2002
Ford Ranger reviews and buying guide.
2002
Ford Ranger resources:
2002 Ford Ranger
New
for The 2002 Ford Ranger:
- New
FX4 premium off-road package.
- Revised
3.0L OHV V-6 engine
- Optional
MP3/CD audio system (October availability)
- Colors
added for the 2002 Ford Ranger: Dark Highland, Green
Clearcoat Metallic, Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic,
Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic
Overview
The
new 2002 Ford Ranger FX4 off-road package, built on
the four-door SuperCab chassis, brings rugged off-road
functionality - and the looks to go with it - to the
2002 Ford Ranger, without requiring the owner to purchase
a lot of aftermarket parts. The package includes:
- Four-wheel-drive,
4.0L V-6 engine with 8.8-inch rear axle with 4.10:1
radio, 24-inch water fording capability.
- Manual
transmission with manual transfer case or automatic
transmission with electronic transfer case.
- BilsteinÔ
off-road shock absorbers and heavy duty springs.
- Heavier
front skid plate, two easy-access stainless steel
tow hooks in front and a black tow hook in rear, forged
AlcoaÒ aluminum wheels with exposed stainless lug
nuts, 31-inch by 10.5-inch BF Goodrich T/A KO tires.
- Styleside
box with four available exterior colors, black exterior
trim and FX4 decal.
- Two
available interior colors, special 4x4 floor mats,
unique sport bucket seats and fabric, grab-handles
for driver and passenger and unique interior trim.
- Power
equipment group, including power windows, door locks
and mirrors and remote keyless entry system. AM/FM
dual media stereo, speed control, tilt wheel, leather
wrapped steering wheel, sliding rear window.
The
"Built Ford Tough" Ranger, sales leader among compact
pickups for the past 14 years, offers more power and
performance than at any time during its long history,
along with the type of refinement not often found in
working-hard, playing-hard compact pickups.
Design
Design
elements borrowed from F-series pickups give a visual
cue to the Ranger's Built Ford Tough truck evolution.
On some models, the hood is raised, to hint at the added
power beneath. Alternative grille treatments include
high-tech argent mesh or tow-bar design cures for a
strong family resemblance.
Configurations
Customers
in the compact truck segment love to "customize" their
truck, often buying a base-model and adding accessories
to taste. To aid in their ability to customize, Ranger
offers a choice of regular or SuperCab, wheelbase choices,
a traditional styleside or a more distinct flareside
box and a number of payload capabilities to fit individual
needs. The SuperCab version is most popular with buyers,
accounting for about 60 percent of sales.
Edge
The
Edge model, introduced to the Ranger lineup in 2001,
offers aggressive styling and high stance aimed at your,
active-lifestyle customers who want a vehicle with a
distinctive appearance, at an affordable price. Edge
is positioned in the Ranger stable between the XL and
XLT models and offers cosmetic and performance features
normally not found at its price. Key Edge features include:
- Monochromatic
exterior, available in red, white, blue, black or
a limited edition Chrome Yellow.
- 4x4
ride height, even in two-wheel drive configurations.
- Thick
bed rail covers and raised power dome hood.
- A
durable interior with maslite floor, for easy clean-up.
- A
four-speaker CD system with Dolby AM/FM stereo and
60 watts.
- Tow
hooks on 4x4s, fog lamps and a mesh grille.
- Air
conditioning.
The
2002 Ford Ranger Continued... (Topics: Powertrain,
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