2002
Ford Ranger reviews and buying guide.
2002
Ford Ranger resources:
2002 Ford Ranger
Powertrain
New
under the hood for 2002 Ford Ranger, is refined 3.0L
V-6 engine producing 154 horsepower and 180 lb.ft. of
torque. The torque profile of the 3.0L has been modified
to provide better driveability, improved fuel economy
and towing capability.
The
2.3L I-4 inline four cylinder engine (first available
in 2001 models) offers more refinement and power than
previous four cylinder powerplants. An optional 4.0L
SOHC V-6, produces 207 horsepower.
All
three Ranger models offer an available five-speed automatic
transmission with adaptive shift strategy for consistent
performance over the long term, or a heavy-duty, five-speed
manual transmission.
Ride
and handling
The
suspension has been revised to accommodate the new engines
and refine ride and handling characteristics. Changes
include updated front-end geometry, increased stabilizer
bar rates, spring rates, larger standard wheels, upgraded
bushings and adjusted shock tuning.
The
2002 Ranger has a dramatically quieter cab through quality
improvements to isolate noise, vibration and harshness.
Ranger continues impressive stopping performance, through
use of electronic brake force distribution and a standard
antilock braking system.
Safety
and Security
All
Ranger models have second-generation airbags and advanced
restraints. In a crash, Ranger's safety belts automatically
tighten up to keep occupants in the safest position,
and then slowly release their energy to ease occupants
to a stop.
Ranger
has four-wheel antilock brakes standard, large rotors
and rear drum brakes and electronic brake force distribution
for enhanced efficiency and impressive stopping distances.
Electric
Ranger
Ranger
is offered as an Electric Vehicle (EV) to customers
in California. The EV Ranger will feature carryover
styling and be equipped with advanced nickel metal hydride
(NiMH) batteries. The NiMH Ranger EV offers useful range,
payload and longer battery life.
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