NATIONAL REGION • • • •
REGIONAL 4x4 BONUS DISCOUNT (REQ: LOSA, SANF, SEAT Region) • • • •
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE (REQ: LOSA, SANF, SEAT Region) • • • •
SEAT TYPE Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
60/40 CLOTH SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: floor consolette •      
60/40 CLOTH SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: floor consolette (STD) • • •  
60/40 CLOTH SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: floor consolette (STD) (REQ: 854A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *CREDIT*       •
60/40 CLOTH SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: floor consolette (STD) (REQ: 865A Preferred Equipment Pkg) *CREDIT*       •
CLOTH SPORT BUCKET SEATS W/PWR LUMBAR, FLOOR CONSOLE •   • •
CLOTH SPORT BUCKET SEATS W/PWR LUMBAR, FLOOR CONSOLE (REQ: 867A Preferred Equipment Pkg) •      
VINYL BENCH SEAT (STD) •      
TIRES Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
P195/70R14SL ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) • •    
P215/70R14SL ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES -inc: handling pkg, temporary spare • •    
P215/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (STD) •      
P215/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (STD) (N/A w/649 Wheels)   •    
P225/70R14SL ALL-SEASON SBR OWL TIRES •      
P225/70R14SL ALL-SEASON SBR OWL TIRES (N/A w/ 646 Wheels) •      
P225/70R14SL ALL-SEASON SBR OWL TIRES (REQ: 642 or 649 Wheels) • •    
P235/60R15SL ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES -inc: splash sport suspension w/unique front & rear shocks/springs/stabilizer bars (REQ: 646 Wheels) (N/A w/173 Flareside Box) •      
P235/60R15SL ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES -inc: splash sport suspension w/unique front & rear shocks/springs/stabilizer bars (REQ: 646 Wheels) (N/A w/17N Flareside Box) •      
P235/60R15SL ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES -inc: splash sport suspension w/unique front & rear shocks/springs/stabilizer bars, computer-generated GVWR (STD)     •  
P235/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES -inc: P225 temporary spare • •   •
P235/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES -inc: P225 temporary spare (REQ: 861A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 20W Payload Pkg, 649 Wheels) •      
P235/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES -inc: P225 temporary spare (REQ: 861A Preferred Equipment Pkg, 649 Wheels) •      
P235/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES-inc: P225 temporary spare (STD)     •  
P265/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES -inc: P225 temporary spare (REQ: 99X Engine) •     •
TRANSMISSION Options
XLT XL SPLASH STX
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD • •    
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (N/A w/99X Engine)     •  
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: 52H Pwr Steering) •      
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: 52H Pwr Steering) (N/A w/99X Engine) •      
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: 99U Engine) • • • •
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: 99X Engine) •   • •
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) • • • •

1997 Ford Ranger Technical Specifications

Brakes
XLT XL SPLASH STX
Brake ABS System Four Wheel Four Wheel Four Wheel Four Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.28 x 1.33 10.28 x 1.33 10.28 x 1.33 11.28 x 1.33
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
XLT XL SPLASH STX
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4
Engine
XLT XL SPLASH STX
Displacement 2.3L/140 2.3L/140 2.3L/140 3.0L/182
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 112 @ 4800 112 @ 4800 112 @ 4800 147 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 135 @ 2400 135 @ 2400 135 @ 2400 162 @ 3250
Exterior Dimensions
XLT XL SPLASH STX
Height, Overall (in) 63.9 64.1 64.3 66.7
Wheelbase (in) 107.9 125.1 107.9 108.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.4 69.4 69.4 69.4
Fuel Tank
XLT XL SPLASH STX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.0 20.5 17.0 17.0
Steering
XLT XL SPLASH STX
Steering Type Manual Power Power Power
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.50 41.58 36.50 37.27
Tires
XLT XL SPLASH STX
Front Tire Size P195/70R14SL P195/70R14SL P235/60R15SL P235/75R15SL
Rear Tire Size P195/70R14SL P195/70R14SL P235/60R15SL P235/75R15SL
Transmission
XLT XL SPLASH STX
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
XLT XL SPLASH STX
Front Head Room (in) 39.1 39.3 39.1 39.1
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.6 54.6 54.6 54.6
Passenger Capacity 2 2 2 2
Second Head Room (in) 36.1 36.1 36.1 36.1
Second Leg Room (in) 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 15.8 15.8 15.8 15.8

1997 Ford Ranger Safety Features

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
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Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.