2008 Ford Ranger Review
- 92,468 milesNo accidents, 6 Owners, Personal use only6'1” Bed, 4L, 6cylDiehl Subaru of Massillon (90 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- 6ft Bed
- Extended Cab
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Massillon, OH
**Clean Carfax**, **Alloy Wheels**, **Four Wheel Drive**, **Manual Transmission**, Ranger XL, Extended Cab, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 5-Speed, 4WD, 15" 7-Spoke Si...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (15 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTZR15E68PA86666
Stock: WMP0112B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-04-2024 - $19,99119,368 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only440 Auto Sales (111 mi away)
- Keyless Entry
- Extended Cab
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Located in Parma, OH
CLEAN 2 OWNER MARYLAND TRUCK! 2008 FORD RANGER XLT 4x4 w/ ONLY 19k MILES! 4.0 V6 ENGINE! CLEAN CARFAX!|440 Auto Sales is a family owned and operated b...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTZR15E78PB19299
Stock: B19299
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-12-2024 - 81,572 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only6'1” Bed, 4L, 6cyl440 Auto Sales (111 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Rear Bench Seats
- Aux Audio Inputs
- Towing Hitch
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Located in Parma, OH
CLEAN 2008 FORD RANGER SPORT 4x4 w/ ONLY 81k MILES! CLEAN CARFAX!|440 Auto Sales is a family owned and operated business located in Parma, OH. Our mis...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (15 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTZR45E48PA32218
Stock: A32218
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-12-2023 - $8,550112,530 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use onlyLandmark Chevrolet Buick (133 mi away)
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Located in Bryan, OH
Look at this 2008 Ford Ranger . Its Automatic transmission and Gas V6 3.0L/182 engine will keep you going. This Ford Ranger comes equipped with these ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTYR10U28PB15669
Stock: 35669
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-22-2024 - $8,600good price$1,884 below market110,180 miles1 Accident, 1 Owner, Personal use only6'1” Bed, 3L, 6cylWeavers Auto Sales (151 mi away)
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Aux Audio Inputs
- 6ft Bed
- Extended Cab
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Pittsburgh, PA
An excellent work truck with new pa inspections and a fresh oil change. Utility cap with built in removable ladder rack. Ready to work! Come and t...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTYR14U58PA29752
Stock: A29752
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-03-2023 - $12,90063,163 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use onlyKevin's Auto Sales (171 mi away)
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Located in Scarbro, WV
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTYR10D18PA67355
Stock: A67355
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-16-2024 - 128,000 milesSalvage reported, 3 Owners, Personal use only6'1” Bed, 4L, 6cylHuffmans Auto Sales (178 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Rear Bench Seats
- Aux Audio Inputs
- Towing Hitch
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Located in Mount Pleasant, PA
S Salvage Certificate, A Actual Mileage, LS Left Side, RD Runs and Drives on Lot
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Title issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (15 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTZR45E48PA52601
Stock: 33866
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-16-2024 - $4,496253,174 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use onlyBill's Used Cars (193 mi away)
- Tire Pressure Monito...
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Located in Sellersburg, IN
REG CAB AUTO AND AIR CALL BILL 1-5**-7**-5*** runs good cold air good heat automatic CALL BILL 1 ***2Visit Bill's Used Cars online at www.billsusedca...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTYR10DX8PB07223
Stock: 242617A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-06-2023 - 142,529 milesNo accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only6'1” Bed, 3L, 6cylSundance Chevrolet (210 mi away)
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Rear Bench Seats
- Aux Audio Inputs
- 6ft Bed
- Extended Cab
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Located in Grand Ledge, MI
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FTYR44U78PA25400
Stock: XC35431A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-02-2024
Edmunds' Expert Review
Pros
- Solid performance from 4.0-liter V6, very capable off-road with the FX4 trim.
Cons
- Cramped interior, choppy ride, subpar handling and braking, dated interior design, lacks modern-day safety and convenience features.
What’s new
The Ford Ranger soldiers into 2008 with only minor changes. A new, more aerodynamic front bumper design improves fuel economy slightly, while trim levels have been reduced.
Edmunds says
The 2008 Ford Ranger is affordable and competent off-road when properly equipped. But due to its aged design, it falls short in many other areas, making just about any other small or midsize pickup a better choice.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2008 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Vehicle overview
The Ford Ranger went past its expiration date around the same time "Walker, Texas Ranger" went off the air. Like the Chuck Norris cheese fest of martial arts meets modern West meets cop drama, the Ford Ranger enjoyed its greatest popularity in the 1990s when it was still fairly fresh -- especially compared to GM's compact trucks. But unlike Walker, the Ford didn't have the good sense to bow out at the dawn of this decade. And also unlike Walker, the truck Ranger doesn't have the ability to drop-kick its competition, lagging behind in most areas, from driving dynamics to available passenger space.
Although we think most buyers would be better off with one of the newer pickups in the compact truck segment, the 2008 Ford Ranger is not a bad way to go if you're looking for a dedicated off-roader for weekend hi-jinks. In off-highway settings, the Ranger's shorter wheelbase and smaller overall size become advantages. As a work truck, the available 7-foot bed is certainly an asset.
As an everyday driver, though, the Ranger lags behind significantly. Today's compact trucks offer more powerful engines and larger crew cab body styles, the latter more comfortably accommodating rear seat passengers. The Ranger's inward facing jump seats are a quaint reminder of days gone by, but are terrible as a seating option. Safety features and interior design are also deficient.
If you're not a hard-core off-roader and don't routinely carry 7-foot-long 2-by-4s, there's little reason to consider the 2008 Ford Ranger. Trucks like the Dodge Dakota, Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma are easier and more comfortable to drive on pavement, and all offer roomier cabs with more conveniences and safety features. In total, we'd much rather spend time watching Chuck's Ranger on TV than driving Ford's outdated pickup.
Performance & mpg
The 2008 Ranger lineup includes three engines. The base engine is a 2.3-liter inline-4 with 143 horsepower and 154 pound-feet of torque. Next up is a 3.0-liter V6 rated for 148 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque. At the top of the engine chart is a 4.0-liter overhead-cam V6 rated for 207 hp and 238 lb-ft of torque. Transmission choices include a standard five-speed manual and an optional five-speed automatic, and most models offer a choice of two- or four-wheel drive. Equipped with the Class III towing package, Rangers with the 4.0-liter V6 can pull a maximum of 6,000 pounds.
Safety
The 2008 Ford Ranger comes standard with four-wheel antilock brakes. In government crash testing, the Ranger earned four out of five stars for driver and front-passenger protection in frontal impacts. SuperCabs received four stars for side-impact protection, while regular cabs earned a full five stars. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal offset crash testing, the Ranger earned an "Acceptable" rating (the second highest on a scale of four).
Driving
When equipped with the 4.0-liter V6, the 2008 Ford Ranger offers solid acceleration, but it feels underpowered with either the 3.0-liter V6 or the base four-cylinder. Rangers are quite capable off-road, especially when equipped with the FX4 package. Ride and handling characteristics on pavement are tolerable, but when driven back to back with newer offerings from Dodge, GM, Nissan and Toyota, the Ranger's age shows.
Interior
The Ranger's interior was last overhauled during the Clinton administration -- and the first term at that. At least the Ranger's ergonomics are quite straightforward, with easy-to-use controls. Front seat comfort is acceptable unless you're of tall stature. SuperCabs can be equipped with an extra pair of access doors and small, inward-facing rear jump seats. As you'd expect, these seats are suitable only for children on short trips (or for people you don't like). For work purposes, the optional 7-foot bed is the longest available in the compact market.
2008 Ford Ranger models
The 2008 Ford Ranger is a compact pickup truck available in regular-cab and extended-cab (called SuperCab) body styles. Both are available in XL, XLT and Sport trim levels, while the SuperCab can be had in FX4 Off-Road trim. A 6-foot bed is standard on all cab styles and trims, but a 7-foot bed is optional on the regular-cab XL and XLT.
The XL is sparsely equipped with 15-inch steel wheels, a 60/40 front bench seat (vinyl with regular cab, cloth with SuperCab) and an AM/FM stereo. The XLT adds chrome exterior trim, air-conditioning, a CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary audio jack. These items are optional on the XL. The Sport is similarly equipped but adds unique styling elements, a class III trailer hitch and different wheels. The FX4 Off-Road adds two-tone paint, 16-inch alloy wheels and all-terrain tires, heavy-duty shocks, a limited-slip rear axle, skid plates, full power accessories, keyless entry, bucket seats with center console, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel and cruise control.
Options on the XLT and Sport levels include bucket seats, leather upholstery, rear-folding jump seats (SuperCab only), full power accessories, cruise control, keyless entry, tilt steering wheel and upgraded stereos. Satellite radio is optional on all Rangers.
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
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2008 Ranger Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $15,985 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $189/month |
Seating | 3 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 5,860 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5PassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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